Indigenous history

Indigenous Activists Succeed in Monument Removal, Urge End to Genocide Symbols

This statue of Portolá stood in Pacifica until it was removed in early 2024. Credit: Bob n' Renee, CC BY 2.0

As the re-creation of the 90-mile Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail is on its way, Indigenous activists are working to remove associated statues and plaques.