Indigenous Definition: How To Use It Correctly and Related Terms To Avoid
Indigenous Definition: How To Use It Correctly and Related Terms To Avoid
Posted By Jared McKiernan May 12th, 2021 Last Updated on: May 12th, 2021
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What does “indigenous” mean?
You may have noticed an uptick in usage of the word in recent years. Perhaps you’ve heard Native Americans using “indigenous” to describe themselves.
Now, there’s even a holiday that bears the term.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October and is an official city and state holiday in various localities. The holiday celebrates and honors Native American people and commemorates their histories and distinct cultures (Do you know how many federally recognized Native American tribes are in the U.S.?).