Sovereignty and Unacknowledged California Tribes

Join us for a conversation about sovereignty as it relates to California Tribes without federal recognition status. Isaac Bojorquez serves on the Native American Heritage Commission, a state agency that supports the protection of California tribal cultural resources. He is the only representative from a California tribe without federal recognition. He held several positions at the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation between 2000 and 2021, including Director of Cultural Resources. Bojorquez is an enrolled member of and has been Tribal Chairman for the KaKoon Ta Ruk Band of Ohlone-Costanoan Indians of the Big Sur Rancheria since 2018. Sponsored by the Native American and Indigenous studies program at San Jose State University.

Native American and Indigenous Student Success Center
(Formerly Spartan Memorial Chapel)
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0126

Paid parking is available on campus at the West Garage, 350 S. 4th St., San Jose, CA 95112. The Native American and Indigenous Student Success Center is a 4 minute walk from the West Garage.
Cost: Free