So first id like to respectfully that we here, San Francisco, are based in the alamo, which is the traditional unceded lands of the colonial people. And we pay respect to elders both past and, present. I want to thank robin as a veto Robin Mccloskey has a veto for hosting us tonight. Her grandfather, edward built this building in 1925. And weve been have had wonderful events up here that will continue this summer with a great party for the silent Film Festival which. Robin is a benefactor. Lets say that so Christina Gerhardt is with us who did this amazing book which i think some of you have already is associate professor, founder of the Environmental Humanities Initiative at the university of hawaii at, manoa, former bear and professor in environment and the at the high meadows Environment Institute at Princeton University and a permanent senior at the university of california, berkeley, and where she previously professor gerhart has been awarded fellowships by the fulbright commissio
So first id like to respectfully that we here, San Francisco, are based in the alamo, which is the traditional unceded lands of the colonial people. And we pay respect to elders both past and, present. I want to thank robin as a veto Robin Mccloskey has a veto for hosting us tonight. Her grandfather, edward built this building in 1925. And weve been have had wonderful events up here that will continue this summer with a great party for the silent Film Festival which. Robin is a benefactor. Lets say that so Christina Gerhardt is with us who did this amazing book which i think some of you have already is associate professor, founder of the Environmental Humanities Initiative at the university of hawaii at, manoa, former bear and professor in environment and the at the high meadows Environment Institute at Princeton University and a permanent senior at the university of california, berkeley, and where she previously professor gerhart has been awarded fellowships by the fulbright commissio
So first id like to respectfully that we here, San Francisco, are based in the alamo, which is the traditional unceded lands of the colonial people. And we pay respect to elders both past and, present. I want to thank robin as a veto Robin Mccloskey has a veto for hosting us tonight. Her grandfather, edward built this building in 1925. And weve been have had wonderful events up here that will continue this summer with a great party for the silent Film Festival which. Robin is a benefactor. Lets say that so Christina Gerhardt is with us who did this amazing book which i think some of you have already is associate professor, founder of the Environmental Humanities Initiative at the university of hawaii at, manoa, former bear and professor in environment and the at the high meadows Environment Institute at Princeton University and a permanent senior at the university of california, berkeley, and where she previously professor gerhart has been awarded fellowships by the fulbright commissio
Shaped by the expansion of the american democracy and the cotton economy. Indian nations like the cherokees were victimized by the United States government, the state of georgia as well as land hungry settlers, but the nations willingness to adapt and press all possible advantages illustrates how indians continued well beyond the colonial area to change to make colonialism work in their favor. With that in mind, i want to revisit california today. And consider the ways Californian Indian societies continued the practice after the mission era, and helped to build californias economy, attract settlers, and transform the territory into a economically vital american state during the gold rush. This transformation hinged on the work of indian people. As you remember, catholic missionaries where the vanguard of Spanish Colonial settlement in california. Franciscan missionaries envision the Northern Frontier in which indians would be converted into spanish subjects loyal to the crown and will
People were shot. So far no word if is this. A suspect is in custody or the extent of injuries. We are gathering more information. Back here in the bay area the foiled Christmas Day terrorist attack has some concerns about security along the embarcadero. San Francisco Police chief assured the public there is no credible threat to the city. He says that wont stop Law Enforcement from being prepared. Live from market street. The crowds are out and i imagine it will be packed on new years eve. Police are asking once again if you see something say something. It seems basic. It could end up saving lives. Reporter San Francisco hopes to ring in new years the way it does every year with fireworks. This year in the wake of a thwarted terrorist attack appeared 39 police will be extra vigilant. We want the public to know there are no Credible Threats. It is important they see officers. There will be officers you wont see. Reporter the department will be collaborating with the fbi but would not s