Indigenous Peoples' Day falls on the second Monday of October as a counter-celebration to Columbus Day. The commemoration of Native American history and culture is now federally recognized alongside Columbus Day, which has been historically observed on the same day. The effort to refocus Columbus Day is a criticism of Christopher Columbus and other explorers who caused violence and slavery upon their journey to the Americas. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the first presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples Day, a commemoration-turned-holiday that began in 1977. Tap the link in bio to read more. 📸: USA TODAY Network