Strength & Resilience through Heritage and Unity

C I T Y O F L O S A N G E L E S

P R E S E N T E D B Y Councilmember Mitch O’FarrellLos Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission

C I T Y O F L O S A N G E L E S American Indian Heritage Month Celebration Strength & Resilience through Heritage and Unity

ERIC GARCETTIMAYOR

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

HERB J. WESSON,JR.PRESIDENT

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

November 3, 2017

Dear Friends,

It is an honor to welcome you to the City of Los Angeles’ commemoration of American Indian Heritage Month.

Our country’s great tradition of diversity began with our indigenous American Indian tribes, and their contributions to Los Angeles’ unique cultural mosaic have been immeasurable.

We hope our commemoration will help preserve, promote, and celebrate American Indian culture, as well as educate our wider community on the special role American Indians continue to play in our society.

Please accept my best wishes for what I know will be a successful event.

Sincerely,

HERB J. WESSON, JR

PRESIDENT

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT 10

November 3, 2017

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the City of Los Angeles, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission’s celebration of American Indian Heritage Month.

As we welcome the celebration of American Indian Heritage Month, I commend the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission for celebrating American Indian culture and carrying on the rich traditions and customs of the Native American community.

I send my best wishes for a memorable celebration. May we all continue to honor the past, present, and future contributions that Native Americans have brought to our great City.

Sincerely,

ERIC GARCETTI

MAYOR

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

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C I T Y O F L O S A N G E L E S American Indian Heritage Month Celebration Strength & Resilience through Heritage and Unity

November 3, 2017

Friends:

It is an honor and a privilege, as a member of the Wyandotte Nation, to welcome you to the 2017 Native American Heritage Month celebration at City Hall. As the representative of the 13th District, a Native American, and a voice for my community on the Los Angeles City Council, I am thrilled to be able to continue such an important tradition in the City of Angels.

This year’s celebration is even more special, as the City Council recently voted to establish Indigenous Peoples Day as an official City holiday. Los Angeles is home to the largest American Indian population in the country, which is why it is so important to recognize the sacrifices made by our ancestors, reclaim our history, and reflect on the importance of Native American culture in modern society.

As we take part in the celebration today, I want to extend my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission for the tremendous work and effort in assisting me to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. The Movement we started two years ago is spreading to other cities, counties, and states, with many more to come.

We have so much to celebrate and take pride in -- so please enjoy the community celebration!

Kind regards,

MITCH O’FARRELL

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMEMBER

DISTRICT 13

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Mitch O’Farrell has built a solid reputation of improving the quality of life for constituents in the 13th Council District. His plans include creating opportunities for more affordable housing; reforming City policy to help small, neighborhood businesses drive the local economy; and working with his colleagues, the Mayor, and the entertainment industry to halt runaway production.

The Councilmember’s district is the most diverse in the city, including the neighborhoods Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Historic Filipinotown, Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire/Koreatown, Rampart Village, and Silver Lake.

Mitch began his public service in 2002 under the leadership of then Councilmember Eric Garcetti. Mitch’s experience as a field deputy, district director, and senior advisor to the former City Council President have given him the experience to make government work better for people across the 13th District.

Mitch was elected to office on May 21, 2013 to succeed now Mayor Eric Garcetti as the Councilmember of the 13th district. The newly elected councilmember held a ceremonial swearing-in event at Marsh Street Park on Saturday June 29 2013, and started his term on July 1.

Council President Herb Wesson assigned Mitch as Chair of the Arts, Parks, and River committee; Vice-Chair of Health, Mental Health, and Education committee; and a member of Energy and Environment, Entertainment and Facilities, Public Safety, and Public Works and Gang Reduction committees.

Mitch is deeply passionate about giving back to his community and preserving local habitats and open space. He has held leadership positions in several non-profit organizations such as the California Wilderness Coalition, and the Santa Cecilia Orchestra, an organization that provides after-school classical music lessons to children in the Los Angeles Unified School District. He also volunteered for Project Angel Food, delivering hot meals to those who are home bound and living with HIV.

Mitch’s great appreciation for the environment and his surroundings come from his rural upbringing in Oklahoma. Mitch lived on a small farm until the age of 7 when he moved to the city. By living in the countryside and in the city, Mitch has developed a keen perspective on the values and needs of both rural and urban lifestyles and peoples.

Mitch was raised in a humble, working class family along with his brother and two sisters. His father was a union truck driver while his mother was an administrative assistant.

