32 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY APRIL 25-MAY 1, 2024 www.montereycountyweekly.com CULTURE This is not a celebration, it’s a commemoration and a day of mourning. For the second year in a row, the local organization Supporting Indigenous Communities Group (SICG) will hold Red Dress Day in Seaside. Its purpose is to raise awareness of murdered and missing Indigenous people in California and beyond. “We believe in the importance of bringing together local tribal individuals, communities and organizations to create strong connections and ties that strengthen our Native-Indigenous communities and non-indigenous allies,” says Mary Ann Carbone, chair of SICG and a local Chumash elder, as well as the mayor of Sand City. Carbone is supported by Ismana Carney, vice-chair and project director at SICG, who says the problem is alarmingly local, with human trafficking on Highway 1. The problem often goes undetected. The original Red Dress Day was put together by Canadian artist Jaime Black. In the event, red dresses are hung from windows and trees to represent the pain and loss felt by loved ones and survivors. These days, Red Dress Day is an event held all over Canada and the West Coast. Generations of Indigenous individuals have mourned missing and murdered loved ones. The event is dedicated to the victims, survivors and all who are impacted. The crisis of violence continues to impact the original peoples of this land. There’s a lack of data, so SICG is working on documenting stories and pushing for new legislation that would, for example, enhance communication between various agencies. “Those women are out there and nobody sees it,” Carney says. In 2023, the Red Dress Day event had 150 participants. This time the event is a bit shorter, with one panel instead of two. The program for 2024 includes traditional land acknowledgement from the Esselen Tribe, a traditional memorial ceremony, singers, stories and dance. The keynote speaker is Assemblymember James Ramos, D-Highland, of the Serrano-Cahuilla group. A panel discussion will be moderated by Barbara Bain (Upper Klamath Shasta-Hawaiian). The panel will discuss 2024 updates on the California Murdered and Missing Indigenous People movement, legislation and other responses from potential allies. Red Dress Day takes place 11am-4pm Saturday, May 4, Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Free. COURTESY OF SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES GROUP Seeing Red A movement seeks to spread awareness about missing Indigenous peoples. By Agata Pop˛eda “Our traditional storytelling, drumming, singing and dancing teach us about resilience and recovery and healing,” says Mary Ann Carbone of Sand City, right. $20 General Admission $17 Seniors/Military Kids under 15 FREE $5 Off 6et riJ1MlrS Admission! Saturday 10am-7pm Sunday lOam-6pm Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center and Downtown Amphitheater Grounds ��,� . ..... [!] Use Coupon Code CWCCU2024 Coupon is only valid for advanced ticket sales. Coupon courtesy of: Commonwealth Central Credit Union - THE HEADLINERS Hotel California The Original EAGLES Tribute Art & Crafts• Gourmet Food Booths with Mushroom Inspired Dishes Chef Demonstrations and Educational Speakers • Wine Garden Mushroom Expo • Beer Garden • Great Line-Up of Bands on the Amphitheater Stage • Strolling Musicians and Street Performers Acoustic Stage with Local Talent • Retail Vendors and Business Display Booths! Partially Sponsored By... �bJJtvt� MO HI FARM SAFEWAY,,. r,, SILICON VALLEY � CLEAN ENERGY "'ORGAN HILL EQUIPMENT -. RENTALS ;!,,,.4<1,,,;S,,../945 ,W� �IV COMMONWEALTH central credit union 1l335MontereyHwy. I San�rtin.CA95.o46 [408)68Mll0 �D l�lnith Finnndnl ty www.morganhillmushroomfestival.org Proceeds from the festival go toward scholarships to high school seniors, mini grants to elementary & middle schools and monetary donations to school clubs & groups and non-profit organizations who help at the festival.
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