Indigenous Peoples Day Legislation Passes the Alaska House of Representatives

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Indigenous Peoples Day Legislation Passes the Alaska House of Representatives

Juneau – House Bill 78, which would establish the second Monday in October as “Indigenous Peoples Day,” was approved Friday by the Alaska House of Representatives. The legislation was sponsored by freshman lawmaker Rep. Dean Westlake (D-Kotzebue).    “The bipartisan support for creating Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska shows the commitment of the House of Representatives […]

Legislation Introduced to Establish Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska

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Legislation Introduced to Establish Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska

  Juneau – Earlier Wednesday, Rep. Dean Westlake (D-Kotzebue) introduced a bill to establish the second Monday in October as an annual holiday in Alaska called “Indigenous Peoples Day.” “I’d like to bring Alaska to the forefront in showing support for Native peoples and cultures. We have lagged behind our neighbors in Canada in celebrating […]

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