OKC Mayor Declares Oct. 8 To Be Indigenous Peoples’ Day

<p>Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt has announced Indigenous Peoples’ Day. </p>

Monday, September 24th 2018, 2:49 pm

By: News 9

OKC Mayor Declares Oct. 8 To Be Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt has announced Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Holt said he has signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 8 to be Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Whether called Indigenous, Native, Native American, or American Indian, we value the contributions made by our citizens of Indigenous heritage, as we value all people. And so, I have just signed a proclamation declaring October 8th to be Indigenous Peoples’ Day in OKC. #1OKC pic.twitter.com/wQpSQLFpie
— Mayor David Holt (@davidfholt) September 24, 2018

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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt has announced Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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