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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Embracing History and Heritage

October 14, 2024

CCBC is proud to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This national holiday, established by proclamation of President Biden in 2021, honors the diverse cultures and traditions that flourished long before the formation of the United States. Indigenous Peoples’ Day urges us to move beyond the narrow accounts in history books, to deepen our respect for the legacies of native communities. It…

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Dignity, Honor, Respect

October 9, 2023

Indigenous Peoples’ Day serves to honor the resilience and inherent sovereignty of indigenous people in the United States. CCBC is proud to join campuses, cities, and states around the country in enriching our understanding of the historical contributions made by indigenous people who have, for centuries, been misrepresented and left out of our textbooks. Today, we recognize the native heritage…

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