Many Indigenous men view Indigenous Peoples Day as a time to honor the resilience, achievements, and enduring presence of their communities. For some, it’s a day to reflect on personal and family histories, actively participate in cultural traditions, and educate others about tribal heritage. There is a strong emphasis on community, remembering both ancestral sacrifices and present-day perseverance. Activities like supporting Indigenous-owned businesses, land acknowledgments, and sharing stories are considered meaningful ways to celebrate and uplift Indigenous male identities.

Traditional Indigenous cultures often held diverse views of gender roles, where “two-spirit” individuals—those who embody both masculine and feminine qualities—were respected and sometimes held spiritual or leadership roles in their communities. As such, Indigenous Peoples Day is also seen as an important opportunity to reclaim and celebrate non-Western forms of masculinity and gender spectrum identities that were suppressed by colonialism.