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Proc 10649ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10649

Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2023

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 9, 2023, as Indigenous Peoples' Day, calling for ceremonies and flag displays on public buildings. It largely recounts the Biden Administration's prior policy actions supporting Tribal Nations rather than creating new substantive directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 70573

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 70573

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Indigenous Peoples' Day observance and flag display on public buildings

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 9, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • Direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on October 9, 2023

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • Flag display directive for October 9, 2023

Near term (90d)

  • October 9, 2023 observance date

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation references prior controversial policy actions (monument designations, co-stewardship agreements) but does not itself create tension
  • No new binding obligations created beyond ceremonial observance
Proclamation 10649: Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2023 · Executive Orders