Los Angeles American Indian Heritage program book

2013American IndianHeritage Month

City of Los AngelesAmerican Indian Heritage Month

2013

2013Many nations, one CoMMunity

RUDY ORTEGA JR. FERNANDEÑO/TATAVIAMCHAIRMAN

CHRISSIE CASTRO NAVAJOVICE CHAIRPERSON

CHERI THOMAS QUINAULT/YUROKTREASURER

CAROLYN ECHEVERIA GABRIELENO/TONGVA

RAMON ENRIQUEZ TEWA - NAMBE PUEBLO

DAWN JACKSON SAGINAW CHIPPEWA

KIMBERLY MORALES-JOHNSON GABRIELENO/TONGVA

MAXINE JUDKINS APACHE/CHEROKEE

IAN SKORODIN CHOCTAW

PATRICIA LOPEZ TAOS PUEBLO/TIWA

3175 W. 6TH STREET | LOS ANGELES, CA 90020(213) 351-5308 | FAX (213) 368-6811 | WWW.LANAIC.ORG

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ERIC GARCETTI MAYORCITY OF LOS ANGELES

MIKE FEUER LOS ANGELES CITY ATTORNEY

RON GALPERIN LOS ANGELES CITY CONTROLLER

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

HERB J. WESSON, JR. DISTRICT 10, PRESIDENT

GILBERT CEDILLO DISTRICT 1

PAUL KREKORIAN DISTRICT 2

BOB BLUMENFIELD DISTRICT 3

TOM LABONGE DISTRICT 4

PAUL KORETZ DISTRICT 5

NURY MARTINEZ DISTRICT 6

FELIPE FUENTES DISTRICT 7

BERNARD C. PARKS DISTRICT 8

CURREN D. PRICE, JR. DISTRICT 9

MIKE BONIN DISTRICT 11

MITCHELL ENGLANDER DISTRICT 12

MITCH O’FARRELL DISTRICT 13

JOSE HUIZAR DISTRICT 14

JOE BUSCAINO DISTRICT 15


Mitch O’Farrell has built a solid reputation of improving the quality of life for constituents in the 13th Council District. His plans include creating opportunities for more affordable housing; reforming City policy to help small, neighborhood businesses drive the local economy; and working with his colleagues, the Mayor, and the entertainment industry to halt runaway production.

The Councilmember’s district is the most diverse in the city, including the neighborhoods Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Historic Filipinotown, Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire/Koreatown, Rampart Village, and Silver Lake.

Mitch began his public service in 2002 under the leadership of then Councilmember Eric Garcetti. Mitch’s experience as a field deputy, district director, and senior advisor to the former City Council President have given him the experience to make government work better for people across the 13th District.

Mitch was elected to office on May 21, 2013 to succeed now Mayor Eric Garcetti as the Councilmember of the 13th district. The newly elected councilmember held a ceremonial swearing-in event at Marsh Street Park on Saturday June 29 2013, and started his term on July 1.

Mitch is deeply passionate about giving back to his community and preserving local habitats and open space. He has held leadership positions in several non-profit organizations such as the California Wilderness Coalition, and the Santa Cecilia Orchestra, an organization that provides after-school classical music lessons to children in the Los Angeles Unified School District. He also volunteered for Project Angel Food, delivering hot meals to those who are home bound and living with HIV.

Mitch’s great appreciation for the environment and his surroundings come from his rural upbringing in Oklahoma. Mitch lived on a small farm until the age of 7 when he moved to the city. By living in the countryside and in the city, Mitch has developed a keen perspective on the values and needs of both rural and urban lifestyles and peoples.

As a member of the Wyandotte Native American tribe, Mitch was sworn into office by Wyandotte Nation Chief Billy Friend along the LA River on June 29th, 2013, and officially with the Mayor and his newly elected Council colleagues on June 30, 2013.

In addition to the rest of the 13th Council District, Mitch understands the importance of Hollywood, its history, and

its brand as a unique one-of-a-kind destination place for the rest of the world.

Mitch is working to enhance Hollywood’s reputation as a world class neighborhood to live, do business, and visit. It is an economic driver for the rest of Los Angeles as the entertainment capital of the world and a worldwide destination for tourists.

The Councilmember is also deeply passionate about --and plans to tackle-- the degradation of the environment. He believes that Los Angeles, as a community, must take responsibility at the local level in order to help relieve global environmental damage. He plans to help the community realize the consequences that their actions may have on the rest of the planet and ultimately attain a greater level of consciousness regarding the environmental crisis. Mitch wants to ensure that Los Angeles becomes a leader in the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife.

One of Mitch’s most important projects is the LA River, the birthplace of Los Angeles, and a representation of the city’s future and the endless possibilities it presents. The LA River was Los Angeles’ main water source up until one hundred years ago when it was channelized during the Great Floods and later neglected due to the beginning of the automotive age. Mitch believes that the LA River project will enable Angelenos to re-orient themselves to the river and enjoy the natural landmark recreationally, aesthetically as well as economically.

Mitch and his partner, George Brauckman, live together in Glassell Park with their dog, Arthur. As an avid animal lover, Mitch plans to make animal welfare one of his main concerns during his time in office. His great respect and passion for animals has always been a significant aspect of his life. Mitch strongly believes that in order to become better human beings we must learn to be humane and treat animals with the respect and care that they deserve.

As an openly gay councilmember, Mitch plans to work with the Gay and Lesbian Center to help provide the LGBT community with strength and guidance. It is of tremendous importance to Mitch that he ensures that no gay, lesbian, transgender or questioning young person feel like he or she is alone. Mitch is determined to work with the Gay-Lesbian Center to provide services to those in the LGBT community, and to pay tribute to the great and long history of the LGBT community in the 13th District.. Mitch plans to maintain the visibility of the LGBT community and cement its place in mainstream society.

COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 13

MITCH O’FARRELLMEMBER OF THE WYANDOTTE NATION


CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION

YORK CHANG

PRESIDENT

JOSEPHINE RAMIREZ

VICE PRESIDENT

MARIA BELL

MARI EDELMAN

CHARMAINE JEFFERSON

RICHARD MONTOYA

CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

OLGA GARAY-ENGLISH

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MATTHEW RUDNICK

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

WILL CAPERTON y MONTOYA

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

BROCHURE DESIGN

RAY RIVERA

PAHI CREATIVE GROUP LTD.

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OPENING CEREMONYFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

OPENING PROCESSION

FERNANDEÑO TATAVIAM BAND OF MISSION INDIAN TRIBAL SINGERS

KEYNOTE SPEECH

MITCH O’FARRELL, COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 13

PRESENTATION OF THE 2013 HONOREE

TRIBAL ALLIANCE OF SOVEREIGN NATIONS (TASIN)

TORRES MARTINEZ TRIBAL TANF

REMARKS BY

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCILMEMBERS

CITY CONTROLLER

CITY ATTORNEY

CITY HALL FORECOURT

PROCESSION

TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA BIRD SINGERS

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

BIRD RUNNINGWATER

REMARKS

MITCH O’FARRELL, COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 13

TRIBAL ALLIANCE OF SOVEREIGN NATIONS

TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA BIRD SINGERS

PERFORMANCE

NATIVE LA SINGERS AND DANCERS


2013 HONOREES

Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Nations


201 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET, SUITE 1400LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

TEL: 213.202.5500 | FAX: 213.202.5513 | WEB: CULTURELA.ORG

THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES GRATEFULLY APPRECIATES

THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS

OF OUR MAJOR SPONSORS FOR THE

2013 AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

OPENING CEREMONY SPONSORS

Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Nations

R ESPECT.E MPOWER.D ECIDE.

