Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area

Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area Mákkin Mak Muwékma Wolwóolum, ’Akkoy Mak-Warep, Manne Mak Hiswi!

09/19/2026

For the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, Culture Bearers help keep language, stories, traditions, and ancestral knowledge connected to the generations that follow.

Through teaching, practicing, and sharing, they ensure that cultural knowledge remains a living part of the community.
Because when knowledge is shared, culture continues.

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09/18/2026

For generations, Muwekma families have carried language, traditions, knowledge, and cultural practices forward.

Today, that knowledge continues to live through Elders who teach, youth who learn, and a community that keeps connecting with the traditions that shape its identity.

Cultural reawakening is not about recreating the past.

It is about making sure what was carried before us has a place in the generations ahead.
The knowledge continues. The culture continues. The people continue.

09/18/2026

Teachers, sign your class up for a tour of the museum!

New Museum Los Gatos invites educators and students to explore the enduring history, vibrant culture, and contemporary experiences of our region's Indigenous people: The Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Through guided gallery discussions and hands-on activities, students gain a richer, place-based understanding of the revitalization of the Muwekma Ohlone cultural traditions from past to present.

Available for a limited time from September through November 2026, NUMU is offering specialized, standards-aligned gallery tours of two complementary exhibitions: Reawakening: Muwekma Ohlone Culture and Connection in Pursuit of Recognition & Reawakening: Reciprocity of Land, Sea, and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe.

Learn more at numulosgatos.org/school-tours or using the link in bio.

09/17/2026

Through cultural burning at Jasper Ridge ‘Ootchamin ‘Ooyakma, the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, the North Fork Mono Tribe, and community partners came together to carry forward generations of Indigenous land stewardship.

Today, that work continues as Muwekma Culture Bearer Joey Torres monitors the land’s renewal, helping deepen the understanding of life after the burn.
Because caring for the land doesn’t end when the fire goes out, it begins with what grows next.

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09/15/2026

For Gabriel Nijmeh, the relationship between Muwekma youth and horses is about more than horsemanship.

It is about the sense of calm, connection, and responsibility that comes from spending time with these animals and the land around them.
Sometimes, connection is found in simply being present.

09/14/2026

In this conversation, Gabriel Nijmeh reflects on the role horses play in the Muwekma Horse Program. More than companions, they are teachers, carrying lessons of patience, trust, and resilience.

Through time spent with them, Muwekma youth build confidence, find moments of peace, and strengthen their connection to cultural traditions that continue to shape the community today.

The horses are not simply part of the journey, they are part of the family.

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Every mission is strengthened by the people who turn vision into action. Through community engagement, collaboration, an...
09/12/2026

Every mission is strengthened by the people who turn vision into action. Through community engagement, collaboration, and thoughtful coordination, Jill Morales helps create opportunities for education, cultural preservation, and meaningful connections that support the Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation’s work every day.

09/10/2026

Regalia carries more than beauty. It carries identity, memory, craftsmanship, and the knowledge passed from one generation to the next.

For the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, every detail can hold meaning shaped by the people who create, wear, and care for it. When that knowledge is shared with the next generation, regalia becomes more than something worn. It becomes a living connection to culture and community.

What is carried forward today becomes part of tomorrow’s story.

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History shapes how we understand the present. Ensuring that Indigenous histories are represented accurately requires car...
09/09/2026

History shapes how we understand the present. Ensuring that Indigenous histories are represented accurately requires careful research, documented evidence, and a commitment to truth.

Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh’s words remind us that meaningful dialogue begins with facts and that justice depends on an honest understanding of the past.

This timeline highlights key moments in Muwekma history, illustrating not only the challenges the Tribe has faced but al...
09/07/2026

This timeline highlights key moments in Muwekma history, illustrating not only the challenges the Tribe has faced but also the resilience that has carried its people forward.

Understanding this history helps us better appreciate the enduring presence of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and its ongoing efforts to preserve language, protect sacred places, and strengthen cultural identity for future generations.

The story of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe is not confined to the past. It continues to be written today.

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2570 N. First Street, 2nd Floor #1035
Castro Valley, CA
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