This panel gathered to create opportunities for all people in Ohlone and neighboring territories to work together to re-envision the Bay Area community and what it means to live on Ohlone land. Panelists included Corrina Gould (Chochenyo and Karkin Ohlone), Ruth Orta (Him*re-n Ohlone, Bay Miwok, and Plains Miwok), Ann Marie Sayers (Mutsun Ohlone), Chief Caleen Sisk (Winnemem Wintu), and moderator Desirae Harp (Mishewal Wappo, Diné).
"Instead of just saying, 'I honor the Native peoples, I know that First Nations people…
For 3 Years, SOCAP has had a #LandAcknowledgment in Yelamu – Ramaytush Ohlone Territory. Kanyon CoyoteWoman Sayers-Roods has opened up this space as a reminder that we are on Occupied Native Land – and why it is important to #HonorNativeLand
Working with Seeding Sovereignty and Yvette Padilla we are hosting the Indigenous Lounge and strengthening Indigenous@SOCAP
How might we learn from those living on this land for many generations? What would it look like to commune with this land that we love with reverence and respect for those who were here before us? Join Kanyon as we explore an Indigenous relationship with the land.
EmeringSF #HonorNativeLand in Yelamu – Ramaytush Ohlone Territory aka San Francisco – The purpose of these statements is to show respect for indigenous peoples and recognize their enduring relationship to the land. Practicing acknowledgment can also raise awareness about histories that are often suppressed or forgotten.
Through Kanyon Konsulting we want to inspire ongoing action and relationship. Acknowledgment by itself is a small gesture. It becomes meaningful when coupled with authentic relationship and informed action.
Kanyon will open this event up offering #LandAcknowledgments to #HonorNativeLand in Yelamu, Ramaytush Ohlone Territory…
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