SACRAMENTO – As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close with Native American Heritage Day, the Newsom administration joined Native American communities in celebrating Native people and their many contributions – both past and present – to California and the country. The administration also partnered with tribes across the state to address ongoing challenges and disparities related to public safety, health care, housing, and supportive services. 

“Native American Heritage Month is a chance to honor all that the Native communities in California have done, all that they’ve achieved, and all that they are still doing. As California works to address our dark past, we are proud to partner with our tribal partners as we work together to chart a bright path forwar, ” said Governor Newsom.

In celebration of California’s Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade, Tribal Affairs Secretary Christina Snider-Ashtari and Deputy Secretary Loretta Miranda led the Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs’ float. Maritza Barley, Ms. UCLA Powwow Princess, and Sienna Fuller, Miss Big Pine Paiute Tribe, joined the Office.