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WATCH: For the first time, Montana celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day alongside Columbus Day
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October 13, 2025
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4:08Now PlayingMontana will recognize Indigenous Peoples Day for the first time this year, thanks to a new law that recognizes both this holiday and Columbus Day together.
Across the country, 17 states and Washington, D.C., celebrate the holiday to honor Native American people. This year's events come as the Trump administration works to "reclaim" Columbus Day.
The celebration in Montana follows a decade of failed attempts in the Legislature to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day.
Montana State Sen. Shane Morigeau, a Salish and Kootenai tribal member who authored the latest bill, says his state's move is a model for unity that shows people "can bridge gaps and work together."
Morigeau and other Indigenous advocates spoke to PBS News about what this milestone means to them.
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