On October 14, 2019 the MFA debuted its newly renamed "Indigenous Peoples’ Day" (formerly "Columbus Day") celebrations, with a focus on Native American art and culture. The events included special displays related to Cyrus Dallin’s 1908 "Appeal to the Great Spirit", a popular and sometimes controversial sculpture of a Native American warrior located in front of the Huntington Avenue main entrance since 1912. Community comments and feedback concerning the monumental artwork were solicited and displayed. Earlier, in March 2019, the MFA had held a special public symposium to discuss the historical background and present-day significance of the iconic sculpture.