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American Indian Heritage Month
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City of Los Angeles
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ERIC GARCETTI MAYOR CITY OF LOS ANGELES MIKE FEUER LOS ANGELES CITY ATTORNEY RON GALPERIN LOS ANGELES CITY CONTROLLER
LOS ANGELES
CITY COUNCIL HERB J. WESSON, JR. DISTRICT 10, PRESIDENT GILBERT CEDILLO DISTRICT 1 PAUL KREKORIAN DISTRICT 2 BOB BLUMENFIELD DISTRICT 3 TOM LABONGE DISTRICT 4 PAUL KORETZ DISTRICT 5 NURY MARTINEZ DISTRICT 6 FELIPE FUENTES DISTRICT 7 BERNARD C. PARKS DISTRICT 8 CURREN D. PRICE, JR. DISTRICT 9 MIKE BONIN DISTRICT 11 MITCHELL ENGLANDER DISTRICT 12 MITCH O’FARRELL DISTRICT 13 JOSE HUIZAR DISTRICT 14 JOE BUSCAINO DISTRICT 15
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COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 13
MITCH O’FARRELL
MEMBER OF THE WYANDOTTE NATION Mitch O’Farrell has built a solid reputation of improving the quality of life for constituents in the 13th Council District. His plans include creating opportunities for more affordable housing; reforming City policy to help small, neighborhood businesses drive the local economy; and working with his colleagues, the Mayor, and the entertainment industry to halt runaway production.
its brand as a unique one-of-a-kind destination place for the rest of the world.
The Councilmember’s district is the most diverse in the city, including the neighborhoods Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Historic Filipinotown, Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire/ Koreatown, Rampart Village, and Silver Lake.
The Councilmember is also deeply passionate about --and plans to tackle-- the degradation of the environment. He believes that Los Angeles, as a community, must take responsibility at the local level in order to help relieve global environmental damage. He plans to help the community realize the consequences that their actions may have on the rest of the planet and ultimately attain a greater level of consciousness regarding the environmental crisis. Mitch wants to ensure that Los Angeles becomes a leader in the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife.
Mitch began his public service in 2002 under the leadership of then Councilmember Eric Garcetti. Mitch’s experience as a field deputy, district director, and senior advisor to the former City Council President have given him the experience to make government work better for people across the 13th District. Mitch was elected to office on May 21, 2013 to succeed now Mayor Eric Garcetti as the Councilmember of the 13th district. The newly elected councilmember held a ceremonial swearing-in event at Marsh Street Park on Saturday June 29 2013, and started his term on July 1. Mitch is deeply passionate about giving back to his community and preserving local habitats and open space. He has held leadership positions in several non-profit organizations such as the California Wilderness Coalition, and the Santa Cecilia Orchestra, an organization that provides after-school classical music lessons to children in the Los Angeles Unified School District. He also volunteered for Project Angel Food, delivering hot meals to those who are home bound and living with HIV. Mitch’s great appreciation for the environment and his surroundings come from his rural upbringing in Oklahoma. Mitch lived on a small farm until the age of 7 when he moved to the city. By living in the countryside and in the city, Mitch has developed a keen perspective on the values and needs of both rural and urban lifestyles and peoples. As a member of the Wyandotte Native American tribe, Mitch was sworn into office by Wyandotte Nation Chief Billy Friend along the LA River on June 29th, 2013, and officially with the Mayor and his newly elected Council colleagues on June 30, 2013. In addition to the rest of the 13th Council District, Mitch understands the importance of Hollywood, its history, and
Mitch is working to enhance Hollywood’s reputation as a world class neighborhood to live, do business, and visit. It is an economic driver for the rest of Los Angeles as the entertainment capital of the world and a worldwide destination for tourists.
One of Mitch’s most important projects is the LA River, the birthplace of Los Angeles, and a representation of the city’s future and the endless possibilities it presents. The LA River was Los Angeles’ main water source up until one hundred years ago when it was channelized during the Great Floods and later neglected due to the beginning of the automotive age. Mitch believes that the LA River project will enable Angelenos to re-orient themselves to the river and enjoy the natural landmark recreationally, aesthetically as well as economically. Mitch and his partner, George Brauckman, live together in Glassell Park with their dog, Arthur. As an avid animal lover, Mitch plans to make animal welfare one of his main concerns during his time in office. His great respect and passion for animals has always been a significant aspect of his life. Mitch strongly believes that in order to become better human beings we must learn to be humane and treat animals with the respect and care that they deserve. As an openly gay councilmember, Mitch plans to work with the Gay and Lesbian Center to help provide the LGBT community with strength and guidance. It is of tremendous importance to Mitch that he ensures that no gay, lesbian, transgender or questioning young person feel like he or she is alone. Mitch is determined to work with the Gay-Lesbian Center to provide services to those in the LGBT community, and to pay tribute to the great and long history of the LGBT community in the 13th District.. Mitch plans to maintain the visibility of the LGBT community and cement its place in mainstream society.
