Native American Heritage Month
Celebrate indigenous cultures and history with these curated PORTS resources from around California.
Native American Heritage Month: Stewards of the Lagoon
“Stewards of the Lagoon” is a water-based education program that will be hosted from inside a traditional Yurok dugout canoe! This program covers Yurok culture,...
Roots of California: Native Plants, Native Peoples, Enduring Connections
For thousands of years, California’s Indigenous peoples have lived in harmony with the state’s native plants, developing deep knowledge and lasting relationships with the land....
Chumash Life: Past, Present and Future
Explore and learn about the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and people. Chumash descendants will share their cultural heritage, from traditional art...
Native American Heritage Month: Chumash Culture Underwater at Refugio State Beach
Join us to learn about the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and people at Refugio State Beach. Chumash descendants Tom and Levi...
All About Acorns: A California Staple
Join us as we explore California Indigenous culture and the state’s most abundant natural food source. We will examine how acorns sustained communities for thousands...
Explore Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park with Virtual Adventurer™
Dive into the captivating stories of those who lived the Santa Cruz Mission experience! Experience a unique, immersive journey co-created with local Native American community...
Yurok Language Interpretation
Yurok Language Interpretation
Cultures in Conflict at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Virtually walk through the adobe building at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park to understand the impacts of the California mission system on the world...
