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"Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proclaims Monday as Indigenous Peoples Day" Newspaper Article, October 8, 2018

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Courtesy of The Des Moines Register, Ta, Linh, "Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proclaims Monday as Indigenous Peoples Day," The Des Moines Register, 8 October 2018

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The State of Iowa issued a proclamation on Oct. 8, 2018, recognizing the day as Indigenous Peoples Day in the State of Iowa. Members of the Meskwaki Nation traveled to the State Capitol building in Des Moines to witness Governor Kim Reynolds sign and deliver the proclamation.

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Source-Dependent Questions

  • What is Indigenous Peoples Day?
  • How does this day help the Meskwaki with their vision of keeping their historical culture alive?

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Article: Ta, Linh, "Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proclaims Monday as Indigenous Peoples Day," The Des Moines Register, 8 October 2018. Courtesy of The Des Moines Register

Photo: 8 October 2018. Courtesy of Meskwaki Nation