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Indigenous Peoples Day is on Monday, Oct. 14. In 2014, Minneapolis became the first Minnesota city and one of the first large U.S. cities to replace the Columbus Day holiday with that Indigenous Peoples Day. 

In 2016, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton issued a statewide proclamation for Indigenous Peoples Day.

Here are some of the events taking place to mark the holiday:

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Over the next few days, celebrations and observations will be held in Minnesota to honor Indigenous Peoples Day — a holiday once dedicated to Christopher Columbus.

 Anishinabe Academy students march in an Indigenous People's Day parade.

Gatherings for Indigenous Peoples Day in Minnesota

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