The Way We Lived: California Indian Stories, Songs, and Reminiscences Wildflowers High wildlife value

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the connection between each group’s cultural identity and their ecosystems

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The Way We Lived: California Indian Stories, Songs, and Reminiscences Wildflowers High wildlife valueHere, in their own words, indigenous voices reclaim the narrative of California Indians. Before contact, Californias Native people comprised five hundred independent tribal groups whose cultural and linguistic multiplicity expressed a sense of incalculable human richness. Reflecting that diversity, this collection of personal histories, songs, chants, and stories draws together a range of experiences from throughout the state and across generations to