{"id":3961,"date":"2022-11-07T13:41:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T21:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/?page_id=3961"},"modified":"2025-10-02T09:27:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:27:53","slug":"native-american-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/native-american-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Native American History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Mission San Juan Capistrano is committed to celebrating and preserving the history of Orange County\u2019s first people, the Acjachemen Native Americans. Our efforts to educate and celebrate the contributions of the indigenous people that contributed to the Mission\u2019s history will continue to progress, evolve and expand over time as new projects emerge and as resources and technologies allow us to do so.&nbsp; Our commitment to the preservation of their culture, past and present, remains a priority. Guests can learn more about the indigenous people by walking the grounds and visiting the following to experience their history at the Mission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside id=\"sidebar-navigation-block_3ef242ec7b83b3ba82c05e3b2171c455\" class=\"block-sidebar-navigation w-full mt-8 sm:-mt-24 pl-0 sm:pl-16 lg:pl-32\">\n      <ul class=\"pl-0\">\n\n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Commitment Catalogue &#8211; Coming Soon          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#OnsiteExperiences\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Onsite Experiences          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#OnlineAudioTour\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Online Audio Tour          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#HistoryArticles\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            History Articles          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#VideoCollection\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Video Collection          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n    <\/ul>\n  <\/aside>\n\n<style>\n  .block-sidebar-navigation li:first-child a {\n      }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"OnsiteExperiences\">Native American History Onsite Experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\">Learn more about the indigenous people by walking in their footsteps and visiting the following:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cNATIVE AMERICAN\u201d EXHIBIT ROOM<\/strong><br>Features information about the Acjachemen people\u2019s origins, native foods, hunting and gathering, plant uses, music, basketry and ceremonies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/native-american-room.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/native-american-room.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/native-american-room-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>GRINDING STONE<\/strong><br>Visit this stone where Native Americans ground acorns for food. This area also explains what native dwellings looked like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinding-stone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinding-stone.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinding-stone-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>PADRES\u2019 KITCHEN<\/strong><br>Compares indigenous people\u2019s food sources with Spanish farming and ranching and considers the impact of ranching for the indigenous people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>PADRES\u2019 SITTING ROOM EXHIBIT<\/strong><br>Discusses skills the padres taught to the Native Americans and features a reproduction of the 1776 baptismal register.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>LEGACY OF SAINT SERRA EXHIBIT<\/strong><br>Features information on the legacy of Saint Serra and his role in bringing Christianity to the West.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>MISSION TREASURES EXHIBIT<\/strong><br>Shows an original Acjachemen or Jua\u00f1eno basket. Pays tribute to the neophytes, or baptized Native American victims who lost their lives in the 1812 earthquake that&nbsp; collapsed the Great Stone Church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>MISSION CLUBHOUSE<\/strong><br><em>This area features hands-on activities that teach about the Ajachemen people\u2019s culture and traditions, Mission work, contributions and more.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RANCHO ROOM<\/strong><br><em>Explains what happened to the Mission and to the Acjachemen people after the secularization period. Features a large scale model of the Mission during the founding period.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STATUE OF SAINT SERRA AND NATIVE AMERICAN BOY<br>(Coming of The Two Cultures)<\/strong> <em>Circa 1914. Cross circa 2009.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ANNUAL \u201cDAY OF REMEMBRANCE\u201d<\/strong><br><em>Every year on December 8, the anniversary of the Great Stone Church earthquake of 1812, the community gathers for remembrance of the 40 victims who perished.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BELL RINGING TRADITION<\/strong><br><em>Mission San Juan Capistrano celebrates its history through a wide variety of bell ringing tradition. In 2013, the Mission began a new tradition of ringing the bells everyday at 9 :00 a.m. to honor Saint Jun\u00edpero Serra, the founder of Mission San Juan Capistrano.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NATIVE AMERICAN BASKET WEAVERS<\/strong><br><em>Volunteer basket weavers including direct descendants and members of the Native American community demonstrate basket weaving during special events throughout the year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STATUE OF SAINT KATERI<\/strong><br><em>Visit the Mission Basilica located off-site.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"OnlineAudioTour\"><strong>Online Audio Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/audio-tour-kids-gsc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/audio-tour-kids-gsc.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/audio-tour-kids-gsc-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The online audio tour features music, history and storytelling bringing to life the \u201cJewel of the Missions.\u201d Tour aligns with CA HSS (4.2.1, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"preview-the-audio-tour-english\">Learn More about Native American History<strong>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/listen.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-232\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/listen.png 225w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/listen-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Use the Audio Wand<\/strong><br><a href=\"#\">Stop 1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/listen.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-232\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/listen.png 225w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/listen-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>What is a Mission? \u2014 Founding Document<\/strong><br><a href=\"#\">Stop 2 Additional Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/listen.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-232\" style=\"width:26px;height:26px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/listen.png 225w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/listen-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Mission Agriculture \u2014 Olive Millstone<\/strong><br><a href=\"#\">Stop 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-msjc-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/audio-tour\" style=\"border-radius:12px\"><strong>LISTEN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-dark-color has-text-color\" id=\"HistoryArticles\"><strong>History Articles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For immediate assistance, Mission San Juan Capistrano offers the following free educational information for school projects to download:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-FAQs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions about Mission San Juan Capistrano<\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-AcjachemenFAQs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions about Acjachemen Life before Spanish Contact<\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-NativeLife-FAQs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions about Native American Life at a Mission<\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-SpanishMissionSystem-FAQs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions about the Spanish Mission System<\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><a data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-AcjachemenNation.pdf\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-AcjachemenNation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Acjachemen Nation: San Juan\u2019s First People<\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-Agriculture.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mission Agriculture<\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br>Spread of Diseases<\/a><br><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-HideTallow.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hide and Tallow<\/a><br><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-MissionFood.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mission Food<\/a><br><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-CattleRanching.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cattle Ranching<\/a><br><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-OliveOilProduction.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wine and Olive Oil<\/a><br><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-AltaSoldiers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soldiers of Alta California<\/a><br><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MissionSJC-ClothProduction.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloth Production<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-dark-color has-text-color\" id=\"VideoCollection\">Native American History <strong>Video Collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring the Mission alive at home with these videos produced by Mission San Juan Capistrano, designed to educate about the Native American history and culture at Mission San Juan Capistrano.&nbsp;For a more interactive virtual experience,&nbsp;book a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/distance-learning-tours-and-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Native American History and Storytelling Package<\/a> as part of our Distance Learning programs for your school or class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"in-our-voice-celebrating-native-american-culture-featuring-nathan-k-banda\">In Our Voice: Celebrating Native American Culture Featuring Nathan K. Banda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Run Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes 29 seconds <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mission is proud to share this special video in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. In honor of the local Acjachemen people and people of all native communities, we are pleased to share this interview with&nbsp;Nathan K. Banda, Juane\u00f1o Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation and Mission Bell Ringer. We are so grateful to Nathan for taking time to talk about his people\u2019s history and culture as well as share about his role as an official Mission Bell Ringer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"In Our Voice: Celebrating Native American Heritage\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w_RU4JIiYr0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"native-american-storytelling-and-basketweaving-videofeaturing-jacque-tahuka-nunez\"><strong>Native American Storytelling and Basketweaving Video<br><\/strong>Featuring Jacque Tahuka Nunez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Run Time<\/strong>: 5 minutes (Full video 35 minutes)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of the local Acjachemen people and people of all native communities, the Mission is proud to share a special preview of our new education video series: In Our Voice: Native American Storytelling. This video series is presented by Jacque Tahuka Nunez, Native American Educator and member of the Juane\u00f1o Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation. To view the full Native American Storytelling video series, book the distance learning program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Native American Storytelling &amp; Basketweaving to honor Native American Heritage Month (Preview Clip)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fNEB1r9ihAE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Preview Clip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"in-our-voice-mission-bell-ringing-and-native-american-singing-videofeaturing-adelia-sandoval-and-michael-gastelum\">In Our Voice: <strong>Mission Bell Ringing and Native American Singing Video<br><\/strong>Featuring Adelia Sandoval and Michael Gastelum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Run Time<\/strong>: <strong>Run Time<\/strong>: 4 minutes (Full video 20 minutes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In celebration of the history and culture of the local Acjachemen people and all native people, the Mission is proud to share a special preview of our new education video: Mission Bell Ringing and Native American Singing on our website and social media outlets. This video features members of the Juane\u00f1o Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation and the full version is complimentary with the booking of any Mission education program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mission Bell Ringing &amp; Native American Singing to honor Indigenous Peoples&#039; Day (Preview Clip)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5roovt3guQs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Preview Clip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"native-american-thank-you-song-featuring-jacque-tahuka-nunez-juaneno-band-of-mission-indians-acjachemen-nation\">Native American Thank You Song, Featuring Jacque Tahuka Nunez, Juane\u00f1o Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Run Time<\/strong>: 4 minutes and 54 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy this special preview clip from our Distance Learning Native American History and Storytelling Package. Presented by teacher and storyteller Jacque Tahuka Nunez, Juane\u00f1o Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation, this special video celebrates diversity while teaching about the local indigenous people&#8217;s traditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Virtual Earth Day 2022: Native American Thank You Song (Preview Clip)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UP4dvw6IzmQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Preview Clip. 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