HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Native American Heritage Month 2023
City of San Rafael
Proclamation in Recognition of
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2023
WHEREAS, November has been established as Native American Heritage Month by the
United States and the State of California and is a time to remember and reflect on
the diverse and rich cultures, histories, and traditions, of Native Americans, and
to appreciate the past, present and ongoing contributions of Native Americans
nationally, in our State and in Marin County; and
WHEREAS, Native American Heritage Month also must recognize the atrocities inflicted upon
Native American tribes and tribal citizens; but also the various challenges faced
by the Native Americans in the past and today; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael acknowledges the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria,
is a sovereign nation and the only federally recognized Indian Tribe, comprised
of Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo peoples, whose cultural and ancestral
territory includes Marin County and the City of San Rafael, has a government-to-
government partnership with the National Park Service Point Reyes National
Seashore and works in consultation with the Marin County Board of Supervisors,
county staff, and the cities and towns in Marin County on issues of education,
cultural resource protection, land management, environmental justice, and child
welfare and social justice; and
and
WHEREAS, during the month of November, we honor the Federated Indians of Graton
Rancheria in this, their ancestral homelands, and appreciate the Tribe’s continued
contributions in strengthening the diversity of our community; and
WHEREAS, we encourage everyone in our community to learn more about the Federated
Indians of Graton Rancheria, as we pause to reflect on their past, present, and
future engagement and accomplishments.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby
proclaim November 2023, as Native American Heritage Month, and encourages all citizens to join in
observing and recognizing the accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices of Native Americans, here
in our local community and throughout the United States.
Kate Colin
Mayor