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Indigenous Peoples' Day: A Deeper Dive

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada to honor and celebrate the history and cultures of Indigenous peoples who hail from all over the world. It is observed on the second Monday of October, which coincides and in some states, supplants the traditional Columbus Day.

First proposed in 1977 by the International Indian Treaty Council, Indigenous Peoples' Day has gained widespread recognition and support. It is a day to acknowledge the injustices Indigenous peoples have faced, promote reconciliation, and celebrate their enduring contributions to society.

Indigenous peoples have inhabited the Americas for millennia, developing diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. The arrival of European colonizers in the 15th century led to devastating consequences, including genocide, forced displacement, and the destruction of cultural heritage.

In recent decades, there has been a growing movement to recognize the rights and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples' Day is a way to reclaim their history and celebrate their cultures, rather than focusing on the colonial narrative associated with Columbus Day. The holiday challenges the Eurocentric perspective that often dominates historical narratives and promotes a more inclusive understanding of American history and our inclusive way forward as a nation and a world.

This November, we will be profiling our Native American luminaries and some of our indigenous leaders from other parts of the world, including the Māori, the Maasai, those of Mayan, Incan and Aztecan descent and so many other people whose age-old wisdom and cultures expand the world for us all. 

GlobalMindED Conference 2024

Thank you to all of the students, partners, sponsors, speakers and attendees who made our 10 Year Anniversary conference such a success!

More than 300 students from over 60 community colleges and universities were able to learn from 400 speakers, hundreds of attendees, and each other. Please see photos from the Inclusive Leader Awards dinner, First Gen Leadership Program, main stage sessions and breakouts.

Join us in 2025 June 16-18 at the Sheraton Downtown Denver. Interested in speaking at our 2025 Conference? Click Here

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Thanks to our sponsors, presenters, sponsors, and students who made GlobalMindED 2024 such a success!

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