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DESCRIPTION:For well over several thounsands of years, California Native Americans 
 lived along today's Lake Natoma District.  Join us as we continue the 
 journey to acknowledge authentic California History during the California 
 Gold Rush Era and the impact upon California Native Americans.\n\nIn 1844, 
 Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. obtained title to Rancho Rio 
 De Los Americanos, over 35,000 acres along today's American River Parkway.  
 His Mexican Land grant uniquely documented his desire not to disturb the 
 Native American population. Leidesdorff Ranch, cattle and wheat agriculture 
 production was at the north west of his vast property.\n\nMaidu, Nisenan 
 and Miwuk Nations seasonally utilized the bountiful pristine river natural 
 flora and fauna as agriculturalists, hunters, gathers, fishing as mound 
 builders in harmony with the land. They had a very sustainable way of life 
 that remains valued and worthy of preservation. \n\nIn 1848, Gold was 
 discovered along today's American River and the Historic Town of Negro Bar, 
 Sacramento County is the earliest recorded site in today's Sacramento 
 County.  Vast sums of gold was extracted from the vast Negro Hill, Mormon 
 Island and Negro Bar Gold Mining District.\n\nToday, we reclaim and restore 
 the transition years (1840-1875) while honoring the Indigenous Nations who 
 lived from time immemorial upon this lands.  California Pioneers of Pan 
 African Ancestry have a long and cherished relationship with extended 
 family, A'ho all my relations.\n\nIn 1914, Red Fox James, a Blackfoot 
 Indian, sought endorsement from 24 states riding horseback along the way to 
 support a national day recognizing and honoring Native Americans.\n\nHe 
 presented these endorsements to the White House the following year and 
 began the long and ongoing journey towards U.S. Government recognition and 
 preservation of National Native American Heritage and Culture. \n\nIn 1986, 
 the 99th Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing the President to 
 proclaim November 23-30, 1986, as American Indian Week. President Ronald 
 Reagan declared the first American Indian Week that year and each year 
 following his presidency. \n\nPresident George H.W. Bush continued the 
 proclamations until 1990, when he approved a joint resolution to declare 
 November as National American Indian Heritage Month. This tradition has 
 continued annually.  In 2008 the Native American Heritage Day Act was 
 enacted by Congress and signed by President George W. Bush on October 8, 
 2008.\n\n2023 National Native American Heritage Day continues as we help 
 restore and reclaim the natural flora and fauna between Folsom Dam and 
 Nimbus Dam, today's Lake Natoma.\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2023/11/21/18860565.php
SUMMARY:2023 Native American Heritage Day - Lake Natoma Waterfront
LOCATION:Black Miners Bar State Park\nLake Natoma District\nFolsom, California 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2023/11/21/18860565.php
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