As the U.S. observes Columbus Day on Monday, it will also be Indigenous Peoples Day in at least nine cities for the first time this year, including Albuquerque; Portland, Oregon; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Olympia, Washington.More

Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day

By News on the Net —— Bio and Archives October 13, 2015

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- More cities are recognizing Native Americans on Columbus Day this year as they revive a movement to change the name of the holiday to celebrate the history and contributions of indigenous cultures around the country. More...

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