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Recognition at Last: Indigenous Peoples Day a Long Time Coming for Montana
Montana becomes the 17th state to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, honoring 12 tribes and their contributions after a decade-long legislative effort.
- On Monday, October 13, regional communities hold Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations from Spokane, Washington, to Montana, including Missoula's Beartracks Celebration Powwow at Caras Park, with service changes in Spokane and Kootenai County, North Idaho.
- After a decade of efforts, Montana enacted Senate Bill 224 in the 2025 legislative session, officially recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day statewide starting October 13, 2025.
- Janine Pease said Indigenous Peoples Day 'is an opportunity to push against the idea that Native American cultures in the United States are vanishing,' noting about 71% live in urban areas and advocates stress language and history.
- Spokane officials suspended on-street parking meter payments while keeping parking limits and city offices open, and Kootenai County offices including the Sheriff's Office will be closed with solid-waste transfer stations open until Tuesday.
- A total of 17 states and Washington, D.C., now observe Indigenous Peoples Day, with six states recognizing it as a paid holiday and Montana joining more than a dozen states and at least 200 cities.
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Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Montana State Exponent'One heck of a journey': Bozeman celebrates state's first official Indigenous Peoples' Day
“We finally did it. It matters because it means we see each other. We're recognizing that this holiday matters to a lot of people across the state of Montana,” — Sen. Shane Morigeau.
Place of Small Bull Trout commemorates first statewide Indigenous Peoples' Day
For the first time, Indigenous Peoples' Day was an official statewide holiday in Montana.In Missoula, many gathered to honor and celebrate the day."To say to everybody that we are still here. We continue to be strong that's the most important factor," University of Montana Native American Excellence Project Director Brittney Hunter said.During The Long Walk, when the Salish were removed from the Bitterroot Valley in 1891, Louis Vanderburg and hi…
Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on Columbus (copy)
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PBS NewsHour
One News PageSome Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone as Trump focuses on Columbus
This is the first year Indigenous Peoples Day has state recognition in Montana, after a decade-long campaign in the state that is home to 12 federally recognized tribes.
Montana marks first state-recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day
Monday marks Indigenous Peoples' Day, and it is the first time the day is recognized officially on the state government level.We celebrate every day, Terri Johnson, the Indian Education specialist at Helena High, says. Thats our world, and hopefully everybody else can join us in that celebration.Senate Bill 224 passed during this years legislative session and has Montana recognize both Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day.Indigenous people m…
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