The second Monday of October annually marks Columbus Day in many parts the United States but not all states or regions follow this observance. Many consider this day a Holiday of Controversy. Instead, they celebrate other events on this day, which mainly focus on the people who had 'discovered' the Americas thousands of years before Columbus crossed the Atlantic.

October 13 is...

Native American Day

Native American Day commemorates crimes committed against native Americans, and encourages people to learn about and respect the cultures of historical and modern native Americans. South Dakota's official holiday on this date is Native Americans' Day (also known as Native American Day), while people in Berkeley, California, celebrate Indigenous People's Day. Either way, it is a day to remember those who were here before us.

As you celebrate on this day, maybe even cook up some of those great American Indian recipes.