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WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh recognizes that the Indigenous Peoples of the lands, that would later become known as the Americas, have occupied these lands since time immemorial and is built upon the homelands and villages of the Indigenous Peoples of this region, without whom the building of the City would not have been possible; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh values the many contributions made to our community through Indigenous Peoples' knowledge, labor, technology, science, philosophy, arts and the deep cultural contribution that has substantially shaped the character of these lands and the City of Pittsburgh; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh has a responsibility to oppose the systemic racism towards Indigenous people in the United States, which perpetuates high rates of poverty and income inequality, exacerbating disproportionate health, education, and social crises; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh promotes the closing of the equity gap for Indigenous Peoples through policies and practices that reflect the experiences of Indigenous Peoples, ensure greater access and opportunity, and honor our nation's indigenous roots, history, and contributions; 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 the Americas. The Council of the City of Pittsburgh declared itself a Human Rights City in an attempt to build infrastructure for racial justice, conflict prevention, human security, sustainable development, and create a place for active engagement at the local, national, and global level to join with other human rights cities that provide leadership and advocacy to secure, protect, and promote human rights for all people; and
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and affirm its commitment to human rights by reco...
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