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How to forage for acorns in Angeles National Forest
The leader of the Juaneńo Band of Mission Indians follows in the footsteps of her ancestors by foraging for acorns in the Angeles National Forest.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenThe leader of the Juaneńo Band of Mission Indians follows in the footsteps of her ancestors by foraging for acorns in the Angeles National Forest. And the tribal president of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians says more and more individuals are interested in learning about Native American culture and acknowledging the tribal land.
In this episode
2 storiesForaging for acorns is a tribal tradition in LA
A tribal leader follows in the footsteps of her ancestors by going to the forest to forage for acorns.
Read the story12 minWhy LA’s Indigenous tribes are not federally recognized
The tribal president of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians explains the progress to acknowledge local tribes and support young Indigenous people.
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