Map Shows States That Observe Native American Day as California Passes Bill
Summary
California has made Native American Day a paid holiday for state workers after Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law. The state also issued a formal apology for historical violence against Native Americans and made the Governor's Office of Tribal Affairs permanent.Key Facts
- California passed Assembly Bill 1841, creating a paid Native American Day holiday for state employees.
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill on September 25.
- The law includes a formal state apology for past violence against Native Americans.
- The Governor's Office of Tribal Affairs has been made a permanent state office.
- Some tribal leaders say the holiday is symbolic and does not fix ongoing issues but honors Native resilience.
- Native American Day is observed in other states like Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, Delaware, Oklahoma, and South Dakota, but not all have it as a paid holiday.
- The date of Native American Day varies by state, for example, California observes it on the fourth Friday of September.
- South Dakota was the first state to replace Columbus Day with Native American Day in 1990.
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