DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY IN SAUK COUNTY

As knowledge of our national history evolves to a more complex understanding of events and their consequences, we the people of Sauk County seek to continue to support Indigenous Nations’ struggles for social and environmental justice, religious freedom, and tribal sovereignty.

As the descendants of the original inhabitants of this land, Indigenous People, particularly members of the Ho-Chunk Nation, remain on their ancestral homelands and have a special place among the varied cultures and beliefs of the residents of Sauk County. This diversity strengthens and enriches the lives of all residents of Sauk County.

In order to encourage a greater understanding, appreciation, and respect for the indigenous peoples, Sauk County seeks to recognize and promote the enormous contributions the Ho-Chunk Nations has and continues to make to our county, state, and nation.