Celebrates
American Indian Heritage Month Program and Resource Guide November 2012
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10pm World
Choctaw Code Talkers reveals the wartime contributions of forgotten heroes — Choctaw Soldiers during World War I. | D
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Independent Lens We Still Live Here — As Nutayunean tells the story of the revival of the language of the Wampanoag nation from southeastern Massachusetts. | D
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In November, KQED proudly celebrates the diversity of our community with a special programming lineup on KQED 9 and KQED Plus (+) . KQED 9 is available over the air on DT9.1, 54.2 and 25.1; via most cable systems on Channel 9; on Comcast cable Channel 709; and via satellite on DirecTV (local and HD Channel 9) and DISH network (local Channel 8226 in SD only).
Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge The Southwest: Zion and Canyon de Chelly.
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Seeking Water from the Sun Arizona scientists are exploring how to use solar energy to bring clean water to the Navajo Nation.
3:30 World
Echoes of a Lost Valley Travel to California’s past and its geological birth to explore plants, animals and Native people.
4pm World
A Backfeet Encounter explores the deadly confrontation between the Blackfeet people and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
5pm World
History Detectives The Spirit of St. Louis/Gary Powers’ “Suicide Pin”/Image of Apache Warrior Geronimo investigates the connection between a lieutenant governor of the New Mexico territory in the 1870s and the Apache warrior.
This guide also lists programs airing on KQED Life (Comcast 189, Channel 54.3); and KQED World (Comcast 190, Channel 9.3). Some programs repeat additional times on these two channels. Visit kqed.org/dtv for the complete digital program schedule. programming sy mbols q This program is a KQED production, co-production or presentation.
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Programs are subject to change after press deadlines. For the latest program information, visit kqed.org/tvchanges or call our automated program information line at 415.354.8000. If you are recording, allow five minutes for early starts and late finishes. Cover photo: Grab airs Sunday, November 18, at 2pm on KQED 9. Image courtesy Idris + Tony.
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2pm KQED 9
Maria Hinojosa: One-onOne Chris Eyre features a conversation with the filmmaker, acclaimed for his intimate focus on the contemporary Native American experience. | R (Life) 11/11 8pm; (World) 11/13 9am
9:30 KQED 9
Lonely Island: Hidden Alcatraz | q | Famous for its role in housing the most notorious prisoners of an era, Alcatraz boasts a long and eclectic history. | R (9) 11/7 3:30am; (Life) 11/7 8pm
Early The Reconstruction of Asa Carter explores the life and legacy of the best-selling author of The Rebel Outlaw: Josey Wales. | D | R (9) 11/7 11pm, 11/8 5am; (Life) 11/9 10pm, 11/10 10pm
EVENING 9pm World
9am World
Wednesday 7
Sunday 4 afternoon
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The Thick Dark Fog Walter Littlemoon’s confronts his traumatic childhood years at a federal Indian boarding school in the 1950s. | R (World) 11/7 8am, 11am
3:30am KQED 9 Lonely Island: Hidden Alcatraz | q | R (Life) 11/7 8pm 9am World
Natural Heroes Teachings of the Tree People documents a Skokomish tribal leader’s race against time to pass on the knowledge of his ancestors. | R (World) 11/10 1pm
Evening 7pm Life
Jim Thorpe: World’s Greatest Athlete chronicles the sports star’s life, Olympic gold-medal wins and support of American Indian rights. | D | R (9) 11/10 11pm, 11/11 5am; (World) 11/17 3pm
Photo: Jim Thorpe in regalia, courtesy Jim Thorpe Association.
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The Reconstruction of Asa Carter | D | R (9) 11/8 5am; (Life) 11/9 10pm, 11/10 10pm
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11pm KQED 9
5am KQED 9
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2pm KQED 9 The Reconstruction of Asa Carter | D | R (Life) 11/9 10pm, 11/10 10pm
Saturday 10 afternoon 3pm World
3:30 Life
4pm World
5pm World
Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions Santa Fe, New Mexico. History Detectives Cherokee Bible/Slave Banjo/United Empire Loyalists. A mysterious bible laced with Cherokee writing provides insight to the “Trail of Tears” march. Before There Were Parks: Yellowstone and Glacier Through Native Eyes A Native American perspective of the area celebrates efforts between park staff and Tribal Nations. Games of the North Follows modern Inuit athletes as they compete in ancestral Inuit sports in the unforgiving Arctic. | R (9) 11/11 11:30pm, 11/12 5:30am
Early 5:30am KQED 9 Games of the North 10am Life
6pm KQED 9
Jim Thorpe: World’s Greatest Athlete | D | R (World) 11/17 3pm
California’s Gold California’s State Parks visits Providence Mountain State Recreation Area, located in the eastern Mojave Desert and the Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park in the Sierra Nevada.
Evening Mystery of Chaco Canyon This site in northwestern New Mexico is perhaps the only place in the world constructed in a pattern that mirrors the elaborate yearly cycle of the sun and 19-year cycle of the moon. | R (9) 11/14 11pm, 11/15 5am; (Life) 11/16 10pm Standing Bear’s Footsteps The story of an Indian chief who sued the U.S. government for his freedom in the late 19th century. | R (World) 11/14 8am, 11am
11pm KQED 9
Tuesday 13 Early 5am KQED 9
POV Sun Kissed. | R (Life) 11/13 10pm; (World) 11/18 9pm
10am Life
California’s Gold Important Places visits two significant but little-known places: the fields of Camp Pendleton where in the 1970s thousands of Vietnamese refugees lived in a tent city; and Sherman Institute High School, an off-reservation boarding house for Native Americans.
Evening 8:30 Life
Maria Hinojosa: One-onOne Wes Studi. A conversation with the Native American activist, children’s book author and actor. | R (World) 11/20 9am
9pm World
Custer’s Last Stand: American Experience explores General Custer’s charge at Gettysburg and his death at Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. | D
11pm World
Journey of Sacagawea looks at the woman behind the historical icon and how cultures and events may have shaped her.
11:30 KQED 9
Games of the North | R (9) 11/12 5:30am
POV | H | Sun Kissed. A Navajo couple discovers their children have a disorder that makes exposure to sunlight fatal. | R (9) 11/13 5am; (Life) 11/13 10pm; (World) 11/18 9pm
Evening 7:30pm KQED 9 Spark | q | Catherine Wagner, Kerry Laitala, Ben Wood. This episode features artists who use the camera to reveal hidden realities. | R (9) 11/14 1:30am & 2pm, 11/16 11:30pm, 11/17 5:30am; (Life) 11/17 5:30pm, 11/18 6:30pm
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For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska explores the Alaska Native struggle for equality and the central role of one Tlingit Indian woman. | D
Monday 12
Sunday 11
Thursday 8 5am KQED 9
Jim Thorpe: World’s Greatest Athlete | D | R (9) 11/11 5am; (World) 11/17 3pm
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Photo: Crow Indians at the opening ceremony for the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, 1927, courtesy YNP Photo Archive.
11pm KQED 9
Gallery: The National Museum of the American Indian charts the unveiling of the first Smithsonian museum dedicated exclusively to American Indians. | R (Life) 11/10 5:30pm, 11/11 6:30pm
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1:30am KQED 9 Spark | q | Catherine Wagner, Kerry Laitala, Ben Wood. | R (9) 11/14 2pm, 11/16 11:30pm, 11/17 5:30am; (Life) 11/17 5:30pm, 11/18 6:30pm
5:30am KQED 9 Spark | q | Catherine Wagner, Kerry Laitala, Ben Wood. | R (Life) 11/17 5:30pm, 11/18 6:30pm afternoon
10am Life
4pm World
History Detectives investigates an 18th-century book that contains what appears to be President John Adams’ signature.
6pm KQED 9
Racing the Rez | H | This rare view into contemporary reservation life focuses on five teenage cross-country runners. | D | R (World) 11/18 11pm
California’s Gold Petroglyphs. Huel Howser explores the ancient rock art in caves at the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.
afternoon 2pm KQED 9
Spark | q | Catherine Wagner, Kerry Laitala, Ben Wood. | R (9) 11/16 11:30pm, 11/17 5:30am; (Life) 11/17 5:30pm, 11/18 6:30pm
Evening 11pm KQED 9
Mystery of Chaco Canyon | R (9) 11/15 5am; (Life) 11/16 10pm
Sunday 18 afternoon 2pm KQED 9
Grab | H | An official selection at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, Grab is an intimate portrait of the little-documented Grab Day in the villages of New Mexico’s Laguna Pueblo tribe.
7pm KQED 9
Independent Lens Reel Injun explores the “Hollywood Indian,” the portrayal of American natives through a century of cinema. | D | R (9) 11/19 1am, 11/21 11pm, 11/22 5am; (Life) 11/22 10pm
Thursday 15 Early 5am KQED 9
Mystery of Chaco Canyon | R (Life) 11/16 10pm
10am Life
California’s Golden Fairs Amador County Fair. The fair in Plymouth is known for its living history displays, including a full wheelwright shop.
Friday 16 10am Life
11:30 KQED 9
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California’s Golden Parks Ahjumawi. Join Huell as he visits this amazing state park. Spark | q | Catherine Wagner, Kerry Laitala, Ben Wood. | R (9) 11/17 5:30am; (Life) 11/17 5:30pm, 11/18 6:30pm
EVENING 9pm Life
10pm World
Barking Water A dying man and his old flame travel across Oklahoma so he can reconnect with his estranged family. The Modoc War revisits the battle scenes of this 1872 American Indian war, one of the costliest in United States history. | R (World) 11/24 4pm
10:20 Life
Brule, Live at Mt. Rushmore: A Concert For Reconciliation This 2007 performance combines beautiful music with breathtaking Native American rhythms and dance.
11:18 Life
Waila! Making the People Happy This native instrumental music features accordion, saxophone, electric guitar, bass and drums.
Monday 19 Early 1am KQED 9
Independent Lens Reel Injun. | D | R (9) 11/21 11pm, 11/22 5am; (Life) 11/22 10pm
Tuesday 20 EVENING 7:30pm KQED 9 Spark | q | Julia Parker, Carlos Baron, Josephine Taylor includes a profile of Yosemite basket weaver Julia Parker. | R (9) 11/21 1:30am & 2pm, 11/23 11:30pm, 11/24 5:30am
Wednesday 21 Early 1:30am KQED 9 Spark | q | Julia Parker, Carlos Baron, Josephine Taylor. | R (9) 11/21 2pm, 11/23 11:30pm, 11/24 5:30am afternoon 2pm KQED 9
Spark | q | Julia Parker, Carlos Baron, Josephine Taylor. | R (9) 11/23 11:30pm, 11/24 5:30am
Evening 11pm KQED 9
Independent Lens Reel Injun. | D | R (9) 11/22 5am; (Life) 11/22 10pm
Photo: Ryan Yazzie (leader) and Billy Orman (both in green) lead the pack at the Four Corners Invitational for Tuba City, courtesy Carl Perry.
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Sunday 25
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EVENING 9pm World
Grand Coulee Dam: American Experience In the wake of the Great Depression, this dam played a central role in transforming the Northwest. | D | R (World) 11/27 7am, 10am
7am World
History Detectives Survivor Camera/Alcoholics Anonymous Letter/ Tallahassee Mystery Cross. | R (World) 11/23 10am
10:30 World
Independent Lens Lost Sparrow. Decades after the deaths of two Crow Indian Brothers, their adoptive brother confronts the mystery.
9am World
History Detectives Leisureama Homes/Jim Thorpe Tickets/1667 Land Grant uncovers some startling facts about the private life of the world’s greatest professional athletes.
Friday 23 EARLY
8:30am World
Spark | q | Julia Parker, Carlos Baron, Josephine Taylor. | R (9) 11/24 5:30am
Saturday 24 Early 5:30am KQED 9 Spark | q | Julia Parker, Carlos Baron, Josephine Taylor.
Thursday 29 9am World
afternoon 3pm World
5pm World
Playing for the World: The 1904 Fort Shaw Indian Girls Basketball Team introduces a team of Native American women who played basketball at a Montana school in 1902. | R (World) 11/28 8am, 11am History Detectives A recording may hold evidence used in the World War II treason trial of Iva Tugori, aka Tokyo Rose.
