Montana Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day
For the first time, Montana officially celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday.
After a decade of urging recognition, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 224 into law, establishing Indigenous Peoples' Day alongside Columbus Day.
This milestone comes after years of legislative debate and celebration by the people of Montana.
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 as a legal holiday.
- Senate Bill 224 was signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte
- Indigenous Peoples' Day is now an official state holiday
- Celebrations have taken place in Montana for years, but now it's officially recognized