Pechanga works to end being associated with the historical traumas of our ancestors, yet is willingly blind to the CURRENT TRAUMA they have perpetrated on our ancestor's descendants. WHY is 19th century trauma, worse than 21st century trauma to the living? MY FAMILY's Pechanga ancestors were abused by mission priests, the Spaniards, the Mexicans and the heritage they bequeathed us with, has been abused by Pechanga leadership.
Pechanga has dropped the term LUISENO from it's well known name, as reported in the Press Enterprise .
Pechanga Chairman Mark Macarro stated: “We have long discussed this name and its origins associated with the mistreatment, enslavement and killing of our ancestors.”
It is a grave oversight for Chairman Macarro to denounce historical abuses while turning a blind eye to the present-day travesties perpetuated by his council of tribal leaders through disenrollment.
While he rightly acknowledges the mistreatment, enslavement, and killing of our ancestors, he conveniently ignores the current mistreatment inflicted by our own Pechanga leaders.
The trauma inflicted upon our people by mission priests centuries ago finds its modern counterpart in the egregious act of disenrollment. Those of us who suffer this injustice experience a profound loss, not just of tribal affiliation, but of their very identity and heritage. The pain runs deep as they are forcibly severed from their ancestral roots, denied the connection to their tribe that is rightfully theirs. This betrayal by those including Chairman Mcarro, who should protect and uphold their people's legacy only deepens the wounds of historical injustice, perpetuating a cycle of trauma that echoes across generations. It is time for tribal leadership to acknowledge and rectify these present-day abuses, prioritizing unity and healing over division and disenfranchisement.
At Pechanga, the disenrollment of my ancestor Paulina Hunter, 107 years after she died, and decadess after she spent so many weeks of traveling by wagon from Los Angeles, to Temecula, to be included in the censuses was a direct attack, by people who were not with the tribe at that time. The Butch Murphy family for one.
For many Native Americans, being part of a tribe is not just a matter of ancestry or heritage. It is a vital part of their identity, providing a sense of belonging and community that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. Losing that connection can be isolating and traumatic, leaving people feeling adrift and disconnected from their cultural and social roots.
The 21st century should be a time for healing for all those who have been abused. And there are 11,000 of us. Come on, Chairman Macarro, DO THE RIGHT THING.
8 comments:
It is horrible. The Pot is calling the kettle black. Hope the ancestors will haunt him and his wife. When he goes down, he will be very deep in hell. He has hurt too many Real Natives. Sad.
I am sorry that disenrollment has happened to your family and other Natives around the country. Greed is a horrible character defect.
I would like to include your story on another website with your permission but have no way of getting in touch. Please respond so that we can discuss. Thanks!
Because Pechanga is a ,"Shell or Fantasy name," for a made up tribe. They're NOT LUISENO Indians, not even close. It stinks of R.I.C.O up their.
If you didn’t have such a shitty drunk for an attorney in Alexandra Riona McIntosh your tribe might have been more successful
All Atty's working for any tribe are shitty. They feast off the carcasses of disenrolled members and help create terms, ideas, and fantansy dreams of how easy it is to kick out tribal members. So that they can gain a client who is willing and greedy enough to conjure up any BS story to kick people out and the BIA will not do anything about it. They have the green light to copy each other like table mtn, chukchansi indians, and kick out hundreds who belong all for money.
Our atty had a three some with our chairwoman along with another tribal council member. Money greed and power is what these people are all about. They don't care about being native. They care about kicking people out for more money and nothing else!!
Mark Macarro’s approach, as highlighted in Pechanga Chairman Mark Macarro's Selective Amnesia: Ignoring Present-Day Trauma While Denouncing Historical Wrongs, brings attention to an important conversation about addressing trauma in a balanced way. It’s crucial to acknowledge both historical and ongoing issues to truly support healing and justice. Ignoring present-day impacts while condemning past wrongs can feel contradictory and misses a chance for meaningful progress. Similarly, as industries evolve, it’s essential to maintain relevance; for example, digitizing services USA, especially in embroidery, adapt historical designs for modern use, showing that honoring the past and addressing the present go hand-in-hand.
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