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Thoz Womenz seeks to preserve language, mentor youth, serve and
honor self-expression as a women‘s style drum. The name was inspired
by Red Lake Chippewa artist, Sam English. Thoz Womenz received
two NAMA nominations with two CDs added to the Museum of the
Cherokee, and the group has performed with artists Yolanda Martinez
and Keith Secola. Members are Christina Cruz, Chumash/Spanish/
German/Algonkin; Kandi Maxwell, Western Cherokee; April Lea Go
Forth, ani yv wi‘ ya; Jo Guasco, Yurok Nation; Mary Beth Bullock; Ann
Sanchez-Martinez, Paiute/Omaha/Tohono O‘odam; and Lisa Craig, Pit
River/Paiute.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAYS
Terrie L Robinson - On the general council for the Native American
Heritage Commission
Wakanwaci Blindman & Gordon Hellegers Wakanwaci, a Pyramid Lake Paiute Oglala Sioux blends his heartfelt voice and drum music with local musician Gordon, who excels on the W. African traditional
instrument, the Kora.
Tsi Akim Maidu Tribe
(530) 274-7497
tsi-akimmaiducorp@att.net
IPDmaidu@gmail.com
www.tsi-akim.org
www.indigenouspeoplesdays.org
www.callingbackthesalmon.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 - MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
Sponsored by Tsi Akim Maidu Tribe of the Taylorsville Rancheria
and a community of supporters
MINSUM O’KITDOM YAHAT BIS PADA
Everyone who came be well
This is a drug and alcohol free event. Pets allowed in camping only.
No photos without permission from the tribe.
SCHEDULE
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Friday, Oct 10th 8 AM-4 PM
Youth program at Kulu (Sycamore Ranch Park)
Friday, Oct 10th 6:00 PM
Opening ceremony and round dance
Union & Broad St. Downtown Nevada City
Saturday, Oct 11th – 7AM to 7PM
Kulu (Sycamore Ranch Park)
Sunday, Oct 12th – 9AM to 6PM
Kulu (Sycamore Ranch Park)
Monday, Oct 13th
KVMR Nevada City (89.5 FM)
DIRECTIONS to Kulu: 5390 Highway #20, Browns Valley, CA
On the Yuba River, midway between Grass Valley and
Marysville. From Grass Valley, past Parks Bar bridge over the
Yuba, go 4.5 miles. Sycamore Ranch Park is on the left.
Sunday & Monday
Live Broadcast KVMR 89.5/105.1fm, KFOK 95.1, KZFR 90.1
Live Stream at www.kvmr.org
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eventeen years ago on „Columbus Day,‟ volunteer
broadcasters at KVMR Community Radio in Nevada City
dedicated a day of programming to honor the native
people that Columbus „discovered.‟ Two blocks away,
members of the Tsi Akim tribe held a candlelight vigil.
The next year the two groups joined forces in what has
grown to a four day celebration. Including, an ancient
Maidu ceremony, "Calling Back the Salmon".
Hula Mele Kai Ka Lani (Song of the Ocean Heaven) In honor of the giving
spirit of the Hawaiian people. Kaia - Kanoelani – Kimi
Kimberly Shining Star Petree A Tomala Nisenan Miwok descendant is a
Culture Keeper for the people. Keeping the stories, the history, the songs
and traditions alive is her primary focus. Kimberly is the Executive Director
of the Cosumnes Culture and Waterways (CCaW) a nonprofit creating a living culture site on the Cosumnes River watershed.
Lawrence Laughing (Ahrawenrateh), is a Kanienkehakeh Rotinonshoni
(people of the longhouse) from Akwesasne. Coming from the painted turtle
lineage, Lawrence is an accomplished longhouse singer, storyteller, and recording artist.
Mike Tomson brings stories from personal experience and island lore.
Nakai Family Singers Aidnu Nastas- Anno (Eastern Saami) and Loren
Nakai (Navajo) blend their voices in joik from the Saami tradition. Joik is an
indigenous form of expression which invokes the spirit or essence of the
subject of a song. In this way, Saami remain close to ancestors, nature,
and the forces of creation - such as the sun and the wind - that brought this
nomadic reindeer culture into being.
