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San Gabriel proclaims November Native American Heritage Month; tribal chair describes ancestral ties
Summary
Mayor John Woo presented a proclamation recognizing November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month. Chairperson Andrew Salas of the Gabrielino band spoke about his family's tribal history and thanked the city for the recognition and a recently installed plaque honoring his father.
The City of San Gabriel proclaimed November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month and recognized the historical presence and contributions of Gabrielino peoples in the region.
Mayor John Woo read the formal proclamation and invited Chairperson Andrew Salas of the Gabrielino band to accept it. Salas traced his family's lineage to village sites in the San Gabriel Valley and described the broad ancestral territory of his people across Southern California. He thanked the city for acknowledging that history and for a recent plaque honoring his father.
The proclamation text and the full document are available on the city website, and council members and staff noted the city's continuing relationship with local indigenous communities and the recent installation of a commemorative plaque in Plaza Park.
