Native American Content

Exhibition Features Work of Brenda Mallory, Citizen of Cherokee Nation, at Gorman

Karen Michele Nikos — September 24, 2024 - 9:02am

Brenda Mallory, Fragment (To Gather), 2023, Thread, thread cores, staples, wax on wood panels is one of the works on view at the Gorman.

Rainbow Trout Subspecies Newly Named

Katherine E Kerlin — March 29, 2023 - 11:00am

The McCloud River redband trout, or O. mykiss calisulat, is newly identified as its own distinct subspecies of rainbow trout in a study from 51�ԹϺ�� Davis. It was named in consultation with the Winnemem Wintu tribe.

The Science of Saving Salmon as Klamath Dams Come Down

Katherine E Kerlin — February 24, 2023 - 3:34pm

The world’s largest dam removal in history is slated for 2023. Led by Indigenous tribes in partnership with organizations, lawyers, scientists and activists, the project will remove four dams, clearing the way for the lower Klamath River to flow freely for the first time in more than a century.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Welcomes Native American Opportunity Program for Students

Karen Michele Nikos — May 05, 2022 - 11:15am

In a continuing effort to make college more affordable and accessible to California Native American students, University of California, Davis, is working now to implement the 51�ԹϺ�� Native American Opportunity Plan, announced by University of California.

Experts: Climate Change and Community Resilience

Katherine E Kerlin — September 04, 2021 - 2:17pm

The following sources from the University of California, Davis, are available to talk with media about climate change impacts and solutions related to community resilience.

Cacti and Other Iconic Desert Plants Threatened by Solar Development

Katherine E Kerlin — July 20, 2020 - 8:00am

With their tough skins, pointy armor and legendary stamina, cacti are made to defend themselves from whatever nature throws at them.

But large solar energy facilities are one threat that cacti weren’t built to withstand, according to a study by the University of California, Davis.

Archaeologists Use Tooth Enamel Protein to Show Sex of Human Remains

Andy Fell — July 17, 2020 - 1:30pm

A new method for estimating the biological sex of human remains based on reading protein sequences rather than DNA has been used to study an archaeological site in Northern California. The protein-based technique gave superior results to DNA analysis in studying 55 sets of human remains between 300 and 2,300 years old. The work is published July 17 in Scientific Reports.

Lunchable: Celebrate Native American Heritage at the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Library

Karen Michele Nikos — December 02, 2019 - 4:45pm

Explore Native American Heritage at the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Library.

Small Towns, Big Flood Waters

tdus — May 15, 2019 - 12:31pm

Towns are escaping rising waters and protecting their communities from the impacts of climate change. Read this gripping story of resilience and adaptation.

Gorman Has Works on Paper Starting Jan. 7

Karen Michele Nikos — December 21, 2018 - 2:40pm

The C.N. Gorman Museum at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis will feature a solo exhibition Jan. 7 through March 15 featuring works on paper by award-winning artist Rick Bartow. A Vietnam Veteran, life-long musician and songwriter, widower, and enrolled member of the Mad River Bank of Wiyot Indians, Bartow is considered one of the most important leaders in contemporary Native American Art. The collection of works was gifted to the C.N. Gorman Museum after the artist’s passing in 2016 by the Richard E.