Quarterly Tribal Council Meeting:
Regular Tribal Council Meeting Dates: Sunday, April 8, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. Sunday, October 14, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. Free Library of Monterey County: Castroville Branch 11160 Speegle Street Castroville, CA 95012 |
| Ohlone Costanoan Esselen Nation |
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| Calendar of Events |
| AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION 2010 SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 |
| OCEN Tribal Members please prepare your family poster boards for display. We will be dedicating the event in memory of Ancestors and Family that have made a difference for our Tribe. Please send a 8 x 10 photo and a written statement about your Ancestor. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. You can also get more information at www.americanindianheritage.org |
| 2009 IN MEMORY OF THOSE THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE US |
| Verda Fernandez Martinez |
| Alfred Edward Miranda |
| Tiara Greenstar Ramirez |
| Alexander Anthony Gomez |
| Josephine Stella Gomez |
| Honoring of Dr. Deborah A. Miranda Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation Tribal Member Dr. Deborah A. Miranda is an Associate Professor at Washington and Lee University in Virginia. She teaches Native American Literatures and is a published poet and author. Her books reflect stories of our ancestors, life's lessons and much more. Her books titled, Indian Cartography, The Zen of La Llorona and several chapbooks (The Book of Darkness, My Mission Glossary and my favorite, Novena to Bad Indians). Dr. Miranda maintains a blog sharing her stories and information about our people. You can access at http://whenturtlesfly.blogspot.com/. She is working to educate parents and teachers at 4th grade level on the correct history of the Mission Era, therefore not only educating on the history of our people but of all California Indians and the effect of the Mission Era. We are eagerly waiting for her next book, Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir, to be published by Hey Dey. http://www.heydaybooks.com/ |
| Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary Saturday,September 25, 2010 |
| Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation is invited to bless the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary, all tribal members are invited. We will open with prayer and introductions. Dr. Philip Laverty will present the history of Ohlone/Costanoan Esselen Nation. Tribal Chairwoman, Louise J. Miranda Ramirez will read a butterfly story in our language. Tribal member, Delphina Penrod will lead in a dance for everyone. We will also do a blessing of the land with mugwort, sage and tobacco. Please bring your children and assist in blessing this land that the Monarch return to every year. Nimasianexelpasaleki to Ms. Helen Johnson for her requesting our participation. TRIBAL SET UP AT 12:00 NOON - EVENT BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. |
October 2010 - OCEN Tribal Members Micaela and Courtney of Visalia, CA, called 3 times this week asking questions for their class. Micaela said they were so happy to announce to the class that they
are Esselen. They reported on their Indian names and tribal area. They were so happy that Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation has an active website. Their Grandmother allowed them to share with their class
the rock she was given at the Tribal Camp out. Thank you James Martinez. Thank God for all of our children that are proud of their heritage and wanting to know about their culture. Las Otno Ayam
Taxawi Name Micaela - Blue Star - Imitaski Amuatas Courtney - Yellow Butterfly - Ashiski Selekan
are Esselen. They reported on their Indian names and tribal area. They were so happy that Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation has an active website. Their Grandmother allowed them to share with their class
the rock she was given at the Tribal Camp out. Thank you James Martinez. Thank God for all of our children that are proud of their heritage and wanting to know about their culture. Las Otno Ayam
Taxawi Name Micaela - Blue Star - Imitaski Amuatas Courtney - Yellow Butterfly - Ashiski Selekan
| December 4, 2010 The OCEN Tribal Council invites Tribal Members to attend a presentation of Ohlone/Costanoan Esselen Nation History and a celebration of "Ex'celen Alpapisi" "The Esselen Story Teller" California State University, Monterey Bay Student Center, Building 12. Register by calling Louise J. Miranda Ramirez@ (408) 629-5189 |
Nimasianexelpasaleki, Thank You for attending, We had
a great time and plenty of food. Our speakers Philip
Laverty and Guillermo Aranda were fantastic. Al
Rodriguez, Great Tamales, Hope more Tribal Members
will attend in 2011. Thank you Tim and Vania for
working to make this event successful.
a great time and plenty of food. Our speakers Philip
Laverty and Guillermo Aranda were fantastic. Al
Rodriguez, Great Tamales, Hope more Tribal Members
will attend in 2011. Thank you Tim and Vania for
working to make this event successful.
| Please join us. Tribal Members interested in participating please contact: Louise J. Miranda Ramirez OCEN Tribal Chairwoman At (408) 629-5189 |
Saleki Itsa Tribal Members and Tribal Council,
On behalf of Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation, I have been asked to speak at the celebration of a United States
Post Stamp honoring Carmel Mission. I find this is a very hard decision with the destruction, slavery and murder of our
ancestors, but I have agreed to speak to honor our Ancestors that built the Mission, lost their lives and are buried in a
mass grave. I will not honor the Mission.
I am aware that some of our Tribal Members are very involved with the Mission and the Catholic Church. I attend as
the spokesperson for all Tribal Members of Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation and not on personal religion which is
required by our Constitution of all Council Members.
The event is open to the public on February 28, 2012 starting at 11:00 a.m. This event will be held in the courtyard of
the Mission, in the event of rain it will be moved indoors. All Tribal Members are invited. Please come and honor all of
our Ancestors buried within the area.
Las Otno Ayam Taxawi Name,
Louise J. Miranda Ramirez, OCEN Tribal Chairwoman
| Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation Annual Tribal Gathering and General Council Meeting Possible Dates: Saturday August 4 or August 11, 2012 More information to follow. |
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