Indigenous Peoples Day
Second Monday of October
On February 18, 2019, history was made at Virginia Tech as the University Council approved a resolution to observe Indigenous Peoples Day. This was a student led effort with several students contributing to the writing and reviewing of the resolution. Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated the 2nd Monday in October each year and recognizes the contributions of Indigenous Peoples past, present, and emerging.
Events are open to all.
Indigenous Peoples Day Events: October 12–13,2026
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| 10/12-12/15/2026 | All day | Votan Henriquez Art Exhibit A collection of digital and graffiti art by Indigenous artist Votan Henriquez (Mayan and Nahua). | Newman Hall, 1st Floor |
| 10/13/2026 | 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Conversation with Raven Dial Stanley Raven is a Lumbee artist who has previously served as Miss Indian North Carolina and is currently a program officer for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). | CID Multipurpose Room |
| 10/13/2026 | 4-7 p.m. | Acknowledging People and Place Join Native@VT and The Black Coalition for a conversation on the history of peoples and place, featuring Victoria Ferguson and Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs. | Solitude-Fraction |