October 21, 2021

There’s More to Indigenous People Than the Holiday

Author: Opinion Writer

President Joe Biden’s recent proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day marks Oct. 11 as an official national holiday to celebrate Indigenous people. Though this is a step toward opening up a conversation on the efforts of Indigenous people throughout history, it still does not address the current struggles of Indigenous communities in North America. To truly acknowledge Indigenous people and their diverse cultures, Biden and the nation need to reckon with the past and better support indigenous com...