Where We Bow Our Heads

The Acjachemen/Juaneno are the indigenous people of Orange County.
Interconnectedness to place and to land is an essential part of the Acjachemen world
view. The legacy of colonialism and development has led to the destruction of most of
the Acjachemen ancient villages and sacred sites. Joyce will share her personal perspective, as an Acjachemen woman, through reflections of her experiences on the site of the ancient village at Bolsa Chica. Mrs. Perry will share what she learned and observed as the land was forever altered at the expense of this sacred site.