News from Native California Magazine
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News from Native California is a quarterly magazine devoted to the vibrant cultures, arts, languages, histories, social justice movements, and stories of California's diverse Indian peoples. It strives to preserve the cherished knowledge of an older generation, provide opportunities for a younger generation making a place for Indian ways in the modern world, and illuminate the beauty of..
News from Native California Magazine
5d ago
By Tavi Lorelle Carpenter One year ago, I was in the process of pulling together my final presentation for my thesis, which included putting together the short ethnographic film that featured my Grandmother. “The Way We Live” had been a working title throughout my research process, as I was continually reading The Way We Lived ..read more
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2w ago
by Tavi Lorelle Carpenter During the last week of April on a beautiful spring day, the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone and American Indian Cultural District in partnership with the Exploratorium hosted a California Native Homeland Festival. The festival would include a morning of market and cultural demonstrations with an afternoon of education through panel discussions ..read more
News from Native California Magazine
2w ago
by Ishmael Ali Khan Elias The Many Nations One Land American Indian Music and Cultural Arts festival is back for an exciting third year on Sunday, June 2, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. People of all ages are invited to an afternoon of free activities, including Native food demonstrations, beading, and craft-making. Hosts include ..read more
News from Native California Magazine
2w ago
by Tavi Lorelle Carpenter For this month’s recommendation, I decided to go in a slightly different direction. I’m going to share the books that are on my list and share why I’m choosing to read or reread them. Reading has remained an important part of expanding my worldview and continues to be an important way ..read more
News from Native California Magazine
3w ago
by Tavi Lorelle Carpenter In light of violence that has happened on the campus of my alma mater, I want to share a poem I wrote during my time at UCLA. I wrote it as part of my final thesis for a section titled: Thoughts For the Future. As I was studying California indigeneity, the ..read more
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1M ago
There is a new exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek from The Road Project, a collaboration between writer Danielle SeeWalker (Hunkpapa and Oglala Lakota) and photographer Carlotta Cardana (Italian), longtime friends and, since 2013, collaborators. Together, they work to “document, through words & visuals, the inspiring and resilient stories of Native America.” According ..read more
News from Native California Magazine
1M ago
By Tavi Lorelle Carpenter I am so excited to share this month’s book recommendation. I had spotted this book several times on other people’s recommendation lists and am happy to continue that trend. I have always appreciated anthologies, but I am a huge fan of fiction anthologies. The short story is a much more difficult ..read more
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1M ago
by Paul Steward as shared with Tavi Lorelle Carpenter Paul Steward (Southeastern Pomo) is a renowned musician and accomplished professor currently living in the Santa Rosa area. As you might imagine, he is extremely busy! In order to accommodate his schedule, Paul shared his answers via email. I hope you enjoy learning more about Paul ..read more
News from Native California Magazine
1M ago
By Tavi Lorelle Carpenter Shannon Romero (Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley & Taos Pueblo) was working as a graphic artist for a local silk screen shop when she realized a significant lack of contemporary Indigenous cultural representation. Driven by this insight, Shannon started Born of Legends, a fashion boutique that utilizes Shannon’s ..read more
News from Native California Magazine
2M ago
by Tavi Lorelle Carpenter Spring is finally here! I thought it would be worthwhile to use my weekly post to share some of the photos I’ve been taking from my walks in Los Angeles and the Bay Area! And a few were taken during the Summer during a visit to New York! They will all ..read more