-The resolution was first raised in the fall of 2015. We brought in multiple people to the City Council meeting on December 21, 2015 to make public comment and provide […]
Join us at the Cambridge City Council Meeting this Thursday (5/26)!
SHOW UP! and show your support for the Indigenous Peoples Day resolution at a joint public hearing of the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee […]
Northampton declares Indigenous Peoples Day!
Closely following Amherst’s decision to become the first town in Massachusetts to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, the Northampton City Council voted to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday […]
Congratulations to Amherst, MA for becoming the first town in the state to pass an Indigenous Peoples Day resolution!
The Amherst Town Council passed a resolution on May 18, 2016 to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day. Read more about this victory here: http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/05/amherst_town_meeting_adopts_re.html
Indigenous Peoples Day in the Media
John Oliver: Columbus Day: How Is That Still a Thing? Washington Post: More Cities Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day Amid Efforts to Abolish Columbus Day CNN: Instead of Columbus Day, Some […]