An event in the South Bay on Tuesday is bringing together leaders and advocates from diverse backgrounds to address challenges and celebrate Native American heritage.
The summit being held at San Jose 's Mexican Heritage Plaza promises impactful discussions and strategies for progress with a focus on education, health, representation and cultural preservation.In the heart of Santa Clara University, Denae Rivera stands as a beacon of heritage and leadership. A dedicated student and the director of the school's Multicultural Center, Rivera embodies the unique blend of her Native American, Hispanic, and African American roots.
For Vargas, the mission is personal and stems from his upbringing steeped in the traditions of his indigenous Yaqui and Mexican heritage.'One thing that really bothered me growing up was to hear the term 'manifest destiny.' And that was the philosophy that if you're Caucasian, you could take whatever land you wanted in the West. And if you put them on a treaty, you didn't even have to live up to the terms. Put them on reservations.
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