President Joe Biden made history on Friday, signing the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples' Day, The Hill reported . The holiday, which is part of an effort to honor the contributions of Native Americans, will be recognized on the same day as the controversial Columbus Day celebration still recognized in some states. “For generations, Federal policies systematically sought to assimilate and displace Native people and eradicate Native cultures,” Biden wrote. “Today, we recognize Indigenous peoples’ resilience and strength as well as the immeasurable positive impact that they have made on every aspect of American society.” While officially marking Indigenous Peoples' Day, Biden also issued a proclamation to recognize Christopher Columbus, who is known to have inflicted violence on Native communities, but still honored in some areas as he is given credit for "discovering" America. In his proclamation, the President honored Columbus for becoming "the first of...