Mitch’s father’s job required him to drive out to Los Angeles several times a year, fueling Mitch’s dream to eventually move to the bustling city on his own. Mitch’s simple childhood has enabled him to realize the importance of having access to resources for a comfortable, fulfilling life.

As a member of the Wyandotte Native American tribe, Mitch was sworn into office by Wyandotte Nation Chief Billy Friend along the LA River on June 29, 2013, and officially with the Mayor and his newly elected Council colleagues on June 30, 2013.

In addition to the rest of the 13th Council District, Mitch understands the importance of Hollywood, its history, and its brand as a unique one-of-a-kind destination place for the rest of the world.

Mitch is working to enhance Hollywood’s reputation as a world class neighborhood to live, do business, and visit. It is an economic driver for the rest of Los Angeles as the entertainment capital of the world and a worldwide destination for tourists.

The Councilmember is also deeply passionate about --and plans to tackle-- the degradation of the environment. He believes that Los Angeles, as a community, must take responsibility at the local level in order to help relieve global environmental damage. He plans to help the community realize the consequences that their actions may have on the rest of the planet and ultimately attain a greater level of consciousness regarding the environmental crisis. Mitch wants to ensure that Los Angeles becomes a leader in the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife.

One of Mitch’s most important projects is the LA River, the birthplace of Los Angeles, and a representation of the city’s future and the endless possibilities it presents. The LA River was Los Angeles’ main water source up until one hundred years ago when it was channelized during the Great Floods and later neglected due to the beginning of the automotive age. Mitch believes that the LA River project will enable Angelenos to re-orient themselves to the river and enjoy the natural landmark recreationally, aesthetically as well as economically.

Mitch and his partner, George Brauckman, live together in Glassell Park with their dog, Speedy. As an avid animal lover, Mitch plans to make animal welfare one of his main concerns during his time in office. His great respect and passion for animals has always been a significant aspect of his life. Mitch strongly believes that in order to become better human beings we must learn to be humane and treat animals with the respect and care that they deserve.

As an openly gay councilmember, Mitch plans to work with the Gay and Lesbian Center to help provide the LGBT community with strength and guidance. It is of tremendous importance to Mitch that he ensures that no gay, lesbian, transgender or questioning young person feels like he or she is alone. Mitch is determined to work with advocates in the community to pay tribute to the great and long history of the LGBT community in the 13th District. Mitch plans to maintain the visibility of the LGBT community and cement its place in mainstream society.

COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 13 BIOGRAPHY

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C I T Y O F L O S A N G E L E S American Indian Heritage Month Celebration Strength & Resilience through Heritage and Unity

November 3, 2017

Dear Friends,

We are proud to celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage of the original indigenous inhabitants of the great land surrounding Los Angeles with you and their descendants. Among these people are the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, the Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

Varied in history and character, American Indians make up a wonderfully diverse community that is united in spirit. American Indian Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate and share this culture with people, young and old, and to highlight the many ways the cultural mosaic that is now Los Angeles is enriched.

We are honored to partner with the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti, the Los Angeles City Council, Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr., Council Member Mitch O’Farrell, the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission, and our community collaborators to present the 2017 American Indian Heritage Month in LA.

Please join us in this celebration!

Sincerely,

DANIELLE BRAZELL

GENERAL MANAGER

CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

DANIELLE BRAZELLGENERAL MANAGER

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

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NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIAN COMMISSIONERSLOS ANGELES CITY/COUNTY | LANAIC.ORG

Robert Judkins, Apache/Cherokee

Patricia Povi Lopez, Taos Pueblo/Tiwa

Randall Murphy, Lakota Self-Governance Board Member

Paula Starr, Cheyenne

Cheri Thomas, Quinault/Yurok Self-Governance Board Member

Joseph Quintana, Kewa Self-Governance Board Member

Gloria J. Cuevas, Interim Executive Assistant

Rudy Ortega Jr., Fernandeño Tataviam Chairman

Chrissie Castro, Navajo Vice Chairperson

Shawn Imitates Dog, Lakota Treasurer Self-Governance Board Member

Tracy M. Perez, Navajo Secretary Chair, Self-Governance Board

Andrea M Diaz, Seminole-Creek /Pima Self-Governance Board Member

Dawn Jackson, Saginaw Chippewa Self-Governance Board Member

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3175 W. 6th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90020Phone: 213 351 5308

L to R: Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, LACCNAIC Commissioners: Chrissie Castro, Paula Starr, Andrea Diaz, and Patria Povi Lopez at the 40th Anniversary Pow-Wow— Grand Park Los Angeles, CA December 5th 2016.

