Clapper Sticks!
Clap! Clap! Clap! The dancers’ bodies sway to the rhythm as an elder begins to chant. Clap! Clap! Clap! The dancers are all ages. Men, women, teenagers, and elders. … Continue Reading →
Tag: Ohlone
The Tuibun of Coyote Hills (Part 2)
In part 1, our group began to explore Tuibun Village. We felt privileged to visit the site and to learn about the Tuibun Ohlone. The Tuibun were one … Continue Reading →
The Tuibun of Coyote Hills (Part 1)
Imagine going back in time 475 years. It is the year 1540. You are a Native Californian living along the coast of what is now called San Francisco … Continue Reading →
Archaeology, Technology, and Native Peoples
A broken overcast hangs above the ocean with blue sky over the coastal mountains. The wind is calm as we wend our way through the grassland. Quiroste Valley is … Continue Reading →
Bedrock Mortars
I want to share a hike I did along the top of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Northern California. I chose a route through what was once dense oak … Continue Reading →