Tejon Indian Tribe

Tejon Indian Tribe The Tejon Indian Tribe of California is a federally recognized tribe of Kitanemuk Indigenous people of California.

Tejon will exercise its sovereignty and jurisdiction through meaningful self-governance honoring the needs and traditions of our people and ensuring the provision of exemplary service to our members. Tejon will dedicate itself to the highest standards of educational opportunity for its members so that they have the resources to personally succeed and represent the nation proudly and ably. Tejon will pursue health and medical support for all Tribal members to overcome the health issues so prevalent among us and all of Indian country and contribute to longer, happier and healthier lives. Tejon will ensure that families are secure on their lands and in their homes by reestablishing its land base and affording space and opportunity for all Tejon members to return and reside in safe, affordable, and appropriate housing.

This January, TCAP has been out in the Kern community for Human Trafficking and Stalking Awareness Month. These issues a...
01/29/2026

This January, TCAP has been out in the Kern community for Human Trafficking and Stalking Awareness Month. These issues are real in our communities, and awareness can lead to prevention, safer responses, and support for survivors.

Thank you to our TCAP representatives, Ofelia and June, for showing up every day for community advocacy.

1. Ofelia collaborated with Dess Perkins to educate CSUB administrators and staff on human trafficking and responsible reporting. This is part of an ongoing series through March.
2. Ofelia and June attended the Eyes Wide Shut Conference at BC with Dess Perkins, led two breakout sessions, and joined the panel discussion.
3. TCAP accepted the Human Trafficking Awareness Month proclamation with the Kern County Board of Supervisors, and Ofelia gave a speech at the Liberty Bell. Bakersfield, McFarland, and Arvin also proclaimed the month.
4. Ofelia presented at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters for officers standards and training.
5. On January 27, Ofelia and June attended the Night of Truth film screening at the Fox Theatre at 5:00 PM.

6. On Sunday, January 18, TCAP collaborated with the Bakersfield Burrito Project to support community members with shoes, hygiene kits, blankets, and backpacks.

7. Ofelia recorded a podcast episode with KCSO that will air soon.

TCAP’s work helps people recognize the signs, learn how to respond, and understand suvivors needs.

The Tejon Indian Tribe community came together for a history event filled with songs, stories, and learning. We heard tr...
01/11/2026

The Tejon Indian Tribe community came together for a history event filled with songs, stories, and learning. We heard traditional songs, walked through our Tejon timeline, and spent time with ancestral photos, baskets, and belongings. 🪶

Thank you to our Prevention Program team and the speakers for making this event a great success!🎉

Happy birthday to Clarissa Lovato, our Finance Specialist! 🎉 Thank you for everything you do and wishing you a wonderful...
01/09/2026

Happy birthday to Clarissa Lovato, our Finance Specialist! 🎉 Thank you for everything you do and wishing you a wonderful year ahead. 🎂✨

The Tejon Indian Tribe Community Advocacy Program was invited by the Kern Coalition Against Human Trafficking to speak a...
01/08/2026

The Tejon Indian Tribe Community Advocacy Program was invited by the Kern Coalition Against Human Trafficking to speak at the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting to proclaim January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

In Tribal and rural communities, risks often overlap, including poverty, housing instability, domestic violence, historical trauma, addiction, and limited access to services. These conditions can increase vulnerability to both human trafficking and the MMIP crisis, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

Trafficking and MMIP intersect because both rely on people being overlooked. When someone is not seen, not believed, or not reported missing quickly enough, harm can continue. That is why advocacy, awareness, and coordinated response matter.

Listen to and read the full story below.
https://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/kern-county-takes-steps-to-fight-human-trafficking-brings-awareness-to-the-issue

Happy birthday to our IHS Intake Coordinators, Philip Lozano and Stephanie Aguilar! 🥳🎂✨ Wishing you both a wonderful yea...
12/23/2025

Happy birthday to our IHS Intake Coordinators, Philip Lozano and Stephanie Aguilar! 🥳🎂✨ Wishing you both a wonderful year ahead.

We kicked off the holiday season at our Winter Solstice Gathering 🎄✨Thank you to everyone who joined our Quarterly Gener...
12/22/2025

We kicked off the holiday season at our Winter Solstice Gathering 🎄✨

Thank you to everyone who joined our Quarterly General Council Meeting and helped make the day special. We shared important updates from our Executive Council, enjoyed lunch together 🍽️, hosted a toy giveaway for our youth 🧸🎁, and held an elders raffle 🎟️🌟 Plus plenty of other fun activities for the whole community!

Swipe to see more moments from the day 📸

Also thank you to Gisselle Lillie for some of the snapshots!

✨ Tejon showed up in full spirit at the annual Bakersfield Christmas Parade. 🎄The Prevention Program would like to thank...
12/06/2025

✨ Tejon showed up in full spirit at the annual Bakersfield Christmas Parade. 🎄The Prevention Program would like to thank everyone who brought the float to life including our White Wolf Warrior Color Guard, the Pow Wow Class and instructors, and the parents and children from Sons and Daughters of Tradition. All of your time and creativity helped us shine beautifully in the parade. ❄️⭐️

✨ Our Elders Council gathered for their monthly meeting and celebrated December together at Hard Rock Casino Tejon for t...
12/04/2025

✨ Our Elders Council gathered for their monthly meeting and celebrated December together at Hard Rock Casino Tejon for the first time. We are grateful to the casino for hosting and creating a warm space for our elders. The council revealed the beautiful quilt they created as a group then enjoyed lunch and a Christmas gift exchange before heading to the Tribal Office to decorate stockings and ornaments and take part in an ugly sweater contest. 🎅🤶The day wrapped up with a raffle for an Eighth Generation blanket and plenty of holiday cheer. 🎄💛

Swipe through to see the moments that made this gathering so special. 📸✨

11/26/2025

The Tejon Hard Rock Casino has opened, with the Tejon Tribe and Kern County Sheriff’s Office emphasizing safety measures and anti-human trafficking initiatives to protect visitors and the community.

Address

4941 David Road
Bakersfield, CA
93307

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16618348566

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