Luna Cultura: From ENOUGH of the Zapatistas to the Construction of Alternatives | 2023 Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations
What: Presented by Luna Cultura, this event will create a participatory space from which history, resilience and the construction of alternatives for well-being are collectively recovered by connecting with the past and present of the ancestral peoples of our ancestors that we are part of and that nourish our identity. Polyphonic dialogues. Construction of alternatives for good and good living. The goal of the event is connectivity, coexistence, identity recognition and exploration, exchange, recovery and appreciation of the ancestral and contemporary wisdom of indigenous peoples. Activities include presentation, oral tradition, music and food.
Learn more on the Luna Cultura website.
When: Saturday, October 14th; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Atlas Black Box Theatre at CU Boulder; 1125 18th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples Day is part of a national effort to recognize and honor the existence, culture and contributions of the original inhabitants of North America.
History
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations are part of a national effort to recognize and honor the existence, culture and contributions of the original inhabitants of North America on the day that has been observed as Columbus Day since 1934.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations have been adopted by cities and states across the United States. As of 2022, 14 states and more than 130 cities celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of or in addition to Columbus Day. For the last seven years, the City of Boulder and community organizations have worked together to host annual events and festivities to promote knowledge about Indigenous Peoples and honor the city’s Indigenous Peoples Day Resolution.
Celebration Overview
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations take place on the second Monday of October. For the past few years, hundreds of community members have participated in celebration activities including dances, poetry, teach-ins, film screenings and performances to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.