Update from the Cultural Corner in Maiduland
An ambitious endeavor is now under-way to transcribe the complete collections of Donald P. Jewel obtained through some effort. This so far is turning out to be a wonderful project. The oral histories most of which have never been disclosed are a treasure trove of historical information. I could not have imagined doing something so rewarding until I started transcribing first hand accounts of life in maiduland or majdymk'odo if you prefer. This is going to bring much promise to our language programs not to mentioned cultural competency as it relates to what being indigenous meant for this region of the world at first contact. As someone who has looked with sadness upon the misinterpreted histories that have been made exclusively available to the general public this holds promise for some change as it relates to the first peoples of California.
Kanimsa, maiduman.
