Duluth Community Hosts Event for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day outside Duluth City Hall.

While some know it as Columbus Day it’s also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The federal holiday bringing a celebration of song, tradition, music and culture.

Monday in Duluth people came together on the steps of City Hall with decorated posters. Many wearing the color red to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous relatives. The event creating an opportunity to honor native Americans past and present. Speakers, drums, singers and sage were all there.

“It makes me feel hope. Hope that not just us, but other people are aware of this, and come to support us,” said Linda Martin-Proulx, Indigenous Peoples’ Day attendee.

People from all different backgrounds attended the ceremony becoming more aware of the indigenous messages and traditions.

“We want everybody to understand who we are. As native people we are pretty much all inclusive. We don’t ourselves as any better or worse than anybody else. And I’m very happy to see this kind of crowd here today,” said Shawn Carr, Community Organizer, Idle No More.

Duluth’s Enger Tower and the Ariel Lift Bridge will be lit up orange in honor of the holiday.