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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 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 broader access, resources and
opportunity for these communities, and by honoring 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 f i fill 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 called upon the City to officially
recognize the Second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples' Day and
celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day to promote 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City firmly commit to
continue 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 2022
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