This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, churches and communities across the country will honor Indigenous people with festivals, presentations, museum exhibits and more. Check out the 2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Day event list to see if there is an activity near you. If you don’t see an event near you on the list, please take time to find one in your area, and consider sending information about the event to so it can be added to future lists.
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In addition, there are many other ways that you can honor Indigenous people and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Learn more about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Indian boarding schools and land acknowledgments—resources can be found here.
Review the “A Declaration of the ELCA to American Indian and Alaska Native People” and determine how you enter work.
Take a look at the other activities on the Truth & Healing Movement calendar and determine what you will participate in for the rest of 2024.
If you haven’t already, view the ELCA’s documentary “Native Nations.”
Find a book written by and about Indigenous people and read and learn more about Indigenous people. One place to find a book is the Native Reads bookshop.
These are just a few suggestions. We are confident that you are also able to find many other ways to celebrate.
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
