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October 11 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day which celebrates, recognizes, and honors the beautiful traditions and cultures of the indigenous people in America. The day is centered around reflecting on their heritage, culture, and way of life that carries invaluable wisdom and enriches the global community.
In 1989, South Dakota became the first state to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, followed by 13 other states and more than 130 cities around the country to date. Indigenous Peoples’ Day uplifts the voices of Native Americans and celebrates their lives while shedding light on the historical pain and struggles of native people during an era of colonization and oppression. For Native Americans, the October 11 celebration of Columbus Day has been a painful reminder of a brutal past of genocide, assimilation and discrimination.
We receive our lives in love, live by sharing love, and return into the midst of love. It is important that we live our lives in a way that we can leave a legacy of love behind us. — Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, As a Peace-Loving Global Citizen
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