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Table of ContentsEvent Agenda ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

Native American Day Proclamation by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. ................................................................. 3

Host Nation Welcome Letter ................................................................................................................................. 4

Legislative Sponsor Welcome Letter .................................................................................................................... 5

Tribal Advisor Welcome Letter .............................................................................................................................. 6

Speaker Biographies ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Tule River Color Guard and Performer Biographies .............................................................................................. 8

Capitol Exhibits.................................................................................................................................................... 9

Event Map .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Exhibitor List Part 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Exhibitor List Part 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Vendor List ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Cultural Heritage Pavilion .................................................................................................................................. 14

Elders and Veterans Gifts .................................................................................................................................. 15

Legislative Floor Session Recognition ................................................................................................................ 16

Biography of Lyn Risling, Featured Poster Artist ................................................................................................ 17

Appreciation Page ............................................................................................................................................. 18

G. David Singleton Remembrance ...................................................................................................................... 19

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WELCOMEHonorable Michael Hunter, Chairman, Coyote Valley Band of Pomo IndiansHonorable Tishmall Turner, Vice-Chairwoman, Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians

OPENING PRAYERRalph Troy Hatch, Wilton Rancheria

CULTURAL SHARINGShingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

GRAND ENTRY AND POSTING OF COLORSTule River Color Guard and Native American Veterans Post 1987California Tribal Nations Flag Ceremony

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEVito Imbasciani, M.D., Secretary, California Department of Veterans Affairs

TRIBAL HOST NATION WELCOMEHonorable Garth Sundberg, Chairman, Northern California Tribal Chairmen’s AssociationChairman, Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria

CULTURAL SHARINGBrush Dance Demonstration, Karuk Youth Dancers

LEGISLATIVE ADDRESSAssemblymember Jim Wood, District 2Assemblymember Todd Gloria, District 78, Majority Whip, Tlingit-Haida Tribe

SPECIAL ADDRESS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT WELCOMEHonorable Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

SPECIAL ADDRESS AND COLLEGE STUDENT WELCOMELisa A. Rossbacher, President, Humboldt State University Chairwoman, California State University’s Native American Initiative

CULTURAL SHARINGKwatsan Pipa, Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, California & Arizona

PRESENTATION OF GOVERNOR’S 2018 NATIVE AMERICAN DAY PROCLAMATIONChristina Snider, Office of the Governor, Tribal AdvisorDry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians

CULTURAL SHARINGChumash Inter-Tribal Singers

HONORING ELDERS AND PRESENTATION OF TRADITIONAL GIFTDr. Donna Miranda-Begay, Diné/Tubatulabal

KEYNOTE ADDRESSHonorable Russell “Buster” Attebery, Chairman, Karuk Tribe

CULTURAL SHARINGFlower Dance Songs, K’iwinya’n-ya:n Singers, Representing Hupa, Karuk and Yurok Tribes

HONORING OF VETERANSElizabeth Perez, North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, Deputy Secretary for Minority Veterans, California Department of Veterans Affairs

CLOSING REMARKS AND PRAYERHonorable Michael Hunter, Chairman, Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians

RETIREMENT OF THE COLORS AND COMMUNITY ROUND DANCETule River Color Guard and Native American Veterans Post 1987

CELEBRATION CONCLUDES

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September 28, 2018 Dear Tribal Community and Friends: On behalf of Northern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, it is my honor to welcome you to the 51st Annual California Native American Day. This annual celebration is an opportunity to honor California Native American cultures and recognize the important partnerships between the State of California and Tribal governments. We are honored that Native American Day has become the premier event celebrating Native American history, contributions, and achievements in California.

This year’s theme, “Looking Toward the Future: Tribal-State Relationships,” was selected to honor the tremendous progress that has been made to strengthen the government-to-government relationship between State and Tribal governments and to also recognize the advancement of this partnerships that is to come. All our citizens benefit when State and Tribal governments come together in the spirit of respect and cooperation to build a better future for California. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the legislative sponsors for this event, Senator Mike McGuire and Assemblymember Jim Wood, as well as their staff, for their continued support of Native American Day. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Assemblymember Todd Gloria and his staff for sponsoring the Legislative Floor Session recognition of California Native American Day. We look forward to continuing to cultivate the important partnership between the State and Tribal governments with one united voice. Finally, we would like to thank our fellow Tribal leaders, Tribal elders, the Native American Day planning committee, volunteers, and all participating agencies and organizations for your support and hard work to make this the largest California Native American Day celebration in the history of the event. We look forward to this event continuing to grow and thrive in the future. Thank you all for coming today and we hope that everyone has a wonderful day learning more about Tribal communities throughout California! Sincerely,

Garth Sundberg, NCTCA Chairman

Blue Lake Rancheria

Yurok Tribe

Hoopa Valley Tribe

Trinidad Rancheria

Elk Valley Rancheria

Karuk Tribe

Wiyot Tribe

Redding Rancheria

Resighini Rancheria

Bear River Band Rohnerville

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Quartz Valley Big Lagoon Rancheria Susanville Rancheria Pitt River Tribe

