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Phoenix Officially Recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day | KJZZ

By  Christina Estes Published: Thursday, October 6, 2016 – 8:39am Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2016 – 2:41pm Phoenix is now the largest city in the United States to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Phoenix City Council members on Wednesday unanimously approved the request brought to their attention by two residents. The vote declares the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ […]

Council votes to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Asheville

The proclamation states Asheville was built on the homelands and villages of native people who lived here before the Americas were settled. Sage Dunston, and other members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, came for Tuesday night’s vote. Source: Council votes to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Asheville

Fourth Circuit nixes permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station in Virginia | WV News | wvnews.com

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