Land Acknowledgement Ceremony

(Tue) November 29, 2022, 11:00am

Reedley College is honored to recognize the land our college stands on in a special program with the tribal communities we share it with. We will bless the land with tribal leaders, make a special presentation and enjoy traditional drum and dance rituals with our friends from the Choinummi, Mono and Wuckchummi tribes. This ceremony will be livestreamed on the Reedley College Facebook page.

Agenda

11:00 am Welcome and Introductions

Dr. Jerry L. Buckley, President

11:10 Blessing/Prayer - Tribal Leaders

Audrey Osborne, Choinumni Tribal Elder
Dirk Charley, Mono Tribal Liason
Burt Stalter, Choinumni Tribal Liason

11:15 Land Acknowledgment Presentation

Dr. Jerry L. Buckley, President
Rebecca Snyder, Academic Senate President
Dr. Samuel Morgan, Director, Disabled Students Programs & Services
Allie Kenyon, Librarian
Dr. Sarah Maokosy, Coordinator, Title V (2019)
Kayla Rodriguez, Instructor, Forestry and Natural Resources
Olga Garcia, Senior Program Specialist, EOPS
Danielle Reents, Counselor

11:30 Gift Presentation

Dr. Jerry L. Buckley, President

11:45 California Tribal Unilateral Apprenticeship Program (CTUAP)

Hershel Baser, Jr., Division of Apprenticeship Standards

12:15 pm Drummers

12:30 pm Dancers

12:45 pm Closing

Dr. Jerry L. Buckley, President

1:00 pm Lunch & Information Fair