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norts-trolls · 2 months
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MIKU DAY!!! DAY FOR MY BABIES!!
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glitch07deity · 5 months
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Backgrounds were never my strong suit
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Nature and Recreation Harmony: Maidu Regional Park Near Johnson Ranch
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Nestled within the enchanting embrace of Johnson Ranch's residential community, Maidu Regional Park unfolds as a haven of serene leisure and invigorating outdoor pursuits. This expansive 152-acre park seamlessly blends natural splendor with recreational delights, featuring picturesque multi-use trails, expansive play areas, sports courts, and a museum dedicated to preserving the rich culture of the Nisenan Maidu, the original inhabitants of this region.
The interweaving of historical, cultural, and natural elements at Maidu Regional Park not only caters to a diverse array of interests but also invites visitors to delve into the comprehensive tapestry of the area's heritage. As we navigate through the various facets of Maidu Regional Park, compelling reasons emerge for further exploration of the opportunities this local gem extends to its visitors.
Unveiling Maidu Regional Park's Charms
Showcasing a myriad of attractions, Maidu Regional Park beckons visitors with a plethora of recreational activities and historical wonders to explore.
The park is home to a museum, library, and an outdoor amphitheater, all harmoniously nestled amidst the beauty of nature. The Maidu Museum, a gem within the park, offers a profound journey into the land's rich history and the stories of its original inhabitants, the Maidu Indians.
For those eager to step into history, the park hosts the Maidu Indian Village, a historic site offering guided tours, allowing visitors to walk in the footsteps of the Maidu people. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts can revel in the park's sports complex, boasting well-maintained baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, and an engaging skate park, ensuring a spectrum of physical activities.
Maidu Regional Park caters to everyone, fostering a genuine sense of community and belonging.
Outdoor Adventures at Maidu Regional Park
Beyond being a historical trove, Maidu Regional Park unfolds an array of outdoor activities, appealing to both adventure seekers and those who prefer a leisurely pace.
Sports Enthusiasts Can Enjoy:
Baseball or soccer matches on pristine fields.
Basketball games in dedicated courts.
Nature Lovers Will Discover:
Opportunities for wildlife exploration with diverse bird species.
Serene walking trails weaving through the park's natural beauty.
For Those Craving Relaxation, the Park Offers:
Picnic areas equipped with barbecue facilities.
A peaceful museum and historic site for unhurried exploration.
Whether you're fueled by athletic passion, a love for nature, or a desire for tranquil moments, Maidu Regional Park extends a warm invitation, fostering a shared sense of community and appreciation for the great outdoors.
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mindblowingscience · 4 months
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For the first time in almost 75 years, beavers were released into California waters as a part of conservation efforts by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Maidu Summit Consortium. A family of seven beavers swam their way through Tásmam Koyóm, a tribal community in Plumas County that are ancestral land to the Mountain Maidu people. This new family will join a "single resident beaver in the valley" with the goal to re-establish a breeding population, according to the CDFW. Ben Cunningham, chairman of the Maidu Summit Consortium, said the valley had beavers years ago, but due to pioneer interference, the population disappeared.
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laurasimonsdaughter · 4 months
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I got a copy of Erdoes and Ortiz's American Indian Myths and Legends (1984) for Christmas and it is fascinating to me how various Native American tales portray romance between humans and non-humans. Especially compared to the European takes on that motif, which usually center on the relationship being doomed from the start, because humans belong only with humans. But this does not seem to be the default in the Native American tales in this collection!
There was one story which did portray the relationship as doomed (Tolowim woman and butterfly man, Maidu) and one where a human woman was taken against her will and gladly rescued by her husband (The stolen wife, Tewa). But there is also a tale where a wife is willingly taken by a great buffalo and when her human husband steals her back and kills White Buffalo Chief, she mourns him so that her jealous husband kills her (Apache chief punishes his wife, Tiwa).
