Patrick Orozco -- talks about the Ohlone tradition

Patrick Orozco began sharing knowledge of his people with school children eighteen years ago. In his presentations to schools, he describes our land as it used to be, and tells about the European contact period from an Indian perspective. He brings myths and legends of his culture alive, and sings songs from the Ohlone tradition. He wears regalia (see photographs) and plays instruments he has made himself based on authentic descriptions and using traditional materials. He encourages the chi