Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Spotlight: Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT)

October 13, 2025 | By Jenny Vickers

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observed on Monday, October 13, honors the rich history, living cultures, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the globe. For generations, Native nations have stewarded their lands, protected their communities, and persevered through the deep impacts of colonization and systemic injustice.

National - IPD - Spotlight - ACAT Group Photo 2025

Dr. Nichole B. Indigenous Peoples' Day Blog

Reflections from the Heart: Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 11, 2024 | By Nichole Keway Biber

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is often framed as a matter of acknowledgement - recognizing the positive contributions and influence of tribal nations, as well as the injustices, untruths and losses typifying the centuries following contact.

The Roots of Clean Water: Biodiversity as Climate Action

October 5, 2023 | By Nichole Keway Biber

"In the cultural traditions and spiritual instructions of the Anishinaabe, we uphold the philosophy Gidinawendimin - We Are All Related."

To at long last take responsibility for healing among ourselves and our places to ensure a living world for the next 7 Generations there is much work to be done

In Recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day

October 28, 2022 | By Cindy Luppi

Today, Clean Water Action encourages friends, Clean Water Action members, and partners in communities across the country to join us in recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day.