Where we've been

Photo by Pat Murkland

Saving and sharing Southern California's First Cultures happens 24/7!

It's been a very busy time:

• Ernest Siva played the flute in the First Sundays program Oct. 5 at Riverside Metropolitan Museum.
  
• We participated in sessions on song, storytelling, and history at the 23rd California Indian Conference at UC Riverside's Palm Desert campus on Oct. 3-4.

 
The compelling artwork of Billy Soza Warsoldier was on the conference poster.

We always find this conference to be inspiring and this year's offering was no exception. 

Our board member, San Manuel Chairman James Ramos, delivered a thoughtful keynote address.

There's More!

• We had fun sharing with families crowding the Sept. 27 downtown Banning event, "On Board for Stagecoach Days." The theme was "The Old West," and we offered a slight twist: exhibits and displays on "The Really Old West." 

A big hit was the replica Indian village and storytelling offered by Journeys to the Past, led by Jacque Nunez, Acjachemen. We thank Jacque for everything she does.

Here is talented artist and faithful supporter Lisa Patencio doing a video with her family members in the Village.

Photo by Pat Murkland

And here is Lisa's video, which also features our newest board member, her husband, Moraino Patencio. We thank them for their support!