August 4, 2024 – San Francisco, Calif.
Hundreds of supports gather at Chrissy to give the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area a rousing send-off as they embarked on their Trail of Truth.
Among the speakers were:
- Charlene Nijmeh, Chairwoman of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area
- Joey Torres, Muwekma Tribal Member and Culture Bearer
- Richard Massiatt, Muwekma Tribal Council Member
- Peter Ortiz, San Jose City Council Member
- Nicole Shanahan, Vice Presidential Candidate
- Members of the Oglala Nation
- Razzle Dazzle, Miwok Elder
- Members of Redrum M.C.
Special performances by:
- Calpulli Tonalehqueh Aztec Dancers
- Muwekma Tribal Dancers
- Razzle Dazzle, 12 Bears, Joey Torres, Miwok singers
The rally was immediately followed by a march across the Golden Gate Bridge, the first part of Muwekma’s journey on the Trail of Truth.
We were met on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge by a group of CHP and US Park Service Officers.
But no one was arrested for the unplanned march across the bridge–because we didn’t stop and block traffic. We were allowed to go on our way.
For more information about the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area, you can visit the Muwekma website at https://muwekma.org
To watch videos and learn more about the Trail of Truth, and how you can help Ohlone people regain Federal Tribal Recognition, follow Muwekma on social media.
Lots of videos are up and available on the Muwekma Ohlone tribe’s instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/muwekmaohlonetribe/
