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Tag: Puvungna
CSULB agrees to cease dumping dirt onto Puvungna
After a long-awaited decision in their lawsuit against the university, the Native community received confirmation from Long Beach State that it would stop dumping dirt onto the 22-acre plot of land.
IN PHOTOS: ‘We’re not going to be stepped on’
Almost to the one year anniversary of the dirt dumping on the sacred land of Puvungna, the Native community gathered to demonstrate for the land’s protection.
Native community continues to struggle with CSULB over Puvungna, access being restricted due to COVID-19 regulations
Native communities and Long Beach State continue to go back and forth over rights and access to the 22-acre parcel of land.
Long Beach State being sued over dirt-dumping, law violations
Long Beach State began dumping excess dirt on Puvungna in fall 2019, a decision local tribes are still fighting.
ASI shows support for acknowledging Puvungna
Associated Student Inc. voted yes on a resolution that would make it so ASI institutionalizes the practice of acknowledging the Native land that CSULB is built on.
‘Birthplace of the People,’ a VR film about Puvungna, debuts at CSULB
The 360-degree virtual reality film was directed by anthropology professor Scott Wilson in collaboration with American Indian Studies professor Cindi Alvitre. For Wilson, the film was a way to immerse the CSULB community in its history with the sacred land.
IN PHOTOS: Native American community protests in front of President Conoley’s house
Native American activists marched to The Miller House to protest the university’s recent involvement with Puvungna.
Native Americans upset about CSULB dumping dirt at Puvungna
CSULB in talks to put 500 temporary parking spots on the 22-acre parcel.
CSULB students spill the tea about the dirt dumping on Puvungna
Students weigh in on the development of Puvungna, sacred land for indigenous people. This 22-acre parcel is located on CSULB and has been at the center of many disputes between Native American populations and the university.