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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

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October 2, 2026

Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026

On October 12, MPUSD recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the histories, cultures, traditions and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples.

On October 12, MPUSD recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the histories, cultures, traditions and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples.

Here on the Monterey Peninsula, we recognize the Rumsen Ohlone people, whose ancestral homelands include this region, and honor their living culture, community and enduring connection to the land.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an opportunity to learn, reflect and recognize the contributions of Indigenous peoples past and present. 

 

A poster for Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 12, 2026, featuring a coastal landscape and a text box honoring the Esselen and Rumsien-speaking First Peoples.

A poster for 'Dundefineda de los Pueblos Indundefinedgenas' on October 12, 2026, featuring a coastal landscape at sunset.