HomeMy WebLinkAbout31 of 2025 - Joint Ceremonial Resolution Declaring the Second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day in SaltSALT LADE CITY CORPORATION
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 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, committing itself
to protect, respect and fu fill the full range of inherent human rights for all;
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k WHEREAS, Salt Lake City values Indigenous Peoples' contributions to our community
that substantially shaped the character of our City; and °
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City opposes systematic discrimination toward Indigenous People
in the United States and supports policies and practices that ensure broader
access to resources and opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous communities and Tribes in Utah support officially recognizing
the Second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples' Day to promote
understanding and combat discrimination; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City declare the second
Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Salt Lake City, commit to
supporting the well-being of the Indigenous community, and encourage
educational recognition of Indigenous people's history and culture.
Adopted this nth day of October 2025.
Erin Me denhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
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Alidan�ro Puy, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
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Chris Wharton, Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
Victoria Petro
Salt Lake City CozpKcil Member, District One
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ILopez Chavez Darin Mano
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
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Salt Lake City Council Member,
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City Council Member, strict Seven
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