That last tale, while tragic, already goes out of its way to show that the woman was happy with the powerful buffalo, and there are four stories in the collection that make a point of ending in happiness:
The industrious daughter who wouldn't marry (Cochiti)
A beautiful young woman who is a master at making beautiful garments spurns all her human suitors, until it is widely known that she doesn't care for young men. Coyote hears of this and goes to court her, dressed in his finest clothes. He does not offer her any gifts, but he dances very well and he brings a branch of blackcurrants, which are her favourite. She is pleased with him, so she takes him home, sleeps with him, and gives birth to two little coyotes. Her parents are dismayed and the other people turn away from her, but Coyote brings her to his home under the ground. There he has all kinds of clothes just as fine as the ones she makes, and she lives there happily with him ever after.
The Serpent of the Sea (Zuni)
The beautiful daughter of the priest-chief of the village Home of the Eagles cannot abide dust or dirt. Every day she spends almost all her time bathing in the sacred spring of the Serpent of the Sea and this angers him. He changes himself into a beautiful baby boy and she finds him and takes him home to care for him. As soon as she falls asleep the Serpent takes his true form again, coiling himself all around the maiden and all around the room. In the morning the whole household panics, but the girl’s father understands what happened and begs the Serpent to let his daughter return to her family once more, even though she now belongs to him. The Serpent moves enough to release her, finally waking her. She is very frightened, but after four days of ceremonies she bids her family goodbye and goes with the Serpent. As they travel the Serpent takes the shape of a beautiful young man, and speaks in a kinder and kinder voice, until she dares to look at him. Startled she asks him where the terrifying creature has gone. He explains that he is the serpent, but that he loves her, and that if she will consent to come and stay with him they will live and love each other forever in the Waters of the World. The maiden goes with him, forgetting her sadness and forgetting her family, and lived with him ever after.
The man who married the moon (Isleta Pueblo)
The great leader, weaver, and medicine man Nah-chu-rú-chu (the bluish light of dawn) got tired of all the young women trying to win his affection. He proclaimed that he would marry the girl who could grind corn meal so fine that it would stick to his pearl water dipper. The only woman who could do it was the Moon, who was an Isleta maiden before she went to live into the sky. He marries her and loves his moon-wife above all things. Two sisters, the Yellow Corn Maiden, are so jealous that they persuade the moon to admire her reflection in the water of the well, and push her in to drown her. The chief mourns so deeply that it no longer rains and all the crops begin dying, until they bring him a mysterious flower from a mound in the forest where his wife disappeared. He performs a sacred ritual and the moon is brought back to life. The corn maidens are changed into helpful, gentle snakes as punishment, and the moon lives happily with her husband.
The woman who married a merman (Coos)
A girl who refuses all her suitors and goes swimming in the creek every day becomes pregnant without understanding how. She gives birth to a baby that always cries unless it is left outside, where someone brings it seal meat to eat. The young mother watches over her baby and at night is approached by a man who says he is her husband and promises she will be safe if she goes with him. The merman takes his wife and child to the bottom of the sea, where many people lived. Her husband was one of the five sons of the village chief and the couple lived there happy and satisfied. She goes to her relatives once to get arrows for her little boy to play with, and once to visit her brothers. The second time they see her shoulders are turning dark and scaly like those of a sea serpent. She never returned again, but sea serpents came into their harbour, and every summer and winter they would send a whale ashore, a gift to their kinsmen above the sea.
Erdoes and Ortiz even draw a parallel between the tale of the Serpent of the Sea and Beauty and the Beast, but I rather love the girl running off with the Coyote and "the woman who married a merman" is such a lovely counterpoint to the selkie and mermaid stories I grew up with. I'm really happy with this book~
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Reawakening Our Ancestor’s Lines and Other AIYLA Titles
When I was in the library the other day, a book cover caught my eye. Somehow I had missed out on this book that was released in 2017. I’m sure I saw the list when it was honored by The American Indian Library Association back in 2020, but I never got my hands on Reawakening Our Ancestors’ Lines: Revitalizing Inuit Traditional Tattooing until this week. It’s a gorgeous book that features Inuit women who are reviving the traditional art of tattooing. The author, Angela Hovak Johnston, learned how to tattoo herself and others and the book shares that journey with others.
For thousands of years, Inuit women practiced the traditional art of tattooing. Created with bone needles and caribou sinew soaked in seal oil or soot, these tattoos were an important tradition for many women, symbols stitched in their skin that connected them to their families and communities.But with the rise of missionaries and residential schools in the North, the tradition of tattooing was almost lost. In 2005, when Angela Hovak Johnston heard that the last Inuk woman tattooed in the traditional way had died, she set out to tattoo herself and learn how to tattoo others. What was at first a personal quest became a project to bring the art of traditional tattooing back to Inuit women across Nunavut, starting in the community of Kugluktuk. Collected in this beautiful book are moving photos and stories from more than two dozen women who participated in Johnston’s project. Together, these women are reawakening their ancestors’ lines and sharing this knowledge with future generations. [publisher summary]
This book is just one of the many that have won or been honored over the years. In case you’ve missed any of the titles, here are a few other YA books that have made the American Indian Youth Literature Award lists:
Apple Skin to the Core by Eric Gansworth (Onandoga)
The term “Apple” is a slur in Native communities across the country. It’s for someone supposedly “red on the outside, white on the inside.” Eric Gansworth is telling his story in Apple (Skin to the Core). The story of his family, of Onondaga among Tuscaroras, of Native folks everywhere. From the horrible legacy of the government boarding schools, to a boy watching his siblings leave and return and leave again, to a young man fighting to be an artist who balances multiple worlds. Eric shatters that slur and reclaims it in verse and prose and imagery that truly lives up to the word heartbreaking.
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians)
As a biracial, unenrolled tribal member and the product of a scandal, Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in—both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. When her family is struck by tragedy, Daunis puts her dreams on hold to care for her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie, the charming new recruit on her brother’s hockey team.
After Daunis witnesses a shocking murder that thrusts her into a criminal investigation, she agrees to go undercover. But the deceptions—and deaths—keep piling up and soon the threat strikes too close to home. How far will she go to protect her community if it means tearing apart the only world she’s ever known?
Soldiers Unknown by Chag Lowry (Yurok, Maidu and Achumawi)
The graphic novel Soldiers Unknown is a historically accurate World War One story told from the perspective of Native Yurok soldiers. The novel is based on extensive military research and on oral interviews of family members of Yurok WW1 veterans from throughout Humboldt and Del Norte counties. The author Chag Lowry is of Yurok, Maidu, and Achumawi ancestry, and the illustrator Rahsan Ekedal was raised in southern Humboldt. Soldiers Unknown takes place during the battle of the Meuse-Argonne in France in 1918, which is the largest battle in American Army history.
Marrow Thieves and the sequel Hunting by Stars by Cherie Dimaline (Metis Nation of Ontario)
Marrow Thieves – Just when you think you have nothing left to lose, they come for your dreams.
Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The Indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. In this dark world, Frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. For now, survival means staying hidden – but what they don”t know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves.
Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present by Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation) and illustrated by Ciara Sana (Chamoru)
An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Celebrate the lives, stories, and contributions of Indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes, and other changemakers in this beautifully illustrated collection. From luminaries of the past, like nineteenth-century sculptor Edmonia Lewis--the first Black and Native American female artist to achieve international fame--to contemporary figures like linguist jessie little doe baird, who revived the Wampanoag language, Notable Native People highlights the vital impact Indigenous dreamers and leaders have made on the world.
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger (Lipan Apache Tribe)
Elatsoe—Ellie for short—lives in an alternate contemporary America shaped by the ancestral magics and knowledge of its Indigenous and immigrant groups. She can raise the spirits of dead animals—most importantly, her ghost dog Kirby. When her beloved cousin dies, all signs point to a car crash, but his ghost tells her otherwise: He was murdered. Who killed him and how did he die? With the help of her family, her best friend Jay, and the memory great, great, great, great, great, great grandmother, Elatsoe, must track down the killer and unravel the mystery of this creepy town and it’s dark past. But will the nefarious townsfolk and a mysterious Doctor stop her before she gets started? A breathtaking debut novel featuring an asexual, Apache teen protagonist, Elatsoe combines mystery, horror, noir, ancestral knowledge, haunting illustrations, fantasy elements, and is one of the most-talked about debuts of the year.
