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Mono County proclaims November Native American Heritage Month; supervisors urge deeper tribal collaboration
Summary
The Mono County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month and discussed steps to strengthen county–tribal relationships, including support for federal recognition efforts and site‑specific collaboration around Travertine Hot Springs and Conway Ranch.
The Mono County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously adopted a proclamation declaring November Native American Heritage Month and reaffirmed a commitment to deepen ties with local tribes.
The proclamation identifies the Bridgeport Indian Colony, Mono Lake Kutzadika'a and Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute as peoples whose ancestors stewarded the land now in Mono County and calls for increased public education and engagement.
Why it matters: County supervisors and tribal leaders said formal recognition is a step but not the endpoint. Supervisor McFarlane said the board must pair…
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