Indigenous Women-Led Work
Rematriation is Indigenous women-led work to restore sacred relationships between Indigenous people and our ancestral land, honoring our matrilineal societies, and in opposition of patriarchal violence and dynamics.
Traditional and Cultural Knowledge
Rematriation weaves traditional and cultural knowledge back in harmony with the land. In Lisjan territory, we envision a Bay Area in which Chochenyo language and ceremony are an active, thriving part of the cultural landscape.
Building Relationships
At this time, we have multiple ongoing relationships with cities, institutions, individuals, and organizations to Rematriate stolen land in Lisjan territory, and to develop relationships of reciprocity.
With Your Support
With the support of our community and Shuumi, a voluntary land tax, we have been able to build the first ceremonial arbor in Lisjan territory in more than 250 years, and Rematriate multiple land sites, including one house to Indigenous stewardship.
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Lisjan
In the heart of deep East Oakland, Lisjan is a traditional village site and the first piece of land rematriated by Sogorea Te’ within the territory of…
‘Ookwe Park
‘Ookwe, meaning medicine in the Chochenyo language, is the first park returned to the care of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan and Sogorea Te’ Land Trust through…
Rammay
Rammay is a small garden in West Oakland with 14 fruit trees, 10 raised beds, a vertical garden, and a small solar powered garden shed. It was…
Rinihmu Pulte’irekne (Sequoia Point)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBAXpP5hPDg&t=14s Steps to Land Back: The Return of Rinihmu Pulteʻirekne from Red Bud Resource Center Rinihmu Pulte’irekne is 3.8 acres of land in the Oakland hills that…
Ištune
Our First House! In late August 2020 we had a unique opportunity to purchase a home with a 14 day timeline to raise $750,000. We have been…
Return Land / Land Return
We are founded on stolen land and Indigenous people are still here. If you have access to land and wealth, consider your place in the lineage of…
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Check out our Rematriation Resource Guide!