Indigenous Peoples' Day resolution gets mixed reaction from The Village City Council

Sep 20, 2017 790

BY: Andrew W. Griffin

What was intended to be an informative discussion about the positive aspects of Indigenous Peoples’ Day led to a more strained and awkward defense of Columbus Day and the “civilization” he brought to the Americas in the 15th century.

While council members were only learning about Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday night, it was clear that at  least three of the five council members – including The Village Mayor David Bennett – expressed skepticism of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, particularly when it would replace the long-established Columbus Day.

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SOURCE: http://www.reddirtreport.com

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