Virtual Workshops

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The American Indian Cultural Center of San Francisco offers a growing library of virtual programming that centers Native knowledge, creativity, and nourishment. Through collaborative teaching videos, community members are invited into the living traditions of regalia making, Indigenous foodways, and cultural storytelling. These offerings highlight the wisdom of Native artists, cooks, farmers, and teachers—creating accessible pathways to learn, remember, and reconnect across generations and geographies.

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Teachers

Anecita partnered with the American Indian Cultural Center (AICC) to create a virtual project that highlights Traditional Regalia making, showcasing the artistry and cultural significance behind pieces such as T-dresses, ribbon skirts, appliqué, and shawls. Through this project, she shares traditional techniques and teachings, helping to preserve cultural practices while inspiring the next generation to embrace and celebrate their heritage.

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Anecita Hernandez

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Traditional Regalia Making Classes
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Bernadette Smith

Bernadette Smith is a respected Coastal Pomo songholder and traditional dancer with over 30 years of experience practicing the ceremonial Feather Dance (To’to Ko’ O). As a songholder, she plays a vital role in preserving sacred songs and sharing their cultural and spiritual significance with her community. Continuing her father’s legacy, she mentors the next generation by teaching young Pomo women to carry forward these traditions. In partnership with AICC, Bernadette led a virtual acorn soup class, sharing traditional culinary knowledge and the deep connections between food, ceremony, and culture

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Acorn Soup Class
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Evie Ferreira & Ben Shleffar

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Evie Ferreira and Ben Shleffar are Native foodways educators with The Cultural Conservancy, dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Indigenous food traditions. Their work centers on ancestral knowledge, land-based practices, and nourishing cooking methods that connect Native communities to culture, health, and sustainability—bridging traditional teachings with contemporary life.

Native Foodways Class