By Anita Chabria

Christopher Columbus may have to share his October holiday with indigenous people if a resolution before City Council is passed next week. The council will consider a plan to proclaim the second Monday in October – recognized nationally as Columbus Day – as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Sacramento. The 15th-century Italian explorer would not be booted entirely, but would share billing with Native Americans.

The push to honor Native Americans on a holiday traditionally reserved for Columbus is part of a broader resolution to show support for the Standing Rock Sioux's ongoing protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The proposed council resolution, backed by Councilman Eric Guerra, includes formal opposition to the project and support of the protesters.

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Source: http://www.sacbee.com/