In this episode, I talk about Indigenous Peoples’ Day (October, 12). I talk about another holiday, Columbus Day, that happens on the same day and why some people still celebrate Columbus Day. I also share some words from various indigenous languages in the Americas.

Some words I talk about:

Algonquian

Mississippi

Chicago

Skunk

Nahuatl

Avocado

Chocolate

Arawakn

Barbecue

Choctaw

Bayou

Inuit

Kayak