Governor Newsom Proclaims Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023 Recognizing and Honoring Indigenous Peoples in California In a significant and symbolic gesture, Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a proclamation declaring October 9, 2023, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the State of California. This is the fifth consecutive year that the state has officially recognized and honored the […]
Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at Southern Oregon University Amplifying Indigenous Voices and Recognizing Cultural Sovereignty Southern Oregon University (SOU) will be observing its annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Monday, October 9, 2023. This important event aims to amplify the voices of Indigenous peoples and honor their historic, cultural, and contemporary presence. It serves as […]
The Columbus Day Or Indigenous Peoples’ Day Debate Explained The Historical Background Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer, is widely credited with “discovering” America. Born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451, Columbus embarked on numerous trading trips around Europe from a young age. In 1485, he sought funding from the Spanish monarchs to explore Asia and bring […]
Indigenous Peoples Day to be observed at SOU, Celebrating Indigenous Voices and Cultural Sovereignty Introduction In an ongoing effort to recognize and honor the cultural legacy and contributions of Indigenous peoples and Tribal Nations, Southern Oregon University (SOU) is preparing to celebrate the annual Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 9. This year’s celebration marks […]