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Why is Indigenous Peoples Day so important? — Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents
By Lee Dingus, a Pittsburgh based Haudenosaunee — Seneca artist and educator, Founder of Echoes of the Four Directions
Why is Indigenous Peoples Day so important?
Indigenous People’s Day recognizes the resilience of my ancestors and the legacy I carry with me, my grandmothers. It is a day dedicated to the impact colonialism had on my family and many others
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, I want to honor our sovereignty, resilience, and countless contributions that we have made to the world. I also want to remind everyone that all of 574 Federally recognized tribes we are all sovereign Nations, I ask that everyone uphold our solemn trust and treaty responsibilities to all of our Nations and that everyone from all governments to individuals work with us in strengthening our Nation-to-Nation ties. I ask that you acknowledge whose land you are on and respect that land and our people.
History and Contemporary Culture
Indigenous Peoples day is a chance for everyone to celebrate our history and interact and learn from us as a contemporary people