Otsigeya is a women‘s hand drum circle whose name in Cherokee means,
―We Women‖. As members of the Cherokees of Northern Central Valley, Otsigeya seeks to serve our indigenous community and beyond with
the medicine of the drum, preserving our native language through the media of music. Barbara Warren, Brandy Leonard, Carole Ching, Donna Brint,
Gwen Cochran, Jennifer West Trantham, Kathy Growney, Nora Thumond,
Shirley Rowland, Sari Clark, Tonya Elliott
Rising Nations was named for its co-ed, intertribal youth representation. The drum began in 1995 to support traditional medicine for healthy
choices and language through song and became integral to leadership and
service within the Medicine Wheel Project by 1996. Several of the first singers on Rising Nations are now adult mentors or sit on Thoz Womenz. Current youth members are: Ashley and Shahnoa Pratt, Hoopa/Pit River; Heath
Evangel, Pit River; Dominique Martinez, Olohne; Niah Hayes, Paiute/
Omaha/Tohono O‘odam; Ahleenah Cobarrubia, Pomo/Pit River/Paiute; and
Robert Jones, Sioux.
Roland Swallow a Lakota Teton Sioux from Porcupine South Dakota, a
story teller and a traditionalist.
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PERFORMERS & GROUP’S BIOS
SATURDAY
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Andjru Werderitsch teaches his music and dance program "InDidjInUs
Kids" locally in the Grass Valley and Nevada City schools. He plays
didjeridu and drum, taking children and adults on an interactive journey
to the stompin' grounds of our beloved Earth. Weaving in dance, songs
and stories. He is also an instructor for our local Four Elements Earth Education Program.
Anni McCann's voice has carried her throughout the West Coast and
Europe. Appearing before audiences since the age of 12, she offers her
music in the name of healing. Her songs open the heart and reflect the
Sacred Earth Ways.
Bodhi Busick was born and raised in Maidu country and came to regional attention on KVMR with his song Medicine Man. He has toured nationally and internationally, working with tribes from the US to Mexico, weaving native myth and tradition into his song and story.
Calpulli Chicaucah Tlauh Cuahuitl which is in Nahuatl and translates
to strong red tree in honor of the redwood trees that surround our home
in Arcata, CA. We are a multicultural calpulli meaning we welcome all
that respect and honor the culture and traditional ceremony that we
practice. Many of us are of mexika descent but are inclusive and have
danzantes from many different cultures. (8am Sunday)
CALLING BACK THE SALMON
7:00AM – 8:00PM – Kulu (Sycamore Ranch)
Please be quietly respectful near the ceremonial grounds.
7:00 SUNRISE GATHERING ON THE YUBA RIVER
Blessing
‗Coyote‘ Fred Downey, Spiritual Elder
Greeting
Don Ryberg, Tsi Akim Tribal Chairman
Sunrise & Water songs
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Michael Ben Ortiz
9:00-11:00: STORYTELLING
Mike Tomson
Kimberly Shining Star
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SOLNAN (MAIN STAGE)
12:00 – 1 :00: CALLING BACK THE SALMON CEREMONY
‗Coyote‘ Fred Downey, Spiritual Elder
Spirit runners
Times and schedule are subject to change.
Dorothea Theodoratus - Emeritus Professor at CSUS currently working
with the Tsi Akim Maidu
The Salmon people lead the way!
Grass Valley Taiko Drummers - Mitzi Garnett started Taiko with San
Francisco Taiko Dojo under the instruction of Grand Master Seiichi
Tanaka in 1995. In 2000 she moved to Grass Valley and founded Grass
Valley Taiko where she stands as the Artistic Director and Instructor. Grass Valley Taiko will celebrate its eighth year in a row performing
at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan town, San
Francisco, CA.
CALLING BACK THE SALMON CEREMONY
Grayson Coney, our Tsi Akim Maidu Cultural Director, is a native to the
foothills. He is an educator, storyteller and musician steeped in the
knowledge of our local wild habitat.
Groupo Kallpulli Keutzallcoatl Ocelotl (Jaguar) - traditional ceremonial aztec dance group established in Sacramento in the 70's by elders
from Mexico, with the aim of educating others in the traditional ways of
the Mexica people (4:30 Saturday)
Hunters and spirit runners are invited to enter the circle.
Members of the public are invited to observe, in silence.
Please be respectful of our ceremony
Wait quietly for the runners to bring the salmon.
Remain in silence throughout the ceremony.
Turn off all cameras and electronic devices.
During the ceremony, no filming of any kind – photo, video or audio.
After the ceremony is complete, the first salmon will be prepared for the
feast. After the elders are served, everyone is invited to celebrate and
feast.
