City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
From: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Department: City Administration
Submitted by: Lilia Hernandez, Deputy City Administrator Subject
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Proclamation
Recommendation
Proclaim October 12, 2026 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Vernon.
Background
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is acknowledged across many states, counties, and cities to celebrate and honor Indigenous people and commemorate their histories and cultures. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a recognized City holiday observed on the second Monday in October, this year on October 12, 2026.
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 cities, counties, and states in the Country have proclaimed the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The proclamation recognizing October 12, 2026, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Vernon is intended to acknowledge Indigenous peoples’ resilience and strength as well as bring awareness and understanding to the local community about the history, ongoing struggles, culture, and positive contributions of Indigenous people in the community.
Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1: Strengthen City Credibility and Partnerships
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – Indigenous Peoples’ Day