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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! 

Today, we celebrate the presence and contributions of Native Americans in our society. This is not only a day of remembrance, but also a day to appreciate the current impact of Native Americans. However, despite President Joe Biden making Indigenous Peoples' Day a federal holiday last year, only 10 states officially recognize this day via proclamation. We talked with students on their feelings surrounding this holiday.

Here's Veronique Louis-Jacques with the story.