10/13/2025
๐ชถ Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! It's a day to honor the cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in the United States. Celebrated on the second Monday of October, it serves as a time to reflect on Indigenous resilience and sovereignty, often as an alternative to Columbus Day.
A celebration of heritage:
The day is dedicated to celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American people.
A focus on resilience:
It also serves as a time to acknowledge the strength and perseverance of Indigenous communities in the face of historical trauma.
An alternative to Columbus Day:
It is often observed in place of or alongside Columbus Day to provide a more accurate and respectful historical narrative, as Indigenous peoples inhabited the Americas for millennia before 1492.
Honors original inhabitants:
The term "Indigenous" refers to the original inhabitants of a place, so the day honors the first peoples to live on the land.
Recognizes contributions:
It is a day to appreciate the myriad contributions of Indigenous peoples to the world.
Promotes respect for sovereignty:
The day is an opportunity to renew a commitment to respecting Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
In short, our Native Americans are the original American people. With a rich and valued culture. With a live for the natural world and living in harmony with the Earth. Bee-utiful ๐!
Let us ๐ BEE ๐ your Helpers!