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Scappoose proclaims Oct. 14 Indigenous Peoples' Day
Summary
The Scappoose City Council read and entered a proclamation recognizing Oct. 14, 2024 as Indigenous Peoples' Day, urging residents to honor indigenous history, contributions and acknowledge past injustices.
Mayor Joe Backus read a proclamation at the start of the Oct. 7 meeting recognizing Oct. 14, 2024 as Indigenous Peoples' Day for the City of Scappoose.
The proclamation acknowledged the long history of indigenous peoples on the land, noted contributions to the community and nation, and urged residents to reflect on injustices including forced removal and cultural assimilation. The mayor closed the reading by directing that the city seal be affixed and the proclamation entered into the city record.
No motion was required to read the proclamation, and council members accepted the recognition without further action at the meeting.
