Follow a “Day in the life” of Director of Public Policy Joanna Diamond, during the 2025 Maryland General Assembly.
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."
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
Are you interested in a pin to commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day?
Reach out to Major Gifts Associate, Maddy Horan to customize a pin!
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