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geardaddy

(24,926 posts) Mon Oct 13, 2014, 12:54 PM Oct 2014

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Columbus Day

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Columbus Day (Original Post) geardaddy Oct 2014 OP

Or .... celebrate Axayacatl. earthside Oct 2014 #1

In Minneapolis it's now "Indigenous People's Day." The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2014 #2

Yes, I was glad that our city council voted to change the name. geardaddy Oct 2014 #3

earthside

(6,960 posts)

1. Or .... celebrate Axayacatl.

Reply to geardaddy (Original post)

Mon Oct 13, 2014, 01:03 PM

Oct 2014

Same behavior; same human trait to conquer and subjugate.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,683 posts)

2. In Minneapolis it's now "Indigenous People's Day."

Reply to geardaddy (Original post)

Mon Oct 13, 2014, 01:07 PM

Oct 2014

http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/256788831.html

Chip away at the legend, a little at a time.

geardaddy

(24,926 posts)

3. Yes, I was glad that our city council voted to change the name.

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #2)

Mon Oct 13, 2014, 01:18 PM

Oct 2014

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