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CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION YORK CHANG PRESIDENT JOSEPHINE RAMIREZ VICE PRESIDENT MARIA BELL MARI EDELMAN CHARMAINE JEFFERSON RICHARD MONTOYA
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OPENING CEREMONY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS OPENING PROCESSION FERNANDEÑO TATAVIAM BAND OF MISSION INDIAN TRIBAL SINGERS KEYNOTE SPEECH MITCH O’FARRELL, COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 13 PRESENTATION OF THE 2013 HONOREE TRIBAL ALLIANCE OF SOVEREIGN NATIONS (TASIN) TORRES MARTINEZ TRIBAL TANF REMARKS BY LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCILMEMBERS CITY CONTROLLER CITY ATTORNEY
CITY HALL FORECOURT PROCESSION TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA BIRD SINGERS MASTER OF CEREMONIES BIRD RUNNINGWATER REMARKS MITCH O’FARRELL, COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 13 TRIBAL ALLIANCE OF SOVEREIGN NATIONS TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA BIRD SINGERS PERFORMANCE NATIVE LA SINGERS AND DANCERS
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THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES GRATEFULLY APPRECIATES THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR MAJOR SPONSORS FOR THE 2013 AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
OPENING CEREMONY SPONSORS
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RED CIRCLE PROJECT AT APLA HEALTH & WELLNESS
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SERVICE AND COMMITMENT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
Join us for the 3rd Annual
Spirit of CommUNITY Awards and recognition of our devoted supporters
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the Tataviam American Indian Education Center
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building a foundation for a stronger community Pukúu an American Indian 501(c)3 non-profit was established by the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians in order to empower Native American Indian families. Since its
Pukúu, Cultural Community Services 1019 Second Street #2 San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 336-6105 • Fax (818) 837-0796
inception in 1974 and reinvigoration in 2000, the non-profit has been leading the way in helping Native American Indian families from the San Fernando Valley and beyond.
Support building a stronger commuity
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THE AICC PROUDLY COMMEMORATES AND CELEBRATES NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!!!! Many thanks to COUNCIL-MEMBER MITCH O’FARRELL for his many efforts at recognizing the LARGEST American Indian Community in the United States.
The American Indian Community Council, Inc. (AICC) is a unique non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that serves Native peoples of Los Angeles and Southern California. For over 15 years, the AICC has served as a central hub and is a resource for the Los Angeles American Indian/Alaska Native Community. The vision of the AICC is “to strengthen the overall wellness of the LA American Indian children, families, and community through leadership development, community organizing, self determination, and cultural values.” Our overall goal as an organization is to make Los Angeles a better place for all people, by developing American Indian and Alaska Native leaders. The AICC operates a number of workgroups that are created by community members who see a need to address specific issues, problems, and concerns. These workgroups include amongst others, an Elders’ Group, the Indian Child Welfare Act Task Force, and United Native Youth of Los Angeles (UNYLA). The AICC welcomes all to our monthly meetings, which take place every second Tuesday of the month. We encourage you to join us in making Los Angeles a strong leader in Indian Country.
For more information, please email us at aicclacommunity@gmail.com Check out the AICC website at http://aiccla.org or follow us at
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Celebrate American Indian Culture at the Autry 2013
November 9—10, 2013 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Featuring the best in contemporary and traditional artworks—— pottery, jewelry, baskets, textiles, and more——from 180 Native American artists representing more than 40 tribes. Plus artist demonstrations, music, dance, theatre, lectures, storytelling, food, and film! TheAutry.org/marketplace Daniel Ramirez (Saginaw Chippewa)
NATIVE VOICES at
THE AUTRY
America’s Leading Native American Theatre Company
Native Voices at the Autry is the country’s leading Native American theatre company. Join us for the world premiere of Stand-Off at Hwy #37 during its run February 26— March 16, 2014. Written by Vickie Ramirez (Tuscarora), the play is a dramatic tale about political, environmental, and spiritual convictions. TheAutry.org/nativevoices
March 15, 2014—April 26, 2015 Featuring more than 250 exquisite items of beadwork, quillwork, and moose-hair embroidery, this exhibition explores an artistic tradition that has persisted for centuries and continues to thrive in Native communities today. TheAutry.org/floraljourney Detail of breechcloth or dance apron, Ojibwa, 1885. Velvet, cloth, glass beads. Gift of Miss Donna Held. Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection, Autry National Center; 1911.G.3
4700 Western Heritage Way • Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.667.2000 • TheAutry.org