Native Americans in Nevada Renew Push for Indigenous Peoples' Day
As President Donald Trump's Columbus Day proclamation pledges to "reclaim" the holiday honoring the Italian explorer, Native Americans in Nevada are renewing their call to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day.
A celebration that better reflects their heritage and history, according to Native Americans, is needed.
"The idea of celebrating Columbus goes back in the United States really to the 300th anniversary of when he sailed back in 1792,"said Michael Green, a professor of history at UNLV.
- Columbus' actions were not entirely positive, with some arguing that he was
guilty of genocide
, particularly against Indigenous people. - Native Americans in Nevada are advocating for a change in recognition from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Author's summary: Native Americans in Nevada push for Indigenous Peoples' Day amid Columbus Day debate.