Indigenous Peoples’ Day — Great idea, but why does it have to replace Columbus?

P&C drink and review Rasputin, an imperial Russian stout from North Coast Brewing Company, then discuss Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day.

The U.N. designated Aug. 9 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 1994, but nothing much has been done with it since. Instead, people want to replace Columbus Day with a celebration of indigenous people.

Why can’t we honor Columbus and indigenous people?

Do people have to be perfect before we can honor them? If so, we shouldn’t honor Columbus or anybody else.

4 thoughts on “Indigenous Peoples’ Day — Great idea, but why does it have to replace Columbus?”

  1. QUOTE: Why can’t we honor Columbus and indigenous people?

    I suspect both could be celebrated if the full truth was taught about indigenous people’s and Columbus’ history and contributions.

  2. I suspect that Columbus is viewed as the person who led the conquest and oppression of indigenous people.

    I remember when I was in school we sang a song about him. They were teaching us some ridiculous mythology instead of real history.

    1. QUOTE: I remember when I was in school we sang a song about him. They were teaching us some ridiculous mythology instead of real history.

      Indeed, there’s a quite a distinction between history and the myth of Columbus.

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