HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item - 2025-10-07 - Number 05.2 - Indigenous Peoples' Day Proclamation 5.2
Proclamation
OREGOY
Indigenous Peoples' Day
WHEREAS,the area now known as the City of Lake Oswego lies on the ancestral and contemporary
lands of the Clackamas, Chinook, Clowewalla,Tualatin, Molalla, Multnomah, Siltez and Kalapuya
peoples, who have lived here since time immemorial; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous communities have endured centuries of colonization, displacement, exploitation
and systemic racism at the hands of institutions and governments, including the impacts of the Oregon
Donation Land Act of 1850 and the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855,whose effects remain visible today;
and
WHEREAS,the City of Lake Oswego recognizes the historical, cultural, ecological and contemporary
significance of Indigenous peoples and their lasting contributions to our community; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples' Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the resilience, sovereignty and
invaluable contributions of Indigenous peoples, to engage in meaningful dialogue about the
disproportionate challenges Indigenous communities continue to face and to reaffirm our collective
responsibility to advance equity and justice; and
WHEREAS,the City of Lake Oswego recognizes that the observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day can
serve as a meaningful call for residents to learn about, honor and celebrate Indigenous cultures,
histories and ongoing contributions to our society;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that we, the Lake Oswego City Council, proclaim October 13, 2025,
as Indigenous People's Day in the City of Lake Oswego and encourage all residents to join in recognizing,
honoring and celebrating cultures, resilience and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples.
Let this day serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility to acknowledge the truths of the past,
honor the presence and leadership of Indigenous peoples today and commit ourselves to building a
more inclusive, respectful and equitable future for all.
Joseph M. Buck, Mayor
October 7, 2025