Minneapolis is preparing to strike "Columbus Day" from its calendar this October.

The City Council is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would rename the federal holiday "Indigenous People's Day" on all city communications. The vote follows a similar effort in Red Wing, where the city mulled changing Columbus Day to "First People's Day" earlier this year.

The Red Wing city council has yet to act on the resolution. City Council administrator Kay Kuhlmann said in an e-mail that the council discussed the matter in a workshop but has not scheduled it for action on any upcoming agenda.

The effort in Minneapolis is being spearheaded by new City Council Member Alondra Cano. She said they have been working with the Native American Community Development Institute and a handful of other Native American leaders.

“This is more about elevating the American Indian perspective than it is about being anti-Columbus," Cano said. "Although there are plenty of people that will talk about the deep violence that Christopher Columbus used and enacted when he first came to this part of the world."

The Red Wing resolution noted that Columbus never stepped foot in North America and practiced "extreme cruelty" in the New World. A full accounting of Columbus' legacy in America is documented in a recent podcast from Backstory.

"From a basic historical perspective there’s a lack of understanding about what Christopher Columbus did or didn’t do," Cano said. "So we’re just trying to make sure that people are aware of a more clear and accurate history in terms of what is that folks are celebrating on Christopher Columbus day, what does that mean for them.”

The practical effect in Minneapolis will be largely limited to changing the name of the holiday on official communications from the city, including the calendar and press releases. If the resolution passes Friday, those documents will now refer to the second Monday in October as "Indigenous People's Day."

Though several states do not recognize Columbus Day, it is defined as a holiday in Minnesota statutes. The city of Berkely, Ca. has celebrated Indigenous People's Day since 1992.

UPDATE: Barbara von Haaren, chair of the Red Wing Human Rights Commission, said the chair of the Red Wing City Council is now planning to hold a vote on "First People's Day" will be held on April 28.

Oh Lord. I'd respect the Indians a little more if they would give up all the white-man inventions they enjoy so much.

(04-22-2014 10:16 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  Oh Lord. I'd respect the Indians a little more if they would give up all the white-man inventions they enjoy so much.

Like casinos and fire water?

Wouldn't this be the same as VA officially re-renaming MLK day back to Lee-Jackson Day?

First come, first serve right?

(04-23-2014 07:58 AM)Jerry Falwell Wrote:  Wouldn't this be the same as VA officially re-renaming MLK day back to Lee-Jackson Day?

First come, first serve right?

We still have Lee-Jackson day, don't we? I think state employees get that day off.

Can’t wait for the Target “buy one, get one half-wampum” Indigenous People's Day Sale.

There are lots of Natives in Minneapolis. So this is a purely political, vote grabbing, attention seeking resolution introduced by a first term councilwomen looking to "raise awareness" and cement her DFL credentials.

Honestly, this will pass with flying colors so there is no reason to try to oppose. I have bigger fish to fry, and I am.......

MLK
Jan 15, 1929 - Apr 04, 1968 (age 39)
MLK Day Jan. 19th


Robert E. Lee
January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870
Lee-Jackson moved from Jan 19th to "Friday before MLK day"


Racism? Indeed.

Wikipedia Wrote:Lee–Jackson Day is a holiday celebrated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the USA, for the birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.[1] The original holiday, created in 1889, celebrated Lee's birthday. Jackson's name was added to the holiday in 1904. In 1983, the holiday was merged with the new federal holiday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as Lee-Jackson-King Day in Virginia. This merge was reverted in 2000.

Lee–Jackson Day is currently observed on the Friday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is the third Monday in January. Typical events include a wreath laying ceremony with military honors, a Civil War themed parade, symposia and gala ball.[2] State offices are closed for both holidays.[3]

I actually thought we stopped acknowledging the day, so thanks for challenging me.

Does anyone actually celebrate Columbus Day anymore? If so, what does that celebration entail?

(04-23-2014 08:12 AM)AngryAphid Wrote:  Can’t wait for the Target “buy one, get one half-wampum” Indigenous People's Day Sale.

BTW, when is Columbus Day?

(04-23-2014 08:41 AM)Hitch Wrote:  Does anyone actually celebrate Columbus Day anymore? If so, what does that celebration entail?

Italians, and parades...

http://northbuffalo.wgrz.com/photo-galle...ttle-italy

(04-23-2014 08:53 AM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(04-23-2014 08:41 AM)Hitch Wrote:  Does anyone actually celebrate Columbus Day anymore? If so, what does that celebration entail?

