HomeMy WebLinkAbout38 of 2024 - Joint Ceremonial Resolution Declaring November 2024 Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake CitySALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING NOVEMBER 2024
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City stands on the ancestral homelands of many indigenous nations,
including the Ute (all bands); Paiute, Goshute, Dine%Navajo; Shoshoni;
Arapaho; Oglala Sioux, Cheyenne River Sioux; Wind River Shoshone;
Cherokee; or Rosebud Sioux tribes and their respective bands, whose members
have lived, stewarded, and cared for the Salt Lake Valley and the Wasatch
Range for millennia; and
WHEREAS, Native American community residing within Salt Lake City are a unique and
diverse population representing many tribal nations, cultural values, and
traditions, contributing to the vibrant character of the city through
celebrations, heritage, and achievement; and
WHEREAS, Native Americans have played an essential role in the economic, cultural, and
social development of Salt Lake City, offering invaluable contributions through
treaties, land stewardship, traditions, art, commerce, and leadership; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and honor Indigenous peoples as distinguished scholars, veterans,
educators, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, public servants, and community
leaders, whose legacy and ongoing contributions continue to shape and enhance
the city; and
WHEREAS, the City remains committed to fostering meaningful dialogue, improving
services, and building partnerships with Native American residents, and
promoting justice, equity, mutual respect, and shared prosperity for all.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Salt Lake City Council and the Mayor of Salt Lake City hereby declare
the month of November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month
recognition of the enduring presence, contributions, and legacy of
American communities.
Adopted this 12th day of November 2024
Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
Chris Wharton, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
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Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
Dan Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
Victoria Petro, Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, i
Alejandro Puy
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
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Salt Lake City Council ember, District Five
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Sa ah Young
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven