Charlotte, NC mayor, Viola Lyles, proclaimed October 8, ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day.’
A. Scott Wendel, President of the U.S. Traditional Wrestling Society, recently meet with the Mayor of Charlotte, NC, Viola Lyles, on the topic of preserving intangible cultural heritage.
Mayor Lyles has been leading the United States in advancing cultural development, focusing on the importance of integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and communication to bring people together for the greater good.
With that in mind, Mayor Lyles proclaimed October 8 Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Charlotte. Lyles urged residents to reflect on America’s history and to learn more about the history of America’s native population.
Wendel honors Lyles
For his part, Wendel acknowledged Lyles’ actions by presenting an award to honor her inspirational leadership in advancing the cause of preserving intangible cultural heritage.
“It’s a great day when elected public officials represent the values of the people in such a positive and inclusive way,” Wendel said.
Wendel informed Lyles of his plan to select a metropolitan city to be the center of cultural preservation in the United States. Wendel believes Charlotte would be a perfect location.
Mayor Lyles expressed support for Traditional Sports and Games and also showed interest in the possibility of Charlotte hosting UNESCO TSG collective consultations, meetings, and events in the coming years.
Traditional attitudes and values have been marginalized due to an ever-increasing shift toward professionalism and commercialism. To counter that trend, the U.S. Traditional Sports and Games Confederation is a cultural preservation nonprofit that protects and promotes intrinsic values of indigenous and relocated peoples.
