The United Students of the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau released a resolution calling for the recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of October.
Sponsored by student Sen. David Russel-Jensen and Student Government Vice President Austin Tagaban, the purpose of the resolution is to recognize the immense losses of indigenous peoples worldwide.
The day would also shed light on contributions made worldwide by indigenous peoples, cultures and languages, as well as their inherent value.
