Sen. Donny Olson introduces Indigenous Peoples Day Legislation
Senator Donny Olson (D- Golovin) has introduced legislation that would establish the second Monday of October of each year as Indigenous Peoples Day. Senator Olson is the Senator for District T, representing the North Slope, Northwest Arctic and Bering Straits regions.
“I’m pleased to create legislation that would designate a day that honors and celebrates all indigenous peoples, past, present and future,” said Senator Olson in a release.
Governor Walker proclaimed Oct. 12 as Indigenous Peoples Day, but this legislation goes one step further by ensuring the second Monday in October is annually celebrated as a designated day of honor.
Senator Berta Gardner (D- Anchorage) is a co-sponsor of the bill.
For more information, contact Cordelia Kellie in Senator Olson’s office at 465-3707.
