DOCUMENT RESUME ED 087 597 RC 007 722 AUTHOR Cooper, Gwen, Ed.; And Others TITLE California Indian Education Association Report on the Fifth Annual State Conference and Workshop (San Diego, California, October 8-10, 1971). INSTITUTION California Indian Education Association, Modesto. SPONS AGENCY Bureau of Indian Affairs (Dept. of Interior), Washington, D.C. PUB DATE Sep 73 NOTE 252p.; Published in cooperation with San Diego County Department of Education AVAILABLE FROM California Indian Education Association, P.O. Box 4095, Modesto, Calif. 95352 ($3.50) EDRS PRICE MF-$0.65 HC-$9.87 DESCRIPTORS Administrator Attitudes; American Indian Languages; *American Indians; Conference Reports; *Cultural Background; *Culture Conflict; *Educational Needs; Handicrafts; History; Nonreservation American Indians; Reservations (Indian); School Community Relationship; Social Integration; *Social Values; State Federal Aid; Teacher Characteristics; Teaching Methods; Workshops IDENTIFIERS *California Indian Education Association ABSTRACT The California Indian Education Association has held American Indian education workshops in conjunction with its annual conferences since its inception in 1967. The report of this 5th annual meeting reflected many of the frustrations that Indians face in their contact with society, particularly in the educational system. The frustrations of Indian people became evident in each of the separate responses of the Indians in the various seminars, speeches, presentations, art exhibits, etc., and in the total realm of the various activities at this conference and the 2 Indian education workshops for non-Indian teachers. The first workshop, held in October 1971, focused on the historical and cultural aspects of Indian education. The second (February 1972) included a visit by the class of teachers to reservations within San Diego County. The information in this handbook, complete with useful appendices (e.g., Indian resource people) should serve as a model to both Indian and non-Indian communities. The 6 goals of these workshops were to (1) define and outline the needs of Indian education to participants; (2) assess the current status of projects implemented over the past 4 years in Indian education;(3) stimulate a positive commitment for action from the participants on behalf of achieving stated goals; (4) provide opportunities for broadened awareness through experimental learning;(5) stress a viable Indian culture; and (6)provide a continuation of opportunities for the participants' further development. (FF) c- stsI torf ALIFORNIA INDIAN EDUCATION. AS :HO* TI41 FIPTI4 ANNUAL STATEC0N111111144 SAN 111100, CALIFORNIA . CALIFORNIA INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOC! FIFTH ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE and AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION WORKSHOPS Edited by GWEN COOPER KEN MARTIN ROY COOK Compiled by California Indian Education Association Post Office Box 4095, Modesto, California 95352 and publishedin cooperation with Superintendent of Schools Department of Education, San Diego County 6401 Linda Vista Road San Diego, California 92111 September 1973 California Indian Education Association Executive Board: (1972-74) Ken Martin, President Dwight Lomayesva Tommy Merino Sue Robinson Josephine Vogler Morgan Otis, Past President (1970-72) Sor )iego County Board of Education: Jack Port, President Ray Booth '=norge Dunn P.N, Hyndman ...my Villa lobos .Ted Dixon, Secretary Superintendent of Schools The project reported herein was performed pursuant to a grant from the U.S. Department of Interior under the provisions of the Johnson-O'Malley Act of Nil administered by the Bureau of Affairs (BIM. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position of the.U. S. Department of Interior or the policy of the BIA No official endorsement by the BIA or U.S. Department of Interior should he inferred. 11 CONTENTS Prtiace Previewing the Conference: Introduction 1 Workshop I Opening Remarks 9 Opening Address 15 Indian Community Involvement in Education 25 Indian Arts and 'Crafts 45 Indian History and Culture 77 Slide Presentation and Commentary 101 Teaching Methods and Innovations 103 Indian Language and Culture 113 California Indian Education Association State President's Message 119 Keynote Address 127 Recommendations 141 Resolutions 147 Memorial - The Grand Council Fire of American Indians 151 Workshop II - Part A The Contemporary Indian in His Own Community Life and Development: An Introductory Statement 155 iii Native American Rights Funds, Inc. 157 Regional ane. Stat.. Self-help Agencies 173 Workshop 1I - Part 13 Learning About Indians From Indians, Where Indians Live (a pictorial account) 193 An Indian Grandfather 201 Reviewing the Conference: A Summary Statement 203 Appendices - Workshop I A.Letter to Mr. Marshall 13. Proposal for Funding Under Provisions of the Johnson-O'Malley Act C.Project Evaluation Form D. Announcement to CIEA E.Letter of Acceptance F. Campus Advertisement G. News Release H.Fall Program I.Conference Attendees J.Indian Resource People K.Fall Class Roster L.Fall Conference Questionnaire and Results Appendices - Workshop H A. Campus Advertisement B.Letter of Acceptance to Participants C. Spring Program D,Indian Resource People E. Class Roster iv PREFACE The California Indian Education Association has held Indian education workshops in conjunction with its annual conferences since its inception in 1967. The report of this fifth annual meet- ing reflects many of the frustrations that Indians face in their contact with society, particularly in the educational system. The frustrations of Indian people become evident and are re- flected in each of the separate responses of the Indians in the various seminars, speeches, presentations, art exhibits, etc., and in the total realm of the various activities at this conference and the two American Indian Education Workshops. Meeting the problems and implementing the solutions suggested by Indians at these workshops present a clear challenge to school administrators. To draw an analogy, artists know that each colleague's work reflects that person's innermost feelings. Every humanist, pro- fessional or non-professional, easily realizes the extent of frus- tration revealed in the Indians' statements in the workshop seminars. For example, what Indians have to say about United States history should come as no surprise to an objective historian. What Indians say about the necessity of preserving their languages should not shock the linguist. Linguists can readily understand the necessity of retaining the languages, for posterity, of a disappearing group of people. We wonder, in folly, at the disappearance and extinc- tion of various species of animal life.But, we condone, under the guise of civilization, the disappearance of s form of communi- cation that can be found nowhere else in the universe. For example, the Kootenai Indian of northern, Montana is totally unrelated to any known linguistic family in the world. The Uto-Aztec language is likewise disappearing. To preserve Indian cultures, it is impera- tive that Indian languages be retained. The Johnson-O'Malley Act serves as a vehicle through which Indian people are actively involved in bringing.about changes for their children in the educational system. Johnson-O'Malley funds are channeled through the State Department of Education to ap- proved projects. In California project proposals are submitted to the Consultant in American Indian Education, Mr. Mahlon Marshall, (who is a California Indian) Bilingual and Bicultural Task Force, California State Departtnent of Education. Two years ago (see Appendix A, Workshop 1), a proposal was submitted from San Diego County by an all-Indian steering com- mittee for Johnson-O'Malley funds to hold two American Indian Education Workshops for non-Indian teachers, K-12. The all- Indian steering committee, in cooperation with the Department of Education, San Diego County, and San Diego State University held two American Indian Education Workshops. The first work- shop. in conjunction with the California Indian Education Association Fifth Annual Conference, took place in October 1971. The emphasis at that timefocused on Indianeducation from an historical and cultural perspective. The second workshop, held in February 1972, included a visit by the class of teachers to four North County reservations. Indians clearly understand, that in their involvements in efforts to become dedicated to the advancement of peoples around the world, it is necessary to understand their historical, cultural, and linguistic base. That is why this publication is for everyone.It presents the knowledge gleaned from the minds of a struggling people. The information in this volume is also for future genera- tions. They will be indebted for making it available for use in their schools. Indians are confident in the statements contained in this book, because it is their opinion that they have the most formidable base in the world TRUTH. From their position as being the only legally inferior race. in America, the Indians stand as a mirror for mankind. In the last analysis, this volume is more than a record of workshop proceedings.It is to be enjoyed, used, and most important, applied to daily life. Gwen Cooper (Cherokee) Southern Vice President (1970-72) California Indian Education Association vi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Department of Education San Diego County San Diego State University, San Diego: Extended Services Audio-Visual Department Aztec Shops Museum of Man: Artifacts Matapang (Filipino Student Group): Transportation Pacific Coast