The national origins of Indigenous Peoples’ Day date back to 1977, and the idea was to offer a counter holiday to Columbus Day. It was seen as an effort to draw attention to Indigenous sovereignty, struggles, and rights. In 2015, Corvallis and Portland became the first two cities in the State of Oregon to proclaim Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a holiday.
This year offers celebrations in both towns. OSU leads the way locally, and the university says it was their students that motivated the City to adopt the holiday all those years ago. So, this has all evolved into a week of events, and here they are:
At OSU
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration at PRAx. Starts at 5 pm, Monday, Oct. 13
Keynote Speakers include Leonard Peltier (via Zoom) and Dino Butler. Includes a film screening of Free Leonard Peltier. Corvallis Mayor Charles Maughan will read and sign Indigenous Peoples’ Day Proclamations. Livestream available for portions of the event.
Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws (Native American Longhouse).
Located at 311 SW 26th St, Corvallis, the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws will have two events over the week. Guest speaker Deborah Miranda appears at 5 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 15. And then from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, Oct. 16, Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws will host an OSU Indigenous Community Welcome.
In Portland
And from our friends at Underscore News and ICT Multimedia, there are these three drive worthy looking events…
WHAT: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Paddle
DATE: Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
WHERE: Broughton Beach Park, Portland, Oregon
MORE INFO HERE
WHAT: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend at the Oregon Convention Center
DATE: Oct. 11-12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK JR Blvd., Portland, Oregon
MORE INFO HERE
WHAT: Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
DATE: Oct. 13, 4-8 p.m.
WHERE: Barbie’s Village, 935 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, Oregon
MORE INFO HERE
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