Tribal members celebrate after the city council in Seattle, Washington, approves Indigenous Peoples' Day. Photo from Chris Stearns / Facebook

The city council in Seattle, Washington, voted unanimously to celebrate the second Monday of every October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Tribal leaders and members from across the state pushed for the resolution. It recognizes the contributions of the region's first inhabitants to Washington's largest city.

Quinault Nation President Fawn Sharp, standing, testifies in front of the city council in Seattle, Washington, about the need for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Photo from Chris Stearns / Facebook

"The City of Seattle firmly commits to continue its efforts to promote the well-being and growth of Seattle's American Indian and Indigenous community," the resolution states.

The Daybreak Star Cultural Center will host a celebration next Monday in honor of the new holiday.

Get the Story:
Native Americans cheer city’s new Indigenous Peoples’ Day (The Seattle Times 10/7)
Message to America: Columbus is on the Run—Seattle City Council Says Goodbye to Columbus (Native News Online 10/6)
Seattle lawmakers vote to change name of Columbus Day holiday (Reuters 10/6)
Goodbye Columbus: Council votes to honor ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’ (The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 10/6)
Indigenous People's Day replaces Columbus Day in Seattle (KING 5 News 10/6)
Seattle to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day (AP 10/6)

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