City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: October 3, 2023
From: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Department: City Administration
Submitted by: Lilia Hernandez, Assistant to City Administrator Subject
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Proclamation
Recommendation
Proclaim October 9, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Vernon.
Background
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. Since then, each year, more and more cities, counties, and states across the country have proclaimed the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to celebrate and honor Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures.
President Joe Biden has also issued a Presidential Proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day and acknowledging Indigenous peoples’ resilience and strength as well as the immeasurable positive impact that they have made on every aspect of American society.
The City of Vernon recognizes that the contributions that Indigenous people have made throughout history, in public service, entrepreneurship, scholarship, the arts, and countless other fields, are integral to our community, our culture, and our society and currently observes the second Monday in October as a holiday in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The proclamation recognizing October 9, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Vernon is intended to bring awareness and understanding to the local community about the history, ongoing struggles, culture and positive contributions of Indigenous people in our community.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – Indigenous Peoples’ Day