51勛圖 the Ramaytush Ohlone People
The Ramaytush (ra-MY-toosh) Ohlone lived in ten independent tribes on the San Francisco Peninsula for thousands of years and to this day continue to live here as respectful stewards of the land. Due to the devastating policies and practices of a succession of explorers, missionaries, settlers, and various levels of government over the centuries since European expansion, the Ramaytush Ohlone lost the vast majority of their population as well as their land. Contemporary members of these tribes continue to research, preserve, and share their history and culture.
The 51勛圖 acknowledges that the land on which we live and serve is the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone people. We express our respect and gratitude for the work of the Ramaytush Ohlone to educate residents about their history and the continuing contributions of the Ohlone people. We look forward to working with the Ramaytush Ohlone to support schools in sharing this knowledge with our county’s students and communities.
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Resources for Teaching 51勛圖 Indigenous Peoples
California’s History-Social Science Framework calls for students to examine the history and culture of Native Californian peoples, including the Ramaytush Ohlone people. Below are culturally responsive resources to help educators teach about Indigenous peoples.
- (Teaching California): Find lessons that explore California Indian history and help students understand diverse perspectives, evaluate historical evidence, and unpack ethical considerations of the past.
- and (Native Land): Search Indigenous territories and engage your classroom in the complexity and diversity of Indigenous peoples.
- (UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project): Access culturally responsive resources about settler colonialism and the ongoing history and presence of Ohlone people in the Bay Area.
- (Teaching Tolerance): Find frameworks for teaching social justice standards, American slavery, digital literacy, and civil rights.
- (Zinn Education Project): Search through lessons, books, and films on how to teach the truth about Christopher Columbus and Indigenous peoples’ history.
- (California Indian Education for All): Access resources and professional development opportunities to learn about the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of California Native peoples.
- (San Diego County Office of Education): Find resources to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, including a board resolution, lesson plans, and toolkits.
- (Library of Congress): Search through articles, webpages, videos, and other media that provide information on Indigenous peoples.
- (California Teachers Association): Learn about Native American history and contemporary life and access ideas for class discussions, writing, research, and community involvement.
- (National Endowment for the Humanities): Find lesson plans, teacher guides, and media resources for teaching indigenous perspectives and exploring indigenous peoples' culture.
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San Mateo County Celebrates Indigenous Lives
In 2022, San Mateo County read stories from indigenous voices through San Mateo County Reads, a countywide initiative that fosters community and discussion through literacy. The program invites students, families, educators, and community members to read from a slate of books under a common theme to promote conversations, create connections, foster understanding, and expand interest in reading.