Fighting for Sovereignty If dealing with complex Indian Law wasn’t enough, California Tribes are often caught in a turf war
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CIRP 9 Trade Routes
Trade Routes Following the Beaten Path What were the most widely used trade routes? Take a look at a modern
CIRP 8 California Contemporary Artists
California Contemporary Artists California Indian artists have created their own place in the world of art. As distinctly different from
CIRP 7 Language Giving Voice to Our Culture
Language Giving Voice to Our Culture As a region, California boasts the widest variety of Native Languages of any comparable
CIRP 6 – Ajachamem
Acjachamem The First People of San Juan Capistrano Most people know it as the place where the swallows return every
CIRP 5 – Education The Value of Learning
Education The Value of Learning Since the early part of the 20th century when California’s then segregated school system refused
CIRP 4 Honoring Our Women
Honoring Our Women California Indian women are often movers and shakers in their communities. This program introduces some women who
CIRP 03 The Importance of Federal Recognition
The Politics of Erasure The Importance of Federal Recognition Many California Natives are not recognized by the federal government and
CIRP 02 Balancing Life Dancing In Time
Balancing Life Dancing in Time Native spiritual traditions still survive. This award-winning program examines the experience and motivation of individuals
CIRP 01 Weaving The World
Weaving the Future – California Indian Basketweavers The California Indian basketweaving tradition is one of the most highly developed in the