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation

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HONORABLE MICHAEL HUNTER, CHAIRMANCOYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS

Mr. Hunter is currently the Tribal Chairman of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, the Chairman of the Coyote Valley Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO), and the Executive Director of I Coyote Valley Retail Enterprise (CVRE). As Tribal Chairman and leader of the Tribe’s business enterprises, Mr. Hunter is responsible for developing and overseeing the social and economic strategy and progression of the Tribe. Mr. Hunter’s Tribal Administration has spearheaded various grants, projects and programs in support of this strategy. One of the most important accomplishments achieved by Mr. Hunter’s Administration is the recent award of a $1.9 million USDA Water Well Grant. The grant furthers the Tribe’s self-sufficiency and may eventually help the Tribe gain its independence from the diminishing County Water District supply. Once the Tribe’s new water source is paired with a new wastewater treatment system, the Tribe will eventually be able to support additional housing for members and further new economic opportunities. As Tribal Chairman, Mr. Hunter is committed to the Tribe’s cultural, social and economic growth.

Masters of Ceremonies

HONORABLE TISHMALL TURNER, VICE-CHAIRWOMANRINCON BAND OF LUISEÑO INDIANS

Tishmall Turner currently serves on the Rincon Tribal Council as Vice Chairwoman. As an ambassador working to bring recognition and respect for the tribes within the non-Indian community, she has developed important relationships in the North County’s educational, medical and social services communities that serve the interests of the Rincon Band. Vice Chairwoman Turner has distinguished herself as a warrior for education and has served as the first full-time California Indian Tribal Liaison in the California State University system since 2007. As Tribal Liaison for California State University San Marcos, she provides guidance to the university president, other campus administrators, and faculty to improve institutional relationships with

California Tribal communities. In addition to her responsibilities as a liaison, she regularly mentors American Indian students and conducts outreach to recruit and educate Tribal youth about higher education.

HONORABLE RUSSELL “BUSTER” ATTEBERY, CHAIRMAN, KARUK TRIBE

Chairman Russell “Buster” Attebery has served as Tribal Chairman of the Karuk Tribe of California since 2012. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. appointed Chairman Attebery to the California Native American Heritage Commission in 2014. He was a teacher and athletic director at Happy Camp High School until 2012. Chairman Attebery is also a member of the American Professional Baseball Association.

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TULE RIVER COLOR GUARDThe Tule River Native Veterans Post 1987, formerly known as the Tule River AMVETS (American Veterans) Post 1988, was the first all-Native American post in the Unites States. Established and recognized in 1987, the Tule River AMVETS charter had 12 members. In 1988, the post was sponsored and installed by the Tulare Post 56, the largest AMVETS post in the nationwide veteran’s organization with over 2,000 members.

SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND OF MIWOK INDIANSThe Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is a federally-recognized Tribe located in El Dorado County, California. The members of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians are descendants of the Miwok and Southern Maidu “Nisenan” Indians who thrived in California’s fertile Central Valley for thousands of years before contact with Europeans. The Rancheria has changed significantly from its humble beginnings and today is a bustling, vibrant community.

The Tribe is committed to maintaining its culture for future generations. The Tribe’s dance group is an example of that, as they are active in their community. Their cultural dance group will be performing traditional Miwok dances and songs so that the event grounds are properly blessed by a local tribe before the day begins. The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok represents one of the many local tribes with ancestral ties to the Sacramento Valley.

KARUK YOUTH DANCERSThe Karuk Youth Dancers represent the Karuk Tribe from far northern California. The Karuk Arrarras, or upriver people, inhabit an aboriginal territory along the Klamath and Salmon Rivers. The Tribe currently has 3,746 enrolled tribal members and 4,668 enrolled descendants. The Tribe’s mission is to promote the general welfare of all Karuk people, to establish equality and justice for our tribe, to restore and preserve tribal traditions, customs, language and ancestral rights, and to secure the power to exercise the inherent rights of self-governance.

The Karuk Youth Dancers will be sharing a Brush Dance demonstration. A Brush Dance is a ceremony done to heal or bless a child. It is a traditional ceremony held along the banks of the Klamath River at traditional village sites in Karuk territory every summer.

The Karuk Youth Dancers group started sharing culture about 11 years ago to not only to teach traditions to tribal youth, but to also bring awareness to viewers that we as Indians are still here and are not just in history books.

KWATSAN PIPA (Quechan People) The Quechans (Kwatsans), meaning “descending from water,” are currently located on a portion of their ancestral lands predominantly in Fort Yuma, CA, Yuma, AZ, and Los Algodones, Baja California.

The Kwatsans have several different sets of traditional songs; among them are the “Lightning Songs,” which are deemed one of the most powerful sets of songs. These songs were used in warfare for protection and strength, as Lightning singers were often assigned to travel with Quechan Warriors into battle.

The Kwatsans also still sing “Bird Songs,” which are used for social gatherings and for tribal members as they move on to the afterlife in their last ceremonial rites. The songs explain migration, the life of their people, and also tell what’s occurring during the last ceremonial rites as the person is preparing spiritually to leave this earth.

The last set of songs that will be shared is the “Pipa Songs,” meaning “people” songs. Pipa songs are sung with a tin can or turtle rattle. This set of songs tells of newer times and the changes and events that have taken place for our people. They speak about turmoil and encounters with others. These songs are sung for social gatherings and for last ceremonial rites.

The Traditional Singers carry on and continue the various cycle of songs. Collectively, our songs tell the stories of our ancestral lands from California, Arizona, Nevada, and Baja, and our present homeland today. They teach us about our history, origin, and the traveled paths and lessons learned as told by the original dreamer of the songs and Wonder Boy as stated in our creation story.

Traditional Singers: Zion White, Jason Coyote, Jasper Cornejo, Alfred Tatro, and Devin Melancon.

Dancers: Claudette White, Dorinda Ironcloud, Brina Ironcloud, Celise Cornejo, Faye Short, Rubi Cornejo, Julie Ortega, Ila Silva, Darnella Melancon, Paris Hicks, and Amaya Melancon.

CHUMASH INTERTRIBAL SINGERSThe Chumash Intertribal Singers is composed of Chumash Indians from Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Fernando. The group was formed in 2007 with permission from our tribal elders. We bring our songs from our past to the present for our future. Kiyaqinaliyuw (We are grateful to you all).

K’IWINYA’N-YA:N SINGERS This group of Hupa, Yurok, and Karuk people are from far northern California. K’iwinya’n-ya:n literally translates to “acorn eater,” but it is the Hupa word for people because traditionally we are all acorn eaters. This group will be sharing Flower Dance songs, which are sung for a coming-of-age ceremony symbolizing a girl’s transformation to womanhood. The Trinity River runs through the Hoopa Valley Reservation and the Klamath River runs through the Karuk’s ancestral lands and the Yurok Reservation. The ceremonies take place along the rivers at traditional village sites and are an essential part of the Tribes’ cultural heritage.

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Capitol Exhibits

Second Floor: Rotunda Display

The display in the second-floor rotunda is a community-created exhibit celebrating the theme of this year’s event, “Looking Toward the Future: Tribal-State Relationships.” It contains four panels: A map depicting traditional Tribal territories across present-day California; a current map of the Tribal trust lands presently found in California; California Native American youth sharing their thoughts on what it means to be a California Native American today; and Tribal and State leaders discussing the importance of Tribal-State relationships. Surrounding the panels are various pieces of Native American basketry and art, as well as a statue created to honor California Native American Veterans, created by Ruben Chato.

We invite you to visit the California State Capitol display honoring the 51st Annual California Native American Day. Displays are featured in two locations inside the California State Capitol: the Governor’s Annex Wall and the Capitol Rotunda.

First Floor: Governor’s Annex Wall

The display outside of the Governor’s Office was created, on the 100th Anniversary of the Great War, by the California Department of Veterans Affairs to honor the California Native Americans who served during World War I. The display features stories of soldiers who fought and a memorial for those who did not return home.

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Native American Day ExhibitorsExhibitors Listed by “Organization Abbreviation”

Exhibit Booth Organization Name

OrganizationAbbreviation Event Day Focus

California Native American Day 2018 Listed by Organization Abbreviation

Exhibit Booth Organization Name

Organization Abbreviation Event Day Focus

20 American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California AICCC Non-profit21 American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California AICCC Non-profit56 American Indian Child Resource Center AICRC Non-Profit - Healthy Foods

3 AmeriCorps Volunteers AmeriCorps Non-Profit - Volunteers69 Air Resource Board - Legal Office ARB State - Cal/EPA95 American River College - Native American Student United ARC - NASU Community College73 Buena Vista Rancheria Band of Miwuks Buena Vista EPA Tribal - Environmental Protection Agency32 California Complete Count & US Census CA CENSUS 2020 State - Government Operations Agency

1 California Native American Day Sales CA NAD Sales Event Support30 California State Parks - Cultural Heritage Center CA Parks CHCtr State - Cultural Resources29 California State Parks - the State Indian Museum (SIM) CA Parks SIM State - Cultural Resources14 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CalFire State - Fire Management / Emergency Response

6 California Housing Finance Agency CalHFA State - Housing Finance Agency9 California Department of Human Resources CalHR State - Employment

15 California Governor's Office of Emergency Services CalOES State - Emergency Response68 California Recycle CalRecycle State - Cal/EPA10 California Department of Transportation CalTrans State - Transportation: Native American Cultural Studies Branch11 California Department of Transportation CalTrans State - Transportation: Native American Cultural Studies Branch25 California Department of Transportation - Native American Liaison Branch CalTrans - NALB State - Transportation - NALB77 California Victim Compensation Board-Public Affairs and Outreach CalVCB State - Legal41 California Department of Veterans Affairs CalVet State - Veterans72 California Climate Investments CCI State - CA Climate Investments51 Department of Aging CDA Legislation and Public Affairs

8California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Office of Workforce Planning/Recruitment Services Unit CDCR State - Employment

42California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Native American Spiritual Advisors CDCR SpiritL State - CDCR Spiritual Leaders

