Nine California facts reframed through Indigenous history: unratified 1851 treaties, Ohlone homelands, the bear flag, Ishi, Alcatraz and repatriation.
Tag: California Native American history
California – Missions, Gold Rush & Economy
Explore California’s Native nations—from 500+ tribes and the Spanish missions to the Gold Rush devastation, unratified treaties, and modern revival.
When California (Briefly) Became Its Own Nation
The Bear Flag Revolt of 1846 created a 25-day California Republic—setting the stage for conquest, the Wintu massacre, and Native Californian dispossession.