Defending the Homeland: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces showcases Native Americans’ emotional battles overseas as warriors and here at home as veterans. | R (World) 11/27 11:30am
Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers Fat and Happy? looks at the movement of Native Americans suffering widespread obesity-related diabetes to get back to traditional wild food diets | D
Friday 30 9am World
History Detectives Civil War-Era Submarine/ Red Cloud’s Pipe/The Edison House includes the investigation of a pipe thought to be a gift from Chief Red Cloud.
The Legacy and Lessons of Lewis and Clark Wednesday, November 21, 8pm A series of four segments, produced by veteran producer Jyl Hoyt examines the role that the native peoples played in the Lewis and Clark expedition; looks at the “opening of the West” begun by the expedition, and examines the memory of one of the most famous Native American women. We Shall Remain Thursday, November 22, 8pm This one-hour special complements a 2009 five-part television special from PBS’ American Experience exploring the Native American perspective on pivotal moments in U.S. history.
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Tuesday 27
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Independent Lens Reel Injun. | D | R (Life) 11/22 10pm
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Advocacy Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival 707.486.6806; aicls.org Fosters the restoration of indigenous California languages by offering language classes, teacher training and other educational programs.
Resources Please note that this is only a small portion of the many organizations that serve the American Indian community in the Bay Area. To add your organization to this list or update information for next year’s guide, please send an email to heritage@kqed.org.
American Indian Resources Institute 209.460.0924, Stockton; indianlawreporter.org Publishes Indian Law Reporter, a unique and comprehensive monthly information journal for practitioners and others involved in Indian law. Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits 415.865.5616; baaits.org Restores and recovers the role of two-spirit people within the American Indian community by creating forums for their spiritual, cultural and artistic expression. Black Native American Association bnaa.org An intertribal group of people who are of both African American and Native American heritage that honors the world’s indigenous peoples. California Indian Legal Services 760.746.8941 (main office); calindian.org With offices in Bishop, Escondido, Eureka and Sacramento; provides free and low-cost legal assistance to Native American individuals and tribes. Department of Veterans Affairs: Native American Program 650.493.5000 (main line for department) Ensures that the Department of Veterans Affairs addresses the unique circumstances and needs of Native American veterans of the U.S. military. This particular program is geared primarily to Native American employees of the Palo Alto VA healthcare system, but its staff is able to answer a wide range of questions and make referrals. International Indian Treaty Council 415.641.4482; treatycouncil.org An organization of indigenous people from North, Central and South America and the Pacific; works for the sovereignty and self-determination of indigenous peoples and for the recognition of indigenous rights, treaties, cultures and sacred lands. Intertribal Council of California 916.973.9581; itccinc.org A nonprofit statewide association of more than 50 tribes that develops programs to help tribes take care of themselves. Marin American Indian Alliance marinindianalliance.org Publishes a quarterly newsletter and organizes cultural and educational gatherings to promote and maintain connections among American Indians living in Marin County.
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National Congress of American Indians 202.466.7767, Washington, D.C.; ncai.org Serves as a forum for consensus-based policy development among its membership of more than 250 tribal governments; informs the public and the federal government about tribal selfgovernment, treaty rights and federal policy issues affecting tribal governments. National Indian Justice Center 707.579.5507, 800.966.0662; nijc.org An Indian owned and operated nonprofit that designs and delivers legal education, research and technical assistance programs in an effort to improve the administration of justice. Oyate 707.996.6700; oyate.org A community-based Native organization that works toward honest portrayals of Native Americans by evaluating texts, resource materials and fiction by and about Native peoples; by conducting teacher workshops; and by distributing children’s, young adult and teacher-training books and materials.
Arts American Indian Film Institute 415.554.0525; aifisf.com A media arts center that fosters understanding of the cultures, traditions and issues of contemporary Native Americans; encourages Native and non-Native filmmakers to bring Native voices, viewpoints and stories to the mainstream media; works to develop an audience for such films and advocates for authentic representation of Indians in the media. California Indian Basketweavers Association 530.668.1332; ciba.org Preserves, promotes and perpetuates California Indian basket-weaving traditions by providing opportunities to study traditional basketry techniques and forms and to showcase work. California Indian Museum and Cultural Center 707.579.3004; cimcc.org Educates the public about the history, culture and contemporary life of California Indians and honors their contributions to civilization. California Indian Storytellers Association 510.793.8208; cistory.org Dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation, enlivening and promotion of Indian storytelling in both traditional and contemporary form for California tribes and others. California State Indian Museum 916.324.0971, Sacramento; parks.ca.gov/indianmuseum Celebrates the proud heritage of California Indian culture, from the traditions of the ancestors to the work of contemporary Native artists. Displays exhibits and artifacts illustrating the cultures of the state’s first inhabitants.
