Indigenous Peoples Day, a relatively new secular holiday, is described as a counter-celebration to Columbus Day with the purpose of promoting Native American culture and history. Wunk Sheek co-secretary and Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán member Ryan Young said the holiday allows Native American students to generate more awareness on campus.
Native American students make up 0.9 percent of the student population at the University of Wisconsin, but a small number on campus does not necessarily translate to a small voice.
Today, on the top of Bascom Hill from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., indigenous students will put on an event celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day with music, talks and informational literature about the effects of colonization on Native Americans.
Indigenous Peoples Day, a relatively new secular holiday, is described as a counter-celebration to Columbus Day with the purpose of promoting Native American culture and history.
Wunk Sheek co-secretary and Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán member Ryan Young said the holiday allows Native American students to generate more awareness on campus.
“There are a lot of people on campus that aren’t consciously aware that Native Americans still do exist,†Young said. “We’re bringing awareness to Native Americans in higher education.â€
- In 1642, indigenous people were here (October 12, 2010)
- UW group offers alternative to Columbus (October 9, 2007)
- Students celebrate Native American heritage (November 17, 2004)
- 1 year countdown to new Union South kicked off on Bascom (April 16, 2010)
- Battle at Bascom Hill 2011 (February 3, 2011)
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