Indigenous Peoples' Day

Today, Pence Law Library is observing Indigenous Peoples' Day. 

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a global celebration of indigenous people around the world. In the United States and other countries in the Western Hemisphere, it is meant to replace Columbus Day, which celebrated the “discovery” of the Americas by Christopher Columbus. Many indigenous groups recognize this celebration of “discovery” and Columbus Day ignores the subjugation of indigenous populations across the Western Hemisphere, which includes genocide, ethnic cleansing, and other issues associated with systemic racism. - American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

AU JGSPL has put together a comprehensive primer about Indigenous Peoples' Day, including articles highlighting missing and murdered indigenous women, indigenous activism, Native American civil rights, and various Indian Law resources. View the guide here. 

This year, Indigenous Peoples' Day is also observed about three weeks before Election Day. Read more about the implications for the upcoming presidential election in November.