The mission of the Wintu Educational and Cultural Council is to secure and protect all archaeological resources, sacred sites, Tribal traditions and customs. The Council also promotes spiritual growth through exposure to cultural activities such as dancing, songs, and stories learned from the elders. Thus, encouraging respect and honor towards the Elders and Veterans who served our people. It is strongly believed by the council that the youth of our community must become aware of and learn as much as possible of their cultural heritage. Therefore, enhancing the Wintu's cultural and linguistic sustainability.
This council's vision is to revitalize our traditional customs, spirituality and cultural heritage for the benefit of the Native Wintu Community. It also envisions a future of protection and security of our sacred sites and archaeological resources in our ancestral homelands. Also, through exposure to educational opportunities and linguistic teaching, our culture and traditions will endure to many future generations to come.
This council has exciting projects for the whole community. We have an Adopt A Highway section . On HWY 3 in Hayfork, Ca. Sign up to be contacted for clean up dates.
We also have two Acorn Gatherings a year. In the Spring and Fall. All are welcome to attend.
We also provide a scholarship program for graduating Native American High School Seniors in Trinity and Shasta County, California.
Visit our Scholarship page for more information. Plus download our volunteer forms from the Volunteer page to make a tax deductible donation or join our organization.
In the Spring, Wintu people celebrate with the Acorn Dance, a gathering to honor the mighty Oak and the upcoming season of the coming acorn.
In Autumn, Wintu people celebrate with the Acorn Harvest, festivities to thank ancestors and the Oak for the acorns that the land has provided.
Follow us on Facebook, subscribe to our mailing list, and check our website for upcoming dates.
This summer 2018, artist Brandon Warta painted this beautiful mural.
Wintu culture and art inspired design. Sponsored by the WECCNC, Inc council
Witness the unfolding of the new mural.
"The Wintu Indians Of Northern California And Their Neighbors" by Peter M. Knudtson
1977, 9th printing 2013
"A Bag Of Bones" by Marcelle Masson 1966, 12th printing 2016
Both books published by:
Naturegraph Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 1047
Happy Camp, Ca. 96039
(530) 493-5353
"Historical Native American Resource Use
Harvesting and Management of California's Oak Communities"
by: M. Kat Anderson
Natural Resource Conservation Services
National Plant Data Center
Department of Plant Sciences, U.C. Davis
1035 Wikson Hall, U.C. Davis
Davis, Ca. 95616
(530) 752-8439
Tracy Foster-Olstad
Jessica Tye
Randolph Sanchez
Debbie Blakeslee
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