RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The American Indian Center of Chicago will host the 63rd Annual Chicago Powwow on September 17-18, 2016, at Busse Woods Forest Preserve in Elk Grove Village; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this event by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago Powwow is an annual celebration of Native American culture, history and spirituality; and
WHEREAS, The annual Powwow will feature traditional artisans, dance, music, and food; and
WHEREAS, More than 300 Native American dancers, drummers and singers and craft vendors from across the United States and Canada representing more than 200 tribal nations will participate; and
WHEREAS, This culturally stimulating and uplifting celebration, featuring multiple educational exhibitions, offers a dynamic atmosphere for the public to explore the beauty of Native American culture, both past and present; and
WHEREAS, A plethora of gift stalls will also be on hand offering unique gift ideas; and
WHEREAS, A host of activities will be available to entertain children, including archery demonstrations and storytelling sessions; and
WHEREAS, A souvenir booklet detailing Powwow history and information about the American Indian Center in Chicago will also be available; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby express our best wishes for a successful event and do hereby declare that September 17, 2016, shall be officially recognized as Annual Powwow Day throughout the City of Chicago; and