Montana Officially Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday marks the first time Montana has officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a legal holiday.
After a decade of urging recognition, a group of state lawmakers and advocates succeeded in making it a state holiday. Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 224 into law, establishing Indigenous Peoples’ Day alongside Columbus Day.
Oct. 13 marks the first time the state has officially observed the day as a legal holiday
Author's summary: Montana celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day.