But, there are some states and cities that have eliminated the holiday replacing it with Indigenous Peoples Day. Over 25 cities in the U. This holiday should serve to remind all people in all countries throughout the Americas about the history and current challenges and conditions that Indigenous people are facing still to this day. Revolution Day in Mexico — November August 31, Posted in News. In many American countries, the day is used to honour indigenous peoples - and urge for respect for their rights.
Although it is commemorated in different dates depending on the country, the origin is the same: the beginning of colonisation. Exactly years after Columbus first set foot on the American continent, the celebration has become more and more about the respect and protection of indigenous peoples, the original inhabitants of the lands.
Most of the continent's countries, following the revisionist movements of the s linked to the debate initiated by the years of colonization, have chosen to highlight a change of opposite direction. In South America, the commemoration day was given new names. In the United States, "Columbus Day" has been a federal celebration throughout the country since The decisions of changing names have a strong symbolic character but still, needs back-up by legal reforms to become real action.
The good intentions of States to change the names of commemorative dates are very important steps to recognise and redress the historical injustices committed against indigenous peoples.
There is no doubt that the growing support for the Day of Indigenous Peoples on the American continent drives processes of reconciliation and intercultural dialogue. However, in many cases, this does not translate into concrete actions on the ground, where the rights of indigenous peoples are often violated.
Latin America bears the doubtful honour of being the continent, where most indigenous peoples are being killed for defending their ancestral lands.
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