This weekend is the Columbus Day holiday, a celebration of colonialism, oppression and genocide. There are several efforts to get Columbus Day changed into a national holiday for Native Americans or at least to have Columbus Day no longer a holiday. Two of these campaigns are listed below, along with several articles and statements giving reasons why Columbus Day should be no longer celebrated.
Not All Italians Love Columbus
NATIONAL HOLIDAY FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
Why Autonomous AIM Opposes Columbus Day
and Columbus Day Parades
