The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) expresses gratitude to the people of the American Indian Nations whose histories, cultures, and contemporary lives are represented on these pages.

This source investigation was produced by the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Smithsonian Institution.

The museum also thanks the following contributors:

California History and Culture Experts

  • Rose Marie Beebe, Ph.D.
  • Kaitlin M. Brown, Ph.D.
  • Gregg Castro (t’rowt’raahl Salinan/rumsien & ramaytush Ohlone)
  • Olivia Chilcote, Ph.D. (San Luis Band of Mission Indians [Luiseño])
  • Leah Mata Fragua (yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash)
  • Corrina Gould (Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation)
  • Don Hankins, Ph.D. (Bay Miwok)
  • Mónica Orozco, Ph.D.
  • Priscilla Ortiz-LaChappa (Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel [Kumeyaay])
  • Stan Rodriguez, Ed.D. (Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel [Kumeyaay])
  • Greg Sarris, Ph.D. (Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria)
  • Tsim Schneider, Ph.D (Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria)
  • Robert M. Senkewicz, Ph.D.
  • Kimberly “Billie” Stevenot (Northern Sierra Mewuk)
  • Linda Yamane (Rumsen Ohlone)
  • Nakia Zavalla (Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians)

California Teacher Reviewers

  • R. Tolteka Cuauhtin
  • Chelsea Cunha
  • Cynthia Demchuck
  • Dessa Drake (Winnemem Wintu)
  • Liz Gottleib
  • Jennifer Hussey
  • Chris Mullin
  • Taylor Pennewell (Berry Creek Rancheria Band of Tyme Maidu Indians of California)
  • Maggie Steiner
  • Tisha Whiteley

Contemporary Voices Audio Interviews and Photography

  • Christopher (Toby) McLeod, Earth Island Institute, Inc.

Maps

  • Doug Stevens/Flyboy Graphics

Video

  • Nicole Meyers Lim (Pomo), California Indian Museum and Cultural Center

Voice Talent

  • Matthew Vestuto (Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians)

Special Thanks

  • Rose Borunda, Ph.D. (Purépecha)
  • Julie Macander
  • Ed Schupman (Muscogee)

Sponsors

Lead funding for the Native Knowledge 360° education initiative provided by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, and Bonnie and Jere Broh-Kahn.

Major funding provided by Elizabeth Hunter Solomon, Cherokee Nation, The Henry Luce Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation, Sterne Family, Booth Ferris Foundation, Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation, The Nathan Cummings Foundation, Hermès, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc., and the National Museum of the American Indian’s National Council.

Additional funding provided by Macy's, Con Edison, T.E.W. Foundation, William Lomax, Rodney Coenen, and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and the Smithsonian Seattle Regional Council.