MEDIA ADVISORY: LADWP and the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Tribe Co-Host Winter Solstice Ceremony at Chatsworth Nature Preserve

WHAT:
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is co-hosting its annual Winter Solstice Sunrise Ceremony with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) in celebration of the winter season. The event, which has become an annual tradition since 2021, will have ceremonial songs and blessings from FTBMI. There will also be informational and activity booths for attendees, including an LADWP booth with information on customer programs.

WHEN:
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 7AM - 10AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM PST (Ceremony + Speaking Program)
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST (Self-Guided Tour/ Information and Activity Booths)

WHERE:
Chatsworth Nature Preserve, Chatsworth, CA 91311
*Entrance at Valley Circle Boulevard (from Plummer Street)
Online map available at: bit.ly/2naHjvT

SPEAKERS:
Rudy Ortega Jr.,Tribal President, Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
Nurit Katz, Commissioner, Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners
Evelyn Cortez-Davis, Chief of Staff, Water System, LADWP
Ron Rubine, Senior Advisor, Office of Councilmember John Lee, Council District 12

VISUALS:
Tribal Welcome Blessing in Fernandeño Tataviam
Captivating visuals of cultural ceremonies and nature-based activities
Informational and activity booths

NOTES:
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended.

CONTACT:
Christina Holland (213) 804-5518

ABOUT LADWP:
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the largest municipal water and power utility in the nation, was established more than 100 years ago to deliver reliable, safe water and electricity to 4 million residents and businesses in Los Angeles. LADWP provides its 681,000 water customers and 1.4 million electric customers with quality service at competitive prices.

ABOUT FTBMI:
The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians is dedicated to preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of the Tataviam people, fostering understanding and appreciation of their history. FTBMI is a native sovereign nation of northern Los Angeles County composed of a coalition of lineages originating in the Santa Clara, Simi, San Fernando, and Antelope Valleys. The Tribal Administration Office is located in the City of San Fernando, approximately two miles from the Mission San Fernando from which the FTBMI received the name fernandeño.

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