In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, Children’s Fairyland in Oakland transformed its iconic sign to read “Ohlone Land.”
The sign was first unveiled in October 2024 and reinstalled this year on Oct. 10, as part of a partnership between Fairyland, the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, and the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation.
“We are proud to deepen our relationship with the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust and the Lisjan Nation, and add new meaning to a beloved Oakland symbol,” said Kymberly Miller, Children’s Fairyland CEO, in an announcement. “We are celebrating the land, uplifting the voices and living history of the Ohlone people, bringing stories to life at the park, and inviting every visitor to connect with the cultural heritage of the Lisjan Nation.”…