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Indigenous Peoples' Day en · PROPN

Etymology

First Observed in 1990, by George W. Bush.

Meanings

  1. (US) The second Monday in October, a holiday that honors the Indigenous peoples of the Americas and celebrates their history and culture: In many states and other localities, the holiday is variously observed in place of Columbus Day or along with it.
    • And so in Houma, La., people from across the state will gather to honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day for the first time. 2019 October 14, Leila Fadel, “Columbus Day Or Indigenous Peoples' Day?”, in NPR:

Synonyms

Native American Day