Happy indigenous people’s day?
Why do we wish each other a "Happy Indigenous People's Day" while hardly ever hearing anyone say "Happy Christopher Columbus Day"? What transpired in 1492 and the subsequent years was far from a cause for celebration. Changing the name from Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day is an important step, but it doesn't automatically right the wrongs of history. What's needed is more than just a change of name; it's a profound apology and the...