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People adapted by Debbie Reese (Nambé Owingeh) and Jean Mendoza from the adult book by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Spanning more than 400 years, this classic bottom-up history examines the legacy of Indigenous peoples' resistance, resilience, and steadfast fight against imperialism.
Going beyond the story of America as a country "discovered" by a few brave men in the "New World," Indigenous human rights advocate Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz reveals the roles that settler colonialism and policies of American Indian genocide played in forming our national identity.
The original academic text is fully adapted by renowned curriculum experts Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza, for middle-grade and young adult readers to include discussion topics, archival images, original maps, recommendations for further reading, and other materials to encourage students, teachers, and general readers to think critically about their own place in history.
Surviving the City written by Tasha Spillet (Nehiyaw-Trinidadian) and illustrated by Natasha Donovan (Métis Nation of British Columbia)
Tasha Spillett's graphic novel debut, Surviving the City, is a story about womanhood, friendship, colonialism, and the anguish of a missing loved one. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape - they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez's community find her before it's too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don't?
To learn about even more books that have received this award, be sure to check out the AILA page.
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putah-creek · 7 months
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the river water contains desire and delight 
I noticed it right away 
when my foot first touched the water 
I waded out into deep delusion 
where delight and desire are woven together 
like a Maidu basket 
I put my head under the cold waters 
and allowed desire to take me 
it was a strong feeling 
good 
delightful 
coming up I kicked toward the far shore 
and swam as hard as I was able 
as if I were still a much younger man 
james lee jobe 
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brookstonalmanac · 1 year
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Holidays 2.24
Holidays
Day of Stripes & Dots
Dia de la Bandera (Flag Day; Mexico)
Dragobete (Lover's Day; Romania)
Edwin Dickinson Baker Day (Oregon)
Engineer’s Day (Iran)
Flag Day (Mexico)
Forget Me Not Day (Disabled Veterans)
Gregorian Calendar Day
International EBM Day
International Family Drug Support Day
International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day
International SCN2A Awareness Day
Loud Shirt Day (New Zealand)
National Artist Day (Thailand)
National Dance Day
National Day for War Animals (Australia)
National Remembrance Day (Papua New Guinea)
National Trading Card Day
N'cwala (Thanksgiving; Zambia)
Nylon Toothbrush Day
Obnoxious Day
Showza-Shinzan International Yukigassen Tournament (Snowball Fight; Japan)
Sweden Finns Day
Twin Peaks Day
Ukrainian War Anniversary Day
Voice of America Day
World Bartender Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Caesar Salad Day
Defend the Donut Day
Gouden Carolus Cuvée van de Keizer Open Day
National I Hate Coriander Day
National Tortilla Chip Day
National Tortamali Day
4th & Last Friday in February
International Stand Up to Bullying Day [Last Friday] (Also 3rd Friday in Nov)
Katsuyama Sagicho begins (Japan) [Last Friday]
National CSA Day (Small Farm Central) [Last Friday]
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend begins [Last Friday thru Sunday]
National Skip the Straw Day [4th Friday]
Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering begins [Last Friday]
Thank a Resident Day [4th Friday]
Yukon Heritage Day (Canada) [Last Friday]
Independence Days
Iseseisvuspäev, Independence Day of Estonia (from Russia, 1918)
Feast Days
Æthelberht of Kent (1st Christian Anglo-Saxon King) [original date]
Ascensión Nicol y Goñi (Christian; Blessed)
Ayyám-i-Há begins (Baha’i) [thru 2.28]
Beard Day (Pastafarian)
Carthaginian Ghost Spotting Day (Pastafarian)
Feast of Vartan (Armenia; Saint)
Friday after Shrove Tuesday (Western Christianity) [44 Days before Easter (a.k.a. ... 
Friday Fish Fry (Midwest US)
National Tartar Sauce Day
Kissing Friday
Nippy Hug Day (Westmoreland, UK)
Hammie Swinette (Muppetism)
Huey Newton Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Lethard, Bishop of Senlis (Christian; Saint)
Lindel Tsen and Paul Sasaki (Anglican Church of Canada)
Lucan (Positivist; Saint)
Matthias the Apostle (Christian; Saint)
Modest, Bishop of Trier (Christian; Saint)
Montanus, Lucius, Flavian, Julian, Victorious, Primolus, Rhenus, and Donation, martyrs at Carthage (Christian; Saint)
Pretextatus, Archbishop of Rouen (Christian; Saint)
Regifugium (Flight of Kings; Ancient Rome)
Robert of Arbrissel (Christian; Saint)
Sergius of Cappadocia (Christian; Saint)
Sepandārmazgān (Women's Day; Zoroastrian Iran)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]
Premieres
Chips Ahoy (Disney Cartoon; 1956)
Cocaine Bear (Film; 2023)
Fleetwood Mac, by Fleetwood Mac (Album; 1968)
Get Out (Film; 2017)
Help Me Rhonda, recorded by The Beach Boys (Song; 1965)
How to Ride a Horse (Disney Cartoon; 1950)
Johnny Cash at San Quentin, recorded by Johnny Cash (Concert Album; 1969)
Kidnapped (Disney Film; 1960)
L’Orfeo, by Claudio Monteverdi (Opera; 1607) [1st Modern Opera]
My Life as a Zucchini (Animated Film; 2017)
Peer Gynt, by Henrik Ibsen & Edvard Grieg (Musical Play; 1867)
Philadelphia Freedom, by Elton John (Song; 1975)
Physical Graffiti, by Led Zeppelin (Album; 1975)
The Practical Pig (Disney Cartoon; 1939)
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Film; 1969)
Rinaldo, by George Frederic Handel (Opera; 1711)
Rock Dog (Animated Film; 2017)
Silk Stockings (Broadway Musical; 1955)
Wanderlust (2012)
When You Wish Upon A Star, recorded by Frances Langford (Song; 1940)
Working Class Dog, by Rick Springfield (Album; 1981)
Today’s Name Days
Matthias (Austria)
Goran, Modest, Montan, Sinerot (Croatia)
Matěj (Czech Republic)
Mattias (Denmark)
Madi, Madis, Mäido, Maido, Maidu, Mait, Mati, Matis, Mats, Matti, Mattias (Estonia)
Matias, Matti (Finland)
Modeste (France)
Matthias (Germany)
Elemér (Hungary)
Edilberto (Italy)
Diāna, Dina, Dins, Gatins, Gatis, Kurbads (Latvia)
Gedmantas, Goda, Motiejus (Lithuania)
Mats, Mattias, Mattis (Norway)
Bogurad, Bogusz, Boguta, Bohusz, Lucjusz, Maciej, Piotr (Poland)
Ioan (Romania)
Matej (Slovakia)
Modesto, Sergio (Spain)
Mats, Mattias (Sweden)
Taras (Ukraine)
Maddison, Madison, Madisyn, Madyson, Mateo, Mathew, Mathias, Matt, Mattea, Matthea, Matthias, Mattias, Mattie, Matty, Modesto (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 55 of 2023; 310 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 5 of week 8 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Nuin (Ash) [Day 6 of 28]
Chinese: Month 2 (Yi-Mao), Day 5 (Gui-Chou)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 3 Adar 5783
Islamic: 3 Sha’ban 1444
J Cal: 25 Xin; Foursday [25 of 30]
Julian: 11 February 2023
Moon: 25%: Waxing Crescent
Positivist: 27 Homer (2nd Month) [Lucan]
Runic Half Month: Tyr (Cosmic Pillar) [Day 1 of 15]
Season: Winter (Day 66 of 90)
Zodiac: Pisces (Day 5 of 29)
Calendar Changes
Tyr (Cosmic Pillar) [Half-Month 5 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 3.10)
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norts-trolls · 1 year
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> It was lively tonight. Many conversations all across the bar. Teasing of potential pitch crushes. Meeting up with a friend. Or simply being left to their own thoughts. It was the type of scene that was your favorite to watch over. Lopard belongs to @sasster
Wicata and Nakaou belongs to @goldenguillotines
Kietha belongs to @ambivalence-and-torpor
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glitch07deity · 5 months
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I left him in the dryer
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Sierra Gardens, California: Step into History at the Maidu Museum
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Nestled in the heart of Sierra Gardens, California, the Maidu Museum holds a vibrant tapestry of historical and cultural stories, offering a profound glimpse into the heritage of the Maidu people. This museum, a symbol of the enduring Maidu legacy, invites visitors to fully immerse themselves in the intricacies of Maidu civilization, exploring everything from detailed petroglyphs and indigenous artifacts to enlightening exhibits and guided tours of historic sites.
As we embark on a journey to unravel the complexities and charm of the Maidu Museum, you'll come to understand that it is not just a repository of ancient artifacts. It stands as a living testament to the resilience and cultural richness of the Maidu community.
This narrative encourages you to delve deeper into the multifaceted significance of the Maidu Museum, fostering a richer understanding and appreciation for the centuries-old heritage of the Maidu people.
Discovering the Maidu Museum
It's an opportunity not to be missed – a chance to delve into the rich cultural heritage and ancient history of the Nisenan Maidu tribe elegantly showcased at the Maidu Museum in Sierra Gardens, California.
The museum serves as a unique portal to the past, unveiling the tribe's traditional way of life, spiritual beliefs, and their profound connections to the natural world.
Visitors are welcomed with open arms, creating a sense of belonging and shared respect for this ancient culture.
Interactive exhibits, authentic artifacts, and educational programs contribute to an enriching experience.
A visit to the Maidu Museum transcends a mere day out; it's a journey into the heart of a community, a poignant reminder of the threads that weave us all together through history.
Uncovering Maidu Cultural Heritage
Having explored the general offerings of the Maidu Museum, let's now focus on the invaluable insight it provides into the cultural heritage of the Maidu tribe.
The museum houses a myriad of artifacts, each telling a unique story of the Maidu people's rich past. From intricately woven baskets to finely chiseled stone tools, it showcases the meticulous craftsmanship and the deep connection the Maidu had with their environment.
Visitors can delve into the tribe's spiritual beliefs, exploring their cosmology through petroglyphs and sacred songs. The Maidu Museum isn't just a place to observe; it's a platform for engagement, learning, and feeling a sense of belonging to a history that shapes the present.
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mystacoceti · 21 days
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I appreciate that some people call it 腐皮 but I am against calling it "tofu skin" (or god forbid "tofu sheet") in English. and if we're going to transliterate it from 湯葉 we have to distinguish it from the Maidu word that's now the namesake of a bunch of shit because otherwise I will go crazy
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dhampiravidi · 3 months
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a goddess & a vampire
It had taken Oraia about six months to go from living on the frontier with her beloved Yamani Maidu, to playing the part of an heiress who was under the care of a "friend of her father's" (in truth, a glamoured fey who occasionally came to check on her). She'd done it all to learn more about the evil people who had hunted her friends. & she was incredibly disappointed to learn the truth--to see how both the Native Americans & Black people had largely been enslaved. Her initial reaction led to her killing a man, one who tried following her down a dark street one night. But that was pointless. She ended up donating to abolitionist causes, wondering when slavery would die out.
Her transition from one life to another was strange, but without much difficulty. The supernatural friends she had abroad helped her access the money she'd accrued centuries before, so all she had to do was remember how things had been in Versailles in the 1600s--how she'd managed to stay in nearly everyone's good graces, even when they made her jaw set. Still, things had changed. The city was louder than she remembered, the known world was apparently gigantic & there was electricity, which she found interesting. There was also a slight plague going through the city, but she didn't care, because she couldn't get sick like humans could.
She mulled all of that over with a glass of wine, quietly observing those around her as she strode through the streets.
@delightindarkness
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cristinad61 · 3 months
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To the library
If you’re like me and love to spend time browsing through used book shops and thrift stores for your next read, please don’t forget to check the public library! Many branches have a wonderfully varied selection of used books available for very low prices, and you never know what treasures you might discover. Above you can see the paperback I bought this week for $2 at the Maidu branch of the…
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