Indigenous Peoples' Day NewsELA

Which statement would be MOST important to include in a summary of the article?

• Areas with large populations of Indigenous people recently proposed creating Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Albuquerque was built on land that was originally inhabited by Indigenous people.

• Columbus Day was created to commemorate the discovery of North America.

• Many cities have replaced Columbus Day celebrations with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Which two of the following selections from the article include central ideas of the article?

1. The City and County of Denver currently are home to descendants of approximately 100 tribal nations.

2. WHEREAS, Columbus' voyage to the Americas opened the door to crimes; crimes that included the introduction of transatlantic slavery and acts of genocide against Indigenous People.

3. The City acknowledges that indigenous nations have lived upon this land since time immemorial.

4. It is a day to better reflect on the experiences of Indigenous people. It is an opportunity to honor their roots, history and contributions.

• 1 and 3

• 1 and 4

• 2 and 3

• 2 and 4

Review the Indigenous Peoples' Day Proclamation from the City of Vancouver. Which sentence shows why Vancouver passed a resolution to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day?

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed in 1977.

• The United Nations-sponsored International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations to the Americas...

• The City values the many contributions made by Indigenous Peoples in our community

• In 2011 the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians voted to support Indigenous Peoples’ Day per resolution.

Read the summary of the main ideas of the article below.

Columbus Day has celebrated the arrival of Christopher Columbus in North America for many years. Some people argue that Columbus did not treat Indigenous people well. Indigenous Peoples Day honors Native American culture and history in the United States.

Which answer choice would complete the summary?

• Recently, many cities have started to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day.

• Colorado is the ancestral homeland of 48 different Native American tribes.

• Christopher Columbus took land from Indigenous people and gave it to Europeans.

• Many Native American tribes live in states like Colorado, Oregon and New Mexico.

Read the selection from the section "DENVER, COLORADO."

WHEREAS, the City of Denver shall continue to promote racial equity and justice for all people. It shall oppose discrimination toward Indigenous Peoples. Such discrimination leads to ongoing poverty, income inequality and unfair health and education services.

What conclusion is BEST supported by the paragraph above?

• Denver has been a safe place for Indigenous people to live.

• Indigenous people have been discriminated against in the past.

• Many communities in Colorado suffer from discrimination.

• Denver recognizes the contributions of Indigenous people.