Among the endemic peoples in Southern California were the Mohavae, Yuma, Kamia, Diegueño, Miwok, and Chumash. These early settlers of the region had access to wild vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
On a rainy day three years ago, a group of students, teachers and volunteers faced a challenging project: how to transform a 14,000-pound tree into a smooth, 16-person Native Alaskan canoe. Yesterday, ...