Amplifying the voices of Native California
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Heyday’s Berkeley Roundhouse Program (the California Indian Publishing Program) along with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are in the fifth year of partnering on a yearlong paid internship. We are looking for candidates who are either near college graduation, who have recently completed their college/university education, or who are early in their professional writing…
By Jeanne Ferris Growing up in Los Angeles, I saw TCL Chinese Theatre (then Grauman’s) as iconic as the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At about eight years old, I visited the famous footprints and handprints of celluloid heroes. I remember bending down and stretching, enjoying the rush of blood to my head as I tried…
By Tori McConnell In a recent hearing at the California Senate Standing Committee on Education, Chad Mays of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians testified that in data collected on student demographics there is a 70% undercounting of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students nationwide. Assembly Bill 1581 is seeking to change that in California. The…
By Tori McConnell Most of us who grew up in California remember the infamous fourth grade California history unit. For generations, all fourth graders across California were taught that our state history began with first contact: the California mission system and the Gold Rush. Some of the quintessential parts of the curriculum for fourth grade…
By Tori McConnell One of Indian Country’s largest yet most controversial events, the Gathering of Nations (GON) Powwow happening at the end of this week, has announced 2026 as their final convening. They’ve named it, “The Last Dance”, a title that reflects on some 40-odd years of memorable moments including massive grand entries, titillating contests,…
By Muriel Ammon A big ‘O’ for all who contributed to the inaugural UC Davis Big Time this April 3. California Natives from North to South filled the University Credit Union Center rocking regalia, pine nuts and abalone, staples by Native Queen Designs, and the cutest maroon Big Time t-shirts. It was a snapshot into…
By shaylyn martos In 1974, Native Americans recently relocated and in need of help could look for the angel wings painted above the entrance of United American Indian Involvement (UAII) on Indian Alley. Located at 118 Winston Street, near Los Angeles’ Skid Row, people could receive help with substance abuse counseling and workforce assistance, knowing…
By shaylyn martos This weekend, environmentalists and Indigenous leaders from across the world are gathering in Berkeley for the 37th annual Bioneers conference. To kickstart the weekend, Bay Area Green Tours hosted a tour of the East Bay. Singers: Humbly, we walk here. Humbly, we sing here. Humbly, we bless this ground. It’s early, but…
By shaylyn martos Desirae Barragan hugs her program co-directors on stage at the Blue Lake Rancheria Casino, smiling into a sea of faces and a swell of cheers. Across her shoulders – and those of her fellow graduates of the Huwighurruk Tribal Health Program – drapes a blue “Warrior Blanket” emblazoned with golden stars across…
By Jeanne Ferris This year, on February 10, the Waší·šiw Land Trust acquired 10,274 acres in the Washoe Tribe’s ancestral homeland. This marks a historic return of land and a major step in restoring tribal stewardship in an area central to their culture for thousands of years. The Waší·šiw Land Trust was created in 2025…