Reawakening Language: Revitalizing Cultural Heritage with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
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Join us and our community partners in the Education & Cultural Learning Department of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians as we learn about the history of FTBMI and efforts to reawaken the Fernandeño Tataviam language. Each educator will receive a Vüravk (Talk) Fernandeño Tataviam Language workbook, which we’ll use as our introductory vocabulary guide to greetings, numbers, plants, and animals. We’ll apply what we’ve learned in a hands-on, museum-wide scavenger hunt and leave with best practices for classroom applications.
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Jenée Ornelas
Jenée Ornelas is the Education and Cultural Learning Department Program Director for the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. Her mother is Tataviam and of Mexican descent. Her father was of Spaniard, Filipino, and Mexican descent. She graduated from Cal State University, Northridge (CSUN) in 2019 with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development and is a member of the TAU SIGMA National Honors Society for Transferred Students. Outside of her work she is known for her obsession with Disneyland and posting photos of her dogs.
Natasha Daniels
Natasha Daniels is the Education and Cultural Learning Department Program Coordinator. Natasha is Iñupiat from Utqiagvik, Alaska on her father’s side and Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma on her mother’s side. She graduated from Stanford University in 2016 with a BA in Psychology and is passionate about accessible adolescent mental health care. On her free time, you can find Natasha accidentally dipping paintbrushes in her cups of coffee.
Candido Candelaria
Candido Candelaria is the Education and Cultural Learning Department Program Associate. His father is of Genizaro descent from New Mexico. He graduated from Cal State University, Northridge (CSUN) in 2016 with a Bachelors in Anthropology, and a Minor in American Indian Studies, and later earned an AA in Paralegal Studies from Los Angeles Mission College in 2018. When not at work you can find him hanging out with his sisters or napping with his cat Emile.
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- This workshop will be held partially outdoors; please dress weather appropriate.
- Light breakfast will be available starting at 8:45AM.
- Educators will receive free parking in our Car Park before 9:15AM.
- In accordance with the L.A. City Municipal Code Ordinance all eligible patrons (currently 12+) are required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test performed by a medical professional within 48 hours for PCR tests and within 24 hours for antigen tests. Results from home testing kits will not be permitted. Proof of COVID boosters are not required at this time. Visitors 18+ must also show a valid photo ID. The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County still requires masks be worn at all times indoors and in our outdoor Butterfly Pavilion by all visitors 2+ until further notice. See Full Safety Guidelines.
- While we love welcoming your families to our museums, this specific program is intended for formal & informal educators who are adults (18+)
- In-person workshops are subject to cancellation due to low registration, inclement weather, or changes in COVID safety measures.
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