Alameda Native History Project

Month: February 2024

  • 2024-2025 Cultural & Education Programming Announced!

    The Alameda Native History Project is proud to announce their Cultural & Educational Program Offerings for 2024-2025.

    2024 Acorn Granary Challenge

    Beginning July 1, 2024; and,
    Ending on July 31, 2024.

    Mix modern and traditional methods of acorn granary construction to create a semi-permanent structure which will hold the acorns from our First Annual Acorn Harvest.

    The challenge is creating something that will withstand the elements over winter.

    We will meet as a team to construct these Acorn Granaries. Together we will learn about the different kinds of Acorn Granaries; integrated pest management uses of California Native Plants; and how indigenous technology works to keep food safe for centuries.

    This is a series of free events which happens 10am-2pm Every Sunday in July.

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    2024 Alameda “City-Wide” Acorn Harvest

    September – October 2024

    Take part in the First Annual Alameda Acorn Harvest.

    Learn about the ancient Live Oak Forests of this place now called “Alameda”.  Learn about the nutritional value and the cultural significance of acorns.

    There are a number of different ways in which everyone can participate. Please check out the list of roles available on the Sign-Up Form, right after our Community Guidelines.

    Snacks, Water, Coffee, and Lunch, will be provided.

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    Alameda Native Food Lab: ACORNS!

    Multiple Sessions Held in March 2025

    Learn how to process acorns.

    Sample traditional Acorn Mush.

    Make different baked goods using Acorn Flour made from Alameda Oak Trees. Leave with your own Acorn Flour, and recipes to try at home!

    This session is Free!

    Tickets Available in September 2024

  • Indigenous Food Lab After Action Report

    Budget (Approx.): $1,250

    [– $400 facilities repairs and equipment purchases]

    Volunteers: 12
    Avg. Volunteers Per Day: 3

    Most Dedicated Award: Charles
    Above & Beyond Award: Farmer

    Mentor Award: Heather Galloway

    Leadership Award: Paige
    On The Spot Award: Lizette
    Generosity Award: John Jacque

    Special Guests: Misty (Lakota Night: Gugu Bread and Wajopi)
    Lois (Blue Corn Demo)
    Dwight Francisco (Talking Circle)

    Shout Outs: Clyde Hall, Irna, Claudia, Addy, Talon, Sierra, Daniel

    Sponsors: Native American Health Center
    Gay American Indians
    Haight Ashbury Food Program
    Native Solidarity Project
    2spirit Queer Alliance
    Alameda Native History Project
    Thousand Oak Acorn Company

    Grants from: Native American Health Center
    Amy Lang Trust “Two Spirit Community Education Grant“
    Our Private Donor (You can too!)

    Hosts: Waller Urban Retreat Center

    Special Thanks: Morning Star Vancil
    Johnson Livingston
    Randy Burns
    Galen Comerford
    Mel
    Bridie Johnson
    Xochitl
    Ish

    Total Meals: ~350

    Avg. Dinner Service: 30 people
    Largest Crowd: ~60

    Notes: None of this would have been possible without the genorosity, kindess, and work put in by all of you. It is with deep gratitude and humility that I say thank you to you all.

    See you next year!

    If you want to volunteer for next year’s Two Spirit Pride Week “Indigenous Food Lab”; or for other Indigenous Food Lab events, please sign up here on our Indigenous Food Lab mailing list to receive Indigenous Food Lab Updates and Opportunities.

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