U-M law professor Matthew Fletcher on Indigenous People's Day by U of Michigan News

The second Monday in October is observed as a federal holiday, but many communities nationwide are changing their focus to celebrate Native Americans rather than the explorer whose efforts led to slavery and violence against them centuries ago.

University of Michigan law professor Matthew Fletcher, a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, says the day (Oct. 9) should not honor Christopher Columbus, in part, since he "discovered" land already occupied by Indigenous people. In fact, cities and states are increasingly replacing "Columbus Day" with "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate Native American culture and contributions to society.

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