This is the young Ohlone man who remembers the old songs, holds them and sings them. We heard him at Glen Cove. After he participated, he was criticized and shunned by those of his tribe who did not want to step up to protect Glen Cove from development.
The result of the Glen Cove occupation is that the development was stopped and the area protected but people must be vigilant. Ten years ago, an agreement was made and signed with tribes to protect the area forever. A new tribal chair of one of the tribes turned down another road from his father who signed that former agreement and was willing to be one of three tribes to support development. That was stopped.
Caleen Sisk, our Chief, took us to Glen Cove to support the occupation. For one thing, that is the very estuary our salmon fry will grow in when they finally return to the river system. Right now, millions of salmon are killed each month in the turbines there.
February Love Notes
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*I have always loved February!*
Not only is it the Love Month with Valentine's Day, but that day is also my
birthday. It was fun to put a love spin on ou...
RE: NYT PETER LUGER'S REVIEW
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Dear Pete,
I learned from the Sopranos that it’s always paramount to establish respect
before saying “with all due disrespect”. You, AO ...
January 12, 2018 – Fireside at the Miles!
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Happy New Year from On Ensemble! Sorry for the lack of posts! What’s
coming up? Fireside at the Miles this Friday!!! Get your tix now since
there is lim...
It’s my sister’s birthday!
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… and I didn’t get her anything. I’m terrible, but at least I called (and
left a message) to greet her this morning. She’s 19 and so amazing –
definitely […]
A Map to the Next World by Joy Harjo
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for Desiray Kierra Chee In the last days of the fourth world I wished to
make a map for those who would climb through the hole in the sky. My only
tools we...
I am a citizen of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe. I am a Nikkei descendant sansei (third generation);retired teacher, involved in the Winnemem tribal responsibility to Water, Salmon, and our belief that the Sacred is our Teacher. Working locally for human rights and supporting youth leadership.