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How Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Supplanting Columbus Day

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However, the second Monday in October is still celebrated by 14 states and about 130 local governments as Columbus Day. He “found” the Bahamas. 1977: Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed by a UN conference held to address discrimination against Native Americans. Columbus vs Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Timeline History.