91 Department of Education - American Indian Education CDE AIE State - Education64 Department of Food and Agriculture CDFA CDFA Tribal Liaison26 California Department of Fish and Wildlife CDFW State - Natural Resources63 California Department of Public Health CDPH NEOP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch80 California Energy Commission - Environmental Protection Office CEC State - Energy / Environment Protection44 California Highway Patrol CHP State - Legal, Law, Public Safety45 California Highway Patrol CHP State - Legal, Law, Public Safety76 California Indian Legal Services CILS Non-Profit - Legal34 California Indian Museum and Cultural Center CIM CC Non-Profit - Cultural35 California Indian Manpower Consortium CIMC Non-profit - Tribal52 Covered California Cover CA Tribal Liaison/External Affairs78 California Public Utilities Commission CPUC Public - Utilities83 California Rural Indian Health Board CRIHB Non-Profit - Tribal Health84 California Rural Indian Health Board CRIHB Non-Profit - Tribal Health85 California Rural Indian Health Board CRIHB Non-Profit - Tribal Health86 California Rural Indian Health Board CRIHB Non-Profit - Tribal Health50 Department of Community Services and Development CSD Legislative and Public Affairs94 California State University - Office of the Chancellor CSU - OC State - Education96 California State University Humboldt CSU HBLT State - Education81 California State University, Fresno CSUF State - Education

2 California State University, Sacramento - Volunteers CSUS Volun State - Education / Volunteers92 California Tribal College CTC Tribal - Education54 California Department of Child Support Services DCSS State - Health and Human Services Agency

7 Department of Fair Employment and Housing DFEH State - Housing19 Department of General Services DGS State - Financials60 Department of Health Care Services DHCS EWC CA Health Collaborative, Every Woman Counts--Gold Country48 Department of Health Care Services DHCS PR-IHP Primary Rural and Indian Health Division23 California Department of Motor Vehicles DMV State - Transportation / Public Safety57 California Department of Justice - Victim Services Unit DOJ - VSU State - Legal66 California Department of Pesticide Regulation DPR State - Cal/EPA61 Department of Social Service DSS OTA Office of Tribal Affairs62 Department of Social Service DSS TANF CalFresh, TANF, Child Welfare71 Department of Toxic Substances Control DTSC State - Cal/EPA13 Dept. of Water Resources DWR State - Natural Resources27 Dept. of Water Resources DWR State - Natural Resources65 California Department of Public Health EPO Emergency Preparedness Office22 Franchise Tax Board FTB State - Financial38 Honored Elders Booth Honor Elders Event Support12 California High Speed Rail HS Rail State - Transportation16 InterTribal Agriculture Council IAC Non-Profit - Tribal97 Ileihno Bopachemihn, Inc IBI FFA Foster Family Agency36 Inter-Tribal Council of California ITCC Non-profit - Tribal89 Judicial Council of California - Center for Families, Children & the Courts JCC - CFCC State - Legal39 Public Outreach/ Credentialed Media Check-in Media Public Outreach - Media18 Maidu Summit Consortium MSC Non-profit - Tribal31 Native American Heritage Commission NAHC Event Support55 Native Dads - SNAHC Native Dads Non-Profit - Wellness/Health

5 Native Lender Native Lender Native American Loan Program and Financial Services67 Office of Environmental Health and Hazzard Assessment OEHHA State - Cal/EPA58 California Department of Public Health OHE Office of Health Equity / Office of Problem Gambling53 Office of the Patient Advocate & Dept. Developmental Services OPA & DDS Office of the Patient Advocate & Developmental Services79 PG&E - Natural and Cultural Resource Program PG&E CRP Public - Utilities

4 Registration / Volunteers Check-in Registration Event Support28 Roseville Parks, Recreation, & Libraries - Maidu Museum RPRL - Maidu City - Maidu Museum / Culture / Parks90 Sacred Generations SacredGenerations Non-profit - Tribal43 Security - Dept. of Justice Security State - Legal, Law, Public Safety47 Sacramento Native American Health Center SNAHC Non-Profit - Wellness/Health46 First Aid SNAHC First Aid Non-Profit - Wellness/Health70 State Water Resources Control Board SWRCB State - Cal/EPA75 State Water Resources Control Board SWRCB State - Cal/EPA37 State Water Resources Control Board - Photo Booth SWRCB Photos State - Cal/EPA59 California Department of Public Health TCP Tobacco Control Program82 UCD Native American Studies & Native American Academic Student Success Center UCD NAAS UCD - Education93 UC Davis Aoki Center for Critical Race and Nation Studies UCD-ACC UCD - Education17 U.S. BIA - Natural Resources & Office of the Special Trustee US BIA NROST Federal - Natural Resources40 Veteran Statue VET Statue Exhibit Display33 Washoe Native TANF Program Washoe TANF Non-profit - Tribal49 California Department of Public Health WIC Women Infants and Children24 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Yocha Dehe Non-Profit - Tribal

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California Native American Day 2018 Listed by Organization Abbreviation

Exhibit Booth Organization Name

Organization Abbreviation Event Day Focus

20 American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California AICCC Non-profit21 American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California AICCC Non-profit56 American Indian Child Resource Center AICRC Non-Profit - Healthy Foods

