May 21, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Event
Los Altos History Museum
51 So. San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
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Event Details
Bernadette Quiroz, the Language Revitalization Chair for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, will explore the history of the Chochenyo language and recent Muwekma language revitalization efforts.
About the Program
Bernadette Qurioz, member of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a dedicated and passionate leader for the preservation and promotion of the Chochenyo language. Bernadette is a descendant of the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Bay Area, who were baptized at Mission San Jose in the early 19th century.
As the Language Revitalization Chair for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, Bernadette is responsible for developing and implementing various language learning programs and resources for tribal members. She works closely with the Culture Bearer, the Community Education Chair, and other allies to integrate the Muwekma language into cultural and educational activities while supporting fundraising efforts for the Tribe’s language programs. With collaboration from the Tribal Council and other tribal members, she ensures that language revitalization efforts meet the needs and goals of the community.
She is a mother of three and enjoys beading, going to the beach with her kids, and spending time with her family. She is passionate about the language and culture of her people and her greatest joy will be hearing tribal members speak their precious native tongue.
$15/Person, free to members
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