Proposed Resolution - 10/8/2021JOINT 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 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 greater access and
opportunity, and honor 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 fulfill 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 recognize the Second Monday
of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and called upon the City to officially
celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in order to promote tolerance,
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 its 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 2021
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Erin Mendenhall Amy Fowler, Chair
Salt Lake City Mayor Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven
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Dennis Faris Chris Wharton
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
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Ana Valdemoros Darin Mano
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
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Dan Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six