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More than 100 cities across the country have renamed or replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, including in San Francisco.
The Bay Area’s Native American culture is rich and this holiday recognizes the community’s contributions and traditions.
In the City by the Bay, the culture of our continent’s first inhabitants was celebrated and honored for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
“We want to convey the understanding of the resilience and beauty of Indigenous Peoples’ Culture all over the world”, International Indian Treaty Council Exec. Director Andrea Carmen said.
The local events began early this morning.
A sunrise celebration on Alcatraz Island featured more than two thousand people.
Carmen said it was the largest event the International Indian Treaty Council has hosted here.
