Indians of San Fernando Mission - Ancient, Historic & Present

On Thursday, June 23rd at 7 p.m., Rudy Ortega Jr. will speak on the history of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, their lineage, history and present. The event will be held at the Andrés Pico Adobe in Mission Hills. This presentation provides an overview of the three lineages that makeup the current body of the Fernandeño Tataviam tribe. It will walk you through the ancient traditions and peoples of present-day northern Los Angeles County, provide background on the San Fernando Mission period and the historic land grants held by ancestors of the tribe, and end with the current tribal government and affairs. Rudy Ortega Jr. is the tribal chairman for the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (tribe) and captain of his lineage. His leadership role was passed down by his great-great grandmother, Maria Rita Alipaz, who owned the land at Encino through the Mexican period, until dispossessed by settlers. Ortega's lineage comes from Chaguayabit (present-day Newhall), Siutcabit (present-day Encino), and Ta'apu (present-day Tapo Canyon). The program, which will be held at the Andrés Pico Adobe, is free and open to the public (although donations are gratefully accepted). There will also be free refreshments and a free door prize drawing. The Pico Adobe is located at 10940 Sepulveda Blvd. Mission Hills, CA 91345.