Rochester Marks First Official Indigenous Peoples Day

This past Monday, the City of Rochester observed its first official Indigenous Peoples Day. Mayor Malik Evans joined members of the Haudenosaunee to plant a white pine tree, meant to symbolize peace, near the Cobbs Hill Reservoir. While this has not been officially changed across the nation, Indigenous Peoples Day will continue to be honored each year in Rochester, replacing the former name of this federal holiday.

Source: 13 WHAM