Celebrating Indigenous People's Day

Indigenous People's Day (formerly Columbus Day) was declared by the United Nations in 1992 as part of the Decade of the Indigenous People's of the World and 500 years of survival and resistance to cultural genocide and colonization. Indigenous Alliance is a collaborative effort of individuals and organizations. This group operates with the principle that all Indigenous/ Indígena people are connected/related - without regard to "borders". It is a grassroots committee organizing to have a progressive, educational and entertaining Indigenous People's Day celebration. On Sunday October 9th, 2005 they will hold a memorial walk; Remembering Those That Have Walked Before Us.

Indigenous Alliance invites everyone to participate in the Santa Barbara, California walk. Meet at 9:00 AM at Rocky Nook Park, (right above Santa Barbara Mission) where the walk will stop at significant locations such as the Santa Barbara Mission, and the "Presidio," to finally end at the Dolphin Fountain at Sterns Wharf. With each stop, there will be speakers that address the historical inaccuracies, sacrifices of our ancestors. Starting at 12 noon we begin a celebration at La Casa De La Raza, located at 601 East Montecito St Santa Barbara, CA. 93101. Join us with with good food, traditional dancing, contemporary music and speakers with a progressive message about diversity, responsibility and peace. Mark your calendars! Join us in celebration on Sunday, October 9th 2005!