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Proclamation 10473

Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2022

This proclamation designates October 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples' Day, calling on Americans to observe it with ceremonies and activities and directing that U.S. flags be displayed on public buildings. It also highlights the Biden Administration's policy commitments to Tribal sovereignty, consultation, and investment in Native communities, including restoration of the White House Council on Native American Affairs and appointment of Native Americans to executive branch roles.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 61957

Impact dates

  1. Indigenous Peoples' Day observance and flag display

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 10, 2022 as Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • Direct that U.S. flag be displayed on all public buildings on October 10, 2022

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flag display directive for October 10, 2022
  • Public observance call for October 10, 2022

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Policy language about Tribal sovereignty and investments is descriptive of past actions, not new binding directives in this proclamation
  • No new funding or programmatic mandates are created by this document
Proclamation 10473: Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2022 · Executive Orders