Δαφνη Ευτυχια Αρθουρος

"Our country was conceived on a promise of equality and opportunity for all people - a promise that, despite the extraordinary progress we have made through the years, we have never fully lived up to. That is especially true when it comes to upholding the rights and dignity of the Indigenous people who were here long before colonization of the Americas began. 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." -- U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr., "A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2021", 2021-10-08, proclaiming today (11 October) to be Indigenous Peoples' Day

[Today is also National Coming Out Day -- see yesterday's QotD -- and in Canada today is Thanksgiving.]