HomeMy WebLinkAbout031 of 2020 - Declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day in Salt Lake City.
JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN
OCTOBER AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City recognizes the City is built upon homelands of the Indigenous Peoples
of this region, whose histories are entwined with the settlement of Salt Lake City;
and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City values Indigenous Peoples’ contributions to our community, including
their knowledge, labor, technology, science, philosophy, arts and the deep cultural
influence that substantially shaped the character of Salt Lake City; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City has a responsibility to oppose the systematic discrimination toward
Indigenous people in the United States, which perpetuates high rates of poverty and
income inequality, exacerbating disproportionate health, education, and social
crises; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City promotes closing the equity gap for Indigenous Peoples by
supporting policies and practices that ensure greater access and opportunity, and
honor our nation’s Indigenous roots, history, and contributions; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native
Nations to the United Nations sponsored International Conference on
Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City established its Human Rights Commission in 2005, committing itself
to protect, respect and fulfill the full range of inherent human rights for all as set
forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and numerous other
international human rights treaties; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous communities and Tribes in Utah recognize the Second Monday of
October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and called upon the City to officially celebrate
Indigenous Peoples’ Day in order to promote tolerance, understanding and
friendship, and to combat prejudice and eliminate discrimination stemming from
colonization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City strongly support that
Indigenous Peoples’ Day shall be an opportunity to celebrate the thriving cultures
and values of the Indigenous Peoples of our region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City strongly encourage Salt Lake
City Public Schools to teach about the culture, government and history of Indigenous
Peoples on this day and encourage residents, businesses, organizations, and public
institutions to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City firmly commit to continue its
efforts to promote the well-being and growth of Salt Lake City’s American Indian
and Indigenous community and declares the second Monday in October as
Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Salt Lake City.
Adopted this _____ day of October 2020
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Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
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Chris Wharton, Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
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Andrew Johnston, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
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James Rogers
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
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Ana Valdemoros
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
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Darin Mano
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
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Daniel Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
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Amy Fowler
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven
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