Coverage dated October 12, 2026

Map Shows States That Observe Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day

Headline from Newsweek

While Columbus Day is still the federal government's official holiday, states are increasingly adopting Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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Reports & sources

18 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Federalist

    Replacing Columbus Day With ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’ Is An Attack On America (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    The promotion of Indigenous Peoples’ Day has never been neutral or dispassionate. It is part of a broader ideological program to remake our great nation.

  2. Psychology Today: The Latest

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day vs. Columbus Day (opens Psychology Today: The Latest)

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    The words we use to describe history influence what we remember, whose stories we celebrate, and whose experiences we overlook. What does a holiday’s name reveal about us?

  3. MyNorthwest

    What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Native Americans celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches. Former President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day in 2021. An increasing number of states and cities have also recognized it — pivoting from a day long rooted in the ce…

  4. Breitbart News

    House Democrats Recognize 'Indigenous Peoples' Day' (opens Breitbart News)

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    House Democrats recognized "Indigenous Peoples' Day" over Columbus Day, stating that they "honor the histories, cultures and enduring contributions of Indigenous Peoples."

  5. PBS NewsHour

    What is Indigenous Peoples Day? 3 things to know (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Indigenous Peoples Day has been recognized for decades in different forms and under a variety of names to celebrate their history and culture and to recognize the challenges they continue to face.

  6. Newsweek

    Map Shows States That Observe Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    While Columbus Day is still the federal government's official holiday, states are increasingly adopting Indigenous Peoples' Day.

  7. Clean Tech Nica

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026: Celebrations Of Respect (opens Clean Tech Nica)

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    Clean Tech Nica's feed description

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first officially proclaimed by US President Joe Biden in 2021. Acknowledging that it is imperative to uphold the rights and dignity of the indigenous people who were here long before colonization of the Americas began, Biden also admitted that US federal policies systemat…

  8. The Washington Free Beacon

    Liz Warren, 2028 Democrats Snub Indigenous Peoples' Day (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Democrats don't celebrate Columbus Day anymore because of imperialism or whatever, but they're increasingly reluctant to acknowledge its woke replacement, Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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