Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day fall on the same day, but when are the holidays, and who celebrates them?

Columbus Day, a federal holiday, is celebrated across the country. However, many now recognize the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day, challenging Columbus' legacy due to his role in the colonization and violence against Indigenous people in North America.

In 2021, former President Joe Biden issued the first presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples' Day, on the same date as Columbus Day. The idea - to honor the perseverance and courage of Native communities.

While Indigenous Peoples' Day is not recognized as a federal holiday, it is considered a holiday in certain cities and states. Columbus Day remains a federal holiday, though it is "one of the most inconsist

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