RED CIRCLE PROJECT facebook.com/redcircleproject323.329.9906

WWW.REDCIRCLEPROJECT.ORG

Join us for the 3rd Annual

Spirit of CommUNITY Awardsand recognition of our devoted supporters

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 20136:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

WEST HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM625 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD., WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069

RED CIRCLE PROJECTAT APLA HEALTH & WELLNESS

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SERVICE AND COMMITMENT

Presented by the Red Circle Project at APLA Health & Wellness with support from the City of West Hollywood, the City of Los Angeles AIDS Coordinator’s Offi ce and Los Angeles County’s Division of HIV/STD Programs

INSPIRING BRILLIANCE

IN NATIVEY O U T H

(877) 480-7707Tamit.tataviam-nsn.us

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We applaud the City of Los Angeles for supporting our community!

academics leadership college prep culture

Coming in 2014…the Tataviam American Indian Education Center

the big picture:building a foundation for a stronger community

Pukúu an American Indian 501(c)3 non-profit

was established by the Fernandeño Tataviam

Band of Mission Indians in order to empower

Native American Indian families. Since its

inception in 1974 and reinvigoration in 2000,

the non-profit has been leading the way in

helping Native American Indian families from

the San Fernando Valley and beyond.

Pukúu, Cultural Community Services1019 Second Street #2

San Fernando, CA 91340

(818) 336-6105 • Fax (818) 837-0796

[email protected]

www.pukuu.org

www.haramokngna.org

Support building a stronger commuity

The American Indian Community Council, Inc. (AICC) is a unique non-profit 501 (c) (3)

organization that serves Native peoples of Los Angeles and Southern California. For over 15 years,

the AICC has served as a central hub and is a resource for the Los Angeles American Indian/Alaska

Native Community. The vision of the AICC is “to strengthen the overall wellness of the LA

American Indian children, families, and community through leadership development, community

organizing, self determination, and cultural values.” Our overall goal as an organization is to make

Los Angeles a better place for all people, by developing American Indian and Alaska Native leaders.

The AICC operates a number of workgroups that are created by community members who see a

need to address specific issues, problems, and concerns. These workgroups include amongst others,

an Elders’ Group, the Indian Child Welfare Act Task Force, and United Native Youth of Los

Angeles (UNYLA). The AICC welcomes all to our monthly meetings, which take place every second

Tuesday of the month. We encourage you to join us in making Los Angeles a strong leader in Indian

Country.

For more information, please email us at [email protected]

Check out the AICC website at http://aiccla.org or follow us at /AICC

THE AICC PROUDLY

COMMEMORATES AND

CELEBRATES

NATIVE AMERICAN

HERITAGE MONTH!!!!

Many thanks to

COUNCIL-MEMBER

MITCH O’FARRELL for

his many efforts at

recognizing the

LARGEST American

Indian Community in

the United States.

Celebrate American Indian Culture at the Autry

4700 Western Heritage Way • Los Angeles, CA 90027323.667.2000 • TheAutry.org

Featuring the best in contemporary and traditional artworks——pottery, jewelry, baskets, textiles, and more——from 180 Native American artists representing more than 40 tribes. Plus artist demonstrations, music, dance, theatre, lectures, storytelling, food, and film!

TheAutry.org/marketplace

Native Voices at the Autry is the country’s leading Native American theatre company. Join us for the world premiere of Stand-Off at Hwy #37 during its run February 26— March 16, 2014. Written by Vickie Ramirez (Tuscarora), the play is a dramatic tale about political, environmental, and spiritual convictions.

TheAutry.org/nativevoices

Featuring more than 250 exquisite items of beadwork, quillwork, and moose-hair embroidery, this exhibition explores an artistic tradition that has persisted for centuries and continues to thrive in Native communities today.

TheAutry.org/floraljourney

Detail of breechcloth or dance apron, Ojibwa, 1885. Velvet, cloth, glass beads. Gift of Miss Donna Held. Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection, Autry National Center; 1911.G.3

Daniel Ramirez (Saginaw Chippewa)

2013

March 15, 2014—April 26, 2015

November 9—10, 201310:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

NATIVE VOICES

at THE AUTRY

America’s Leading Native American Theatre Company

Los Angeles American Indian Heritage program book

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