Event State: Confirmed
Organization: INDIGENOUS STUDENTS IN ACTIVISM
Expected Headcount: 50
Attendees - Students: TRUE
Attendees - Alumni: TRUE
Attendees - Faculty: TRUE
Attendees - Staff: TRUE
Attendees - Off Campus: TRUE
Event Contact Phone Number:: 2094847988
Event Contact Email Address:: hvera@csustan.edu
Event Contact Name:: Hector Vera
Performer/Speaker/Lecturer?: TRUE
Co-Sponsored with Off-Campus Entity?: FALSE
Hiring Off-Campus Service Provider?: FALSE
Attendees - Off Campus (Describe):: campus community can invite people they know who aren't from campus
Agenda/Timeline for this Event:: Structure1. Opening Circle/ Four Directions Juan Sanchez/ George Gonzalez/ Malinalli/ Tonatiuh Yaotl (Sun Warrior Men’s Circle) (1 Hour)Traditional welcome and land acknowledgment.Sharing the purpose of the workshop and introductions.2. Storytelling and Wisdom Sharing/ Del Puerto Canyon Importance Elias Funez/allies of Del Puerto Canyon (D.P.C) (1 hour)Invite an elder or knowledge keeper to share traditional stories, history, and lessons.Discuss how these teachings are relevant today.3. Medicine For my sister’s Silva/Cara is with CCUIH (1 hour)Information on crafting, traditional cooking, or storytelling techniquesOutcome: encourage participation and collaboration to create a tangible connection to the culture.4. Empowerment Strategies/ Mexica Dansa Kalpulli by Jose Martinez/ Jorge Gonzalez Circulo De Hombres (30 min)Discussion on integrating traditional knowledge into personal and community empowerment.Q&A Discussion on addressing local challenges using cultural wisdom.5. Closing Ceremony/ Four Directions Jorge Gonzalez (30 minutes)Reflect on what was learned.Honor participants and ancestors.
Invite Type: Open Event - No RSVP Required
Physical Activity/Game/Sport?: FALSE
Amplified Sound/Music/Speaking?: TRUE
Registration/Entrance Fee?: FALSE
Non-Compensated Volunteers Involved?: FALSE
Alcoholic Beverages Served?: FALSE
Off-Campus Youth Present?: TRUE
Soliciting Sponsorships, Donations, Gifts from Businesses for a Fundraiser?: FALSE
OIT Tech/Media/Network Services Work Order Request Needed?: FALSE
Dignitary/Elected Official Invited to this Event?: FALSE
Food/Beverage Served?: FALSE
Pay to Reserve a Parking Lot for Attendees (Moratorium)?: FALSE
Custodial Service Requested for Turlock location?: FALSE
Describe the Off-Campus Youth present and how they will be chaperoned:: If attendees are parents/ legal guardians, they will have to accompany their kid
Event Locator: 2025-ABBPLZ
Organizer: 25live@csustan.edu
Describe the Amplified Sound/Music/Speaking:: Microphone for Speakers
Performer/Speaker/Lecturer Name & Affiliation:: Juan Sanchez, Malinalli, George Gonzalez, will be talking about the Tonatiuh Yaotl Sun Warrior Circulo de Hombres which is a men led talking circle that focuses on emotional and cultural support; Jose Martinez who will focus on Mexica Dansa Kalpulli which is an indigenous dance style; Sylvia from Medicine for My Sisters, and Cara from California Consortium for Urban Indian Health (CCUIH) who will lead a women's drum circle; and Elias Funez an environmentalist to talk about the Save Del Porto Canyon project
Moving, Removing, or Adding furniture or equipment, such as pop ups, lighting, speakers, stages, tables, chairs, etc?: FALSE

The objective of this workshop is to promote self-empowerment through cultural education, foster a sense of community and shared identity, and revitalize traditional practices and integrate them into modern contexts.

These objectives will be completed by the guests of the workshop. They are involved in orgs and projects that offer traditional and cultural practices, and education. The guests will discuss these groups and resources available, which consist of the following:

• Circulo de Hombres which is a men circle that focuses on emotional and cultural support.
  
• Mexica Dansa Kalpulli
  
• Woman’s Drum Circle
  
• Save Del Porto Canyon Project
  

Structure

1. Opening Circle/ Four Directions Juan Sanchez/ George Gonzalez/ Malinalli/ Tonatiuh Yaotl (Sun Warrior Men’s Circle) (1 Hour)

Traditional welcome and land acknowledgment.

Sharing the purpose of the workshop and introductions.

2. Storytelling and Wisdom Sharing/ Del Puerto Canyon Importance Elias Funez/allies of Del Puerto Canyon (D.P.C) (1 hour)

Invite an elder or knowledge keeper to share traditional stories, history, and lessons.

Discuss how these teachings are relevant today.

3. Medicine For my sister’s Silva/Cara is with CCUIH (1 hour)

Information on crafting, traditional cooking, or storytelling techniques

Outcome: encourage participation and collaboration to create a tangible connection to the culture.

4. Empowerment Strategies/ Mexica Dansa Kalpulli by Jose Martinez/ Jorge Gonzalez Circulo De Hombres (30 min)

Discussion on integrating traditional knowledge into personal and community empowerment.

Q&A Discussion on addressing local challenges using cultural wisdom.

5. Closing Ceremony/ Four Directions Jorge Gonzalez (30 minutes)

Reflect on what was learned.

Honor participants and ancestors.

Logistics

Location: California State University Stanislaus

Audience: Open to all community members, and students, focusing on inclusivity.

Materials: Cultural Regalia/Garments 

Dates/Time: 3 hours duration late February 28th from 11:30am - 4:00pm 

Outcomes

A stronger connection to cultural roots.

Empowered individuals who can act as change-makers in their communities such as the Northern Central California San Joaquin Valley/Northern Yokuts Territory.

 

Increased appreciation and respect for Natives to the American’s traditions throughout Turtle Island/ Western Hemisphere.