Research Guides: CGCC Library Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day: Controversy

Controversy surrounding Indigenous Peoples' Day

Learn about the controversy surrounding the name change "Indigenous People's Day" replacing "Columbus Day" in the articles below.

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A Holiday Won’t Heal Centuries of Oppression Against Native Americans
Author: The Times Editorial Board
Date: 2017
From: Gale Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection
Biden becomes first president to issue proclamation marking Indigenous Peoples' Day
Date: Oct. 8, 2021
From: CNN Wire
How Indigenous Peoples' Day came about and why it matters today
Date: Oct. 9, 2023
From: CNN Wire
Indigenous People's Day and the Controversies surrounding this newly recognized name change
Author: Madison Lira
Date: Nov. 16, 2022
From: UWIRE Text
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Date: Oct. 9, 2022
From: UWIRE Text
Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day: What to Know; The two days, celebrated on the same Monday in October, have sparked controversy
Wall Street Journal (Online); New York, N.Y.. 11 Oct 2021.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Explained
Authors: Melina Delkic and Anna Betts
Date: Oct. 11, 2021
From: The New York Times (Digital Edition)
More than 60 cities and states in the US no longer observe Columbus Day
Date: Apr. 22, 2019
From: CNN Wire
These states are ditching Columbus Day to observe Indigenous Peoples' Day instead
Date: Oct. 12, 2020
From: CNN Wire
The Shift From Columbus Day To Indigenous Peoples Day
Date: Oct. 11, 2021
From: The Shift From Columbus Day To Indigenous Peoples Day
This Indigenous Peoples' Day, We Don't Need Celebration. We Need Our Land Back
Authors: Krystal Two Bulls and Nick Tilsen
Date: 2022
From: Gale Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection