For the memorial Alcatraz 50th anniversary, youth and families were encouraged to attend various tribes of the northwest and beyond. Nor Cal and So Cal families met in the SF/Oakland Bay, where ITY/Native Like Water Alumni stoked by inspiration, to continue a journey of learning and paddling on the water.
In 2021, as we set out to Alcatraz Island and various sacred Ohlone sites, we look out into the bay and a doorway into the Native maritime story and a new era. Oakland and Bay Area Native urban youth and family ponder choices in life, future, and how we can be good for our community in the present. Inspired by ones own journey, it is time of reflection and thought. jNative Like Water returns to Oakland/ Berkeley to gather, and share in experiences.
In the fall of 2019, canoes representing tribes, communities and families the world over converged on San Francisco Bay to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the occupation of Alcatraz and stand in solidarity for peace, prayer, the water, the land, the air, future generations, Indigenous values, inclusion and a diverse humanity.
Tribal Canoe Journey is North America’s fastest growing Native tradition, bringing thousands of people and hundreds of canoes together to honor the water and celebrate Indigenous values.
Information regarding the historical event please visit the official website of the Canoe Journey: https://www.canoejourney2019.com/
For more information on 2021 Surfing, Canoeing or water activity in Northern California, please contact us so we may put you in touch with our Nor Cal coordinators.
#chiefBoat with AICRC’s and #NativeLikeWater @mann1e #Oakland . Leaders of the new school.
Old Skool pics of years on the water.
So cal meets nor cal. Intertribal youth. We are born free, stay free. #noprisons Alcatraz national park and sacred rock. San Francisco bay, ohlone territory. word Up.
In support with Hoopa Nor Cal Relatives and Chairwoman Danielle R. Vigil-Masten. holding on to the hupa life source along the trinity river.
From Yurok to Hoopa: great road trip. ITY covers almost 1,000 miles visiting relatives throughout Northern California.
13- year old Young Native scholar and intertribal youth leader, timothy siva (cahuilla) at the door of opportunity.
