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Angela Mooney D’arcy is part of the Acjachemen tribe, indigenous to the area today known as Orange County. When she heard that Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific was hosting a public forum on the future of California’s oil rigs, it was to her dismay that no environmental community groups or tribes were invited to be part of the panels, she said.

“Priced Out” — Public Forum on LB’s Future with Oil Rigs’ was $125 Per Ticket

Feb. 6, 2020 / By Michael Lozano and Anabelle Custodio
Tags: aquarium, Environment, Indigenous, oil, pacific, tribe

Panels featured scientists, oil executives, and Angela Mooney D’arcy, a Native American of the Acjachemen tribe who “prodded” her way on stage.

Indigenous Voices Missing in LA River Revitalization Plans

Jul. 27, 2018 / By Michael Lozano
Tags: History, indian, Indigenous, native, river, riverbed, tribe

Plans to revitalize the Los Angeles River promise a slew of environmental and health benefits for local communities. But tribal leaders say they have not been engaged in the process, and that could mean a further eroding of their historical legacy.

Housing Displacement in Long Beach Inspires Artists to Heal through Culture

Feb. 23, 2018 / By Elizabeth Campos and Xochitl Abarca
Tags: culture, displacement, healing, Indigenous, trauma, we are seeds

As Long Beach continues to economically develop and displace residents, cultural artists celebrate their roots – literally.

PODCAST: American Indians’ Complex History with Thanksgiving

Nov. 20, 2017 / By M. Smith and Ben Novotny
Tags: History, Holidays, Indigenous, thanksgiving

Gratitude is deep-seated in indigenous culture and a tragic history of events hasn’t changed that. “We can try to make thanksgiving everyday,” says American Indian Studies professor Deborah Sanchez.

City Votes to Stand with Standing Rock, Review Its Own Oil Impact

Dec. 7, 2016 / By Crystal Niebla
Tags: dakota access, Fracking, Indigenous, pipeline, standing rock

Long Beach's indigenous, students, and activists filled council chambers to voice that the fight is not over.

CSULB Canoe Project Revives Indigenous Traditions

Nov. 30, 2016 / By Michelle Siebert and CSULB Enterprise Reporters
Tags: canoe, csulb, History, Indigenous, native american, ti'at

The ti'at project combined modern science with ancient techniques that go back thousands of years.

At City Hall, A Native American Day of Celebration and Activism

Nov. 3, 2016 / By Community Guest
Tags: DAPL, Heritage, Indigenous, native american

The Native American community of Long Beach gathered at city hall Tuesday to celebrate culture, combat stereotypes, and ask the council to "Stand with Standing Rock."

Event ‘Awakens’ Green Living in Long Beach

Jul. 21, 2016 / By Lightmary Flores
Tags: climate, Indigenous, spirituality, world

“Awakening the Dreamer" involved residents in workshops merging spiritual wellness with a more green way of thinking, inspired by the wisdom of indigenous peoples.

Moraga Returns With A New Fire; To Put Things Right Again

Jan. 19, 2012 / By Silicon Valley De-Bug
Tags: Adelina Anthony, Brava, Celia Herrera Rodríguez, Cheraga, Errie Morika Vivianna Céspede, Indigenous, Jean Melesaine, New Fire, Queer, To Put Things Right Again, Xicana

Erika Vivianna Céspedes • Silicon Valley De-Bug • Review • January 13, 2012

After a fifteen-year hiatus, Brava Theater is proud to welcome award–winning writer and director, Cherríe Moraga, back to its stages to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the world premiere of her new play, New Fire – To Put Things Right Again.