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“Nik Yahatiankano - You Make me better”
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SATURDAY
1 :00 PM SALMON COMMUNITY FEAST (POTLUCK)
2:00 – 5:00 CELEBRATION
Grass Valley Taiko Drummers
Hula Mele Kai Ka Lani
Lawrence Laughing
Open Mic
Nakai Family Singers
Kallpulli Keutzallcoatl Ocelotl
“On Indigenous People‟s Day we unite and
give tribute for who we are.” Don Ryberg
IN THE CAMPGROUND
LA HO WAH ALOHA HANDGAME TOURNAMENT
In honor of Haleaka Ioloani Pule
3:00
5:00
Registration at the tribal table
Cost is $25 a team. 3-5 player teams.
We will pay 1st, 2nd, 3rd
We will begin play
4PM—7PM - WARRIORS TALKING CIRCLE
Loren Nakai, facilitator
A Native American Talking Circle
open to all Veterans who have
served in our Military.
Outdoor event around a camp fire.
Bring a camp chair.
(Maidu for Thank You)
Thank you for all that you do! Listed or not listed you are appreciated!
COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Nevada County: The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), KVMR-FM, CA Dept. of Fish and Game
Yuba County: Smartsville Fire Dept. & Swift Water Rescue Team; Smartsville Community; Yuba County Library,
Hal Stoker, Yuba County Supervisors Board , Yuba County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Steve Durfor; Yuba Co. Community Development & Services Agency; Yuba Co. Public Works; RECOLOGY, Yuba-Sutter; Lisa Goodman,
Principal of Browns Valley and Cordua Elementary School; Yuba Co. & Sycamore Ranch: Kevin Mallen, Mike
Bailey, Scott Battershell
State: California Highway Patrol Yuba-Sutter, Officer Jodie Beck, Public Relations Officer; Cal Trans, Beale Air
Force Base, Enterprise Rancheria
EVENT COORDINATORS
Tribal Chair: Don Ryberg
Media: Anni McCann & Michael Ben Ortiz
Elders: ‘Coyote’ Fred Downey, Betti Rose Davis
Program Guide: Corinna Mills
Event: Corinna Mills
Radio: Michael Ben Ortiz
Calling Back the Salmon: Jason Ryberg
Security: Marshall Merino
Camp Host: Jeff Meharg
Signage: John Keane & Wendy Ryberg
Descendants: Stephanie Cohelan & Kathleen Shirley
Sycamore Caretaker: Laurel & Rod Kelloggs
Finances: Eileen Moon
Sycamore Stages & Program: Anni McCann
Food Preparation: Maria Ryberg & Clara Ives
Vendor/Camping: Heather Meharg
Fundraising: Ivy Melissa, Chris Jones & Anni McCann
Volunteers: Donna Glory & Kathleen Shirley
Kitchen: Curtis Parks
Women’s Circle: Anni McCann
Legal: Letty Litchfield
Youth Program: Rick Berry
Liaison to Yuba County: Letty Litchfield
DONORS: Billy Callahan, Ed (& Beate) Boast, The Lovere Family, Deb Edwards, Lino Garcia, Roberto Garcia,
Briarpatch Community Market, SPD; Grocery Outlet; Scott Lorenson and family; Nevada County Food Bank.;
Marilyn Taylor, & Roz Green; Stephanie & Robert Cohelan, Svenhards Bakery, Safeway, Recology Yuba-Sutter
VOLUNTEERS: Amy Sumner, Amy Saunderman, Anni McCann, April Miranda, Art & Roz Green, Bill Jacobson,
Bob Clarke, Brandon Jonutz, Chelsea Nolingberg, Chris Jones, Christopher Streetman, Craig Rohrsen, Curtis
Parks, Dan Worden, Dianna Suarez, Donna Glory, Donna Uran, Grayson Coney, Ivy Lovere, Ivy Melissa, Jessica
Jonuty, Joan Buffington, Joy, Julie Coney, Kim Koons, Lino Garcia, Loren Nakki, Loraine & Soleil Webb, Lynn,
Maria Ryberg, Megan Black, Michael Ben Ortiz, Oral & Cheryl Stallings, Ricky Pisanu, Sara Raskie, Savanah
Shuker, Sherry, Susan Reuters, Terra Nyssa, Terri Hanaway, The Mehargs, Stephanie Cohelan, Fox Walkers
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MEDIA SUPPORT: MAIDU MEDIA Chris Kaufman of The Appeal Democrat, Steve Baker, Elisa Parker, Paul
Emery, Michael Ben Ortiz, Skip Alan Smith, Edy Cassell, David Barnett - KVMR 89.5 FM Nevada City, Rita
Stevens of KNCO, Pascalle Fusshoeller of Yubanet. Sacramento Bee, Liz & Spencer Kellar, Cory Fischer of The
Union, Kim Coughlan of the NC Chamber of Commerce. Craig Rohrson - Maidu Media
CALLING BACK THE SALMON: Hunters: Cameron Nitta, Bronson Ryberg. Spirit Runners: Jason Ryberg,
Roger Hicks, Bill Jacobson, Logan Edwards, Derek Hitchcock, Jason Johnson, Jesse Raeder, Jason Rainey, Kirk
