Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed the second Monday in October in the United States. It’s the same day as Columbus Day, which is a federal holiday. Advocates say the observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day shifts focus from a “whitewashed” history of the United States — where Indigenous peoples lived long before Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas — to the honor the history, culture and resilience of Native Americans.

Vermont is one of 17 states and D.C. that recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a holiday, and there are a number of ways you can learn about and honor Indigenous culture in our region — from educational films and cooking demonstrations, to museums highlighting Indigenous art.

Here are a few highlights:

Learn about Indigenous food at UVM

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