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C I T Y O F L O S A N G E L E S American Indian Heritage Month Celebration Strength & Resilience through Heritage and Unity

CITY OF LOS ANGELESELECTED OFFICIALS | LACITY.ORG

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

Herb J. Wesson, Jr., District 10 President

Gilbert Cedillo, District 1

Paul Krekorian, District 2

Bob Blumenfield, District 3

David Ryu, District 4

Paul Koretz, District 5

Nury Martinez, District 6

Monica Rodriguez, District 7

Marqueece Harris-Dawson, District 8

Curren D. Price, Jr., District 9

Mike Bonin, District 11

Mitchell Englander, District 12

Mitch O’Farrell, District 13

Jose Huizar, District 14

Joe Buscaino, District 15

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

Eric Garcetti Mayor

Mike Feuer Los Angeles City Attorney

Ron Galperin Los Angeles City Controller

CONTACT :

@LACity

200 N Spring St Los Angeles, CA 90012Phone: 213 473 3231

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRSCITY OF LOS ANGELES | CULTURELA.ORG

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Danielle Brazell General Manager

Daniel Tarica Assistant General Manager

Will Caperton y Montoya Director of Marketing and Development

CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION

Charmaine Jefferson President

John Wirfs Vice President

Jill Cohen

Thien Ho

Josefina Lopez

Eric Paquette

Elissa Scrafano

BROCHURE DESIGN

Ray Rivera Graphic Designerrayriveradesign.com

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201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90012Phone: 213 202 5500

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FORECOURT PROCESSION

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Joseph Quintana Kewa Village, NM

REMARKS

Mitch O’Farrell, Los Angeles City Councilmember, District 13

Los Angeles City/County American Indian Commission

PERFORMANCES

John Dawson Apache song and dance

Phil Hale Southern Plains Traditional song and dance

Sara Moreno Chumash song and dance

Steve Sierra Isleta Pueblo song and dance

Virginia Carmelo Tongva song and dance

The first American Indian Heritage

Month (AIHM) Celebration in LA

began in 2006 when DCA produced

the first American Indian Heritage

Month publication.

Strength & Resilience through Heritage and Unity

COUNCIL CHAMBER OPENING PROCESSION

KEYNOTE SPEECH

Mitch O’Farrell, Los Angeles City Councilmember, District 13

PRESENTATION OF THE 2017 HONOREES

Los Angeles City/County American Indian Commission

REMARKS BY

Los Angeles City Councilmembers

City Controller

City Attorney

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AICC provides counseling for children, transitional age youth, and adults, utilizing culturally-centered services to reduce symptoms and increase functioning!

Our short and longer term mental health services address:

• Crisis Recovery and concerns • Anxiety, depression, and avoidance problems

• Alcohol/drug abuse and recovery • Traumatic stress, and other symptoms

To request AICC services, please call (562) 402-0677,

and ask to speak with the Officer of the Day.

American Indian Counseling Center 17707 Studebaker Rd. #208 Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 402-0677

American Indian Arts MarketplaceNovember 11–12, 2017, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The largest Native American arts fair in Southern California, the Autry’s American Indian Arts Marketplace features 200 artists representing more than 40 tribes. Top Native artists from across the country offer sculpture, pottery, beadwork, basketry, photography, paintings, jewelry, textiles, wooden carvings, mixed-media works, and more.

Plus, enjoy a full weekend of food, film, performances, poetry, informative demonstrations, family activities, and the annual Short Play Festival from Native Voices, the Autry’s award-winning resident theatre company.

For details, visit The Autry.org/Marketplace.

Rick Bartow: Things You Know but Cannot Explain Opens May 12, 2018

Organized by the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon, Things You Know but Cannot Explain represents contemporary Native artist Rick Bartow’s first major retrospective. Bartow (Wyiot) established his art career in the 1980s following service in Vietnam and a period of recovery from PTSD and alcoholism. His work consists of large-scale paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures that often feature haunting combinations of animal and human forms, and are often both deeply personal and culturally relevant.

For details, visit The Autry.org/Exhibitions.

DETAILS OF AWARD-WINNING ARTWORK BY KELLY CHURCH (OTTAWA/OJIBWE), AUTRY MUSEUM; 2009.69.1

RICK BARTOW, CREATION OF CROW (DETAIL), 2014, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 36 X 48 IN., COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND FROELICK GALLERY, PORTLAND, OR © RICK BARTOW

AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST4700 Western Heritage Way · Los Angeles, CA 90027323.667.2000 · TheAutry.orgAcross from the L.A. Zoo . Free Parking

We invite you all to celebrate American Indian art, history, and cultures at our museum in Griffith Park!

