Indigenous Justice

10/05/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

Indigenous Justice is growing our team and currently hiring for two in-person positions in Sacramento, CA:

✨ Administrative Assistant — Provide executive and administrative support and help keep our growing organization organized, connected, and moving forward.

✨ Re-Entry Coordinator — Support justice-involved Native and Indigenous community members by connecting individuals and families with resources, services, and community support.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about supporting Indigenous communities and want to be part of a mission-driven team working toward justice and lasting change.

🔗 Learn more and apply at the link: https://indigenousjustice.bamboohr.com/careers

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10/02/2026

"The governor vetoed a bill authored by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-Highland) that would have established protections for tribes to hold religious ceremonies at sacred sites on state lands.

Governor Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom
said he’s sympathetic to those goals, but it could have 'far-reaching impacts on the basic operations of state government and the management of state property.'"

Newsom vetoed a bill that would have given Native tribes greater say on decisions about water. One tribal leader said it shows he "doesn't care about tribes."

10/02/2026

"In 2019, Newsom apologized for California's violent treatment of Native peoples and promised that the state would 'begin to heal deep wounds," said Morning Star Gali, executive director of Indigenous Justice, in a statement.

“But California cannot apologize for the historical suppression of Native religions while continuing that suppression in the present.”

The governor’s historic apology was undercut by his veto of two bills that would have given tribes more say over land and water issues, critics say.

10/02/2026

With overwhelming community and legislative support, bills AB1881 and AB2218 would have advanced meaningful reconciliation for systemic, historic and ongoing harms by the State against California Tribes.

Yesterday, Governor Newsom decided to ignore Tribal voices and prolong State-afflicted colonial violence as he vetoed both bills.

10/01/2026

Join us this Saturday Oct. 3rd at Fresno State if you have a friend or relative that has been missing long-term.

10/01/2026

Five days after celebrating legislation that formally apologized to California’s Native people and strengthened Tribal consultation, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills that would have made Tribal interests legally consequential when the state acts.

“The two vetoes expose the limits of California’s willingness to make its Tribal commitments legally enforceable. The state will apologize, consult, and enter voluntary partnerships with Tribal Nations, but when legislation would constrain the state’s unilateral authority through consent, strict scrutiny, injunctions, mediation, or a temporary stay, Newsom draws the line.”

Five days after celebrating legislation that formally apologized to California’s Native people and strengthened Tribal consultation, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills that wou…

10/01/2026

In honor of National Midwifery Week, join us for Toward Justice and a Reclamation of Joy in Birth, a day of celebration, learning, conversation, and community connection.

This one-day gathering will bring together midwives, practitioners, and thought leaders to create space for conversations about birth, justice, and the reclamation of joy in birth.

📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 UC Law Auditorium
198 McAllister Street, San Francisco
🍽️ Lunch provided

Featured speakers include California State Controller Malia Cohen; midwives Kiki Jordan, JayVon Muhammed, and Gingi Allen; and Ruta Lauleva Lua’iufi Aiono, IBCLC, Traditional Birth Attendant & Student Midwife.

Registration is required. Register through the link: https://pages.e2ma.net/pages/1922162/58986

We hope you’ll join us as we gather during National Midwifery Week to learn, connect, and envision a future rooted in justice and joy in birth.

10/01/2026

Today, while we mourn our relatives lost in boarding schools and heal from the traumas that still reverberate across our community,
Governor Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom
has chosen to deny California Indians the legal protections necessary to practice our religions.

In 2019, Newsom apologized for California’s violent treatment of Native peoples and promised that the state would “begin to heal deep wounds.” But California cannot apologize for the historical suppression of Native religions while continuing that suppression in the present.

AB 1881 reached the Governor’s desk because of an extraordinary collective effort of California Tribal Leaders and communities. We thank
Assemblymember James C. Ramos

for authoring and championing this important legislation, the legislators from both sides of the aisle who supported it, and the Tribal leaders, culture bearers, spiritual leaders, Native organizations, community members, advocates, and allies who testified, wrote letters, attended hearings and rallies, contacted the Governor, and raised their voice with us.

This veto does not end the fight for California Indian religious freedom. Our relationships with our sacred places and responsibilities to future generations remain. We will continue to resist and fight for our inherent rights.

09/30/2026

URGENT 🚨 CLICK AB 2218 & AB 1881 in our bio to ACT NOW! LAST CHANCE TO STAND WITH CALIFORNIA TRIBES ON TWO CRITICAL BILLS. 🪶💧

Today is the final day to urge Governor Newsom to act on AB 1881 and AB 2218.

🪶 AB 1881: the California Indian Freedom Act strengthens protections for Native religious and spiritual practices, including access to sacred places on state lands.

💧 AB 2218: addresses historic inequities faced by California Tribes in state water policy and strengthens the consideration of Tribal interests in California water decisions.

These issues are deeply connected to conservation. Protecting Indigenous rights, cultures, waters, and relationships with the land means protecting the ecosystems and wildlife that depend on them, too. There is still time to make your voice heard!

🚨 Click the links in the Women for Wolves bio to take action on BOTH bills, or call Governor Newsom at (916) 445-2841 today.

Stand with California Tribes. 🪶💧🐺

09/28/2026

There are only a few days left for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign AB 1881, the California Indian Freedom Act, into law.

Share our AB 1881 posts to your Stories, send them to your friends and networks, and encourage others to take action.

Every share helps us reach more people and strengthens the call to protect California Indians’ right to access sacred places, gather traditional foods and medicines, hold ceremonies, and freely practice our religions.

We’ve come too far to stop now. Help us keep the pressure on through Sept. 30.
Share. Call. Amplify.