Photos Image Credits to: Abdi Mohamed Warsame Dirie – https://www.facebook.com/groups/UAINE/permalink/10158157011312631 and Jared Hicks https://www.facebook.com/groups/UAINE/permalink/10158157922452631 News Coverage WBUR: Indigenous People, Allies Demand Change Ahead Of Columbus Day WHDH: Protesters march to […]
Newton Hearing on June 5th, 2019
HEY NEWTON MA FOLKS! On Wed., June 5 at 7 pm, the Newton City Council Programs and Services Committee will consider legislation to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. […]
May 7th: Hearing on Statewide Bill
A Joint Committee hearing on the statewide Indigenous Peoples Day bill is happening May 7th.Please submit letters and attend the hearing if you can! The Massachusetts Indigenous Peoples Day coalition […]
Indigenous Peoples Day 2018 Recap
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day in 2018! Boston In Boston, over 150 people came together to march for Indigenous Peoples Day in […]
Globe Article: Why Indigenous Peoples Day should replace Columbus Day
The Boston Globe published a piece on Indigenous Peoples Day featuring writing by Mahtowin Munro, co-leader of the United American Indians of New England. You can find the article here.
10/6/18: Boston Marches for Indigenous Peoples Day!
Boston Marches for Indigenous Peoples Day! Boston – and the rest of Massachusetts, too – needs to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day and abolish Columbus Day. Please join this Indigenous-led rally […]
Indigenous Peoples Day Cambridge Celebration – With Frank Waln!
Join us to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in Cambridge! Organized by United American Indians of New England, North American Indian Center of Boston, Indigenous Peoples Day Boston, and Cultural Survival. […]
Somerville Declares Indigenous Peoples Day
On September 13th, 2018, Mayor Joe Curtatone announced that Somerville will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day. Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign and called on Somerville […]
Brookline Declares Indigenous Peoples Day
With a vote of 165 members in favor and only 14 opposed, Brookline, MA is the newest town to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day! Thank you to everyone who helped! Many […]
Brookline Rally for Indigenous Peoples Day!
Brookline Town Meeting will vote on Warrant Article 20 – Indigenous Peoples Day on Wednesday, November 15. Join us outside Brookline High School at 6:15PM for a rally in support of Indigenous […]