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City Council issues land acknowledgment, proclaims Native American Heritage Month
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council on Nov. 7 formally recognized Native American Heritage Month, read a land acknowledgment on the council floor and heard tribal leaders describe cultural practices, mutual aid during recent wildfires and ongoing needs for indigenous representation and resources.
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday read a land acknowledgment and proclaimed November as Native American Heritage Month, highlighting tribal partnerships after this year's wildfire season.
Councilmember Nithya Padilla read the council’s land acknowledgment on the chamber floor, saying the statement recognizes “the lands occupied originally and that still care for the Tongva, Tataviam and Fernandeño peoples,” and acknowledging “promises broken, relocation and…
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