Massachusetts § 12I - American Indian Heritage week
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 12I — American Indian Heritage week, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12I. American Indian Heritage week
Section 12I. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the third week of May as American Indian Heritage week, and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate exercises commemorative of the Indian tribes of Massachusetts. Wednesday of said week shall be designated in said proclamation as Massasoit Day in memory of the services that Chief Massasoit performed on behalf of the first European settlers to this commonwealth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 12I cover?
Section 12I ("American Indian Heritage week") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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