What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

A local news story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Local News · Georgia · October 12, 2026

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Indigenous Peoples Day has been recognized for decades in different forms and under a variety of names to celebrate Native Americans’ history and culture.

Reported by 11Alive Atlanta, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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