This October, we are honoring Native American Heritage Month by showcasing media from, by, and for the Native community in the Central Valley. Go ahead, and enjoy all the special programs we have for you this month!
Living the Mono Culture | Center for Multicultural Cooperation
This is the story of Pauline Walker. Follow along as she leads us through her life and her journey in learning her native culture, from learning the Mono language to weaving baskets!
My Mother’s Dream is Our Life Today | Center for Multicultural Cooperation
This is the story of Ruby Hamilton Vargas and her life experiences. Follow along as she develops a Native education program!
Sleeping Outside | Kellen Prandini and Elena Harvey Collins
This film was made for a Visual Anthropology course at Fresno City College. The goal of the assignment was to document a specific human activity on film.
Native American Heritage Month | Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
This video includes information on events and programs for the month.
We Are Still Here | Clovis Community College
Orator, activist, community organizer, radio host, and poet Lakota Harden online talk event titled ‘We Are Still Here – What it means to be Native American in 2020.
Culture, Language, and Environment at Circle V | USGBC Central California
Off of the San Joaquin River in Central California lays a nearly untouched 20 acres of land. Hear the hopes and dreams of some of the amazing women helping to bring this vision to life!
The Special Collection of the Auberry Branch Library | Fresno County Public Library
Take a short drive up to the Auberry Branch Library and view their special collection.
Quint-na Apus (Eagle Eye) | Center for Multicultural Cooperation
This is the story of Ron W. Goode. Follow along as Ron takes us through the journey of his upbringing. In 1993 Ron became the Tribal Chairman of the North Fork Mono Tribe.
Knives My Mother Used | Kellen Prandini and Elena Harvey Collins
This film was made for a Visual Anthropology course at Fresno City College. The goal of the assignment was to document a specific human activity on film.
Spotlight on American Indian Heritage Month | Fresno City College
Dr. Bernard Narvarro shares his views on American Indian Heritage Month and talks about the importance of the Yokuts Plaza at Fresno City College.
Beyond the Basket | Jennifer Robin
A look at the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation’s traditional basket-making and medicine gathering. Elder basket weavers share why cultivating medicine is important to the tribe.
Stop the Hate | Mike Rhodes
This is a Town Hall meeting in Reedley. This event features speakers representing indigenous women, LGBTQ, law enforcement and more. Made possible by a grant from the State Library.
Good Fire | Erica Tom
For thousands of years, the North Fork Mono Tribe has used fire to restore Central Valley land. A look at this practice amidst a time of drought, mega-fires, and climate change.
