California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP)

On behalf of the California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP), ‘Uba Seo: Nisenan Arts and Culture, and MEC Builds Inc., the community is invited to join Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribal members and artists of the mural on Sunday afternoon, May 22nd, 2022, from 3pm – 6pm, in the mural parking lot at 309 Neal […]

November 15, 2021 – We are excited to invite you to our 12th Annual Nisenan Heritage Day! This will be a celebratory community event and fundraiser, offered virtually. LIVE BROADCAST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2021 5 – 8pm In our time together during Nisenan Heritage Day 2021, we will talk about the history and future of […]

November 8, 2021 – The Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe and California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project invite you to the newest exhibition at the ‘UBA SEO Gallery. Erased is a thoughtful examination of the local and national history which has contributed to legislative and cultural erasure of the Nisenan. Erased is also a powerful invitation […]

‘Visibility Through Art ’ is a community art initiative produced annually as part of CHIRP’s Arts and Culture Program. Visibility Through Art is an intentional and informed collaboration between local artists and members of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe. Each project year explores a theme or subject of importance to the Tribe, culminating in […]

May 21, 2021 – Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe and California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project Presents ‘UBA SEO – NISENAN ARTS AND CULTURE. ‘UBA SEO opens this weekend in our new space in downtown Nevada City where we will feature gallery exhibits, retail, and workshop space. It is our desire to bring authentic Native American […]

Nevada City, Calif. April 30, 2019 – The California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP)’s Board Chairman Niel Locke announced that CHIRP has successfully acquired property on Champion Mine Road. CHIRP is a tribally-guided non-profit organization with the mission to preserve, protect and perpetuate Nisenan Culture. “This is an important down payment toward recognition of the […]