Indigenous Peoples' Day: October 9, 2023
Celebrated annually on the second Monday of October, Indigenous Peoples’ Day aims to increase the visibility of diverse Native American and Indigenous stories. Falling on the day traditionally known as Columbus Day, our focus is redirected from glorifying figures like Columbus to educating ourselves about the historic oppression suffered by Indigenous communities. This day serves as a reminder to amplify the call for the preservation of Native cultures in a landscape that has often challenged their survival.
As we reflect on this day’s significance, we invite you to explore the resources we have curated, which highlight the profound contributions of Indigenous peoples.
- PBS | Halluci Nation Rocks Brooklyn
- Preview the 2nd season of Native America on PBS, which will premiere October 24th. Native America is a four-part Native directed series that highlights the beauty of contemporary Indian Country in the 21st century. Ahead of the premiere, PBS offers digital exclusive videos and bonus scenes from the series.
- Preview the 2nd season of Native America on PBS, which will premiere October 24th. Native America is a four-part Native directed series that highlights the beauty of contemporary Indian Country in the 21st century. Ahead of the premiere, PBS offers digital exclusive videos and bonus scenes from the series.
- Smithsonian | National Museum of the American Indian
- Americans
- American Indian images and popular historical events remain references in everyday conversation. This virtual exhibition explores the ways in which American Indians have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began.
- American Indian images and popular historical events remain references in everyday conversation. This virtual exhibition explores the ways in which American Indians have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began.
- Infinity of Nations
- This virtual exhibition invites you to explore the art and history in the collections of the National Museum of the American Indian. The objects in the collection, spanning from North, Central, and South America, were collected by George Gustav Heye. Today, these objects are being reinterpreted by the descendants of the people who made them, providing American Indian perspectives on the Native past and present.
- Americans
- The National Gallery of Art | The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Audio Guide
- Listen to artists speak about their work and experiences as Native Americans. The exhibition was curated by artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (Citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation), and brings together works by an intergenerational group of nearly 50 living Native artists practicing across the United States.
Visit our communications archive to read last year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day message and engage with more resources!