Removal of Sequoia High School Mural (Redwood City, CA)

Published by Marcia on Jan 12, 2009

Dear Sequoia Union High School District School Board and Superintendent P. Gemma:

We, the undersigned Sequoia Community consisting of students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni; the Native American Community; and concerned community members-at- large respectfully request removal of the historically inaccurate and culturally degrading mural painted on the facing wall at the front entrance of Sequoia High School.

WHEREAS, Sequoia High School is a culturally diverse institution of learning and academic excellence, any depiction of Native Americans should be historically accurate and culturally relevant. The current mural reflects the dehumanization and colonialization of Native peoples and provides no historical context for the observer to understand the enslavement and annihilation of Native peoples by the Missionaries.

BE IT RESOLVED, the existing mural should be removed.

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