Support H.3191/S.2027:
An Act establishing an Indigenous Peoples Day
ACTION ALERT: A bill to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day is currently under consideration at the Massachusetts State Legislature and we need your help to write to the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to show your support! While some cities and towns across the state have been passing Indigenous Peoples Day resolutions and celebrating the holiday, there is an immense need for this statewide bill to pass locally, and be a part of the growing movement of changing this holiday across the United States. On September 28, the Committee will host a hearing on this important bill from the MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda: H.3191/S.2027 An Act establishing an Indigenous Peoples Day. If you are a Massachusetts resident, the Committee needs to hear your voice in support of H.3191/S.2027, both leading up to and after this hearing. Send your letter today!
Steps you can take now:
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Go to the Action Network link https://bit.ly/IPDMA2021 where you will find the text of the bill, an automated letter that you can send to legislators, and information about how to send your own letter if you do not want to use the automated Action Network letter. Please plan to modify the Action Network letter to tell the legislators why this bill is so important to you -- personalization helps a lot! Sending this will only take a few minutes of your time.
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Support H.651/S.382:
An Act relative to celebrating and teaching Native American culture and history
The time is long overdue for Massachusetts public schools to educate all students about Native American cultures, histories, and current issues, and we need your help to get this act passed!
Steps you can take now:
1. Go to the Action Network link and find the text of the bill, an automated letter that you can send to legislators, and also information about how to send your own letter if you do not want to use the automated Action Network letter. Please plan to modify the Action Network letter to tell the legislators why this bill is so important to you -- personalization helps a lot! Sending this will only take a few minutes of your time.
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Please go to MAIndigenousAgenda.org for information about all five legislative priorities this session, including eliminating Native American mascots, honoring Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrating and teaching Native American culture & history, protecting Native American heritage, and supporting the education and futures of Native youth.
Top image: Image courtesy of MA Indigenous Agenda.
