Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations are set to take place on Sunday in East Los Angeles and Tujunga.
A fascinating festival of indigenous music and arts will be held from noon to 10 p.m. at Malinalli Superfoods in East Los Angeles. This event, which is free and suitable for the whole family, will feature captivating music, mesmerizing dance performances, and inspiring speakers.
In addition, the Sunland-Tujunga Indigenous Peoples Day celebration will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority site in Big Tujunga Canyon.
Attendees at the celebration can look forward to incredible performances by the Tongva tribal song and dance group Toveema, the culturally conscious music group Aztlan Underground, and the talented poet and songwriter Kelly Caballero.
Ted Garcia Jr. and his younger brother Dennis Garcia will share their enchanting songs and captivating stories, while musician John Mosquera will serenade the audience with original music from the Andes mountains.
This celebration is organized by ST Forward, a group of dedicated Sunland-Tujunga volunteers who are working together to create positive change, foster inclusion, and encourage civic engagement in our community.
In 2017, an ordinance was passed declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day in Los Angeles, replacing Columbus Day on the city calendar.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors also voted in 2017 to designate the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day, replacing Columbus Day on the county calendar. As a result, city and county offices, including libraries, will be closed on Monday.
Although Los Angeles County courts will remain open, they were closed on September 22nd in observance of Native American Day.
It is important to note that Columbus Day continues to be recognized as a federal holiday.
In President Joe Biden’s proclamation declaring Monday as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, he emphasized the resilience and bravery of Indigenous peoples, expressed gratitude for their countless contributions to our world, and renewed the commitment to respect Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
“The story of America’s Indigenous peoples is a story of their endurance and survival; of their unwavering dedication to self-governance; and of their determination to preserve their cultures, identities, and ways of life.
“Long before European explorers set foot on this continent, Native American and Alaska Native Nations called this land their home, with some residing here for thousands of years before the United States was founded. They established numerous nations that thrived, creating vibrant and diverse cultures, as well as developing knowledge and practices that continue to benefit us today.”
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