Ohlone people celebrated on Wednesday over the return of sacred Native land in Berkeley, California, marking a historic correction and restoration of indigenous heritage.

Ohlone people celebrated on Wednesday over the return of sacred Native land in Berkeley, California, marking a historic correction and restoration of indigenous heritage.

The “shaka” gesture, with the pinky and thumb extended and the other fingers curled down, is now being considered for official recognition as the state’s gesture.

The process of making salt from sea water on the island of Kauai is a traditional, labor-intensive practice passed down through Native Hawaiian families for centuries.