Mon. 10/11 - The Very Intense Miss Navajo Nation Pageant

Cool Stuff Daily · Oct 11, 2021 · 23m

It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day. More and more local governments are making it official, but why did we start celebrating Columbus Day to begin with? Plus, the impressive and gnarly competition to be crowned Miss Navajo Nation. And the history of National Coming Out Day, including the connection between Pride celebrations and Halloween.

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Biden is first president to mark Indigenous Peoples' Day (AP)

Indigenous Peoples' Day, as explained by Native Americans (NPR)

Columbus Day or…