Yesterday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a statement honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day. She lauded the resilience and contributions of indigenous peoples and recognized the tragic history they have endured. The statement is a continuation of the growing recognition of indigenous peoples' rights and the appreciation of their rich cultural heritage.
The mayor drew attention to her collaboration with Congresswomen Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland, the first indigenous women elected to Congress. They partnered to address historical grievances at the federal level. Haaland has since assumed the role of Secretary of the Interior within the Biden Administration, leveraging her role to further the rights and wellbeing of indigenous communities nationwide.
Mayor Bass openly expressed her desire to work directly with the Los Angeles City and County Native American Indian Commission. As noted in her statement, she plans to invite Secretary Haaland to Los Angeles, a county home to an exceptionally large number of Native Americans and Alaska Natives in the United States.
In her to address historical injustices in a spirit of cooperation statement, Mayor Bass emphasized the importance of confronting the city's major challenges together as one community. Los Angeles is striving towards an inclusive future for all its residents, with tackling inequities at its core, certainly is a crucial undertaking.
