Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state’s official Native American Day
Flickr/Creative Commons
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring Sept. 27 as the state’s Native American Day.
Read More…
Berkeley recognizes occupation of Ohlone territory with new city signs
The city of Berkeley installed new signs Feb. 7 throughout the city deeming Berkeley as “Ohlone Territory” in homage to the city’s Ohlone roots.
Read More…
Construction may begin on West Berkeley site considered ‘sacred’ by Ohlone tribe
A 2017 California state law could allow a real estate developer to begin construction of an apartment complex on a site in West Berkeley considered sacred by Ohlone people after years of controversy and debate.
Read More…
‘The true birthplace of Berkeley’: Ohlone tribe defends sacred Shellmound site
For Corrina Gould, a member of the Ohlone tribe, the site at 1900 Fourth St. is more than a parking lot — to her, the site is a sacred burial land and the first inhabited village of the first people in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read More…
