Indigenous People’s Day
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Advisory Resources
What is Indigenous People’s Day?
*not to be confused with ‘Native American Day’
Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors the past, present, and futures of Native peoples. The holiday recognizes the legacy and impact of colonialism on Native communities, and it also celebrates the cultures, contributions, and resilience of contemporary Native peoples.
To learn more about Indigenous People’s Day, explore one (or more) of the resources below!
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5 Young Native Americans- What Indigenous People’s Day Means to Them
In this article, read about the reactions 5 young Native Americans had to the city of Los Angeles renaming Columbus Day as Indigenous People’s Day.
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Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day
Listen to this short NPR story (3:01) to learn more about Indigenous People’s Day.
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Why the US Celebrates Columbus Day
This video (5:45) discusses the history of Columbus and Columbus Day, focusing in particular identifying some of the myths about Columbus and his actions.
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Explore this map to learn more about the tribes that historically lived in different parts of the United States. You can search by zipcode to learn more about tribes who lived in the Medfield area! After finding out which tribes were in the area, do some research to learn more about these tribes! Click here for a teacher’s guide of suggested activities!
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Watch this read aloud (5:29) of the picture book We are Water Protectors, written and read by Carole Lindstrom. This book discusses the importance of protecting Native American land. “We stand with our songs and our drums. We are still here.”
*We own 1 copy of this book at Blake-- kcowell@email.medfield.net if you want to borrow*
Watch the trailer for Indian No More… one of the picks for the 2020 Global Read Aloud. Written by Indigenous authors Charlene Willing & Traci Sorell.
Read one of these ‘always available’ titles from Sora (search: ‘Indigenous’)
After you have explored one of these resources, discuss what you have learned with your advisory!