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Thank
you for visiting the Official Home of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe.
By following the links on this site, you will be able to visit with us: see our history,
culture, traditions and people.
Along the way we hope that you will realize that we are not an invisible people
nor are we driven by the lure of quick money.
We are a traditional people who are concerned with the lands we have
called home since the Creator placed us here. We are concerned with the
preservation and protection of our cultural life-ways and Sacred places, and we
are concerned for the health, education, welfare and spiritual growth of our
tribal members.
Originally in California there were nine bands of Wintu (in our language this
simply means “people”). Today,
there are but three: The traditional Winnemem, the Nor-El Muk Nation and the
Toyon-Wintu Tribe. Each of us has
our own story to tell and our own life-ways.
This and the following pages will only tell you about the people of the Winnemem (middle-water). |
Points and Places of Interest
[ How to Contact Your Elected Representatives ] [ NEWS - Past and Present ] [ Winnemem Papers and Positions ]
The Winnemem Wintu's fight to oppose the raising of Shasta Dam continues. In the link above "War Dance At Shasta Dam", you got a feel for why the Winnemem must oppose the raising of the dam Click one of the links below to see and hear Principle Chief and Spiritual Leader Caleen Sisk-Franco discussing our concerns.
Hu'p Chonas (dance in the old way - war dance) Windows Media
DONATIONS
Thank you ALL for your support and letters. Your efforts have helped make a BIG difference from when we began this fight. At the beginning, we were on our own with little support and very little resources. You have made a difference but, the fight continues - and - in many ways we need your help more than ever.We are coming under siege from many different directions because of our position and opposition to the proposed enlargement of Shasta Dam. And now, just as important, our fight to protect the Salmon from the Bureau of Reclamation's terrible new water policy and operational procedures. If you can help us in preparing for our expected legal battles, and to help keep the lights on, we will greatly appreciate it.
We have been contacted by many folks asking where to send donations so here it is.
DONATIONS... please follow the link.Thanks to you all,
Yeltiinas
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