American Indian Child Resource Center 510.208.1870; aicrc.org Provides individualized tutoring, academic advising, cultural arts, peer support and educational field trips for American Indian youth. Works to preserve and promote the integrity and culture of American Indian youth and their families.
Gathering Tribes 510.528.9038; gatheringtribes.com Showcases arts, crafts and jewelry from tribes across the country.
American Indian Graduate Program, U.C. Berkeley 510.642.3228; http://diversity.berkeley.edu/graduate/aigp Provides individual recruitment and student services to broaden academic and professional opportunities for American Indians and Alaska Natives through graduate education.
Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House 707.467.2836, Ukiah; gracehudsonmuseum.org An art, history and anthropology museum with changing interdisciplinary exhibitions and public programs that feature Western American art, California Indian cultures, histories of California’s diverse North Coast region and the work of contemporary regional artists. Healdsburg Museum 707.431.3325; healdsburgmuseum.org A regional museum that records, preserves and fosters an appreciation for the history of Healdsburg and northern Sonoma County.
Maidu Museum and Historic Site 916.774.5934; roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum The center consists of an ancient Maidu Indian village site, a Native American museum and a nature learning center; offers old-ways workshops, seasonal nature programs and hands-on exhibits. Marin Museum of the American Indian 415.897.4064; marinindian.com Dedicated to cultivating an awareness and understanding of Native American history and culture; features a lecture series, a native plant garden and a gallery with rotating exhibits and demonstrations by Native artists.
California Department of Education: American Indian Education 916.319.0506; cde.ca.gov/sp/ai A program for local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations and other entities about meeting the unique academic, cultural and linguistic needs of American Indian students. California Indian Library Collection, California State Library 916.654.0266; library.ca.gov Provides resources and historical references on California’s Indian population. Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin 415.491.0401; mapom.org Offers classes in California Indian arts for adults, including basketry, bow making, native plant use and shell-bead making. Seeks to promote accurate knowledge of the Coast Miwok Indians — the first people of Marin and southern Sonoma counties.
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science 831.459.0170 or 877.SACNAS.1 (toll free); sacnas.org Encourages Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for careers in science teaching and research. Woodfish Institute 415.263.0423; woodfish.org Provides innovative approaches to Native American education and the preservation of indigenous healing methodologies.
Family/Children American Indian Child Resource Center—See EDUCATION Break the Cycle breakthecycle.org Aims to end domestic violence by working proactively with youth; provides 12- through 22-year-olds with preventive education, free legal services, advocacy and support.
Friendship House, Association of American Indians 415.865.0964; friendshiphousesf.org Provides recovery services and aftercare programs for American Indians and their families, including prevention and treatment of alcoholism and other diseases of addiction; promotes women’s health; offers programs targeted to youth and communities, including housing assistance and job readiness training.
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Museum of Craft and Folk Art 415.227.4888; mocfa.org Fosters the appreciation and understanding of craft and folk art from diverse cultures and traditions through exhibitions, educational programs and research publications.
American Indian Studies Department, San Francisco State University 415.338.1054 or 415.405.3928; sfsu.edu/~ais/ Offers academic services to local, regional, national and international American Indian communities; and continues training and education of American Indians both inside and outside traditional academic realms.
Native American Cultural Center, Stanford University 650.725.6944; stanford.edu/dept/nacc The American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Program serves a diverse and underrepresented student population by creating programs that address the factors influencing Native Americans’ progress and completion of an academic degree.
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Santa Rosa Junior College Museum 707.527.4479; santarosa.edu/museum Houses collections of Native American art with all North American Indian culture areas represented. Also houses ethnographic art from the Americas and parts of Africa, Asia and the Pacific.
American Indian Library Service, Oakland Public Library, Diamond Branch 510.482.7844; oaklandlibrary.org Its collection includes approximately 1,500 volumes for adults and young readers that cover Native American history, culture and arts.
