Episode 309: Columbus, Indigenous Peoples, and the Stories Nations Tell

Is it Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day—and what does that choice say about whose history America celebrates? The Trump administration has reaffirmed Columbus Day, praising Christopher Columbus as an American hero while declining to issue a separate proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day. Professor Kerri Malloy explains why the debate goes beyond a name on the calendar, how it fits into ongoing efforts to change the way U.S. history is portrayed in museums and national parks, and what we can achieve from taking a more critical approach to learning our past.

For more on this topic:

• Read Malloy's commentary in The Conversation, Universities Returning Native American Remains and Artifacts Isn't Just About Physical Objects – It's About Dignity and Justice

• Check out his essay in the Canopy Forum, From Doctrine to Proclamation: How Faith Still Frames U.S. Indian Policy

• Read his op-ed in Cal Matters, Gov. Newsom and Pres. Trump Tell the Same Inadequate Tale About Native America