PROCLAMATION

OF THE PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION

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HEREAS

thePortof

Seattle recognizes that Indigenous Peoples of the lands that would

later become known as the Americas have occupied these lands since time immemorial; and

HEREAS

the Port of Seattle recognizes that King County is built upon the homelands

and villages of the Indigenous People of this region, without whom the building of the county and

the port would not have been possible; and

HEREAS

, the Port of Seattle values the many contributions made to our organization

through Indigenous People’s knowledge, labor, technology, science, philosophy, arts and the deep

cultural contributions that have substantially shaped our region; and

HEREAS

, the Port of Seattle has a responsibility to oppose systematic racism toward

Indigenous People, which perpetuates high rates of poverty and income inequality, exacerbating

disproportionate health, education and social crises; and

HEREAS

the Port of Seattle promotes closing the equity gap through formal Tribal

partnerships, proper concurrence, policies and practices that reflect the experiences of Indigenous

Peoples, ensuring greater access and opportunity, and honoring our Nation’s indigenous roots,

history and contributions; and

HEREAS

, the Port of Seattle is fortunate to have Memorandums of Agreement and

ongoing partnership work with the Suquamish Indian Tribe and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, our

Port of Seatle Native American Committee, and employees from Tribes through the United States

that work in various sections in our organization; and

HEREAS

, many Port of Seattle leaders and departments are focused on improving Tribal

Relations and shifting from transactions with Tribes to legacy partnerships and relationships with

the Tribal Sovereign Nations that enrich our work and have lasting positive impacts on our

personal lives; and

HEREAS

, the Port of Seattle strongly supports the opportunity to celebrate the thriving

cultures and values of the Indigenous People of our region, and throughout the Country.

AgendaItem:4a 

MeetingDate:October8,2024

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Port of Seattle Commission declares the second

Monday in October as Indigenous People’s Day for the Port of Seattle, which will be honored in

2024 on October 14, and every second Monday in October thereafter, and reaffirms the Port’s

commitment to promote the well-being and growth of our Indigenous partners and the Indigenous

community.

Proclaimed by the Port of Seattle Commission this 8th day of October 2024.

Port of Seattle Commission

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