Rutland Board Splits Over Native Land Recognition
An article in the Rutland Herald, written by Gordon Dritschilo
Published April 20, 2021
Undercurrents come to the surface in Rutland.
"“Land recognition” entered the city’s agenda Monday over the strong objections of some members of the Board of Aldermen.
The board narrowly voted Monday to have the General Committee discuss the city engaging in a land recognition — a formal acknowledgement that the land where Rutland is located was once Native American territory.
The motion called for a representative of the Abenaki Tribe to be invited to the meeting. Alderman Devin Neary, who made the motion, said similar measures were being taken by municipalities and institutions.”