Tag: Native American

Miwok Stories Night

June 16, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Amador Senior Center invites you for a special presentation of the stories and storytelling of the Native peoples of our area. Miwok storytelling is an art passed down through time immemorium. The stories you will hear during Miwok Stories Night would be told from village to village in the roundhouse, the traditional ceremonial gathering place in each community. Come hear the stories passed down through generations.

Miwok Stories Night will take place Friday, June 16th, 2023 beginning at 6 pm at the Amador Senior Center. The Center is located at 229 New York Ranch Road in Jackson, California.

The presentation is free to attend and all are welcome.

Miwok Stories Night is sponsored by the Miwok Heritage Center and is funded by a grant from the 7th Generation Fund.

Amador Senior Center

209-223-0442

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Amador Senior Center / AmadorArts

229 New York Ranch Road
Jackson, CA 95642 United States + Google Map
(209) 223-0442
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Chaw’se Big Time Celebration

The Ione Band of Miwok Indians invite you to come and celebrate the Acorn Harvest season at the Chaw’se Big Time Celebration.  This year’s Big Time will beheld on September 24th, 2022 from 10 am to 4 pm at Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park in Pine Grove.  At the Big Time you’ll find Native American art, crafts, and jewelry.  Come get delicious Indian tacos and fry bread.  There will also be traditional Native American dancers and a handgame tournament.

The Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is located at 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road in Pine Grove, California.  A $5 State Parks Day Use Fee will be charged for entry.  For more information, please contact the Ione Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Office at 209-245-5800.