Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Service Trip
Partnered with Valley Christian High School to host a service trip teaching extracurricular workshops to the youth of Oglala Lakota Nation.
Aug 3, 2025
Our Work—Past & Present
Here you’ll find a timeline of events we’ve organized or attended, including community gatherings, advocacy efforts, and public meetings. We also apply for grants and meet regularly with local, state, and federal officials to advance Indigenous justice. Questions? Contact Marketing Director Caleb Wang at team@indigenousjusticecoalition.com
We are constantly updating this webpage. Please check back for new events!
2025
Union City Council Meeting
The interns spoke to the Union City Council, hoping to gain official city support for the tribe’s legislation. The council ended up voting unanimously in favor of the bill, applauding the interns for their passionate work in local advocacy.
Jul 22, 2025
Congressional Candidate Saikat Chakrabarti Meeting
The IJC met with AOC’s former chief of staff and congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti. Saikat gave our interns important advice, while applauding the team’s work with the Muwkema Ohlone tribe. Saikat is looking to dethrone Nancy Pelosi in the upcoming elections, making the Muwekma Ohlone one of his main focus areas.
Jul 18, 2025
Rose, White and Blue Parade
Met with Senator Adam Schiff at San Jose’s July 4th Parade and walked with the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s parade vehicle.
Jul 4, 2025
Interview with “News from Native California”
Interviewed by award-winning contributor Jeanne Ferris of News from Native California about the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s Trail of Truth, the IJC’s trip to Washington D.C. and our advocacy accomplishments.
Jul 1, 2025
Rep. Emily Randall Meeting
Jun 27, 2025
Senator Adam Schiff and Policy Staff Michael Harris Meeting
Jun 27, 2025
Rep. Eric Swalwell and Legislative Director Benjamin Burnett Meeting
Jun 26, 2025
Rep. Adam Grey and Legislative Director Sophia Garcia Meeting
Jun 26, 2025
Rep. Sam Liccardo and Legislative Director Ella Khorov Meeting
Jun 26, 2025
Rep. David Valadao and Legislative Staff Olivia Speno Meeting
Jun 25, 2025
Senator Adam Schiff Meeting
Jun 25, 2025
Rep. Adam Gray Meeting
Jun 24, 2025
Rep. Jared Huffman Meeting
Jun 24, 2025
Rep. Mike Thompson and Legislative Director Declan Hayes Meeting
Jun 23, 2025
Rep. Mark Desaulnier Meeting
Jun 23, 2025
Won $10,000 ILTF Grant
Won $10,000 from the Indian Land Tenure Foundation to fund new IJC projects and ventures.
Jun 2, 2025
Stanford Volunteering with Professor Mike Wilcox
Attended a Stanford class and discussed opportunities with Professor Mike Wilcox to form an official research partnership. Volunteered at Stanford University on Mother’s Day, spreading messages surrounding Indigenous advocacy.
May 10, 2025
$500k+ Grant Won
Received environmental grant worth $500,000 to develop air quality systems to protect tribal elders on Muwekma Land. Created 25 paid internships in partnership with ClimateClean Technologies.
Apr 30, 2025
Bellarmine Global Village
Hosted booth on Muwekma Ohlone history and Indigenous Justice Coalition advocacy for federal recognition. Invited Chairwoman Nijmeh and Cultural Bearer Torres to give land acknowledgments in front of 2000+ from 50+ schools across the Bay Area at Bellarmine’s Global Village.
Apr 11, 2025
Redwood City Equity Team Meeting
Met with Redwood City Equity Team and Briana Evans.
Mar 28, 2025
City of Los Altos Mayor Meeting
Met with City of Los Altos Mayor Pete Dailey.
Feb 24, 2025
Bellarmine’s Annual Justice Summit
Led Bellarmine’s Justice Summit break-out rooms where we educated 150+ students about the Trail of Truth and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s ties to the environment through their land conservation efforts, wetland restoration, and equine therapy initiatives.
Jan 30, 2025
Richmond Resolution Discussion with Vice Mayor and Councilmembers
Discussed the Richmond Resolution during meeting with Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Councilmembers Doria Robinson, Bana Sohelia, and Gayle McLaughlin.
Jan 15, 2025
City of Pinole City Member Meeting
Met with City of Pinole City Member Kelcey Young, and Chief of Staff Fiona Epps.
Jan 2, 2025
2024
Redwood City Councilmember Meeting
Met with Redwood City Councilmember Christopher Sturken.
Dec 11, 2024
“EAH Housing” Construction & Grants Partnership
Partnered with EAH Housing to invest in affordable housing construction for tribal communities and apply to grants.
Dec 3, 2024
City of Menlo Park Councilmember Meeting
Met with City of Menlo Park Councilmember Maria Doeer.
Dec 2, 2024
Bellarmine’s Open House
Hosted a booth on the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe during Bellarmine College Preparatory’s Open House for prospective students.
Oct 27, 2024
Bellarmine’s DEIB Assembly
Organized the first-ever school-wide assembly in front of 1800+ at Bellarmine dedicated to the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s history and struggle for recognition. Created interactive blanket exercise where 100+ participants acted out the history of the Muwekma Ohlone.
Oct 24, 2024
Daly City Mayor Meeting
Met with Daly City Mayor Jusyln Manalo.
Sep 14, 2024
House of Representatives Sam Liccardo Meeting
Met with U.S. House of Representatives Member Sam Liccardo.
Aug 26, 2024
City of San Jose Rules Committee Meeting
Met with City of San Jose Rules Committee.
Aug 7, 2024
Trail of Truth Planning & Coverage
Planned and covered the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s “Trail of Truth.”
Aug 4, 2024
City of Berkeley Councilmember Meeting
First major councilmember meeting. Met with City of Berkeley Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra and Chief of Staff Jonah Gottleib to discuss supporting federal recognition.
Jul 24, 2024
City of San Francisco Board of Supervisors Meeting
Met with City of San Francisco Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin and Nate Horrell.
Jul 2, 2024
City of Hayward Councilmember Meeting
Met with City of Hayward Councilmember George Syrop to discuss federal recognition legislation.
Jun 27, 2024
City of Santa Clara Councilmember Meeting
Met with City of Santa Clara Councilmember Sudhanshu Jain.
Jun 24, 2024
Bellarmine’s Annual Global Village
Hosted booth on Muwekma Ohlone history and Indigenous Justice Coalition advocacy for federal recognition.
Apr 19, 2024
City of South San Francisco Councilmember Meeting
Met with City of South San Francisco Councilmember Mark Addiego.
Jan 4, 2024
2023
Charlene for Congress Canvassing
Canvassed for Charlene Nijmeh’s Congressional campaign. Introduced interns to issues facing the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe through grassroots canvassing.
Sep 19, 2023