Amy, thank you for writing!

This concise synopsis is an excellent source for any person to get an accurate, empathetic view of the big picture in this tragic history.

The idea of a national commemoration day is appropriate, and should be enacted. "Indigenous People Day" seems, however, a little awkward. Perhaps some tribal leaders would confer about this and choose an indigenous name, although they may retain the one you have suggested.

Here is my song about the battle of Little Big Horn:

SittingBull'Eyes: http://www.micahrowland.com/carey/Sitting Bulls Eyes.mp3