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By Graham Lee Brewer This week, President Donald Trump announced he won’t recognize Indigenous Peoples Day and will bring Columbus Day \u201cback from the ashes\u201d \u2014 another sign some Native leaders say that advocacy for Indigenous representation must continue during Trump’s second term in the White House. Columbus Day, celebrated annually in October, venerates the accomplishments of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. Native Americans have been lobbying local and federal governments for decades to replace celebrations of Columbus with a holiday that recognizes the contributions of Indigenous peoples. For many, the goal was to not only create a celebration of the beauty of Indigenous cultures and experiences but to also recast Columbus\u2019 historical framing. Instead of focusing on his navigation to the Americas, many Native people want to increase awareness of… <\/p>\n

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By Graham Lee Brewer This week, President Donald Trump announced he won’t recognize Indigenous Peoples Day and will bring Columbus Day \u201cback from the ashes\u201d \u2014 another sign some Native leaders say that advocacy for Indigenous representation must continue during Trump’s second term in the White House. Columbus Day, celebrated annually in October, venerates the accomplishments of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. Native Americans have been lobbying local and federal governments for decades to replace celebrations of Columbus with a holiday that recognizes the contributions of Indigenous peoples. For many, the goal was to not only create a celebration of the beauty of Indigenous cultures and experiences but to also recast Columbus\u2019 historical framing. Instead of focusing on his navigation to the Americas, many Native people want to increase awareness of... <\/p>\n

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