Native Americans extol history, rising visibility

For some, the Native American Heritage Month Celebration and Recognition at Cal State Fullerton was a chance to remember what their ancestors endured over the years in California — forced servitude, land grabs and “state-sanctioned genocide” in the 1850s — and to look ahead to educational and economic success and increased representation.
“We are still here. I want to say we’re not just surviving, we’re thriving,” said keynote speaker Joely Proudfi