10/12/2026
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! 🌿
Today, we honor the histories, cultures, resilience, and continued presence of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is more than a celebration of the past, it recognizes Native communities as living, thriving cultures that continue to shape and strengthen our society today.
It also encourages us to develop a more accurate understanding of Native American history, including the harms caused by colonization and the ongoing contributions, traditions, leadership, and resilience of Indigenous communities.
We can honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by turning awareness into action:
- Learn from Indigenous authors, educators, historians, artists, and community leaders.
- Support Native owned businesses and Indigenous creators.
- Support Native-led organizations working to strengthen Indigenous communities, protect cultural heritage, and advance education, health, housing, and environmental initiatives.
- Amplify Indigenous voices and share stories and perspectives directly from Native communities.
- Respect Indigenous cultures and learn about the Indigenous peoples and history connected to the land where you live.
- Advocate for Indigenous rights, sovereignty, cultural preservation, and the well-being of Native communities.
Let’s honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by listening, learning, supporting, and taking meaningful action, not just today, but throughout the year.
Come visit the Maidu Musuem & Historical Site to learn more about the local Nisenan people!
