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Lake County proclaims May 2025 as Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People; tribal leaders and advocates speak
Summary
The Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation designating May 2025 as Lake County Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People. Tribal leaders and advocates addressed the board and read long lists of missing and murdered relatives during a public ceremony and flag dedication.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors on May 6 designated May 2025 as Lake County Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People and authorized posting of a flag at the courthouse for the month.
Why it matters: The proclamation recognized national statistics about violence against Indigenous people, acknowledged historical local atrocities and affirmed the county's commitment to working with tribal nations and advocates to seek justice and healing.
What happened: Chair EJ Crandall read the proclamation and asked representatives of local tribal communities to join the dais. Katie Ray, identified as victim services and programs manager for the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo, spoke about the intergenerational impact of…
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