昨天，也就是2021年10月11日，美国政府首次认可了原住民日。

拜登总统在关于原住民日的公告中说：“在过去数代，联邦政策系统性地寻求同化和驱逐原住民，根除原住民文化。今天，我们认识到原住民的韧性和力量，以及他们对美国社会方方面面带来的不可估量的积极影响。我们也重新致力于支持部落国拥有更光明的充满希望与公平的新未来，这一未来以部落主权和尊重美洲及世界各地原住民的人权为基础。”

在这一天，我们同时纪念探索的历史及美洲原住民的历史。我们通过承认联邦政策数代以来对原住民的伤害来纪念这一天。我们尊重并铭记美国原住民的力量与文化。

详情请见链接：https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/10/08/a-proclamation-indigenous-peoples-day-2021/

Yesterday, on October 11, 2021, for the first time, the U.S. government recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

In his proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, President Biden said, "For generations, Federal policies systematically sought to assimilate and displace Native people and eradicate Native cultures. Today, we recognize Indigenous peoples’ resilience and strength as well as the immeasurable positive impact that they have made on every aspect of American society. We also recommit to supporting a new, brighter future of promise and equity for Tribal Nations — a future grounded in Tribal sovereignty and respect for the human rights of Indigenous people in the Americas and around the world."

On this day, we acknowledge both the history of exploration and the history of the first Americans. We mark this day by acknowledging how federal policies for generations harmed Indigenous peoples. We honor and remember Native American strength and culture.

Please click on the link to read more: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/10/08/a-proclamation-indigenous-peoples-day-2021/

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