How might we acknowledge and honor the Native American lands we live on?

We live on ancestral lands of the Native American people. We believe it is important to acknowledge the history, culture and heritage of these lands at schools, parks and public spaces.

Indigenous peoples like the Ohlone have cared for our local hills, creeks, and wildlife for thousands of years. By learning their story and putting up simple, eye-catching signs at school, we can help everyone remember whose land we share. When we speak up, principals and community leaders are more likely to start meetings with a respectful land-honor statement. Together, we can keep this history alive and show real gratitude.

• AB1703: California Indian Education Act: encourages districts to create California Indian Education Task Forces with local tribes to co-develop accurate curriculum

• AB1968: Tribal Land Acknowledgment Act of 2020 — did not pass

• AB1821: Social-Sciences Instruction: Treatment of Native Americans: requires mission-era and Gold-Rush lessons to include how Native peoples were affected. — Pending

Jun 2025: Outreach to Muwekma Ohlone leadership

Work in Progress