Stockton

Stockton, California, United States

Before there was a Weberstown Mall, Miracle Mile, or University of the Pacific, this bit of dirt that Stockton resides on is sacred land. A home to its original indigenous inhabitants. Before the arrival and control of the Spanish and the eventual absorption by the United States, this land in San Joaquin County was home to the Yachicumne Yokuts and neighboring Miwok tribes. Centuries worth of culture are tradition of a people who were spiritually tied to this very land.

1201 N Pershing Ave
Stockton, CA

At the Haggin, their display focuses on the history of the North Valley Yokuts and South Plains Miwok tribes. The exhibit tells the tale of the Yachicumne Yokuts and their villages along the Mormon Slough, the Stockton Department Water Channel and Bear Creek. It also details the Spanish control of California as well as the 46,000 acres the Mexican government turned over to Capt. Weber in Stockton and the eventual ceding of California to the United States.

11793 Micke Grove Rd
Lodi, CA

At the San Joaquin County Historical Museum, their Native Peoples Gallery provides an insight into the 13,000 year-long history of the Native American population and culture here. Everything from the Miwok- and Yokuts-speaking people’s rich culture, their resistance to the Spanish- Mexican missions, and the battles fought against this large army are covered here. Along with displays containing artifacts, videos showing traditional basket making, acorn preparation, and deer hunting, this spot is a bastion of knowledge and perspective of the Native people of our area.

3601 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA

Since 1981, Labor Day weekend in Stockton features this annual tradition, proudly hosted by The University of the Pacific El Centro (formally known as Latinx Community Outreach Office) and the Stockton Pow Wow Committee. Everyone is welcome to make their way to the campus and witness the beautiful culture of the original peoples of the west, which includes their songs, dances, drums, arts, crafts, foods, and so much more.

14881 Pine Grove Volcano Rd
Pine Grove, CA

This historic location features an outcropping of marbleized limestone with some 1,185 mortar holes—the largest collection of bedrock mortars in North America. It also has a variety of exhibits, an outstanding collection of Sierra Nevada Indian cultural items, and a Miwok village complete with a ceremonial roundhouse.

Yosemite's detailed information focuses on the Southern Sierra Miwok, including the Indian village of Ahwahnee.