Italian-American outrage at Seattle's 'disrespectful' decision to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Columbus Day
Oct 08, 2014
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by Phuong Lee
Italian-Americans say they feel insulted by the decision of Seattle city council to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on Columbus Day.
The new holiday honours the contributions and culture of Native Americans and the indigenous community in Seattle. It will be celebrated on the second Monday in October, traditionally used to commemorate the arrival of Christopher Columbus – who was Italian – in the Americas on 12 October 1492. Columbus Day is not a legal state holiday in Washington.
Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/
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