The St. Louis Park City Council issued a proclamation honoring May as American Indian Month. View the full proclamation below.

To celebrate American Indian month, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:

• Learn about the history of American Indian communities in our state and city.
  • American Indian Heritage in Minnesota | Explore Minnesota
  • ChangeMakers: Indigenous Minnesotans making history | MPR News
  • Native-Land.ca | Our home on native land
• Consider supporting American Indian owned businesses and attending an event or exhibit that highlights American Indian art, culture, and history.
  • Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in Minneapolis | Meet Minneapolis
• Connect with American Indian organizations in Minnesota.
  • Minneapolis American Indian Center

Proclamation 

The proclamation reads:

Whereas, American Indian communities are an integral part of the diversity that makes St. Louis Park a great place to experience life; and

Whereas, the lands that make up St. Louis Park are the original homelands of different American Indian nations and communities, including the Dakota and Anishinaabe; and

Whereas, acknowledging how the history of St. Louis Park is inseparable from the historical and generational trauma and displacement of American Indian nations is part of our commitment to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion; and

Whereas, American Indian entrepreneurs, educators, and community, spiritual, and political leaders have helped create a more just and inclusive community for all; and

Whereas, this month is an opportunity to take steps forward and celebrate the contributions, achievements, arts, and cultures, of American Indian peoples in our city and state.

Now, therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, hereby honor May 2023 as American Indian month in our community.