For several years, the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians fought for a sliver of land dedicated to their culture and history. Despite delays, the Putuidem Village park has opened in San Juan Capistrano.
After several delays, a park honoring the first people of Orange County could open this summer
Juaneño spiritual leader Adelia Sandoval stands next to the “Mother Tree,” an oak on the grounds of one of the first Native American settlements in what became Orange County.
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For many years, the descendants of the original people of what is now Orange County have fought for a sliver of land dedicated to their history and tradition.
Tribal leaders have said that the park could be an important tool for educating the public and a vital gathering place for tribal members, where they could perform important ancient rituals. Some tribal members have been waiting for a piece of dedicated land like the park for decades.
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