Mastodawn

The subject of the #CaliforniaMissions came up recently in lecture, so here's one that's part of that long, sad #genocidal operation against the Indigenous people of California. On #ThisDayInHistory in 1826, labourers from #Acjachemen nation went on #strike at #SanJuanCapistrano.

Josh Dec 15, 2023

#Acjachemen and #Tongva tribes recently won title to 6.2 acres of land on the #BolsaChica Mesa in #HuntingtonBeach

https://www.atlandconservancy.com/initiatives

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Acjachemen Tongva Land Conservancy

Deb4+ aka Deborah DT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Dec 11, 2023

// I am SO thrilled and relieved this has finally happened for the native peoples of my county //

"Their stolen land in Orange County was given back. Now they’re ready to heal"

#tongvapeoples #acjachemen

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-12-10/orange-county-returned-stolen-land-to-indigenous-californians-now-healing-begins

Their stolen land was given back. Now they're ready to heal

Orange County returned 6 acres of land to the Acjachemen and Tongva people. Tribal leaders say it's a small step in a movement to protect their heritage.

Los Angeles Times

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