Nevada Assemblywoman Shea Backus has introduced Assembly Bill 144 to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day on the second Monday of October, aligning with national observances. The bill is aimed at honoring Indigenous communities and their cultural contributions to Nevada. While some worry it might diminish Columbus Day, supporters argue the two holidays can coexist. Advocacy groups, like Make the Road Nevada, view the bill as an opportunity to rectify the erasure of Indigenous history.
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