Few places in Indiana will be closed as Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day approach. All federal and state offices will be closed, as will most banks and some libraries and community centers.

Significance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Day

In addition to the Halloween holiday in October, there are two other holidays, including Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day, which occur first and both have the same date. Columbus Day is a national holiday established in 1937 to honor the contributions of Italians and Americans. Although few people argued that indigenous peoples should be honored rather than traditionally celebrating the legacy of explorer Christopher Columbus, according to some people, Christopher Columbus used violence and slavery to dominate the indigenous people he faced after he landed in met America in 1492.

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration proposed a proclamation to honor Indigenous Peoples Day for the third consecutive year last year. Now the commemoration of Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated alongside Columbus Day. Columbus Day will be celebrated on Monday, October 14, 2024, and Indigenous Peoples Day will also be celebrated on the same day, according to IndyStar.

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Celebration of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day

Columbus Day is one of eleven federal holidays still recognized by the US Office of Personnel Management, while many people argue that it honors the heritage of Italian Americans, while others claim that it highlights an exploration that led to the expulsion of Natives. Director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program at Syracuse University, Scott Stevens, issued a statement to USA TODAY saying that it is problematic for those living in Native American communities or reservations, as stated in IndyStar, to view American colonialism as to celebrate harmlessly.

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates the history and culture of Native Americans. However, this celebration is not a modern concept. In 1989, South Dakota became the first state to honor Native American history and culture. The Californian cities of Berkeley and Santa Cruz also began to follow this important celebration. According to renamecolumbusday.org, about 29 states in Washington, D.C. do not celebrate Columbus Day; Instead, they celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.Also Read: Will Hurricane Milton Be the October Surprise in US Elections? It could test Harris

FAQ

Q1. When are Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated?
A1. Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day are celebrated and observed on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Q2. What is celebrated on Indigenous Peoples Day?
A2. Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates the history and culture of Native Americans. However, this celebration is not a modern concept. In 1989, South Dakota became the first state to honor Native American history and culture.