HomeMy WebLinkAbout39 of 2025 - Joint Resolution declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake CitySALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING NOVEMBER 2025 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, the Native American community residing within Salt Lake City contribute to the
vibrant character of the city through celebrations, heritage, and achievement;
and
WHEREAS, Native Americans offer invaluable contributions and play an essential role in the
economic, cultural, and social development of Salt Lake City; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and honor Indigenous peoples 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 2025 as Native American Heritage Month in recognition of the
enduring presence, contributions, and legacy of Native American communiti
Adopted this 251h day of November, 2025.
Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City May(
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Alejandro Puy, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
Euq'Lopez Chavez
Sal- Lake City Council Member, District Four
Dan Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
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Chris Wharton, Chair - VW
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
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Vicioria Petro
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
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Darin Matto
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
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Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven
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