32 of 2024 - Joint Ceremonial Resolution Declaring the Second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day in SaltSALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER
AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN SALT LAKE CITY
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 recognizes the city is built upon the homelands of the Indigenous
Peoples of this region, whose histories are entwined with the settlement of Salt
Lake City; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City established its Human Rights Commission in 2005, committing
itself to protect, respect and.fulfill thefidl range of inherent human rightsfor all
as setforth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and numerous other
international human rights treaties; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City values Indigenous Peoples' contributions to our community,
including sharing their culture and fostering progress in technology, science,
philosophy, and arts that substantially shaped the character of our City; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City opposes 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 supports policies and practices to close the equity gap for
Indigenous Peoples by supporting policies and practices that ensure broader
access to resources and opportunities, and by honoring our nation's Indigenous
roots, history, and contributions; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous communities and Tribes in Utah support officially recognizing the
Second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples'Day and celebrate this day to
promote understanding and friendship, and to combat prejudice and eliminate
discrimination stemming fi-om 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 the culture, government and history of
Indigenous Peoples on this day and encourage residents, businesses,
organizations, and public institutions to recognize Indigenous Peoples'Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City firmly commit to efforts
that promote the well-being and growth of Salt Lake City's American Indian
and Indigenous community and declare the second Monday in October as
Indigenous Peoples'Day in Salt Lake City.
Adopted this L day of October 2024
Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
Victoria Petro, Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
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Chris Wharton, Vice Chair Alejandro Puy
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
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Ev Lopez Chavez
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
Dan Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
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Darin Mano
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
Sarah Young
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven