Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Catholic Social Teaching

, , , , , | | October 2, 2019

Some states and cities in the United States are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of Columbus Day. Learn about why communities are making this switch and how Catholic Social Teaching recognizes the importance of acknowledging and understanding the history of colonization as a first step toward reconciliation with people who are native to these lands.

Photo Credit: Pax Ahimsa Gethen [CC BY-SA 4.0]

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