A Day Honoring Katherine Siva Saubel

Dedication

“In recognition of her extraordinary contribution to her Cahuilla people, to this region of Southern California, to the State of California, and to the world of scholarship;

By establishing the Malki Museum and the Malki Museum Press for the preservation and study of Cahuilla artifacts and culture from generations past for generations to come;

Through taking the oral Cahuilla language, and deciphering it, word by word, meaning by meaning to preserve for all, and reinvigorate interest in the traditional song, dance and ceremony;

In serving as a dedicated and distinguished representative on local, regional and state commissions with the charge of preserving culture, history and sacred sites of the Native American people;

And by sharing her knowledge generously with students, colleagues and scholars throughout the world who seek greater understanding of Native Americans and specifically her Cahuilla people.

The University of California, Riverside is honored to present Katherine Siva Saubel with the Chancellor’s Medal, a symbol of this institution’s profound respect and esteem. It signifies the high regard the University has for her distinguished and unstinting service to her Cahuilla people, to those who seek new knowledge and deeper understanding of the language, history and culture of these people, and for all of us who strive to discover what it means to be a citizen of the world.”