Our Work
HUSWEJ’s mission is rooted in honoring and revitalizing Nisenan Culture, fostering stewardship of their Ancestral Homelands, and advocating for the visibility and sovereignty of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe.
Through interconnected program areas, HUSWEJ works to reconnect Land and People, preserve and celebrate Cultural expressions, and illuminate the historical and contemporary truths of the Tribe.
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LAND + PEOPLE
Recognizes the symbiotic relationship between the vitality of Nisenan Homelands and the well-being of its People, and thus prioritizes health and healing for both.
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CULTURE + ART
Supports the ongoing revitalization of Nisenan Cultural practices, ensuring that traditions, language, and creative expressions continue to thrive for future generations.
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TRUTH + VISIBILITY
Amplifies the voices of the Nisenan people by sharing untold histories, addressing erasure, and advocating for their rightful recognition and representation.