Ayaana Pradhan
For the first time, Indian Prarie School District changed "Columbus Day" to "Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day." This change is not only limited to us but across the United States in which we question if we should celebrate Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Today is Columbus Day, honoring Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas in 1492. But as Americans learn more about Columbus, more and more wonder if he is a man who should be celebrated. This year, for the first time, Indian Prairie School District lists Monday as No School for “Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day.” So, should there be recognition to the man who helped transition into the New World or rather the people Columbus invaded and colonized?