The bill amends section 1-03-13 of the North Dakota Century Code to officially change the name of "First Nations Day" to "Indigenous Peoples Day." This change is intended to honor the indigenous peoples of North Dakota and acknowledge their contributions to both the state and the nation.

Under the new legal language, the governor is required to issue a proclamation each year designating the Friday before the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day. The bill removes the term "First Nations" from the existing law and replaces it with "Indigenous Peoples," reflecting a more inclusive recognition of the state's indigenous communities.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 1-03-13
Enrollment: 1-03-13