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is recognized on the second Monday of October. The day began as a counter-celebration of the resistance and resilience of the indigenous communities of the United States in protest of Columbus Day. Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, is often touted as the 鈥渇ounder鈥� of the Americas; however, not only is this narrative inaccurate, it is damaging and contributes to the erasure and violence of Indigenous peoples, historically and contemporarily.

The State of Colorado has officially abolished Columbus Day in 2020. Although the renaming of the day to Indigenous Peoples鈥� Day has previously been proposed seven times, the change did not pass at the State level.  Colorado now joins 12 other states and in eliminating the holiday, and most of the 12 states replaced the holiday with Indigenous Peoples鈥� Day.

To contribute to the reclaiming of the second Monday of October, the Native American Student Services (NASS) cultural center led by Dr. Eryka Charley will be highlighting various topics through their and accounts. Follow social media accounts to learn more about how , a nonprofit initiative created and led by Native peoples, is working in tandem with educators to provide culturally appropriate education about contemporary Native peoples.

Take Action:

• Tuesday, October 12, 5:30pm, Lindou Auditorium Michener 鈥� Alan Pelaez Lopez, poet, essayist, and cultural critic. Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and Indigenous Peoples Day
• 鈥� including , author of There There, and , Poet Laureate
• Attach the Indigenous Peoples' Day design elements to your email signature and/or use it in your social media

For additional education and personal development related to diversity, equity and inclusion, the following resources are available: DDEI Education and Resources, from the 麻豆传媒 Libraries, the from the Colorado Department of Higher Education, and the UNITE workshops for faculty, staff, and students.