and rural life as opposed to an urban environment.

Patti Yoshihara; (seated) Nisei veterans Don Miyada (1925-2023) and Yosh Nakamura.family and her wide network of friends

(Gabrielino/Tongva) and Tina Calderon (Gabrielino Tongva.Some 300 participants will join one of the three walking performances guided by local cultural bearers.The three processions will then converge in a water greeting by Lazaro Arvizu Jr.

Calderon mentors several youth groups and works with various environmental organizations.River’s history through the communion and movement of people as they walk three previous courses of the river.

The park will also be activated by additional artists and artist collectives.

and poet who strives to honor her ancestors and inspire others to respect the lands.and a vast infrastructure — freeways.

and labor rights as well as equitable access to affordable housing.founder of the Humanities Action Lab.

where residents experience among the highest rates of air pollution and asthma in the nation.and community members who are open to dialogue about concerns related to environmental justice in their local communities.