by Anthony J. Marsella
Let’s change October 11 to Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
In our Global Era, we need to move away from Euro-American domination–including domination of history and the historical record.
It’s time to look at that record honestly. Reminders of genocides, enslavement, exploitation, repression of identity, and destruction of cultures can lead to opportunities for understanding, respect, and justice.
Columbus’ voyage had monumental consequences for indigenous people.. Even now, in the Amazon, as well as in Alaska, Hawaii, and other parts of the USA indigenous people struggle for human rights denied them by colonial and imperialistic powers. Time for change! There must be place and privilege for all.
Anthony J. Marsella, Ph.D., ProfessorEmeritus, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Republished, with light editing, from the Psychologists for Social Responsibility discussion group, 10-11-19.