California Adds Native American Day as New Paid Holiday

California Establishes Paid State Holiday for Native American Day

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California makes ‘Native American Day’ a paid holiday for state workers

California is adding Native American Day as its 12th paid state holiday, costing taxpayers up to $20 million yearly as Governor Newsom signs AB 1841

California adds Native American Day as new paid holiday

California has made Native American Day a paid holiday for state workers, 27 years after it first became a state holiday.

Newsom signs bill making Native American Day paid holiday

Native American Day is now a paid holiday for California state workers. “California designated the fourth Friday of September in 1998 as California Native American Day to dismantle the misconceptions about California Indians,” a website for the holiday notes. “Previously, students were led to believe California history began with the arrival of the first explorers [...]

Map shows states that observe Native American Day as California passes bill

The move "reflects the many facets of the relationship between California and Native American tribes," California Governor Gavin Newsom said.

State workers gain paid Native American Day holiday