Indigenous Peoples Day, Assembly bill

Tribes support bill to change Indigenous Peoples Day date in Nevada
A proposed Nevada Assembly bill would move the state’s Indigenous Peoples Day to the second Monday in October, despite some complaints that it would overlap with Columbus Day
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VICTOR JOECKS: The problem with Indigenous Peoples Day
On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Shea Backus, D-Las Vegas, presented on Assembly Bill 144. It would establish the second Monday in October as “Indigenous Peoples Day.” Currently, that day is recognized on Aug. 9. Backus claimed that she wanted to make the change to “align” Nevada with celebrations around the state and country.
'Respect our existence': Lawmakers hear bill to establish Indigenous Peoples Day in MT
Where past discussions on similar legislation focused on Native American history and culture and the atrocities Christopher Columbus committed, this year, supporters of the bill largely spoke of unity.
NV lawmaker proposes new date for Indigenous Peoples Day
Nevada's only sitting Indigenous legislator has introduced a bill to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day on what she calls the "correct day," the second Monday in October. Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation designating Aug.
Nevada bill proposes to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in October
A bill aimed to move the celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day to the same date as Columbus Day was presented at the Legislature on Tuesday, adding to
‘Erase Columbus Day’? Nevada may move Indigenous Peoples Day
A bill that would move the celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day to the same date as Columbus Day was presented at the Nevada Legislature on Tuesday, adding to a slate of bills related to the state’s Native American communities.
What is Indigenous Peoples' Day? What to know about push to eliminate Columbus Day
Monday is becoming increasingly known as Indigenous Peoples' Day, a commemoration of Native American history and culture.
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What does January 26 mean to Indigenous Australians?
January 26 is officially Australia Day, the country's national day. But for Indigenous people, and an increasing number of Australians, this is not a day to celebrate. Boe Spearim, a ...