November 9, 2026
BROOKS — The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is celebrating Native American Heritage Month – sharing its culture and community efforts.
As part of the monthlong celebration, the tribe is distributing more than 3,000 cultural gift bags across the region, and premieres the seventh season of “Recipes from a Patwin Kitchen” as part of Native American Heritage Month.
“Sharing our culture can take many forms, and food is one of the most meaningful ways to bring people together,” Chairman Anthony Roberts said in a statement. “Through these efforts, we hope to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding and encourage our neighbors to learn more about the Patwin people and our enduring connection to this land.”
Together, these efforts reflect the tribe’s “ongoing commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for neighbors of all ages to learn about Patwin heritage and connect with the living traditions of the region’s original people.”
“Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to share who we are as Patwin people and the traditions and values that continue to guide us,” Roberts stated. “Whether through the foods we prepare, the stories we tell or the connections we build with our neighbors, we want people to understand that our culture is very much alive and part of this region today.”
The gift bags feature interactive activities and educational materials, the bags offer families a hands-on introduction to Patwin history, language and culture.
Distribution partners include Benicia Public Library, Vacaville Museum, Leadership Vacaville, Woodland Public Library and Arthur F. Turner Community Library in West Sacramento. The Solano County Library system also received 1,000 bags for distribution throughout the county, including communities such as Dixon and Vallejo.
“The initiative reflects the tribe’s commitment to making Native American history and culture more accessible, particularly for children and families, while strengthening connections with neighboring communities,” the statement said.
The four-episode season will premiere weekly throughout November, featuring recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients, culinary creativity and the connections between food, culture and the land.
The season opens with Roasted Pumpkin and Tomato Bisque, Arugula Salad and Apple Butter and Brie Focaccia Grilled Cheese Bites. Upcoming episodes will feature Séka Hills Beef and Sausage Meatballs with Fresh Ricotta Polenta, Ancho Chili Fundido with Smoked Séka Hills Chuck Roast and a Rustic Country Galette filled with Apples and Blackberries, served with Honey Vanilla Ice Cream and finished with Séka Hills Olio Nuovo olive oil.
Throughout November, the Tribe is also sharing daily content across its social media channels, highlighting Patwin history, language, cultural traditions and the people and partnerships that reflect Yocha Dehe’s values. The monthlong campaign offers opportunities for audiences to learn more about the Tribe, engage with its stories and gain a deeper understanding of the living culture and contributions of Patwin people.
“Sharing our culture can take many forms, and food is one of the most meaningful ways to bring people together,” continued Chairman Roberts. “Through these efforts, we hope to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding and encourage our neighbors to learn more about the Patwin people and our enduring connection to this land.”
Throughout November, the Tribe invites the public to follow its Native American Heritage Month activities and watch new episodes of “Recipes from a Patwin Kitchen” through @yochadehewn on social media and the Tribe’s YouTube channel. Watch the Season 7 Premiere at https://youtu.be/chFJSuL2CSw.