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Please note: the Mellon Indigenous Arts program ended in 2021. This web site is now for reference only.

Indigenous Peoples Day

In Fall 2017, Charlottesville City Council decided to officially observe Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day. Monday, October 9. 2017 was Charlottesville's first celebration of the holiday. 

Below are suggestions for ways to celebrate and acknowledge Indigenous people throughout the year:

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Indigenous Peoples Day