Replaces instances of the words or variations of the words American Indian with the words Indigenous peoples or a variation thereof

Bill A 8529 updates the language used in various New York State laws by replacing the terms "American Indian" with "Indigenous peoples" and "Indian" with "Indigenous." This bill amends several existing statutes, including those related to arts and cultural affairs, cannabis, economic development, and education. The changes primarily affect how certain groups are formally identified in contexts such as defining minority business enterprises and collecting ethnic demographic data. The bill aims to modernize the terminology used in official state documents and classifications.