Native Americans' Day Weekend: Updates from Re-Member

In South Dakota, the second Monday in October is Native Americans’ Day.

The designation originates with a decision by Governor George Mickelson in the late 1980s to seek “reconciliation” between Native Americans and whites after historically bad relations. Mickelson asked the Legislature to declare 1990 a “Year of Reconciliation” and to rename Columbus Day as Native American Day. The measure passed unanimously.

Increasingly, states and municipalities are adopting Indigenous Peoples’ Day in addition to, or in place of Columbus Day. By Presidential Proclamation, the United States is observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day on Monday.

As part of our holiday weekend observance here at Re-Member, we hosted our annual celebration and update as a virtual event on Saturday. Will Peters provided a beautiful tribute to Keith Titus, followed by updates from our staff as we reflected on the 2022 season, and looked ahead to 2023.

Double Your Dollars Today: Join Our Monthly Giving Circle

As we first announced during our Virtual Celebration, an anonymous couple will make a one-time match of up to $5,000 for new or increased Tiospaye Circle recurring gifts through Monday – or until the goal is met – whatever comes first.

Become a member of our Tiospaye Circle — our extended family — with your recurring gift. Contributions made with a credit or debit card are convenient for donors and help Re-Member by providing a more predictable stream of funding to support our work.

Donors who commit to weekly, bi-weekly, every four weeks, monthly, quarterly or annual gifts are recognized as members of the Tiospaye Circle donor program and receive a personalized yearly tax summary and gift receipt.

Double your first month’s donation with a new or increased recurring gift today!

Shop the Re-Member Online Store

Show your support for the Pine Ridge Reservation community, and Re-Member today by visiting our online store. Your purchase directly supports Oglala Lakota artisans, and Re-Member’s ongoing work across the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Thank you for your continued support. Happy Native Americans’ / Indigenous Peoples’ Day!