The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved two motions Tuesday authored by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis reaffirming the county's commitment to honoring Native American heritage, visibility and sovereignty.
The first motion, co-authored by Third District Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaims November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month in Los Angeles County. The second motion updates the countywide land acknowledgment to reflect current tribal affiliations from Los Angeles County listed by the California Native American Heritage Commission.
"Los Angeles County stands firmly with our Native communities as we celebrate their enduring resilience, cultural vitality and leadership," Solis said. "As we honor Native American Heritage Month, it is equally important that our words match our actions, which is why updating the county's land acknowledgment is a necessary step in our ongoing journey toward truth, healing and justice."
Los Angeles County is home to a vibrant American Indian and Alaska Native population representing more than 200 tribes. The county has strengthened partnerships with tribal leaders, Native-led organizations and community advocates to advance equity, cultural preservation and justice.
Each year, the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission recognizes Native leaders and organizations. This year's honorees are Tencha Chavez, Spirit of Community; the Chapter House, Spirit of Tradition; and Meztli Projects, Spirit of Creativity.
The board also recognized the service of 15 tribal nations whose firefighter crews aided in response to the January 2025 wildfires across Los Angeles County, including the Barona Band of Mission Indians, Navajo Nation and Morongo Band of Mission Indians.
The updated countywide land acknowledgment, originally adopted in 2022, incorporates direct input from local tribal nations and reflects recent name changes and additions requested by tribes.
"Updating the county's land acknowledgment is about more than words. It is about affirming our shared responsibility to address historic harms and strengthen government-to-government relationships with tribal nations," Solis said.
Residents are encouraged to participate in Native American Heritage Month programming. More information about the First Peoples of Los Angeles County is available at lanaic.lacounty.gov.
Edited by SMDP Staff