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Native Women’s Equal Pay Day

Honor Native Women's Equal Pay Day with a commitment to fight for equal pay and recognition of the important contributions made by Indigenous women.

Monday

November 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATENovember 30

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYAwareness

SUBCATEGORYSocial Justice

INTRO

Introduction

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November 30 marks an important day for the advocacy of Native American women, as it is Native Women's Equal Pay Day. This special holiday serves as a reminder that despite many advances towards gender equality in the workplace, Native American women still experience wage disparities and other forms of discrimination. The event was first created to raise awareness about the issue and to encourage conversations about how we can ensure equal pay and better working conditions for all women. Let's come together to celebrate this day by supporting Native American women and advocating for stronger policies against workplace discrimination!

TIMELINE

Native Women’s Equal Pay Day Timeline

Equal Pay Act

The Equal Pay Act is signed into law in the United States, aiming to abolish wage disparities based on sex, but Native Women continue to be underpaid.

Tribal Employment Rights

The Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances (TERO) are established to ensure employment rights within reservations and to address the discrimination faced by the indigenous community.

First Nations Women Leadership

Creation of First Nations Women's Alliance to provide leadership in domestic violence and sexual assault issues by empowering Native American women through the development of personal, political, and economic strategies for success.

Native Women's Wage Gap Study

The National Women's Law Center publishes a study highlighting the alarming wage gap faced by the Native American women, sparking widespread discussions.

First Native Women's Equal Pay Day

The first Native Women's Equal Pay Day is officially recognized, marking the date until which Native American women must work each year, in addition to the previous year, to earn the same amount as their white, non-Hispanic male counterparts earned the previous year alone.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Native Women’s Equal Pay Day

Donate to Native Women's Organizations

Find organizations such as The Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center or The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center and donate money, time, or goods in order to help them fight for equal pay.

EDUCATE

Educate Yourself

Read up on the current state of Native Women's pay gap. Learn about the organizations that are doing their best to close it. This knowledge will help you understand the importance of Native Women's Equal Pay Day and why it is something that should be celebrated.

Share Native Women's Stories

Share stories of Native Women who have accomplished great things despite the gender pay gap. Celebrate their successes and let others know that Native Women are capable of achieving anything they put their minds to.

ORGANIZE

Organize a Fundraiser

Host a fundraiser to raise money for organizations that are working towards closing the gender pay gap. Invite friends, family, and colleagues and make sure to educate them on why this cause is important.

SPEAK

Speak Out

Speak out about Native Women's Equal Pay Day in your community. Make sure that people understand the importance of this day and what it stands for. Make sure everyone knows that Native Women deserve equal pay.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Native Women’s Equal Pay Day is Important

It leads to tangible policy changes

Highlighting Native Women's Equal Pay Day can start important conversations and push policymakers to take action. By creating policies such as equal pay legislation, childcare subsidies, and better enforcement of labor laws that help address the wage gap can make meaningful change in the lives of Indigenous peoples.

It highlights the wage gap

Native Women’s Equal Pay Day serves to raise awareness of the significant wage gap experienced by Native American women. Native American women earn, on average, 57 cents for every dollar earned by a White man and about 85 percent of what other American women make. This pay gap cannot be allowed to continue.

It honors indigenous communities

Celebrating Native Women’s Equal Pay Day is a way to recognize the contributions of Indigenous peoples in modern society. It acknowledges their unique history, culture, and struggles and upholds the values of respect for diversity, fair treatment, and equitable access to opportunity for all people.

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