The Autry Museum is honored to be part of the Los Angeles American Indian Heritage Month Celebration

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT forTEMPORARY ASSISTANCE &

NATIVE FAMILIES Torres Martinez Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a social service program which provides monthly assistance to eligible

to help with child-care, schooling, training, job search, transportation and more all while developing cultural awareness by keeping in existence Native American values and beliefs. Our programs are designed to help Native families set and reach their personal goals

Our children are our future and we take that very seriously. It’s important for our youth to do well in school, have positive role models, develop critical thinking skills, and be dedicated to long term goals.

presentations and seminars from successful and

conferences, report card incentives, intervention and prevention programs, and incentive trips.

from other social service and family assistance programs. We believe that personal achievement, emotional well-being, community pride, and

self-identity and knowledge of one’s own culture. We’re devoted to maintaining the unique status of culture and language within our Native American families. In addition to weaving culturally relevant elements into all of our programs, classes, and activities, our Cultural Preservation Department holds talking circles and teaches traditional songs, dances, stories, and ceremonies as well as regalia making, languages, and the history of various tribal groups.

www.uclahealthcareer.orgVisit- CHEROKEELOSANGELES.ORG

In partnership with UCLA Medical Center

Tsa-La-Gi LA (Cherokee organization) is encouraging Native Americans to enter the medical field by applying to

jobs at UCLA Medical Center

Celebrating Native American Indian Heritage Month

November 14-19, 2017

11TH ANNUAL

All ages are welcome.

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November 172Pm-4Pm: Native Youth Studio Tour (Invitation Only)

7PM-11PM: Opening Night Film and Reception Location: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

NOVEMBER 1411Am-4Pm: Native American Writers Pitch Workshop(Invitation Only)

NOVEMBER 157PM-10PM: Hard Rock Opening Night Industry Mixer (Invitation Only)

NOVEMBER 1810Am-8Pm: Film ScreeningsLocation: TCL Chinese Theater8PM-12AM: Award Ceremony and After PartyLocation: Cinematic Pictures Group

NOVEMBER 167PM-9PM: Native American Acting WorkshopLocation: SAG/AFTRAFrank Maxwell Room

November 1910AM-9PM: Film Screenings and Closing Night MovieLocation: TCL Chinese Theater

Congratulations! to the City of Los Angeles in recognizing

American Indian Heritage Month.

Native American Concerns Archdiocese of Los Angeles

4433 So. Santa Fe Ave. Vernon, CA. 90058

(626) 755-9175

You can make a difference as our culture matters.

Native American Families needed forNative Foster Children in Los Angeles County

Contact Seven Generationsat (213) 241-0979, Ext 7112 or 7generations@uaii.org

or ChildHelp (323) 301-9433 or HDePaz@Childhelp.org

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Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family ServicesAmerican Indian Unit

“The American Indian Unit of Los Angeles County’s Department of Children and

Family Services joins in the celebration and honoring of November 2017 in recognition

of American Indian Heritage Month”

thebig picture:

building a foundation for a stronger community

Pukúu an American Indian 501(c)3 non-profit

was established by the Fernandeño Tataviam

Band of Mission Indians in order to empower

Native American Indian families. Since its

inception in 1974 and reinvigoration in 2000,

the non-profit has been leading the way in

helping Native American Indian families

from the San Fernando Valley and beyond.

Pukúu Cultural Community Services

1019 Second Street #2

San Fernando, CA 91340

(818) 336-6105

admin@pukuu.org

www.pukuu.org

Investing in sustainable programs that bridge and improve opportunities now and for future generations

Beauty of Togetherness

The Gabrieleno Tribe operates a variety of programs servicing the Native American Community including:

Emergency food vouchers, bus tokens, utility assistance, holiday food baskets, job referral

training, and cultural workshops.

Gabrieleno Tribal Office203 E. Mission Road

San Gabriel, CA 91776

A scenic 14 mile drive up the Angeles Crest Hwy (2) in the majestic Angeles National Forest.

The distinct community of the present-day Fernandeño

Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Band) originated in the

lineages, villages and culture of the pre-Mission period.

Mission San Fernando was established on

September 8, 1797 at the village of Achoicominga

we are still here

American Indian Learning CenterEducation & Cultural Learning DepartmentFernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indianswww.tataviam-nsn.us 1019 Second Street, San Fernando, CA 91340(818) 837-0794 | tamit@tataviam-nsn.us

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