Vote YES on Question 1 in Wellesley’s Annual Town Election on March 2, 2021
![Reasons to Vote YES on Question 1 today
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[Image description: "In the March 2 Annual Town Election, Wellesley voters have the opportunity to unite against racism and honor Indigenous Peoples with a YES vote on Question 1. Indigenous people have been calling for Indigenous Peoples Day for decades. Formally recognized by the UN Geneva Conference Declaration of 1977, Indigenous Peoples Day is already celebrated in lieu of Columbus Day in 14 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 130 cities, including 14 communities in MA. Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day begins to remedy the harmful effects of racist U.S. policies and distorted histories that normalize genocide, removal, erasure and negative stereotypes of Indigenous Peoples while glorifying colonization, westward expansion, and white supremacy. We cannot celebrate both Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day. Columbus brought a culture of domination, exploitation, violence, and greed that resulted in genocide, oppression, and destruction of Indigenous cultures and ecosystems. Celebrating Columbus is an affront to Indigenous people and to all people who abhor what he represents. Changing to Indigenous Peoples Day is not anti-Italian; it is an antiracist stand against the genocidal legacy of Columbus. Many Italian Americans stand in solidarity with Indigenous people and support this change. Indigenous Peoples Day acknowledges the ongoing presence of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island–this land we now call North America–as well as Indigenous communities around the world. In this time of existential ecological crisis, Indigenous people provide much needed wisdom on how we can live sustainably in balanced relation with each other and the land. Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates and centers Indigenous voices, sciences, cultures, and ways of life."]](https://ipdwellesley.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
By G. Hurray There are two reasons I am voting Yes on Question 1 on March 2. First, I think it’s time to face the
By J. Debusk I am an Italian-American resident of Wellesley, and I am voting “yes” on Question 1. Being Italian is a source of great
Sustainable Wellesley’s mission is to protect our climate; reduce pollution of air, land and water; preserve biodiversity; minimize waste; and ensure environmental justice. Environmental justice
By Hannah Landau (WPS student) In Wellesley’s upcoming town election on March 2, 2021, we, as Wellesley citizens, will vote on Question 1, a non-binding
By Katy Hanson, M.D. I am a white, “well-educated,” retired professional woman who enjoys many privileges. I learned woefully little in my all-white public school
By Carol Q. I was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, and like many young professionals living in the area, I came into the social