Italians, and parades...

http://northbuffalo.wgrz.com/photo-galle...ttle-italy

Day off from work.

(04-23-2014 08:14 AM)Jerry Falwell Wrote:  MLK
Jan 15, 1929 - Apr 04, 1968 (age 39)
MLK Day Jan. 19th


Robert E. Lee
January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870
Lee-Jackson moved from Jan 19th to "Friday before MLK day"


Racism? Indeed.

Wikipedia Wrote:Lee–Jackson Day is a holiday celebrated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the USA, for the birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.[1] The original holiday, created in 1889, celebrated Lee's birthday. Jackson's name was added to the holiday in 1904. In 1983, the holiday was merged with the new federal holiday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as Lee-Jackson-King Day in Virginia. This merge was reverted in 2000.

Lee–Jackson Day is currently observed on the Friday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is the third Monday in January. Typical events include a wreath laying ceremony with military honors, a Civil War themed parade, symposia and gala ball.[2] State offices are closed for both holidays.[3]

I actually thought we stopped acknowledging the day, so thanks for challenging me.

Yeah, only reason I know is one time I was trying to get in an office building downtown and it was closed due to Lee-Jackson Day. I had no idea the holiday existed until that moment.

Isn't Columbus that scruffy, short, raincoat wearing dude from L.A.? Why would anyone want to honor him with a special day? LOL

(04-23-2014 08:14 AM)Jerry Falwell Wrote:  MLK
Jan 15, 1929 - Apr 04, 1968 (age 39)
MLK Day Jan. 19th


Robert E. Lee
January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870
Lee-Jackson moved from Jan 19th to "Friday before MLK day"


Racism? Indeed.

Wikipedia Wrote:Lee–Jackson Day is a holiday celebrated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the USA, for the birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.[1] The original holiday, created in 1889, celebrated Lee's birthday. Jackson's name was added to the holiday in 1904. In 1983, the holiday was merged with the new federal holiday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as Lee-Jackson-King Day in Virginia. This merge was reverted in 2000.

Lee–Jackson Day is currently observed on the Friday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is the third Monday in January. Typical events include a wreath laying ceremony with military honors, a Civil War themed parade, symposia and gala ball.[2] State offices are closed for both holidays.[3]

I actually thought we stopped acknowledging the day, so thanks for challenging me.

Glad you posted that to clear it up. All this time I thought it was for Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson and Martin Luther King...

(04-23-2014 01:57 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  Isn't Columbus that scruffy, short, raincoat wearing dude from L.A.? Why would anyone want to honor him with a special day? LOL

"Just one more thing..."

(04-23-2014 08:53 AM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(04-23-2014 08:41 AM)Hitch Wrote:  Does anyone actually celebrate Columbus Day anymore? If so, what does that celebration entail?

Italians, and parades...

http://northbuffalo.wgrz.com/photo-galle...ttle-italy

Yeah, the holiday was originally celebrated by Italian-Americans in cities across the U.S. for centuries. NYC and San Francisco always have had huge parades. It wasn't until the the early 20th century it officially became a national holiday (pushed through by Italian-American politicians).

Blah who cares. Columbus wasn't even the first European to discover America...

Why don't the libs create an Indian Day thing and leave the great Europeans of the past alone.

(04-23-2014 08:14 AM)Jerry Falwell Wrote:  MLK
Jan 15, 1929 - Apr 04, 1968 (age 39)
MLK Day Jan. 19th
One problem with your argument: MLK Day is defined by statute as the third Monday in January, regardless of what date that is. It can be anywhere from January 15 to January 21. It was on January 20 in 2014.

Robert E. Lee
January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870
Lee-Jackson moved from Jan 19th to "Friday before MLK day"


Racism? Indeed.

Wikipedia Wrote:Lee–Jackson Day is a holiday celebrated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the USA, for the birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.[1] The original holiday, created in 1889, celebrated Lee's birthday. Jackson's name was added to the holiday in 1904. In 1983, the holiday was merged with the new federal holiday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as Lee-Jackson-King Day in Virginia. This merge was reverted in 2000.

Lee–Jackson Day is currently observed on the Friday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is the third Monday in January. Typical events include a wreath laying ceremony with military honors, a Civil War themed parade, symposia and gala ball.[2] State offices are closed for both holidays.[3]

I actually thought we stopped acknowledging the day, so thanks for challenging me.