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| Michael with daughter Alice. Carlos Puma Photo. |
Michael Contreras Jr. will share local Native
American culture and history in the lecture at Dorothy Ramon Learning
Center's San Manuel Gathering Hall, 127 N. San Gorgonio Ave., Banning.
Born in Banning in 1975, Contreras is currently
the Cultural Heritage Program Coordinator for the Morongo Band of Mission
Indians. He is charged with management and protection of local sacred and
archaeological sites, management of the Morongo Collection (baskets, artifacts,
and archival photos), cultural preservation and revitalization efforts for the
Morongo School and for tribal members.
Join us as he offers a brief cultural, historical overview on
local Native people. And to follow an open discussion and exchange, as
Contreras offers his own
personal stories and opinions on current local cultural situations and
contemporary issues throughout Indian Country.
Come learn more
about the Natives who have always occupied these lands and share in our
conversations on the matter.
A $5
donation at the door will benefit the nonprofit Dorothy Ramon Learning
Center, which saves and shares Southern California's Native American
cultures, languages, history, and traditional arts. Information:
951.849.7736 or www.dorothyramon.blogspot.com.
