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In this episode we’re celebrating Indigenous People’s Day. Many states across the nation celebrate Columbus Day, but a growing number have done away with a celebration of Columbus, and instead, celebrate Indigenous Histories and Presents each October. For this episode, we spoke with Bonnie Brown, coordinator of West Virginia University’s Native Studies Program. Brown talks about the legacy of genocide sparked by Columbus’s arrival in North America. Then, we spoke with Angela Arnett Garner, from the Legislative Committee of the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission. Garner talks about her work organizing across the state encouraging towns and counties to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day. The image is a screenprint by Jesus Barraza of the Just Seeds Artist Cooperative.