Governor's Office of Tribal Affairs

Office of Tribal Affairs for California Governor Gavin Newsom

[Governor's Office of Tribal Affairs @CATribalAffairs]

Governor Newsom has initiated a new chapter in tribal-state relations—proud to support him in this progressive work and begin the process of healing. #CaliforniaForAll

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

California is returning 136 acres of Blues Beach and the Mendocino County bluffs to three Native American tribes.

This transfer fulfills legislation signed in 2021 and returns ancestral lands to the rightful stewardship of local tribes while preserving public access.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

We're awarding $38.2M in state funds to support housing and homelessness solutions for California tribal communities.

California's government-to-government approach is both strengthening our ongoing partnership with tribes and helping move people into safe, stable housing.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

As communities come together tonight at the Capitol for a candlelit vigil in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, we reaffirm our commitment to addressing this crisis.

We stand with Native communities in the fight for long-overdue justice and protection for MMIP.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

After the final Tribal Nations Summit of the Newsom administration, @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom & First Partner @JenSiebelNewsom broke ground on the California Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento.

Set along the American & Sacramento Rivers — phase one includes cultural exhibits, gathering areas, and amphitheater seating. Built with and for California Native communities.

Opening Fall 2026.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Truly an honor to meet with tribal leaders today at my final California Tribal Nations Summit as governor.

California has worked hand-in-hand with tribal nations to create lasting change for future generations — and I couldn’t be more proud of the progress we’ve made together.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

State CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins: @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom’s Broadband For All set out to bring affordable internet to all 58 counties.

Today, that vision is real: students learning, families accessing tele-health, communities connected, and local governments powered by strong digital infrastructure.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

Secretary Nick Maduros: Today we’re lighting up the first segments of the nation’s largest middle-mile public broadband network as we work to bring high-speed affordable internet to 1M+ Californians across 58 counties and 8,000 miles.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Today, California is delivering on our promise to turn on the LARGEST public broadband network in the nation — and proving it works.

The Bishop Paiute Tribe is the first community connected via their own tribally-owned internet provider.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

>> @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom: This is the largest middle-mile infrastructure investment in the United States, connecting communities, powering small businesses, supporting tele-health for seniors, and delivering the everyday comfort everyone deserves.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

NEW: The Bishop Paiute Tribe is the first community to be connected to California’s Middle-Mile Broadband network, part of @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom’s plan to bring FAST and AFFORDABLE INTERNET to ALL!

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

>>@CAGovernor Gavin Newsom when asked what delivering high-speed, affordable internet means:

Bishop matters and we care. We're all better off. We have to do more than identify problems; we got to solve them. We're all in this together.

A lot of rural communities have been suffering because they start behind in terms of basic infrastructure.

The prospects of leaving communities behind where people quite literally will never have a chance to catch up is real, unless we catch up to our responsibilities to deliver and lock in equal access and equal opportunity for everybody.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

Leviya Williams, President, Bishop Paiute Tribe Youth Council: “High-speed internet supports my culture, education and ability to stay connected with others.”

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

Secretary Christina Snider-Ashtari, Tribal Affairs: Programs that benefit all Californians should also serve First Nations communities, and expanding broadband access was a priority to address historical oversights and injustices.

[California Natural Resources Agency @CalNatResources]

This great event is today! Not too late to sign up!

[California Department of Conservation @CalConservation]

#CaliforniaTribes: Funding is now available through the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation to support the protection of agricultural & culturally important lands.

Pre-proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.

Learn more & connect with us:
https://t.co/oKWjjO4e7u

[California Natural Resources Agency @CalNatResources]

This week, we’re thankful for salmon, and the great progress we’re seeing from the California Salmon Strategy, with more projects coming to the Central Valley and salmon repopulating the Klamath River Basin following last year’s dam removal.

Here’s the good salmon news summary:

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Happy Thanksgiving, California! 🦃

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy holiday surrounded by loved ones.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

On Native American Heritage Day, California celebrates the strength, survivance, and leadership of the first people of this land.

May today inspire us to embrace these values as we collectively face the challenges of our time.

[Yurok Tribe @TheYurokTribe]

Yurok Fisheries Dept Director Barry McCovey talks about the Klamath River’s amazing progress 1 year after the world’s largest dam removal project. This fall, for the first time more than a century, chinook salmon made it to all the major tributaries that were previously blocked.

[California Department of Conservation @CalConservation]

CalConservation honors the inherent sovereignty of #CaliforniaTribes & deeply values the knowledge, perspectives, & leadership they bring to our work. We're committed to uplifting Tribal voices, strengthening partnerships, & building meaningful connections. #NAHM @CalNatResources