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About the Native American Caucus

Assemblymember James C. Ramos, ChairAssembly Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon and Assemblymember James C. Ramos announced the formation of the California Native American Caucus in March 2021. Ramos was named as the chair of the new group. The California Native American Legislative Caucus was charged with increasing awareness and education in the Legislature about the culture, history and impact of various social issues on our state’s Native Americans. 

Upcoming Events

https://nativeamericancaucus.legislature.ca.gov/events/20250225-2025-caucus-calendar

Assembly education committee approves Ramos bill to strengthen Native American student rights to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies

SACRAMENTO—Schools would be prohibited from creating any process that would discourage or prevent Native American students from displaying any tribal adornment or ceremonial regalia at graduation ceremonies under a bill approved unanimously today by the Assembly Education Committee. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) introduced the bill, AB 1369.

“Despite existing legislation and constitutional protections to allow students to wear traditional tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies, Native American youth and their families continue to face obstacles and challenges. Graduation

Rivas, Ramos, legislative caucuses urge full restoration of digital links to historical DoD photos, stories honoring Native American heroism during WWII

SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember James C. Ramos, Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas and leaders of the legislative caucuses have called on U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to quickly and completely restore digital historical links telling the stories of heroic Native Americans who played iconic and invaluable roles in American victories eight decades ago during World War II.

UPCOMING: Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade and Native American Monument Commemoration Event

Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade and Native American Monument Commemoration Event

California’s Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade hosted by the California Legislative Native American Caucus. Join us in celebrating the contributions, achievements, cultural diversity and impact of California’s First People.

If you would like to participate, please fill out the Parade Participant Registration Form: https://forms.gle/wJwqx9KNQDVfTwMk7

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