Read, Michael Ben Ortiz, Shelby Laung, Seth Brooks, Ron Griffith and others. Ceremony: "Coyote" Fred
Downey, Spiritual Elder, Don Ryberg, Tribal Chairman, and Jason Ryberg, Tribal Vice-Chairman
VENDORS: Elizabeth Duey-Sacalxot, Mayan Tree Handicrafts, Ikoshy Montoya, Indigenous American Art, Johnny
Clay, Native American Arts Judy Houle, Wild Beads of the Sierra, Kathy Askins, Two Moons Native American Art,
Kristen Bradley, Lawanna Lamb Diabetes Program, Lino Garcia, Homemade Beef Jerky, Lou Arrow, Indian Tacos,
Melanie Cook. MRJ Cookie Crafts, Rachel Moyer, Washoe Native TANF Program, Ricky Prows, Maidu Summit
Consortium, Susan Gleason, Phoenix Obsidian Designs. Marcile Reevis
SOUND ENGINEERS: Main Stage P.A.—Rich Mead (Saturday), Ken Schumacher (Sunday), Friday
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evening and Sunday Bark house P.A. - Northern Lightning Productions, engineer—Randy Warner
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MONDAY
SUNDAY
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
7:00AM – 10:00PM KVMR 89.5/105.1 fm
9:00AM– 6:00PM – Kulu (Sycamore Ranch)
7-10:00 Michael Ben, Nancy ShanteauNative American Programming Live Traditional Music: Laurence LaughingMohawk, Chris Jones - Lakota
7:30-8- (Phone from East Coast ) Cultural Appropriation and Inclusivity
Dianne Bondy: Founder Yogasteya.com, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
SOLNAN (MAIN STAGE)
9:00
10-12:15 Joseph Guida Our Sacred Lands, SB-18 NAGPRA- Heritage
Commission, Asia/ Tibet News
11 -12:15 Healing the Spirit- Live Interview Chairman Ryberg, Tsi Akim
Maidu, Fred Coyote Downey (Uki, Wylaki, Maidu), Marshall Merino ( Maidu), Chris Jones, Michael Ben, Nancy Shandeau others TBD
Opening ceremony
Thoz Womenz—Mother Drum
‗Coyote‘ Fred Downey & Don Ryberg
Roland Swallow
Otsigeya
Lawrence Laughing
11:00
12-1:15 Skip Alan Smith Diabetes Crisis- Chapa De Indian Health
Live Interview- LuWanna Lamb, Director, Diabetes Prevention Program,
and Kristen Bradley, Nutritionist
Women’s Circle
Empowering the Feminine Principle:
Indigenous Women in Leadership
12:15
Music & Dance
Rising Nations
Terrie L. Robinson and Dorothea Theodoratus
Bodhi Busick
Anni McCann-Ancestor‘s Song
1:15 Michael Ben/Nancy Shandeau
1:15-1:45 Nasbah Tom, Dine, Poet, Somatic Practitioner, ―Being Two Spirit, Intersections of Gender, Sexuality, Tribe and Culture‖
2-3 TBD
Italy and the New World Interview/Music Steve DeSenta,
local realtor
2:00-4:00 Descendants’ Circle
3:00 a 20 min break with Thoz Womenz
3-4:30 Michael Keene- Phone Interview- Pua Case African TBD
4:00
4:30-5:00 Michael Ben / Nancy Shandeau Phone Interview: Jaqueline Keeler: Eradicating Offensive Native Mascotry, Language and Respect:
the Power of Self-Definition from Portland, Oregon
Wakanaci Blindman & Gordon Hellegers
Chief Calleen Sisk
‗Coyote‘ Fred Downey
5:30
Richard Prout Memorial dinner (potluck)
5:00-6 Eric Flarety The British Empire- Elizabeth ―Izzy‖ Martin- CEO The
Sierra Fund
6-10 Heidi Starr Live Interview Jeannie Wood
Community Asian Theater Cheyenne, Taiko Sensei Mitzi Garnett
Grass Valley Taiko David Yonenaka,
Kathryn May Smith (Dine) Big Mountain Benefit
Dr. Beth Rose Middleton- UC Davis, Native American Studies
Simrit Kauer- Greek Music Success story
Honoring all those who recently passed
Farrell Cunningham, Roberto Garcia, Dale Isaacson Thomas
Streicher, Charlie Red Hawk Thom Sr., Lucky Pinole, Haleaka
Ioloani Pule, Bergie Prout, Lillian Rogers, Keyman Jim Huth
Day Coordinator
MC
Stage Manager
Sound System
Green Room
Descendants Facilitator
Women‘s Circle Facilitator
Anni McCann
Michael Ben Ortiz & John Keane
Joan Buffington
Rich Mead
April Miranda
Michael Ben Ortiz
Corinna Mills
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SUNDAY
BETEI’IM (STORYTELLING BARK HOUSE)
10:00 AM—4:00 PM
10:00
'Coyote' Fred Downey
11:00
Grayson Coney
12:00
Mike Tomson
1:30
Kimberly Shining Star
3:00
Andjru Werderitsch (InDidjInUs Kids)
DESCENDANTS CIRCLE
Ancestor‘s Legacy and how each descendant is
carrying on that legacy today.
