Montana Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day
For the first time, Montana is officially celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday.
After a decade of advocacy, 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
A group of state lawmakers and advocates spent years urging recognition of the holiday.
Author's summary: Montana officially celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day.