The St. Louis Park City Council issued a proclamation observing Monday, Oct. 13, as Indigenous Peoples Day. To celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, the city invites residents to learn about the history of Indigenous communities in our state and city, consider supporting Indigenous-owned businesses and attending an event or exhibit that highlights Indigenous art, culture and history, and to connect with Indigenous organizations in Minnesota.

• Learn about the history of Indigenous communities
  • Tribal Nations in Minnesota | Minnesota Indian Affairs Council
  • Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Indigenous Peoples Day | Minnesota Monthly
  • Resources | North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS)
• Consider attending an event or exhibit that highlights American Indian art, culture, and history
  • Experience the Vibrant Native American Arts & Culture Scene of Minneapolis | Meet Minneapolis
  • We Move and We Stay Exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota | Science Museum of Minnesota
• Connect with Indigenous organizations in Minnesota
  • Metro Urban Indian Directors
  • Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in Minneapolis | Meet Minneapolis

Proclamation

The proclamation observing Indigenous Peoples Day reads:

Whereas, Minnesota is home to 11 federally recognized tribes, seven of which are Anishinaabe and four are Dakota, and a robust urban Native American community; and

Whereas, the languages, foodways, traditions and ways of knowing of tribal nations across the state and country have demonstrated resilience, flourishing despite historical attempts to diminish them, and communities and educators are passionately working to revitalize and celebrate these vital Indigenous ways of life; and

Whereas, this day is a call to recognize and celebrate the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples in our city, state and nation; honoring the ways they have built and sustained a more just and inclusive community for all since time immemorial; and

Whereas, Indigenous nations in Minnesota continue to face the effects of colonization and continued discrimination against their way of life, language, traditions and history through the legacy of the Indian Removal Act, Indian boarding school policies, and other policies that infringed on Indigenous rights; and

Whereas, while recognizing the profound and ongoing challenges faced by indigenous communities, we simultaneously honor the powerful community-led efforts underway for healing, recovery and self-determination that will sustain the culture for future generations; and

Whereas, the community of St. Louis Park is called to deepen our understanding, engage in meaningful ways and implement policies and practices that recognize Indigenous experiences and honor Indigenous sovereignty,

Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, hereby honor Oct. 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples Day in our community.