**Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!**
*By Native News Online Staff | October 13, 2025*
It’s a good day to be Indigenous! Indigenous Peoples’ Day serves as a powerful response to Columbus Day, shifting the focus from colonization to survival, self-determination, and the continued presence of Native nations. [Read the article]
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### Indigenous Peoples’ Day Should Be About Truth
As the nation observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Navajo activist and author Mark Charles is urging Americans to move beyond symbolic gestures and confront the deeper truths of this country’s history.
In a conversation with Native Bidaské host Levi Rickert, Charles emphasized that replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day doesn’t go far enough. He pointed to the Doctrine of Discovery—a centuries-old set of church doctrines used to justify the colonization of Indigenous lands. Charles described it as a dehumanizing legacy that still shapes U.S. laws and attitudes today. [Read the article]
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### Thousands to Gather Before Sunrise on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The International Indian Treaty Council will host its annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day sunrise gathering on Monday, October 13, 2025. This meaningful event brings together Indigenous peoples and allies to honor their heritage and renew commitments to sovereignty and justice.
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### Additional Updates
– **D.C. Briefs:** Updates on Indigenous-related events and policies in the nation’s capital.
– **US Presidents in Their Own Words Concerning American Indians:** A reflective look at historical presidential statements.
– **Oral History Project Announces 14th Stop in Portland, Oregon:** The Native American Biographical Society (NABS) continues to gather crucial stories across Indian Country, preserving voices for future generations.
– **Indigenous Peoples’ Day Letter from IAIA President Dr. Shelly C. Lowe:** A heartfelt message celebrating Indigenous resilience and culture.
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by learning, listening, and honoring the vibrant cultures and histories of Native nations across the country.
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