October 8th, 2014 Last Updated on: October 22nd, 2014
Caleen addressing the audience
On September 26, 2014, California celebrated its 47th Annual Native American Day. At its capitol in Sacramento, CA a rally was held with the theme “Water is Sacred”. Tribal leaders from across the state gathered along with performances from dancers and singers. Photographer Paula Schultz was at the event to capture the scene.
Caleen Sisk-Franco (Winnemem Wintu leader)
Caleen addressing the audience
Caleen and Lee Polanco Sr.
Caleen and Lee Polanco Sr.
Host Drum~Blood River
Honored Elders
Heather Hostler, Chief Deputy to Governor’s Tribal Advisor; Anecita Agustinez, Tribal Policy Advisor, Department of Water Resources; Honorable Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman, San Manuel Band, and Co-MC of event; Cynthia Gomez, Governor’s Tribal Advisor; Dennis Hendricks, Councilmember, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, and Co-MC of event
Dennis Hendricks, Councilmember, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, and Co-MC of event
Honorable Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman, San Manuel Band, and Co-MC of event
Ms. American Beauty 2014, Leilani Tayaba, Shingle Springs Rancheria of Miwok Indians.
Pala Dancers
Walan-Amana Group: Travis Lang, Austin Arista, Good Shield Aguilar, Minyon Gelli
Susan Jim (Hoopa)
Shingle Springs Miwok
Shingle Springs Miwok
It looks like a great event. Hopefully leaders can come together and make water conservation in drought-stricken California a top priority! Thank you for sharing Paula!
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