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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 13B
Vandalism defaces Ishi monument
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Vandals took aim at Ishi's face on the monument overlooking the Ishi Wilderness. Participants on
a Sierra Institute tour of the area discovered the damage, as well as discarded shell casings and
beer bottles. Photo courtesy Sierra Institute
On Saturday, June 18, 30
tour participants from the
Sierra Institute's Center of
Forestry boarded a bus in
Chester and headed out to the
Ishi marker near the Ishi
Wilderness with Beverly
Ogle, author and local
historian, as tour guide.
After a stop at Potato Patch
campground for morning
refreshments, introductions
and boarding of more partici-
pants from the Sacramento
and Chico areas, they
traveled through Deer and
Mill creek canyons toward
the Ishi marker.
Spirits were high as they
made their way deep into
Yahi country, above Black
Rock on a ridge that sepa-
rates Deer Creek Canyon
from Mill Creek Canyon,
known as "The Narrows."
The bust of Ishi istooking
toward the sky, etched on a
bronze plaque mounted in
concrete and native stone. It
is a beautiful sight against
the eastern horizon, facing
Mill Creek Ca'nyon with
Deer Creek Canyon in the
background.
Dedicated in 2008, the
placement and dedication of
the Ishi marker closed the
last chapter of the saga of a
Native American legend from
these mountains.
Ishi means "man" in Yana.
Ishi is believed to have been
the last Native American
in northern California to
have lived most of his
life completely outside th
European• American cultu r'e.
He emerged f-ore the wild
in the late 1800s near Oro
ville, leaving his ancestral
homeland in the foothills
near Lassen Peak.
When the tour arrived at
the marker, there was an
audible gasp. Someone had
been there earlier, had used
their guns to deface the
marker, and left spent
casings, along with empty
beer bottles and cans. Ogle,
who was one of the people
responsible for placing the
marker, was m tears. Several
of those visiting picked up
the trash, photographed the
damage for Ogle to share
with the Redding Rancheria,
also a responsible party for
the marker, and small dona-
tions were made on the spot
towards refurbishing the
monument.
There were many conver-
sations that day about the
disrespect for history and
those who came before us.
For more information on
the Ishi marker and how you
can help in the refurbishing,
contact Lauri Rawlins-Betta
of the Sierra Institute at
284-1022.
The day didn't end there,
however, as Ogle still took
the time to give participants
a presentation on Ishi, the re-
patriation of his bones and
brain to the area, and the
efforts to place the Ishi marker.
Lunch was served at
Bruff's Camp, where Ogle
continued to share personal
stories of her ancestors and
growing up in Mill Creek
Canyon. She shared photos
from her childhood and his-
torical photos of Ishi, and
brought along her books,
"Spirits of Blackrock" and
"Whispers of the Maidu."
The tour also visited the
Alford-Cameron historical
marker, located by the
Brutgs Camp marker, denot-
ing the locale where four men
were crushed during the
night when a large oak tree
landed on their tent.
Though the tour was
marred by the desecration of
the Ishi marker, the day
couldn't have been more
perfect, with hazy skies.
warm weather, good com-
pany and the many stories
shared by Ogle.
Sierra Institute's next
tour is July 9: "Tribal trails,
wagon wheels and pioneer
parties," led by Dan Elliott,
U.S. Forest Service archeolo-
gist, and Farrell Cunning-
ham, Maidu historian and
language teacher. Call Lauri
Rawlins-Betta at 284-1099 to
make reservations.
Sl tour follows old road,from Beckwourth to Genesee
'Tric,al Trails' to focus on mountain man, pioneers
The Sierra Institute's Cen-
ter of Forestry is offering an
outdoor history and culture
tour July 9 featuring Jim
Beckwourth.
The "Tribal. Trails, Wagon
Wheels and Pioneer Parties"
tour follows the old wagon
road from Beckwourth to
Genesee in Plumas County,
providing the opportunity to
learn about the history of the
area while enjoying the
scenic mountain route.
James Pierson Beckwourth
was on a prospecting expedi-
tion in northern California.
He and his companions
had traveled north from
American Valley (Quincy) to
the Pitt River.
Beckwourth saw what
might be a pass through the
mountains. He kept quiet
about it at the time, but
decided to return later.
When he did return, he dis-
covered the low-elevation
The tour will explore pass through the rugged
t.he:more recent history of Sierra Nevada and he saw
early immigrants like Jim immediately that this would
Beckwourth, an African- indeed be the best route to
American explorer and American Valley from the
settler of the West. In 1850, easL
This tour is led by Dan
Elliott, archeologist and
Tribal Relations Program
manager with the U.S. Forest
Service, and Farrell Cunning-
ham, a local Mountain Maidu
historian and one of the few
remaining speakers of the
Maidu language.
Space is limited; call early
to reserve a place. Morning
refreshments, lunch, snacks
and beverages along with
transportation are provided
as part of the tour, which
• begins at8 a.m...and:c0n.
eludes by 5 p.m. Cost is $50
per person or $95 per couple.
Visit the Center of
Forestry's website at Sierra
Institute.us for more details,
or call Lauri Rawlins-Betta at
284-1022.
After meeting in Quincy,
participants will drive to
Williams House Museum in
Portola for morning refresh-
ments and a brief history
lesson on J.P. Beckwourth.
From there the tour will con-
tinue up the Genesee/
Beckwourth road toward Red
Clover Valley.
The state of California has
an extensive story to tel
when it comes to immigra-
tion. People have come to
California to discover new
opportunities fur nearly 200
years, while Native Ameri-
caus have lived in California
for thousands zf years.
Plumas County offcre.q immi-
grants gold, lumber and
new discoveries•
On the tour, participants
will learn about the history
and culture of the Mountain
Maidu who lived in the area
for thousands of years before
European settlement.
Other tour highlights
include a visit to Red Clover
Valley to discuss historic
dairy; grazing and:iumber
practices in the valley, as
well as restoration work done
on Red Clover Creek.
Participants will also have
the opportunity to learn
about the many historic
bridges and passes of the old
logging railroad that ran
through the steep mountains
surrounding the valleys.
Both Elliott and Cunning-
ham are extremely knowl-
edgeable and will discuss the
various historic sites and
tell many interesting and
enjoyable stories.
A stop at the Heart K
Ranch will include a brief
look at what the Feather
River Land Trust is doing
with this land.
Betsy Kraemer, land trust
president, will provide his2
torical background informa-
tion.
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monkey with a severed finger, Alan's
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