On October 8th, DC Council voted to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. This year in The District, due to the 5 year petition started by Councilman David Grosso, the federal holiday serves to honor indigenous people and their contributions to America. DC is the home of the National Museum of the American Indian, built in 2004 and pictured above. The building was conceptualized by the design team of GBQC and Douglas Cardinal, Ltd., which included consultants Douglas Cardinal (Blackfoot), Johnpaul Jones (Cherokee/Choctaw), Donna House (Diné/Oneida), and Ramona Sakiestewa (Hopi). The building and landscaping references the shapes found in nature, from the creek bed flowing below the site to the celestial references of an east-facing main entrance and a dome that opens to the sky. The National Museum of the American Indian recognizes the importance of indigenous peoples’ connection to the land; the grounds surrounding the building are considered an extension of the building and a vital part of the museum as a whole.
The change from Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day is a temporary one - only this year is guaranteed for the switch unless Congress votes it into law later this year. Learn more about this beautiful museum on one of our tours! .
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