Native people celebrated their history on Monday with events across the U.S. marking Indigenous Peoples Day, from a sunrise gathering in Minneapolis to a rally in Maine.
The ceremonies, dances and speeches came two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day. At the time, he said the day is meant to “honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today.”
“Today, we recognize our ancestors and predecessors who really laid the foundation for us to stand,” said Thorne LaPointe, an indigenous organizer and Native American. “And we will always recognize our elders who are here and those who have gone on before us, who really kicked open the doors in their time nationally and internationally, and really made a place for us particular here in this city.”
In Augusta, Maine, several hundred people celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day by rallying outside the Statehouse in support a Nov. 7 statewide vote on an amendment that would require the restoration of tribal treaties that were omitted from printed versions of the state constitution.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Norris remains day to day despite practicing Sunday with the SenatorsThe Senators open their season Wednesday against the Hurricanes, but it is unlikely Josh Norris will be in the lineup. The centre practiced Sunday as an extra on defence. Norris didn't play any preseason games, after undergoing shoulder surgery last February.
Read more »
Indigenous minister calls on Lula to kill farm lobby's land billExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendumAustralians appear likely to reject the creation of an advocate for the Indigenous population in a referendum outcome that some see as a victory for racism.
Read more »
Australia PM 'optimistic' of long-shot win in Indigenous rights referendumExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Australia PM 'optimistic' of long-shot win in Indigenous rights referendumExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »