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SJSU Graduate Research Showcase (Reawakening)

  • NUMU New Museum Los Gatos 106 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 United States (map)
The gallery, partially obcured by a title wall which reads, "Reawakening," featuring photos, sculptures, and more

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Date Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time 6-8:30 PM
Location San José State University, Student Union, Meeting Room 4, 211 South 9th St, San José, CA, 95192 or via livestream. (A link will be sent to the those who register 1 week prior to the event.)
Cost Free

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Join us for a research showcase highlighting the collaborative work of SJSU anthropology graduate student researchers, the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, and New Museum Los Gatos on the Reawakening exhibitions!

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Reawakening: Muwekma Ohlone Culture and Connection in Pursuit of Recognition
Jun 19
Reawakening: Muwekma Ohlone Culture and Connection in Pursuit of Recognition

Viewers will learn about the Muwekma Ohlone’s “Trail of Truth” journey on horseback from California to Washington D.C. to advocate for the reinstatement of their federal recognition. They traveled with sacred horses gifted to them by the Lakota Nation, and were supported by several tribal nations across the US that welcomed them on their land and reinforced their message to the US Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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Reawakening: Reciprocity of Land, Sea, and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe
Jul 17
Reawakening: Reciprocity of Land, Sea, and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe

This exhibition focuses on the Muwekma Ohlone’s cultural and practical efforts in land stewardship, including cultural burns and the cultivation of native plants that provide resources for regalia making, food, and traditional healing. They are reawakening their Chochenyo language as well as dance, music, song, and ceremonies. This exhibition sheds light on the Tribe’s ongoing cultural revival after a century of erasure following the loss of, and the fight to regain, federal recognition.

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Exhibitions, programs, and operations are made possible by NUMU’s Board of Directors & Circle Members, the Michael & Alyce Parsons Art Endowment, Bequest of Beverly Ann Curtis, the Borgenicht Foundation, Ranae DeSantis, Christie's International Real Estate, The Flick Family, Jan Schwartz & Bob Baden, Lynx Properties, LLC, Carol & Rick Tinsley, The Town of Los Gatos, California Arts Council, and SVCreates, in partnership with the County of Santa Clara.

Earlier Event: October 4
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Later Event: October 8
Live Figure Drawing