Dated: October 9, 2024
RECOGNIZING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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, Indigenous people in America have often suffered persecution and removal from their homelands at the hands of governing bodies and through the colonization and settlement of America; and
WHEREAS, our state is home to one of the largest and most diverse populations of Indigenous peoples anywhere in the United States; and WHEREAS, in addition to the many Indigenous peoples who have lived here for a very long time, others crossed borders and oceans to get to California, and some made their home here as a result of federal policies that forced the mass relocation of Native Americans westward; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the fact that South San Francisco is built upon the homelands and villages of the Indigenous Peoples’ of this region, without whom the building of the City would not be possible; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco is committed to protecting and advocating for justice, human rights, and the dignity of all people who live, work, and visit in South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous people contribute to the academic, economic, and cultural success and well-being of this community, and let’s reflect on how their resistance and persistence has shaped our community and California for the better.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize October 14
th as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
and takes this day to reflect upon the ongoing struggles of Indigenous People, and to celebrate the thriving culture and value that Indigenous Peoples add to our community. ________________________________
James Coleman, Mayor
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Eddie Flores, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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Mark Nagales, Councilmember
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember