Fork in the Path Speaker Series
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Traditional Foods, Medicines, & Songs of the Land
Sept 8, 2026 6-8 pm Berkeley, CA
Speaker: Joe Salinas (Kashia Pomo Band of Indians)
For thousands of years, the coastal forests and valleys of Northern California have provided a rich bounty of life sustained by a deep relationship between the land and the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians. Join us for an enriching evening with Joe Salinas as he shares the living traditions of Northern California’s indigenous ecosystems.
In this talk, Joe will introduce us to his People's perspectives on foraging, highlighting wild foods and powerful medicines found right in our backyard. Beyond the practical uses of these plants, he will share the foundational connection between the landscape and his culture. You will be introduced to sacred songs and dances that honor the natural world, art forms that are not performance, but active expressions of gratitude and respect for the life that feeds and heals us.
About Joe Salinas
Joe Salinas is a tribal member of the Kashia Stewarts Point, Band of Pomo Indians, and founder of the Sonoma County Pomo Dancers. Since 2007, he has led youth-focused cultural presentations that strengthen community, preserve tradition, and educate the future.
Ticket Options
A portion of your program fee goes to Native American Rights Fund.
Adults
$45 Pay it Forward (I'd like to support someone else to come)
$35 Standard Ticket
$20 Community Supported (these are supported by Pay it Forward tickets)
Teens & Kids
$15 per teen (age 13 - 17, must be accompanied by an adult)
$15 per child (recommended for age 12 and up, but you know your child best)
Accessibility
Our space is wheelchair accessible
Ticket Options
A portion of your program fee goes to Native American Rights Fund.
Adults
$45 Pay it Forward (I'd like to support someone else to come)
$35 Standard Ticket
$20 Community Supported (these are supported by Pay it Forward tickets)
Teens & Kids
$15 per teen (age 13 - 17, must be accompanied by an adult)
$15 per child (recommended for age 12 and up, but you know your child best)
Accessibility
Our space is wheelchair accessible
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