Italian Americans for Indigenous Peoples Day is working with the Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda Coalition to pass five critical bills that will redress harms and improve the lives of Indigenous peoples across Massachusetts. These bills will be reintroduced this January at the start of the Massachusetts 2027-2028 legislative session.

The Indigenous Legislative Agenda includes 5 priorities:  

• Remove Racist Mascots: Prohibit Native American mascots in Massachusetts public schools.
• Honor Indigenous People’s Day: Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate Indigenous resilience and survival. The change acknowledges the true histories of colonialism, genocide and racism that Native peoples have experienced and continue to face.
• Celebrate and Teach Native American Culture & History: Ensure that schoolchildren in Massachusetts learn about Native American history, culture, and current issues.
• Protect Native American Heritage: Ensure Native American funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony held in governmental or non-profit collections are not sold for profit.
• Support the Education and Futures of Native Youth: Improve educational outcomes and opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda and join the email list for updates and future action alerts here.