[Comeekz]

I didn't know they celebrated "American Indian day" back in 1955! That is something we are led to believe is fairly recent, only nowadays, it is called "indigenous peoples day." Interesting that it was celebrated in May back then, showing that there was no need to put it on the same day as Columbus Day! That was a decision that was made purely out of politics and spite.

Link to the comment: Everyday Is A Holly Day

[misappear]

In many parts of the country, Columbus Day has been re-named Indigenous People's Day.  I've studied extensively on the treatment of the Taino people by Columbus and his men, as they all but wiped out the Taino race.  I must admit that many indigenous people in America died of diseases caused by people and animals coming from Europe--that couldn't be foreseen or understood at the time.  Working people to death, being forced to mine for gold for the Empire, however, was inhumane and not an act that can be forgiven. 

The documentation of this slaughter is plentiful, and beyond dispute.  This is not a political opinion, or a personal agenda.  Historical fact.