Native American Studies Program, U.C. Berkeley 510.643.0796; http://ethnicstudies.berkeley.edu/nas/ Part of the Department of Ethnic Studies; broadens the understanding of students interested in the history, culture and contemporary situations of Native Americans in the United States.
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Chaw’Se Regional Indian Museum 209.296.7488 Located in Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (see listing under PARKS and SITES); houses outstanding examples of the technology and crafts of the Miwok and other Sierra Nevada Native American groups. This site has the largest bedrock mortar rocks in North America.
Native American Studies Collection, Ethnic Studies Library, U.C. Berkeley 510.643.1234; http://eslibrary.berkeley.edu An integral part of the project to challenge mainstream histories with research that produces educational resources meaningful to Native American communities.
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Pacific Western Traders 916.985.3851; pacwesttraders.com Specializing in traditional and contemporary arts of California’s Native people; provides educational resource contacts; caters to collectors, students of Indian cultures and Native Americans in search of traditional supplies.
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C.N. Gorman Museum, U.C. Davis 530.752.6567; http://gormanmuseum.ucdavis.edu Established in honor of Carl Nelson Gorman — Navajo artist and advocate, World War II code talker and former faculty member in Native American studies. Changing exhibits feature contemporary artwork in a wide range of media, reflecting the canon in which indigenous artists are working today.
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Hintil Kuu Ca Child Development Center 510.531.8400 Part of the Oakland Unified School District’s Children Centers program; a unique child care program incorporating Native American culture and values. Indian Child and Family Preservation Program 707.463.2644, Ukiah 707.544.8509, Santa Rosa An all Indian Tribal nonprofit corporation and a consortium of tribes formed to provide Indian Child Welfare Act advocacy and a comprehensive array of other services. A Safe Place 510.986.8600 (business and counseling center), 510.536.7233 (crisis line); asafeplacedvs.org Offers comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence. Works to decrease the number of women and children returning to violent relationships and educates the community.
Health California Rural Indian Health Board 916.929.9761; crihb.org A network of tribal health programs devoted to the needs and interests of the Indians of rural California; controlled and sanctioned by Indian people and their tribal governments. Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley 408.445.3400; indianhealthcenter.org Ensures the survival of American Indian families and individuals by providing comprehensive health care for the American Indian community. National Native American AIDS Prevention Center 720.382.2244; nnaapc.org A Denver, Colorado-based nonprofit that helps organizations that serve Native communities to plan, develop, and manage HIV/AIDS prevention, intervention, care and treatment programs. Native American AIDS Project 415.431.6227; http://naap-ca.org/ Offers case management, treatment advocacy, peer advocacy, traditional healing and mental health services to Native Americans living with HIV; offers prevention education and outreach. Native American Health Center Administrative office: 510.747.3030 Oakland Clinic: 510.535.4400 Richmond Center: 510.232.7020 San Francisco Clinic: 415.621.8051; nativehealth.org Provides medical/dental services, infant/children programs, a guidance clinic, AIDS prevention and treatment services, and youth programs for Native Americans and non-Natives.
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San Francisco AIDS Foundation 415.487.8000 (client services); sfaf.org Provides programs and services to reduce the number of new HIV infections that occur each year and to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Media Bay Native Circle KPFA/Berkeley: 510.848.6767; kpfa.org/bay-native-circle A weekly radio show examining Native issues, people, culture and events. News from Native California 510.549.2802; heydaybooks.com/news A unique quarterly magazine devoted to the Indian people of California, written and produced by California Indians and those close to the community; provides a portrait of traditional and contemporary tribal culture; reports on such topics as health and the environment.
Parks and Sites Coastanoan-Ohlone Indian Canyon Resource 831.637.4238; indiancanyon.org, indiancanyonvillage.org Provides resources and traditional lands for ceremonies; situated in the only federally recognized Indian county in California. Fundraising for the construction of a village house is under way. Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont 888.327.2757, 510.633.0460 (TDD); ebparks.org Preserves the fascinating archaeological resources of the rich wetlands and shell mound sites left by the Ohlone Indians — the East Bay’s original inhabitants. Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park 209.296.7488, Pine Grove; parks.ca.gov Preserves petroglyphs and Northern Sierra Miwok artifacts; also features celebrations and demonstrations throughout the year and houses the Chaw’Se Regional Indian Museum (see museum description under ARTS). Kule Loklo Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit, Point Reyes 415.464.5100, extension 2; nps.gov/pore/historyculture/people_ coastmiwok.htm Re-creates a Coast Miwok village where students can learn about Miwok traditions and land-use ethics. Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin (see listing under EDUCATION) offers California Indian skills classes at Kule Loklo in spring and fall.
