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By EVPL Staff

Our world is a beautiful, diverse mix of people and cultures with distinctly different ways of life. Indigenous Peoples nurturing deep roots in their homelands have fought throughout history for their sovereignty and right to tend to their native lands. In the U.S., Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed on the second Monday of October.

Graphic with text 'Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Stories' on a bright blue background. The text is stylized with 'Celebrate' in cursive red, 'INDIGENOUS' in large blue capital letters, 'PEOPLES'' in yellow capital letters, and 'Stories' in cursive blue. The text is framed by white shapes and decorative red geometric elements resembling simplified feathers or arrowheads at the top and bottom.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is about celebrating the unique cultural stories of Indigenous Peoples worldwide and bringing light to their struggles to maintain their cultural identities.

Take the quiz below to test your knowledge of Indigenous Peoples of North and South America. Mention the quiz, or take the same quiz in-person at any EVPL location, and receive a small prize.

Indigenous Peoples' Day Matching Quiz

The history of Indigenous Peoples is as rich and diverse as the individuals who make up their communities. Researchers believe that following the migration of animals at the end of the last Ice Age, nomadic humans spread out over the vast land that was now available to them in North America. In South America, migration may have come from the western islands of Polynesia. These early nomads initially may have shared many commonalities, such as survival tactics, knowledge of the land and animals, spiritual beliefs and practices that ensured the continuation of future generations. These ideas spread across time to span the continents. However, every group of Indigenous Peoples - from the Arctic Circle to the tip of South America- had unique skillsets, beliefs, and practices that distinguish their collective from others, all of which contribute to the cultural identity of the people.

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Programs at EVPL

Trivia Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a trivia card to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Explore our collection to find the answers then stop by the circulation desk to collect a prize!

Oct. 1 – 31 • All day
EVPL West

Indigenous Talking Sticks
Learn about the history of Talking Sticks in Indigenous cultures, and make a replica.

Monday, Oct. 14 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
EVPL East

Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around our YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!

Oct. 21 – 31 • All day
EVPL Oaklyn

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