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.

As part of this amendment, the governor is required to issue a proclamation each year designating the Friday before the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day. The legal language reflects the deletion of "First Nations" and the insertion of "Indigenous Peoples" in the relevant section of the law.

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