Your Yosemite: Keep in touch with the park, wherever you are. No images? Click here Yosemite Conservancy Newsletter | November 2021Photo © Madison Smith Recent News from Yosemite
Photo courtesy of NPS Yosemite's First – And Continuing – StewardsNovember is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich traditions, languages, and culture of Indigenous people. The seven tribes who call Yosemite home have worked together with the park for decades as the “traditionally associated tribes and communities of Yosemite.” Read about how they collaborate with the National Park Service to continue the stewardship of their homeland to this day. Photo courtesy of Yenyen Chan Video: Virtual Event with Yosemite National Park Ranger Yenyen ChanIn this recording of last month’s virtual donor event, Ranger Chan discusses the rich history and contributions of Chinese immigrants in Yosemite, the annual Sing Peak Pilgrimage, and the new Conservancy-funded exhibit in the historic Chinese Laundry Building in Wawona. Thanks to all who joined us in real time! Only have a few minutes? This 7-minute video also explores the role Chinese immigrants played in the early years of Yosemite National Park. Photo © Yosemite Conservancy Yosemite Museum StoreOur online Museum Store features unique, one-of-a-kind objects handmade by local Native people. Conservancy staff member Nicole Brocchini manages the virtual store, selecting crafts and jewelry that reflect Native skills, from modern sterling silver pieces (like the turquoise necklace pictured here) to century-old traditional baskets. In case you missed it, we profiled Nicole in our Spring/Summer 2021 donor magazine – get to know her in the “Meet the Team” story on page 27. UPCOMING EVENTS Ongoing: Custom Adventures, Virtual Adventures, and Naturalist Walks December 24: Yosemite Campfire Stories Watch this space for our 2022 outdoor adventures and art classes, coming soon to our website and your email inbox. Photo of the MonthFall Colors @grampy_hikes Want the chance to see your shots featured here? |