White House's Proclamation on Indigenous

White House, Pres. Biden, Presidential Actions, Oct. 8, 2021; Xochitl, CC Liu, Wisdom Quarterly

Biden and Democrats try to restore people after historical wrongs like slavery, genocide (ABC).

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A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

U.S. President Donald Biden

Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures — safeguarding land, language, spirit, knowledge, and tradition across the generations.  On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Government’s trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations.

White Fragility (Dr. DiAngelo)

Our country was conceived on a promise of equality and opportunity for all people — a promise that, despite the extraordinary progress we have made through the years, we have never fully lived up to.  That is especially true when it comes to upholding the rights and dignity of the Indigenous people who were here long before colonization of the Americas began.  For generations, Federal policies systematically sought to assimilate and displace Native people and eradicate Native cultures.  Today, we recognize Indigenous peoples’ resilience and strength... More

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