3 AmeriCorps Volunteers AmeriCorps Non-Profit - Volunteers69 Air Resource Board - Legal Office ARB State - Cal/EPA95 American River College - Native American Student United ARC - NASU Community College73 Buena Vista Rancheria Band of Miwuks Buena Vista EPA Tribal - Environmental Protection Agency32 California Complete Count & US Census CA CENSUS 2020 State - Government Operations Agency

1 California Native American Day Sales CA NAD Sales Event Support30 California State Parks - Cultural Heritage Center CA Parks CHCtr State - Cultural Resources29 California State Parks - the State Indian Museum (SIM) CA Parks SIM State - Cultural Resources14 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CalFire State - Fire Management / Emergency Response

6 California Housing Finance Agency CalHFA State - Housing Finance Agency9 California Department of Human Resources CalHR State - Employment

15 California Governor's Office of Emergency Services CalOES State - Emergency Response68 California Recycle CalRecycle State - Cal/EPA10 California Department of Transportation CalTrans State - Transportation: Native American Cultural Studies Branch11 California Department of Transportation CalTrans State - Transportation: Native American Cultural Studies Branch25 California Department of Transportation - Native American Liaison Branch CalTrans - NALB State - Transportation - NALB77 California Victim Compensation Board-Public Affairs and Outreach CalVCB State - Legal41 California Department of Veterans Affairs CalVet State - Veterans72 California Climate Investments CCI State - CA Climate Investments51 Department of Aging CDA Legislation and Public Affairs

8California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Office of Workforce Planning/Recruitment Services Unit CDCR State - Employment

42California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Native American Spiritual Advisors CDCR SpiritL State - CDCR Spiritual Leaders

91 Department of Education - American Indian Education CDE AIE State - Education64 Department of Food and Agriculture CDFA CDFA Tribal Liaison26 California Department of Fish and Wildlife CDFW State - Natural Resources63 California Department of Public Health CDPH NEOP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch80 California Energy Commission - Environmental Protection Office CEC State - Energy / Environment Protection44 California Highway Patrol CHP State - Legal, Law, Public Safety45 California Highway Patrol CHP State - Legal, Law, Public Safety76 California Indian Legal Services CILS Non-Profit - Legal34 California Indian Museum and Cultural Center CIM CC Non-Profit - Cultural35 California Indian Manpower Consortium CIMC Non-profit - Tribal52 Covered California Cover CA Tribal Liaison/External Affairs78 California Public Utilities Commission CPUC Public - Utilities83 California Rural Indian Health Board CRIHB Non-Profit - Tribal Health84 California Rural Indian Health Board CRIHB Non-Profit - Tribal Health85 California Rural Indian Health Board CRIHB Non-Profit - Tribal Health86 California Rural Indian Health Board CRIHB Non-Profit - Tribal Health50 Department of Community Services and Development CSD Legislative and Public Affairs94 California State University - Office of the Chancellor CSU - OC State - Education96 California State University Humboldt CSU HBLT State - Education81 California State University, Fresno CSUF State - Education

2 California State University, Sacramento - Volunteers CSUS Volun State - Education / Volunteers92 California Tribal College CTC Tribal - Education54 California Department of Child Support Services DCSS State - Health and Human Services Agency

7 Department of Fair Employment and Housing DFEH State - Housing19 Department of General Services DGS State - Financials60 Department of Health Care Services DHCS EWC CA Health Collaborative, Every Woman Counts--Gold Country48 Department of Health Care Services DHCS PR-IHP Primary Rural and Indian Health Division23 California Department of Motor Vehicles DMV State - Transportation / Public Safety57 California Department of Justice - Victim Services Unit DOJ - VSU State - Legal66 California Department of Pesticide Regulation DPR State - Cal/EPA61 Department of Social Service DSS OTA Office of Tribal Affairs62 Department of Social Service DSS TANF CalFresh, TANF, Child Welfare71 Department of Toxic Substances Control DTSC State - Cal/EPA13 Dept. of Water Resources DWR State - Natural Resources27 Dept. of Water Resources DWR State - Natural Resources65 California Department of Public Health EPO Emergency Preparedness Office22 Franchise Tax Board FTB State - Financial38 Honored Elders Booth Honor Elders Event Support12 California High Speed Rail HS Rail State - Transportation16 InterTribal Agriculture Council IAC Non-Profit - Tribal97 Ileihno Bopachemihn, Inc IBI FFA Foster Family Agency36 Inter-Tribal Council of California ITCC Non-profit - Tribal89 Judicial Council of California - Center for Families, Children & the Courts JCC - CFCC State - Legal39 Public Outreach/ Credentialed Media Check-in Media Public Outreach - Media18 Maidu Summit Consortium MSC Non-profit - Tribal31 Native American Heritage Commission NAHC Event Support55 Native Dads - SNAHC Native Dads Non-Profit - Wellness/Health

5 Native Lender Native Lender Native American Loan Program and Financial Services67 Office of Environmental Health and Hazzard Assessment OEHHA State - Cal/EPA58 California Department of Public Health OHE Office of Health Equity / Office of Problem Gambling53 Office of the Patient Advocate & Dept. Developmental Services OPA & DDS Office of the Patient Advocate & Developmental Services79 PG&E - Natural and Cultural Resource Program PG&E CRP Public - Utilities

