Posted
on October 14, 2013
Some
people have urged Americans to switch honoring from Columbus on the
second Monday in October to honoring Native Americans (often called
American Indians) on that day.
(And
that would be today!)
So
far, South Dakota is the only state that made that change official.
(However, California and Tennessee have established official Native
American Days in September.)
Of
course, every family can choose to celebrate Columbus or Native
Americans (OR BOTH!), even if they don't live in South Dakota!
I
traveled to South Dakota for the first time this summer, and I saw
some amazing and sad and beautiful memorials, artifacts, art, and
historical markers having to do with the Oglala Lakota and other
Indians. Here are some things that struck me as I remembered this
trip:
- I saw some poverty and read some heart-rending stories about mistreatment of Native Americans. But I also saw a lot of strength and character; here is a video about a Lakota boy who has plenty of each!
- Here is some info on the Lakota Sioux and other plains Indians.
Also
on this date:
Columbus Day (aka Discovery Day)
National
Day of Mourning (Native American) aka
Indigenous
People's Day,
aka Dia de la Raza
Thanksgiving
Day (Canada)
Plan
Ahead:
Check
out my Pinterest boards for:
And
here are my Pinterest boards for:
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