Professional Organizations American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California 213.440.3232, Los Angeles; aicccal.org Provides American Indian business owners with educational, mentoring and networking opportunities. American Indian Science and Engineering Society 505.765.1052, Albuquerque, N.M.; aises.org Nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values; provides opportunities for American Indians and Native Alaskans to pursue studies in science, engineering and business. Kathleen Russell Consulting 415.388.4600; kathleenrussell.com A strategic communications and event planning firm assisting Native communities and others in achieving their social, economic and political goals. Native American Journalists Association 405.325.9008, University of Oklahoma; http://naja.com Serves and empowers Native communicators through programs and activities designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures. North American Indian Information and Trade Center 520.622.4900, Tucsonw, AZ; usaindianinfo.org Preserves contemporary and traditional Native American arts; provides consulting services and referrals; conducts seminars and workshops; publishes the Native American Directory. The Robert Toigo Foundation 510.763.5771; toigofoundation.org Supports the ongoing advancement of exceptional minority business-degree students and alumni within the finance industry through fellowships, mentoring, networking, leadership development and job placement assistance. Western American Indian Chamber of Commerce 303 620.9292, Denver; indiancountry.org Helps American Indians achieve self-sufficiency through business success; provides a forum for members to address legislative issues and government concerns that affect American Indian business.
Websites
National Indian Council on Aging 505.292.2001, Albuquerque, N.M.; nicoa.org Serves as the nation’s foremost nonprofit advocate for American Indian and Alaska Native elders; strives to better the lives of the nation’s indigenous seniors through advocacy, employment training, information and support.
NativeWeb nativeweb.org An international, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to using telecommunications and the Internet to disseminate information from and about indigenous nations and peoples around the world.
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Anne Avis, Larry Baer, Michael Billeci, Brenda Boudreaux, John Buoymaster, Lee Caraher, Simone Otus Coxe, Yogen Dalal, Scott Dettmer, Marie Jorajuria, Chuck Kissner, Daphne Li, Edward Lichty, Melissa Ma, Srini Madala, Charley Moore, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Mark Perry, Mohammad Qayoumi, Mike Ramsay, Jose Rivero, Willa Seldon, Heidi Locke Simon, Roselyne Swig, Jay Yamada, John Yost
KQED Community Advisory Panel Barry Adler, Juveria Aleem, Javed Ali, Joan Benoit, Kelly Chau, Albert Cheng, Brian Cheu, Karen Clopton, Jaime Contreras, Julie Fry, Alberto Galindo, Yolanda Garcia, Lisa Gonzales, Abel Habtegeorgis, Douglas Hollie, Heather Howard, Velma Landers, José Luis Mejia, Cliff Moss, Alfredo Pedroza, Katerina Villanueva, Lorraine Yglesias, Blanca Zarazua
KQED Senior Managers
KQED enthusiastically celebrates the rich diversity of the Bay Area, and we proudly focus on nationally recognized heritage months with special programming. We also publish a program and resource guide in February for Black History Month; March for Women’s History Month; June for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Month; September for Latino Heritage Month; and November for American Indian Heritage Month. These free guides, which are available online at kqed.org/heritage, wouldw not be possible without the support and generous contributions of our members. If you would like to become a member of KQED, please call 415.553.2150 or visit kqed.org. We appreciate your support.
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John Boland E x ecuti v e Vice P resident & C hief operating officer
Donald W. Derheim G eneral coun S E l & corporate secretar y
William L. Lowrey C hief D e v elopment O fficer
Traci A. Eckels Vice P resident, H uman R esources & L abor R elations
Joanne Carder Vice P resident & G eneral manager , KQ E D P ublic R adio
Please feel free to make copies of this guide for distribution. This guide is also available online at kqed.org/heritage.
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Jo Anne Wallace Vice P resident, T ele v ision
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