HomeMy WebLinkAbout6335_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6335
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS,
CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA'S FIRST CULTURES: A
CELEBRATION AT CRAFTON HILLS PROMOTING NOVEMBER AS NATIVE
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, The East San Bernardino Valley has been home to native people for countless
generations; and
WHEREAS, the native people of Yucaipa and Redlands have a distinct culture and unique
traditions that binds them to the Earth and all its living plants and creatures; and
WHEREAS, Native American Heritage Month has been celebrated across the nation for
many years, and;
WHEREAS, November, 2004, marks the first year that the California's First Cultures: A
Celebration at Crafton Hills (Want) will be held in recognition of the first people of Yucaipa and
Redlands by designating a day to educate our school children about local Indian history; and
WHEREAS,nearly 200 students, teachers and members of the community have participated
in this unique celebration of culture and history at Crafton Hills College; and
WHEREAS, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has had the foresight and vision to
establish a partnership with local educators and school officials to provide factual information and
materials about the region's Native Americans for area school children to use in the classroom; and
WHEREAS, the San Manuel Tribal Unity and Cultural Awareness Program, Crafton Hills
College, the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center, Santos Manuel Student Union at Cal State San
Bernardino and the Yucaipa Valley Historical Society have worked together to enrich students,
educators, and members of the community alike through cultural demonstrations, lectures, and
educational resources; and
WHEREAS, California's First Cultures: A Celebration at Crafton Hills (Waat) is held
concurrently with Native American Heritage Month held nationwide, celebrated every November,
and will assist educators with new educational resources about the rich and varied lives of the
region's first people; and
WHEREAS, the California's First Cultures: A Celebration at Crafton Hills (Waat)
Committee is committed to contributing to the educational curricula provided by the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, the California's First Cultures: A Celebration at Crafton Hills (Waat)
Committee believes in providing new and improved educational resources to the students and
educators of Yucaipa and Redlands about California Native Americans; and
WHEREAS, the California's First Cultures: A Celebration at Crafton Hills (Want) is the
vision of its committee members to identify new areas of study and discourse to develop and
augment California Indian history; and
WHEREAS, educational leaders throughout California are encouraged to involve themselves
and their schools in a statewide focus on improving the education provided to our children about the
indigenous tribes of the East San Bemardino Valley;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redlands
hereby recognizes California's First Cultures: A Celebration at Crafton Hills (Waat) for its ongoing
commitment to bring local indigenous history to the classrooms of California, and encourages all
educators to commemorate this occasion with appropriate instructional activities;
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 19th day of October, 2004.
Mar of the City of Redlands
Attest:
Deputy City Clerk
1, Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th
day of October, 2004 by the following vote;
AYES: Councilmembers Gil, Gilbreath, George, Harrison; Mayor Peppler
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Beatrice Sanchez, beputy City Clerk