4 Registration / Volunteers Check-in Registration Event Support28 Roseville Parks, Recreation, & Libraries - Maidu Museum RPRL - Maidu City - Maidu Museum / Culture / Parks90 Sacred Generations SacredGenerations Non-profit - Tribal43 Security - Dept. of Justice Security State - Legal, Law, Public Safety47 Sacramento Native American Health Center SNAHC Non-Profit - Wellness/Health46 First Aid SNAHC First Aid Non-Profit - Wellness/Health70 State Water Resources Control Board SWRCB State - Cal/EPA75 State Water Resources Control Board SWRCB State - Cal/EPA37 State Water Resources Control Board - Photo Booth SWRCB Photos State - Cal/EPA59 California Department of Public Health TCP Tobacco Control Program82 UCD Native American Studies & Native American Academic Student Success Center UCD NAAS UCD - Education93 UC Davis Aoki Center for Critical Race and Nation Studies UCD-ACC UCD - Education17 U.S. BIA - Natural Resources & Office of the Special Trustee US BIA NROST Federal - Natural Resources40 Veteran Statue VET Statue Exhibit Display33 Washoe Native TANF Program Washoe TANF Non-profit - Tribal49 California Department of Public Health WIC Women Infants and Children24 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Yocha Dehe Non-Profit - Tribal

Exhibit Booth Organization Name

OrganizationAbbreviation Event Day Focus

Native American Day ExhibitorsExhibitors Listed by “Organization Abbreviation”

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1. Christina/Vivian Kirk – CVK Krafts

Navajo handmade beadwork, jewelry and shell work, Native shawls, lanyards, and baseball caps

2. Corene Brown – Blooming Flower Designs

Beaded and silver jewelry, cedar boxes, and handmade cards

3. Joann Fiske – Native Three Feathers

Dolls, pine needle baskets, and Native American jewelry

4. Lyn Risling – Lyn Risling (Lynn may Share with additional NAD artist)

Yurok, Hupa, Karuk art work, cards, and children’s books

5. Teresa McGinnis – TLee McGinnis Designs

Handmade Yurok Earrings, Necklaces, crocheted caps, and canvas drawings

6. Gail Pilas – Gail Pilas

Soaps, bird feathers, and jewelry

7. Bill Marin – Red Gear & Cece’s Jewelry

Native made; screened t-shirt, silver/turquoise jewelry, and beadwork

8 Jessica Mendez – KirBear Yurok Designs

Handmade jewelry and accessories using dentalium, abalone, and buckskin

9. Dave Wilson – Wilsons Den

Sterling silver jewelry, beadwork, blankets, hats, and T-shirts

10. Alejandra Juarez – Luna Art

Bead work, hand crafted folk art, and leather work

11. Stan Padilla – Stan Padilla

Art and handmade jewelry

12. Paula Whiterock – Native American Justice Fund

Handcrafted abalone jewelry and handcrafted art drawings

13. Karen/Eric Wilder – Eric Wilders Graphic Co.

Kashia Pomo greeting cards, clocks, and comics

14. Fred and Eilene Cary – Yupik & Carry Native Spirit Handmade Soap

Soap, body butter, room and body mists, lotion bars, deodorant, and face masques

15. John Balloue – John Balloue

Notecards, prints, calendar, magnets, and paintings - original artist work

16. Nona Lucardie – Raven Dezign

Apparel, wristbands, button, stickers, decals, hats, bags, and original designs

17. Mike Lopez – Eagle River Native Designs

Marble paintings and handmade jewelry

18. Cj Touchine – Red Willow Medicine Wheel

Handmade Native American jewelry, leather works, and bead work

19. Cecelia/Mario Salcedo – Comanche Creations

Lanyards, keychains, necklaces, teepee lamps, shawls, and Native bears

20. Rudy Cuellar – R.O Cuellar Designs

Handmade jewelry, Native American design T-shirts, hats, and jewelry

Native American Day Craft Vendors

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Cultural Heritage Pavilion Time Demo/Mini Lecture Demo/Mini Lecture

10 am Fire and Fuels Cultural Use of Fire and Water Demonstration: Fire and Ash

11 am Basket Weaving Demonstration Sacred Foods

12 pm Beargrass Information and Demonstration The Gift of Oaks

1 pm Pine Nut Bead Making Rawhide Works

Sage LaPena Moisés (Moy) Moreno-RiveraCommunity Cultural Advisor Cultural Heritage Pavilion Leadsage.lapena@snahc.org Moises.moreno-rivera@waterboards.ca

RAWHIDE WORKS

Eugene Albitre, Assisted by Carolyn Jones Diegueño

• Before basketry, all items were made from animal skins, mainly in rawhide form

• Traditional process of working animal skins• Creating usable items for over 45 years

THE GIFT OF OAKS

Diana Almendariz and Alex Almendariz Strawberry Valley Maidu/Waidihi Patwin Wintun

• One Oak tree can produce 75+ pounds of acorn• Edible and nutritional for humans and animals• Is used in many Californian Indian traditions,

ceremonies, and foods• Drought and flood resistant

TULE DOLLS AND TULE USES

Christina Almendariz and Ooti BlevinsStrawberry Valley Maidu/Waidihi Patwin Wintun

• Natural water filter• Edible and nutritional• Grows abundantly in Central Valley• Used to make boats, duck decoys, baskets, sleeping

mats, dolls, action figures, ceremonial objects

FLINTKNAPPING AND STONE TOOL PRODUCTION

Steve Hilton, Chris Corey, and Luke ShraderCalifornia State Parks

• Hands-on experience making stone tools out of obsidian using hammerstones, antlers, and copper wire.

