Reclaiming Our Stories (LIVE): Voices of Indigenous Peoples of California

Join California Humanities for a powerful evening of storytelling, reflection, and connection at a special live recording of Reclaiming Our Voices: Voices of Indigenous Peoples of California.

Held at the Autry Museum of the American West on Saturday, June 27, 2026, this live event brings together Indigenous leaders, artists, educators, and community voices to share perspectives that deepen our understanding of California—past, present, and future

This event is part of a new six-part podcast series by California Humanities, hosted by Story Weaver Victorio L. Shaw Esq., a citizen of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and Chief Judge for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and the Robinson Rancheria Tribal Courts. The series centers Indigenous voices and lived experiences, creating space for communities to define their narratives on their own terms.

As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this conversation invites us to reflect more deeply on the histories, cultures, and futures that shape our shared understanding

What to Expect

This live recording will explore:

• Cultural continuity, creativity, and future-oriented thinking

• Sovereignty as living practice

• Intergenerational leadership and care

• Current practices in land stewardship, language revitalization, and cultural economies

The evening will feature:

• A live podcast conversation with special guests

• Performances by singers from Tatavium, Tongva, Acjachamen, and Chumash tribes

• Poetry, sound, and moments of reflection

• Intergenerational voices sharing lived experience and vision

Featured Speakers

Special Guests include:

Darlene Franco (Tachi Yokut): Tribal leader and advocate for food sovereignty and language revitalization

Frankie Myers (Yurok): Environmental leader and expert in Indigenious-led conversations

Erica Pinto (Jamul): Chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village

Juan Angel Reynoso (nemuuly (bear), is shlaa (Two-Spirit) Ipai-Kumeyaay from the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians): Storyteller, educator, and community weaver