HomeMy WebLinkAboutProposed Resolution - 9/30/2024JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN
OCTOBER AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY IN SALT LAKE
CITY
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 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 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,Salt Lake City values Indigenous Peoples’ contributions to our community,
including sharing their culture and fostering progress in technology,
science, philosophy, and arts that substantially shaped the character of our
City; and
WHEREAS,Salt Lake City opposes 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 supports policies and practices to close the equity gap for
Indigenous Peoples by supporting policies and practices that ensure broader
access to resources and opportunities, and by honoring our nation’s
Indigenous roots, history, and contributions; and
WHEREAS,Indigenous communities and Tribes in Utah support officially recognizing
the Second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and celebrate
this 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 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
efforts that promote the well-being and growth of Salt Lake City’s American
Indian and Indigenous community and declare the second Monday in
October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Salt Lake City.
Adopted this _____ day of October 2024.