I have posted photos of the Indian Mounds in St. Paul before but since last Monday Columbus Day was officially recognized in our country, I think it is again appropriate to recognize the First Nation people in the United States, many of whom are still living in poverty with significant health problems. There is a movement in four cities to rename the day, Indigenous Peoples Day, which I think is very appropriate. It is also important to redress many of the issues that have plagued the Indians and the abuses visited upon them by our own government.
I think it is a good idea to rename the day too. There are some pretty big Indian mounds not far from my house. My kids always used to find arrowheads in our backyard when we first moved into this house and also on the playground of their school. It was always exciting when they came running to show them to me.
ReplyDeleteI agree re Columbus. I'm not sure, however, that we need another holiday. There's got to be a better way to help those First Nation people who need assistance.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good idea to change the name. And something like this must be preserved.
ReplyDeleteWe had Indian burial mounds around my home town of Quincy. I had forgotten all about them until I saw this post.
ReplyDeleteThere's got to be a better way to help those First Nation people who need assistance.
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I think Seattle is one of the cities promoting this idea. And I think I heard Moron Man on Monday praising Columbus.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful idea, I like it.
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