Alaska was the second state behind South Dakota to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Columbus Day. The grassroots effort of conversations started well before it eventually became law in 2017.
became law in 2017.
A Filipino immigrant himself and married to an Alaska Native woman, David tapped into the state’s diverse community for support, and eventually local and state government officials. During 2015 and 2016, it was just a yearly proclamation, but the fact that it was becoming normalized to celebrate such a day is what David feels helped push the proclamation to become law.
“I really love and appreciate that our brother E.J. was the one who really stood up and said ‘hey, we have an opportunity here to recognize and acknowledge Alaska’s Indigenous peoples,’” Qassataq said. “He did it as an ally, as a friend, as a family member, as a loved one and as someone who deeply cares about this place.”
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