Here is an overview of all the ways Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Philly 2021 was mentioned in the news this year.
A rundown of some Indigenous People’s Day celebrations across the U.S.
More than 100 cities across the country and a number of states have replaced Columbus Day with the new commemoration of Native Americans.
How to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
For the first time, Philly is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day. Here’s how to celebrate anytime—plus more ways to honor the thriving native people in our communities.
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‘We’re a living presence’: Philly celebrates first officially recognized Indigenous Peoples Day
Drawing attendees from as far away as South Dakota and Canada, Philadelphia’s Indigenous Peoples Day ceremony at Penn Treaty Park marked a kind of homecoming for attendees.
Photos of the Fifth Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty Park) in Philadelphia, Pa.
The Fifth Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty Park) in Philadelphia, Pa. celebrated different Indigenous communities in Philadelphia through art, music, and dance to increase awareness and about Indigenous history, resilience, and strength.
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“It’s been a long, long fight”: Native Americans mark Philadelphia’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The celebration took place at Penn Treaty Park, which is on land that is the ancestral home of the Lenape Tribe.
Philadelphia Formally Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day For The First Time
The City of Philadelphia is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with art, music, and dance. Those taking part are hopeful the day will spark dialogue about Indigenous history. “I love it, I came the year before last and I wasn’t able to come last year because of corona but I couldn’t wait,” Tenia Taborn said.
Philadelphia Celebrates “Indigenous Peoples’ Day”
Philadelphia celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday as some locals and leaders continue to clash over the Columbus statue in South Philly. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the story.
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Philadelphia celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
This was the first time Philadelphia has called Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The change was made early in the year by Mayor Jim Kenney after social unrest in the region.
Behind Pennsylvania’s push for celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
In recent years, more cities have opted to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Philadelphia has adopted the holiday with Mayor Jim Kenney penning an executive order earlier this year to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