Descendants ..................... Ancestors/Tribes
2:00 PM Descendants’ Circle
Ardith Reed ..................................... Pauline Adams/Miwok Yosemite,
Mewuk and Choctaw
‗Coyote‘ Fred Downey .................. Charley Wright/Koncow Maidu
Golden Bear............................... Quanah Parker/Comanche
Guari Delgado ............................ Guarionex/Taino
Lavone Butler ............................ Ethel Logan/Confederated Tribes of
the Siletz
Marshall Merino ......................... Seymour Smith & Sara Towoetom
Chim/Maidu
Rudy Lozada .............................. Eunice Silva/Shoshone Nation
Sara Raske ................................ Irene/Anishinabe
Tony Cervantes .......................... Chichimeca
Marcile Reevis ............................ Charlie Reevis/Pikuni
Joanne & Jacob Isaacson ........... Wovoka/Paiute
WOMEN'S CIRCLE
EMPOWERING
THE
INDIGENOUS WOMEN
FEMININE PRINCIPLE:
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LEADERSHIP ROLES
Dr. Shirley Rowland, Cherokee Elder (Eastern Band Cherokee) holds a
doctoral in Addictive Disorders and Native American Culture. She currently
facilitates Women's Talking Circles and Healing Drum Circles in her private
practice and Recovery Programs. She works with the Sacramento Two-Spirit
Community counseling and mentoring Women. Dr. Rowland has over 30
years‘ experience and is a published Author. She is a member of the Cherokee Women' Hand Drum Group Otsigeya
April Lea Go Forth, ani yvwi‘ya, is a mother and grandmother with 24
years at the drum. She writes songs and carries the drum for Thoz Womenz. Go Forth holds three teaching credentials, a Ph.D., was twice Distinguished Native Educator of the CA Conference on American Indian Education, a 2008 ―Flying Eagle Woman‖ recipient in Washington, DC, and founding Director of Resources for Indian Student Education (RISE) in Alturas.
Anno Nakai (Saami): Executive Director of Sierra Native Alliance, She is a
community health advisor who has twenty years of experience providing
capacity building assistance to Native health, education, and cultural organizations. Anno has developed many health promotion programs, publications,
and social marketing campaigns. Anno is also a traditional singer and storyteller, and is active with local health, education and cultural organizations.
Rowen White is a Seed Keeper from the Mohawk community of Akwesasne
and a passionate activist for seed sovereignty. She is the director and founder of the Sierra Seeds, an innovative organic seed cooperative focusing on
local seed production and education, based in Nevada City CA. She teaches
creative seed training immersions around the country within tribal and small
farming communities. Find her website at www.sierraseeds.org
Chief Caleen Sisk In 2003, Caleen Sisk became Chief, Spiritual Leader and
Traditional Doctor of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe of Northern California.
Chief Sisk, at home and abroad, carries the message of Human Rights for
Indigenous Peoples. Chief Sisk is a representative to the United Nations Declaration for Rights of Indigenous People's Permanent Forum and was recently elected as the North American Representative for the Alta Bureau of World
Conference on Indigenous Peoples, 2014. She joins in solidarity with indigenous leaders around the world despite great odds to protect water, sacred
lands, the inalienable human rights of indigenous peoples and as is her sacred responsibility, speaks always for the Salmon, the tribe's treasured Nur .
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