CA ACR140

Recognizes the importance of California Native American Day, celebrated on September 27, 2024, and the annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference in enhancing awareness of California Indian culture

Acknowledges that California has more Native Americans and federally recognized Indian tribes than any other state, and their cultural and governmental contributions have shaped state history

Notes that California designates the fourth Friday of September as Native American Day for educators to teach factual California Indian history in schools

References significant state legislation passed since 2018, including the California Indian Education Act, bills addressing geographic names, tribal law enforcement access, and Native American human remains repatriation

Affirms commitment to working with tribes to tell the truth about California's past, build bridges, and begin healing historical wounds against California Native Americans