This Native American Heritage Month, The California Natural Resources Agency and its supporting departments, invite you to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
Date: November 5, 2024, from 11:30am - 1:30pm
Title: Lunch Social with Bigfoot Frybread Indian Tacos
Location: On P Street, across the street from California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters located at 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95841
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and join us for a lunch social with Bigfoot Frybread - the first Native American mobile concession in the Sacramento area - who will serve up traditional Native American frybread and Indian tacos. Frybread and Indian tacos are a delicious reminder of the survival, resiliency, and creativity of Native American tribes and people in the face of adversity. Please join us to learn more!
To learn more about Bigfoot Frybread Indian Tacos, please see the following websites:
Date:Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Title: Celebrating Traditional Food and its Role in Native American Culture: Revitalizing Connections between Tribal Lands, Food & Culture
Location:Register here to join:https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vhj3BShTT0SlkAKxqBvZyw
Join us as we explore the deep connection between Native people, traditional foods, and land stewardship. We’ll celebrate traditional foods with renowned Native American culinary leaders and explore how tribal access and co-management of ancestral lands are critical to sustain indigenous food systems.
Date: November 9, 2024, from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Title: Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade and Native American Monument Commemoration Event
Location: Capitol Mall
This is California’s inaugural Native American Heritage Month parade, hosted by the California Legislative Native American Caucus. Join us in celebrating the contributions, achievements, cultural diversity and impact of California’s First People. You may find additional information about the parade and registration information here: https://nativeamericancaucus.legislature.ca.gov/events/20241109-inaugural-national-native-american-heritage-month-parade-and-native-american.
Date: November 12, 2024, from 11:00pm – 12:15pm
Title: Navigating Public Employment Opportunities in California: Insights, Tips, and Strategies
Location: Virtual – Register here to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nQGwRT4kTFGXv8ebSIzKhA
Join us for an informative webinar hosted by the California Natural Resources Agency, where we'll guide you through the process of applying for and securing a position with the State of California. This virtual event will offer:
- An overview of the benefits of working for the state
- A step-by-step guide to the application process
- Opportunities to connect with HR hiring managers from various California state departments
- A list of current job openings and valuable resources
Don’t miss this chance to learn how to navigate your career with the State of California! Please visit https://calcareers.ca.gov/ for additional resources and to view current openings.
Date: November 22, 2024, starting at 10:00am
Title: Maidu Museum and Interpretive Tour
Location: 1970 Johnson Ranch Rd, Roseville, CA 95661
The Maidu Museum & Historic Site offers a unique cultural haven for families and individuals who want to experience the life and culture of the Nisenan Maidu who called this location home for thousands of years. The trail wanders through the historic site featuring cultural landmarks such as bedrock mortar holes and deeply carved petroglyphs. The museum houses interactive exhibits and two art galleries. Visit the Maidu Museum & Historic Site webpage for more museum information.
Event Description: You are invited to join us on November 22, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Maidu Museum and Historic Site for a 2-hour interpretive tour of the Museum and outdoor trail. Please bring a bagged lunch to enjoy on-site; there is seating outside on their patio. Comfortable, closed-toed shoes are recommended for the walking tour.
Optional Volunteer Event: After lunch, we encourage guests ages 18 and up to participate in a restoration volunteer project in the Native Garden. Limited to 30 adults and all participants must sign a waiver. Restoration participants should bring gardening gloves, a bandana, a sack lunch and water; additional gardening tools are welcome. Wear comfortable and closed-toed clothes shoes for protection. The restoration project is expected to take 2-3 hours.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/g/k0503XWDXb
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The California Natural Resources Agency is proud of our tribal affairs logo for our Tribal Nature-Based Solutions program and Native American Heritage month. Our State Parks team designed this logo to help elevate tribal affairs work at the Agency and stress the importance of protecting and respecting culturally important native species. The species depicted in the design – red abalone and white sage – are culturally important to many California Native American people and each species’ population is facing a rapid decline in nature. By highlighting these important species, we hope to create awareness of their ecological and cultural importance to encourage their respectful treatment. CNRA encourages anyone wishing to learn more about the cultural importance of these species to research and listen to the Native leaders, elders, and cultural practitioners advocating for the protection and respect of these species.
