HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10221996 - C15 IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING )
NOVEMBER, 1996 NATIVE AMERICAN )
HERITAGE MONTH IN CONTRA ) RESOLUTION NO. 96/470
COSTA COUNTY )
WHEREAS,Native Americans were the first people living in this area,always respecting and living in
harmony with their environment,and continuing to live in Contra Costa County as indicated by 5,000
families being identified as residing here currently; and
WHEREAS,Native Americans are making a conscious attempt to preserve and pass on the ways of their
ancestors by working with Native American children in Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS,California Days are held yearly on Mt.Diablo for Preschool-5th grade Native American students,
teaching them plant identification,acorn pounding,tracking and working with native materials to make
crafts; and
WHEREAS,the Ways of Our Ancestors outdoor heritage program teaches 6-12th grade Native American students
at Wagner Ranch in Orinda about traditional crafts,obsidian flaking,archery,tracking, gear making,
tepee set-up and other traditional ways; and
WHEREAS,Pow-Wows,and inter-tribal gatherings are held annually in West,Central and East Contra Costa
County, featuring"honoring dances", foods, games and things to see of trade:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
honors,recognizes and acknowledges the many contributions made by the Native American community and
declares
NOVEMBER 1996 as
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
in Contra Costa County,and encourages educational organizations,businesses and governmental agencies
to celebrate this month.
PASSED by vote of the Board members present on this 22nd day if October, 1996.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing in a true and correct copy of a resolution entered into the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
INTR DU D Y:
FF SMITH
up isor,District II Witness my hand and seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 22nd day
October.
PHIL BATCHELOR, County Administrator and
Clerk of the B d of SIL
rs.
Y
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Deputy Clerk