Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in October. Historically, the United States recognized this as Columbus Day in recognition of the Italian explorer. As a counter narrative to this celebration, activists and indigenous peoples started a movement to celebrate the indigenous peoples of North American in place of the problematic history begun by Columbus. In 2015, the city of Albuquerque joined the movement instating Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Columbus Day. In support of the continued changing narrative on American History, the IPCC brings together a day of arts, dances, and education. Check out our Events Calendar in October for more details.
In 2020, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, we celebrated this day virtually. Those videos are available bellow as a resource for all to learn more about this holiday and movement.
THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER COMMEMORATES SECOND
STATEWIDE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY WITH VIRTUAL EVENT
Thank you for joining us as we commemorate the second statewide Indigenous Peoples’ Day in New Mexico. This free, online event is available to the public through October right here at indianpueblo.org.
Our virtual celebration includes cultural dance and flutist performances, artist demonstrations, a historical presentation, suggested reading from our Pueblo Book Club and remarks by Congresswoman Deb Haaland and State Representative Derrick Lente. We’re also giving you a chance to win handcrafted pottery and a year-long Storyteller membership to IPCC. Enjoy!
