National Indigenous People's Day 2023

10.04.23

On October 9, 2023, the United States will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day for the third consecutive year, in conjunction with Columbus Day.

Although it is not yet a national holiday the Indigenous Peoples' Day Act, which was reintroduced to Congress on October 2, 2023, proposes for the second Monday of October to be designated as Indigenous Peoples' Day nationwide. Explore a few ways you can commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day in 2023 below.


Learn more about the day

White House Proclamation

October 6, 2023

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the perseverance and courage of Indigenous peoples, show our gratitude for the myriad contributions they have made to our world, and renew our commitment to respect Tribal sovereignty and self-determination."

Read the Proclamation here


Indigenous Peoples Day and Hispanic Heritage Month Connection

Indigenous Peoples Day and Hispanic Heritage Month occur simultaneously; however, Hispanic Heritage Month has historically failed to celebrate the diverse Indigenous heritage of Hispanic/Latine people. The terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” envelop several different cultures, races, languages, and countries of origin, which creates a Eurocentric lens that erases Indigenous Hispanic/Latine perspectives. Explore some of the resources below that take a closer look at the Indigenous roots of Hispanic/Latine culture. 

Dual Identity: The Indigenous Peoples Who Occupy the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands

A Look at the Major Indigenous Cultures of 13 Latino Countries

Latinos and their indigenous identity: How this community learned to embrace its native roots

Why We Need to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, Not Columbus Day, During Hispanic Heritage Month

Understanding ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’ as an Indigenous Latina

Check out the Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 page


Explore Local Events & Activities

 

Indigenous Peoples' Day Forest Bathing with Paul — Oct 9, Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 9:00 AM

AN ARCHEOLOGY OF History: First Peoples of the Americas, Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Indigenous Hampaya Songbook Ritual, Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Recital & Evensong for the Commemoration of Indigenous Peoples Day, Sun, Oct 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM

National Indigenous Cannabis Policy & Advocacy Summit, Thu, Nov 2, 2023 at 8:30 AM

47th Annual Pow Wow, Sat, Nov 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM


Are you interested in a pin to commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day?

Reach out to Major Gifts Associate, Maddy Horan to customize a pin!


Explore the 2022 Native American Heritage Month Page

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