Native American Heritage Month Proclamation

Published on November 01, 2026

PROCLAIMING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

WHEREAS,

diverse indigenous communities have been an integral part of the American story for thousands of years; and

WHEREAS,

November has been designated Native American Heritage Month across the United States to call attention to the culture, traditions and achievements of our nation’s original inhabitants and their descendants; and

WHEREAS,

there are 574 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and villages, each with its unique culture, traditions and languages, and these populations account for 3.7 million or 1.1% of all people living in the United States, and those who identify as Native American or in combination with another group comprise 9.7 million people or nearly 3% of the total population; and

WHEREAS,

the City of Lakewood offers reliable transit around the city through the DASH (Disabled, Accessible, Seniors, Handicapped) transit program for residents with disabilities of any age; and 

WHEREAS,

Lakewood joins communities around the nation in not only celebrating Native Americans, but honoring their strength and perseverance in dealing with a long history of oppression and marginalization; 

NOW, THEREFORE, I,

Jeff Wood, Mayor of Lakewood, on behalf of the Lakewood City Council and the entire Lakewood community, do hereby proclaim November to be Native American Heritage Month in the City of Lakewood and encourage the residents of our community to use this opportunity to honor America’s indigenous peoples and learn more about their history, culture, struggles and accomplishments.

/s/JEFF WOOD

MAYOR