Summer Internship Research Program by the Association of Raymatush Ohlone (ARO): Law students are researching “legal matters of importance to the sovereignty and rights of non-federally recognized tribes in California...Ongoing attempts to limit or to remove the sovereignty and rights of non-federally recognized tribes in California persist. In order to protect our sovereignty and existing rights, a more critical analysis of the complexity of and inconsistencies in California Indian Law are required, especially regarding the protection of tribal cultural resources. The research of interns will be shared with other non-federally recognized tribes in California, and the interns will be invited to participate in a seminar series on related topics at UC Law in the Fall of 2026." If you are interested in this work, they would appreciate financial contributions to support the interns. You can find the different ways to give on the FCCPA webpage and specify it is for BANAP with your payment. If you choose to give online, please select "Outreach" as the designated fund.  ​

Native Organizers Alliance Action Fund: Urgent action requested: Tell Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum: Don’t Break Treaties and Violate Sovereign Rights. Changes to Monument Status and Protection of Sacred Lands Must Include Tribal Consultation.

Joint Letter in Support of Juristac Resolution  was submitted to the Palo Alto City Council meeting  on Monday, December 2, 2024.   It was signed by FCCPA (Petition with 93 signatures) along with  Green Foothills, Amah Mutsun  Land Trust,  SCVBA,  Sierra Club, Green Belt Alliance,  Friends of Juristac,  California Native Plant Society,  and  SURJ (Showing up for Racial Justice) of Santa Clara.     
Note from Maria Daehler: Thanks for the great turn out on signatures to support protecting Juristac from being turned into a gravel pit mine.  The Palo Alto City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution requesting Santa Clara County to block this proposed project.  Several church members attended the council meeting, turned in 93 signatures from FCCPA and met with Chairman Lopez.  With tears in his eyes, the leader of the Amah Mutsun tribe shared a circle prayer, his deep gratitude for the upwelling of support, this healing moment and the future opportunity of tribal members to again pray regularly on their most sacred sight. 
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Learn more about Juristac:​
  • Strategies for Tribal Allyship and Coalitions -Megan Fluke: Article about the webinar highlighting the Protect Juristac Coalition with Green Foothills and other non-profits on May 26. 
  • Juristac action –  stand with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band to protect their sacred land from sand and gravel mining:   Please sign our petition here
  • Juristac lands;  by Stanford grad student Ariel Bobbett (4 min video; Available to use for teaching with other churches to bring support to the sacred Juristac lands in Santa Clara County.)

UCC Council for American Indian Ministries:  “Opportunities to Learn, Get Involved, and Witness Positive Change":

Scholarships for Native Americans in California: 
Scholarships for Members of Unrecognized Tribes offered from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria: UC Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students for professional and non-professional degrees for students who are California Native Americans but not members of a federally recognized tribe. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are due by August 1, 2026.
​Note: Scholarships for members of a tribe that is federally recognized, the UC’s Native American Opportunity Plan provides similar financial support.   

 Tamien Nation: Aboriginal tribe of Santa Clara Valley; Volunteer opportunities 

 Kanyon Consulting website: "I am Ohlone & Chumash – California Native Woman. I am a creative artist ever inspired by nature and the natural world..."
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Remove the El Camino Bells Information, articles, and petition about the movement to remove mission bells along El Camino Real

See "Educational Resources" for  Books and more School Curriculum Ideas

Redbud Resource Group  education resources, articles, and advocacy ideas; One teaching Resource:  Celebrating Native Empowerment during Women’s History Month
“The Big Time”: Ohlone video to show current celebration and values of the Ohlone. (This may be good for grades 3-5 or older since they often focus on the past culture for Ohlone and not the present; it also has kids who share)
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Ohlone Curriculum by Beverly R. Ortiz, Ph.D. (endorsed by Association of Ramaytush Ohlone with Bay Miwok Content); including an Environmental Study through Ohlone Worldview (Grade 6): “Living with the Land” with a field session at Crissy Marsh in SF (2015)
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