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To honor National Native American Heritage Day and celebrate the achievements of the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio.
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WHEREAS, The Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO) is a non-profit intertribal organization founded by Selma L. Walker in 1975 that exists to preserve, protect and promote Native American spirituality, culture and philosophy; and
WHEREAS, The Philosophy of NAICCO is engrained in the prayer Mitakuye Oyasin, a traditional Lakota Sioux prayer that reflects the inherent belief of most Native American traditions and belief systems that "Everything is Connected"; and
WHEREAS, NAICCO accepts each person and their differences and delivers services with respect, compassion and integrity; and
WHEREAS, NAICCO encourages spiritual, physical, mental and emotional growth and wellness; and
WHEREAS, NAICCO makes decisions with respect and regard for past, present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, President Barack Obama has deemed November as National American Indian Heritage Month with a call for all Americans to celebrate the day after Thanksgiving as National Native American Heritage Day; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize National Native American Heritage Day and celebrate the achievements of the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio.