HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-03 Indigenous Peoples' DayM� � 1' �J: J M� I _ M, =J 1
WHEREAS, the City of Englewood recognizes that our nation was founded upon the
principles that all people are created equal and that each person has the right to life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness; 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 America; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous people occupied and cared for the lands encompassed by
Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado and the United States since before recorded history; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations have been adopted by cities and states
across the United States. As of 2020, 14 states and more than 130 cities celebrated Indigenous
Peoples Day; and
WHEREAS, in a 2016 report prepared by the Governor of Colorado's Commission to
Study American Indian Representation in Public Schools, commission Chair Clement Frost of the
Southern Ute Tribe called for the state to "recognize the role of American Indians in Colorado's
history and to ensure that this history is taught comprehensively and accurately"; and
WHEREAS, the City of Englewood recognizes and values Indigenous people and their
descendants many contributions to our community, both historical and contemporary; and
WHEREAS the City established the staff -based Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
made up of 19 staff members from all departments that unanimously approved a recommendation
of an Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT, I Othoniel Sierra, Mayor of the
City of Englewood, Colorado ("the City") and the City Council, hereby proclaim:
The second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of
Englewood and urge all citizens to become more aware of the history and
contributions of Indigenous Peoples' in Colorado and the United States.
GIVEN under my hand and seal this 3d day of October, 2022
Othoniel Sierra, Mayor