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New/Upcoming Events
Past Events
Muwekma Ohlone online program Oct. 6, 7-8:30 PM; through the Los Altos History Museum- Learn about “The archaeology, history, and heritage of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe” from Alan Leventhal, College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University Emeritus Lecturer Department of Anthropology. Link to sign up
Note from BANAP: This is an opportunity to learn more about Bay Area indigenous peoples, but we don't know whether it will include the Ramaytush Ohlone or will have a Q&A time.
Note from BANAP: This is an opportunity to learn more about Bay Area indigenous peoples, but we don't know whether it will include the Ramaytush Ohlone or will have a Q&A time.
7/28/22 & 8/4/22 : 7:00 PM-Peace & Justice Summer Book Group -Casaday Library or on Zoom.
The Peace and Justice Summer Book Group will read and discuss Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's An Indigeneous People's History of the United States.
You are welcome to join us even if you are not part of Peace and Justice, even if you have not read all of the book, either in person or on Zoom, and youth are especially welcome!
*Reach and Teach has hard cover in stock for $29; paperback can be ordered for $16, Amazon has the full version on Kindle for $13, and there's an edition for Young People if you're looking for a lighter weight way to participate.*
Please check back monthly for updates.
The Peace and Justice Summer Book Group will read and discuss Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's An Indigeneous People's History of the United States.
You are welcome to join us even if you are not part of Peace and Justice, even if you have not read all of the book, either in person or on Zoom, and youth are especially welcome!
*Reach and Teach has hard cover in stock for $29; paperback can be ordered for $16, Amazon has the full version on Kindle for $13, and there's an edition for Young People if you're looking for a lighter weight way to participate.*
Please check back monthly for updates.
Places to Visit
All are great for family outings, have interpretive signage/websites, and don’t require advance reservations!
Asistencia by Mary Breshahan
San Bruno Mountain Shell Mound- self-guided tour and reflection
Sanchez Adobe Historical site -located in Pacifica, CA
Audrey C Rust Commemorative Site by Russian Ridge
Shell Mounds in the Bay Area:
Sanchez Adobe Historical site -located in Pacifica, CA
Audrey C Rust Commemorative Site by Russian Ridge
Shell Mounds in the Bay Area:
- KQED “More than 425 Shellmounds in the Bay Area”
- Shellmound at San Bruno Mountain & map of shellmounds around the Bay
- Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter: Large Ohlone Shellmounds at San Bruno Mountain
Public Arts and Landmarks in the River Park in Los Altos: “Muwekma Ohlone Tribute” and “The Weaver’s Gifts”; includes artwork composed of four elements: the names of the 54 Ohlone tribal groups… a carved granite mortar, broken to represent broken tradition (see image) that speaks to the history and future of the Ohlone people.
POST: Protecting Open Space Description of available trail hikes and upcoming guided hikes
Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail Project (SM County Historical Assoc.) Learn how a Spanish explorer in 1769, through the generosity and knowledge of the Ohlone people of the time, shaped the course of San Mateo County History.
Mori Point; Golden Gate National Recreation Area , Pacifica ; “An archeological survey in 1969 recorded a shell midden… leaving no doubt that prehistoric people occupied the site.” It may have been the Aramai village of Timigtac. Here is the hiking trail information.
Mount Umunhum, Sierra Azul Preserve: Native Americans have celebrated their traditions and histories at Mount Umunhum, which figures prominently in the Amah Mutsun people's creation story.
Pillar Point Bluff, Moss Beach: Hiking trails with interpretive signs; “Shell mounds, or middens, comprised of mollusk shells, cooking stones and ashes, bird and mammal bones, and other village artifacts” were found in this area. The Pillar Point mound is dated sometime between AD 500 and AD 1000. A tribelet of Chiguan Ohlone occupied a village named Chagunte at Miramar, south of Pillar Point.”
Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont Visitor Center contains educational displays that portray the Ohlone way of life and include a tule reed boat constructed by park staff and volunteers. Naturalist-led programs highlight the park’s cultural and natural history. An annual Gathering of Ohlone Peoples highlights the ways today’s Ohlone are bringing their cultures into the future.
Pulgas Water Temple: Interpretive sign on “Water is Life, Ohlone People and Water”
The de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University has a permanent exhibit on the Ohlone of their area: “California Stories of Thamien to Santa Clara.”... a story of innovation, revitalization, and survival. It is also a story of colonization and assimilation. It is a story that continues to unfold today.” Also a link to their article and video of Linda Yamane and her tule boat “Tule Magnificent”.