PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI PROCLAIMING THAT THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2025 SHALL BE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, comprised of Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok people, are the original occupants of the ancestral land now occupied by the City of Cotati; and
WHEREAS, the education and acknowledgement of the Cotati community about the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria tribal history, culture, contemporary issues, and the contributions to Sonoma County and the City of Cotati is vital to the understanding of our origins and rich heritage; and
WHEREAS, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria maintain a harmonious relationship with the ecology of this area, including knowledgeable and respectful harvesting of animals, plants, and mineral resources; and
WHEREAS, the traditional cultural and ecological knowledge of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are important values for our community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED on this day of November 18, 2025, by the City Council of the City of Cotati that the month of November is Native American Heritage Month to honor the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and the City Council encourage business owners, educators, artists, and all our citizens to participate in making this an occasion for joy, learning, collaboration and prosperity.