• Traditional practice of making tools out of stone.

CULTURAL USE OF FIRE AND WATER DEMONSTRATION: FIRE AND ASH

Soledad Holguin and Charles Jachens Bureau of Indian Affairs

• Wildland fire suppression• Effects of ash on ground water, streams, lakes

after wildland fires (natural vegetation ash and garbage ash)

SACRED FOODS

Joshua Hoyt Turtle Band of Chippewa Indians

• Youth education program spans food, cooking, and health• Covers knowledge of traditional tribal foods and

ingredients, focusing on diverse North American Tribes • Native people are the original “locavores” – forage to

feast

FIRE AND FUELS

Danny Manning Greenville Rancheria

• Traditional fire management methods• Traditional burns for cultural purposes• Native Fire Crew• Working with the US Forest Service and other

agencies

BASKET WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONDixie Rogers and Claudette Rogers Karuk Tribe

• Baskets are both ceremonial and practical• Native plants used include Willow Sticks, Spruce Roots,

Maidenhair & Woodwardia Ferns, and Bear Grass • Basketry is revered by families and museums• Is passed from generation to generation • Karuk Language will be used for identifying Native Plants

BEARGRASS INFORMATION AND DEMONSTRATION

Barbara Grant Yurok/Karuk/Hupa/Shasta & Turtle Mt. Chippewa

• How to braid/wrap Beargrass • Overview on its uses and significance in regalia

throughout the tribes along the lower Klamath Basin.

PINE NUT BEAD MAKING

Chelsea TalbertKaruk Tribe

• Used to make traditional ceremonial regalia• Food source• Sourced from gray pine tree

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The 2018 CalVet Native American veteran pin represents key aspects from Native American culture and honors a veteran’s service and sacrifice to our state and nation.

The most prominent symbol on the pin is the grizzly bear paw print, a symbol of strength and unyielding resistance. The bear embodies the powerful surge of courage that every warrior taps into during a time of need. The paw almost touches a single star, the North Star, the center of the cosmos and a symbol of bravery.

California’s giant sequoia grows prominently within a sacred circle representing the elder spirit of a veteran, gathering strength from a supportive community.

The giant sequoia is deep-rooted in Earth Mother, representing the progress CalVet has made since its inception in 1946. We work to honor and serve veterans and their families by connecting them with the benefits and support they have earned by virtue of having worn the nation’s uniform.

Each native symbol rests on the medicine wheel, four sacred colors of healing, embodying the transition from warrior to veteran.

Lastly, the field of blue wrapped around the embossed lettering represents the confidence, wisdom, and peace veterans have found in life after conflict.

Each year the NAD committee designs and creates an Honored Elders Cultural gift. This year we harvested a collection of California Native plants, herbs, and native mountain tea from Kern Valley. A decorative mason jar decorated with tribal prints on suede leather are filled with these plants, herbs, and tea will be given to our Honored Elders. The gift is reflective of our Mother Earth and all that she provides. Traditional uses of herbs include healing, cooking, teas, ceremonies, and other uses. Our Elders have taught us the old ways of traditional living. Looking towards the future, we hope that our younger Native people also learn and understand traditional uses of our native plants, herbs, and the environment.

Thanks to our volunteers who have helped with this year’s Honored Elders cultural gift:

Special Thanks to State Parks – California Indian Museum staff membersAmber Sprock and Ethan Tratner for giving us access to a great working location for our volunteers. Thanks also to Karen B for the use of her home to store materials and helping out with a lot of hand stitching.

Alia Alejandrino * Emily AlejandrinoDonna Begay Rochelle BegayKaren B Linda BlueSherry Boe Barbara CrossChris Cypret

Sam CypretElva Galindo Pamela JoeSage LaPena Moises Moreno-RiveraDezi Payne-Begay * Vanessa Payne-Begay Angela Rabe Matthew Robles *

Sharaya SouzaAmber Sprock Francina StevensonEthan TratnerAdelina ZendejasCSUS Native American Studies Students and Dr. Annette Reed

(* Youth Volunteer)

Veterans Gift

Honored Elders Cultural Gift

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Legislative Floor Session Recgonition

California Native American Day and Tribal Leaders Forum were recognized during both Senate and Assembly Floor Sessions of the California State Legislature on August 13, 2018. Tribal Leaders from across California were introduced and welcomed during the recognition and members of the Legislature were invited to attend both events. A blanket ceremony and reception honoring the Legislative Sponsors were held following the event. Thank you to Assemblymember Todd Gloria for sponsoring the recognition and to the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) for hosting the reception.

