Day 5 of #inktober Was a good one. I first learned about this amazing leader when I listened to my mentor talk about their work at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. "Caleen Sisk is the Spiritual Leader and Tribal Chief of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, who practice their traditional culture and ceremonies in their territory along the McCloud River watershed in Northern California. Since assuming leadership responsibilities in 2000, Caleen has focused on maintaining the cultural and religious traditions of the Tribe as well as advocating for California salmon restoration, the Human Right to Water andthe protection of indigenous sacred sites. She is also currently leading her Tribe’s efforts to work with Maori and federal fish biologists to return Chinook salmon to the McCloud River." Recently the Winneman Wintu Tribe has also had to struggle against the US Forest Service which was harassing fining the tribe for carrying out their coming of age ceremonies for young women at the McCloud River. They have also had to deal with disrespectful and recreational boaters. (I pulled the above quote from the tribes website because I wasn't sure I could write a description that would do her justice). #drawing #penandink #dignidadrebelde #winnememwintu #caleensisk