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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – This month and next give us a chance to learn, honor and celebrate indigenous heritage.
South Dakota was the first state in the country to celebrate Native Americans’ Day.
PHOTOS: Sioux Falls Native Americans’ Day Parade
In 1989, then Governor George Mickelson proposed it as a state holiday. In 1990, it became state law. Since then, dozens of other states have replaced Columbus Day with Native Americans’ Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Next month is designated Indigenous Heritage Month nationwide.
People fill downtown SF for Native American Day Parade
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day in the Black Hills
Honoring Native Americans’ Day with ‘Calling of Dancers’
Meet the grand marshal: Ellen Medicine Horn
On this week’s Inside KELOLAND, we will share some of the stories we’ve done over the past year, on how people throughout the region are remembering and honoring Indigenous people.
You can watch the full show in the four video clips attached above.
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