Indigenous Peoples Day vs. Columbus Day

What is the purpose of Indigenous People's Day in the United States?

• To celebrate the arrival of Christopher Columbus.

• To recognize and honor the history and culture of indigenous peoples.

• To commemorate the founding of the United States.

• To promote international trade.

Which U.S. President was the first to formally recognize Indigenous People's Day?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Joe Biden

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Why do some people view Columbus Day as controversial?

• It is a celebration of Italian-American culture.

• It is associated with the history of genocide and discrimination against indigenous peoples.

• It is a holiday that is not widely recognized.

• It is a day that promotes tourism.

What year was Columbus Day made a federal holiday in the United States?

• 1920

• 1934

• 1945

• 1965

Identify the month in which both Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day are observed.

• September

• October

• November

• December

What is the current status of the bill in Congress regarding Indigenous People's Day?

• It has been passed and signed into law.

• It is pending and has not yet been made an official federal holiday.

• It was rejected by Congress.

• It is not being considered by Congress.

Explain the historical context that led to the establishment of Columbus Day as a federal holiday.

• It was established to celebrate the discovery of America.

• It arose from a movement to honor Italian-American heritage during a time of persecution.

• It was created to promote tourism in the United States.

• It was a response to the end of World War I.

What was one of the key recommendations from the 1977 First International NGO conference?

• To establish a new federal holiday in November.

• To refute the doctrine of discovery.

• To promote international trade agreements.

• To create a new environmental policy.

Discuss the potential impact of making Indigenous People's Day an official federal holiday.

• It will have no impact on society.

• It may lead to increased awareness and education about indigenous cultures and histories.

• It will result in the elimination of all other federal holidays.

• It will only affect the indigenous communities.

Why is Indigenous People's Day celebrated on the same day as Columbus Day?

• To create a new holiday in November.

• To replace Columbus Day with a day that acknowledges indigenous history.

• To honor both Italian-American and indigenous cultures simultaneously.

• To avoid creating a new federal holiday.