Establishes Indigenous Peoples Day in Massachusetts on the second Monday in October.
The bill establishes Indigenous Peoples Day in Massachusetts, to be observed on the second Monday in October. The governor is required to issue a proclamation annually for this day, recommending it be observed with appropriate exercises in schools and elsewhere. The day aims to acknowledge the history of genocide and discrimination against Indigenous peoples, honor their histories and contributions, and celebrate their thriving cultures and resilience.
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