Into California

Before I began fundraising for this project, I asked the creator to guide this journey and have it be as it is supposed to be. And so it is unfolding- First with your generosity to fund this project, and now with people’s willingness to share their story. And what an Adventure! Previously, I recognized the need and importance of Indians telling their own story- and now, after only one month on the road, I have come to realize that the stories being shared will help to shift our collective consciousness. People want to be heard. I can’t say it enough, I am so grateful to be a part of this experience….

Here are a few of my favorite photos so far….. 


Sheryl Steinruck and Grand-daughter Akdine Steinruck of the Smith River Rancheria

Guylish Bommelyn, Smith River Rancheria

Loren Bommelyn, Tolowa Dee-Ni’

Raymond Mattz, Yurok Tribe

Marva “Sii~xuuttesna” Jones, Tolowa Dee-Ni’

Also, here is the list of tribes I will be visiting next:

1. Ramona 

2.Cahuilla 

3. Pechanga 

4. Pala 

5. Pauma 

6. Rincon 

7. San Pascual 

8. Borana 

9. Sycuan 

10. Viejas 

11. Campo Manzanita & La Posta 

12. Cuyapaipe 

13. Capitan Grande 

14. Santa Ysabel 

15. Los Coytes 

16. La Jolla 

17. Santa Rosa 

18. San Manuel 

19. Saboba 

20. Morango 

21. Agua Caliente 

22. 29 Palms 

23. Cabazon 

24. Torrez Martinez

Do you have any friends I can call? 

As always, I appreciate your support. Many blessings to you and your family in this New Year.

Matika