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LYN RISLING

Lyn Risling has been interested in art from an early age with influences from artists on both sides of her family. Her mother and grandmother were both illustrators and painters.

Lyn’s art is strongly connected to the cultures of her paternal grandfather and grandmother of the Karuk, Yurok, and Hupa peoples of the Klamath and Trinity Rivers in Northern California. As descendants of ceremonial and cultural leaders, family members on her father’s side have long been involved in traditional tribal arts, including basket weaving and ceremonial regalia, as well as more contemporary art forms.

Lyn has participated in her Native culture for many years. As an adult she began to create traditional regalia, such as her daughter’s ceremonial dress. She has been an active participant in the renewal of tribal ceremonies and traditions. In the 1990’s Lyn and her partner, Julian Lang, initiated the return of the Karuk girls’ puberty

ceremony that had been dormant for over 100 years.

Lyn received a woman’s “One Eleven” chin tattoo several years ago, a tradition that had almost died out. In talking about it she says, “I received my tattoo in honor of my female ancestors. I feel it is also a deep commitment and responsibility to my culture.”

Lyn received a national Community Spirit Award in 2004 from the First Peoples Fund for her artwork and commitment to her Native culture and community. She had her first solo show in 2005 at the Carl Gorman Museum Gallery at the University of California, Davis.

Since then, Lyn left a full-time job at Humboldt State University to dedicate more of her time to art, culture, and her grandchildren. She has been creating and showing her work mostly at local galleries in Humboldt County and in other parts of the state.

Lyn has worked with Native youth, teaching culture through traditional and contemporary art forms. She has been awarded grants to support her work with Native youth in creating mural panels of local Native culture. She has also received support for other community art projects and her own work.

Lyn received a BA in Art from University of California, Davis and a teaching credential and Master’s Degree from Humboldt State University, Arcata, California.

Featured Poster Artist

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With Gratitude & AppreciationNative American Day Planning Committee

Jacque Hostler-Carmesin

Samantha Cypret

Anecita Agustinez

Tennille Haberman

Dr. Donna Begay

Sharaya Souza

Viola Brooks

Dr. Annette Reed

Chris Eddy

Jessica Bonitz

Barbara Cross

Moises Moreno-Rivera

Republic Services, Inc.

Sage LaPena

Jim Suennen

Nora Lee Cole

Elva Galindo

Bob Clark

Scott Gillingwater

Elizabeth Barkley

Francesca Stevenson

Jordan Aquino

Chris Cypret

Elizabeth Perez

Pamela Joe

Heather Hostler

Buck Ellingson

Pammy Jimenez

Rudy Jimenez

Tim Nelson

Brittani Orona

Robert Vega

Native American Heritage Commission

Department of Transportation

Department of Water Resources

Department of Justice

Department of General Services

California Conservation Corps

California Department of Veterans Affairs

Capitol Digital

AmeriCorps

Office of State Publishing

California State University, Sacramento

Sacramento City College

American River College

Cosumnes River College

All Participating Agencies, Staff, and Volunteers

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G. DAVID SINGLETONMay 29, 1935 – September 7, 2018

It is with great sorrow that the Native American Heritage Commission marks the passing of our friend and colleague G. David Singleton. Dave was at the forefront of many of this agency’s most heated battles to protect Native American sacred sites and cultural resources. Dave worked tirelessly to educate and counsel tribes, developers, archaeologists, and others about California’s laws protecting Native American sacred sites and cultural resources. He was unafraid to take on opponents with more resources to enforce this agency’s laws protecting what is left of California’s Native American sacred sites and cultural resources, and he fought for these sites and resources while maintaining his grace, kindness, and humility. He was beloved by his colleagues and by the many California Native American tribes that benefited from his courage, wisdom, and tenacity. Dave’s unwavering commitment to the work of this agency is a legacy we strive to continue, and he will be sorely missed.

On behalf of the Commissioners and staff of the Native American Heritage Commission with deepest sympathy and respect,

Christina SniderExecutive Secretary and Tribal Advisor to Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.

In Remembrance

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CELEBRATING CALIFORNIA’S NATIVE AMERICAN DAY

2018

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Eagle Sponsorship

Santa Ynez Band ofChumash Indians

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

Bear Sponsorship

Agua Caliente Band ofCahuilla Indians

Cher-Ae HeightsIndian Community

of the Trinidad Rancheria

Shingle Springs Band ofMiwok Indians

Sycuan Band ofThe Kumeyaay Nation

Tuolumne Me-WukTribal Council

Salmon Sponsorship

Chicken Ranch Tribal Council

Tolowa Dee-ni Nation

Hawk Sponsorship

Elk Valley RancheriaMiddleton Rancheriaof Pomo Indians

Redding Rancheria

Tejon Indian Tribe

Corporate Hawk Sponsorship

California Nations IndianGaming Association

Pacific Gas & Electric

Host Tribal Sponsor

Northern California TribalChairmen’s Association