Instead of Columbus Day, some cities honoring indigenous people

In a trend that has been continuing for the past ten years or so, some cities, including Seattle and Minneapolis, have adopted resolutions that shift the focus from Christopher Columbus to indigenous people who are generally thought to be native to the North American continent.  Some feel the holiday honors the colonization of the Americans by Europeans, which had many negative impacts on native tribal groups.  By renaming the day 'Indigenous People's Day', the thriving cultural contributions that native people have made are honored and celebrated.  

The holiday, which was originally celebrated on October 12, was enacted by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892.  It was moved to the second Monday in October in 1971, and is still a federal holiday, although 16 states don't honor it.

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