Indigenous People's Day, why we celebrate?what is this?

                              Today, 10th October, Monday we know as 'Columbus Day'. Around the 15th century there was the arrival of Columbus who sailed with a crew from Spain in 1492 in three ships Nina, Pinta and Santa María. He gave it the title of 'New World'. It is only in the recent decades that our culture, ideology, sentiments etc. have been expanded by the native people here and have helped a lot in conveying our culture to the people with a sense of respect. Although the contribution made for our existence and the development of the whole world is also a commendable thing, it has taken us many years to decide that which shows that we are moving towards our positive progress.

                          One of these states, including Oregon, has been designated Indigenous People's Day. In 2021, Oregon was the 13th state to formally recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous People's Day. According to the 2022 US Census, the United States has 6.79 million Native Americans living in Oregon and 9th out of the 10 most populous Native American states of Alaska. About 130,000 Native Americans live here. There are nine federally recognized tribal nations headquartered in Oregon, including The Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs.

                          South Dakota is believed to be the first state to officially recognize this day as Native American Day in 1990. According to the 2022 US Census, Alaska, Oregon and Vermont are the states that have officially declared this day as a holiday. Until 1937, this day was celebrated as Columbus Day. Indigenous People's Day draws attention to the pain, trauma and atrocities that were perpetrated through the Columbus celebration. Year after year, more and more states were promoted to celebrate Columbus Day as Indigenous People's Day.