EVERETT FREEMAN Obituary
Born: 1931, Butte City, California
Died: November 30, 2010, Corning, California
Tribal: Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
Chairman: 1994-2010
Mr. Freeman is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pat; five children, Ivan, Andy, Brenda, Kimberly and Tracy; a stepdaughter, Margie Hoalgin; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
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EVERETT FREEMAN Biography
Special to CALIE (Dawson Media Group)
Everett Freeman's life illustrates everything that is clear—and complicated—about being Native in America today.
Born in Butte City, CA in 1931, Everett was raised by his uncles and grandfather (a medicine man), but grew up traveling in the migratory patterns typical of most agricultural workers during the Dust Bowl era.
Early on, he developed what some call an American work ethic; and what the Nomlaki historically value as efficiently managing the resources they have been given.
Honoring his American citizenship, Everett enlisted in the Navy in 1949, and it was 10 years later that he and all Nomlaki were stripped of their Indian sovereignty by the same American government he had served.
After weathering the Indian relocations of the mid-20th century by refusing to abandon his aboriginal lands, Everett took a position with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). But he was not seeking an easy desk job—instead he worked on road crews and construction projects, quickly earning a promotion to foreman, helping Rancherias build the infrastructure guaranteed by federal legislation.
In 1954 Everett married Pat Hoaglin from Round Valley. Together they raised five children, Ivan, Andy, Brenda, Kimberly and Tracy; as well as a stepdaughter, Margie.
When Everett retired from the BIA in 1990 he decided it was time to fulfill his uncle's dream to "get the Tribe back".
Parlaying his knowledge of government routines with his own natural perseverance, Everett sought assistance from Nomlaki kin, as well as from government officials and others. Refusing to take "no" for an answer, Everett built a groundswell among Nomlaki who had longed for recognition of their true heritage and a return to their aboriginal lands in and around Tehama County.
In 1994 Everett testified before the US Congress, successfully calling for the re-recognition of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. He led the newly organized Tribal government for the next 15 years, instigating actions that took land into trust in record time, and launched a series of investment businesses that turned the traditional model of reservation economics upside down—securing a world with promise for future generations.
Everett's public legacy includes an annual grant from the Rolling Hills Development Foundation supporting leadership and community values in Northern California, the naming of a portion of I-5 to the Nomlaki Highway, and a county road recently re-named as Everett Freeman Way.
(http://www.californiaindianeducation.org/native_profiles/everett_freeman/)
Born: 1931, Butte City, California
Died: November 30, 2010, Corning, California
Tribal: Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
Chairman: 1994-2010
Mr. Freeman is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pat; five children, Ivan, Andy, Brenda, Kimberly and Tracy; a stepdaughter, Margie Hoalgin; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
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EVERETT FREEMAN Biography
Special to CALIE (Dawson Media Group)
Everett Freeman's life illustrates everything that is clear—and complicated—about being Native in America today.
Born in Butte City, CA in 1931, Everett was raised by his uncles and grandfather (a medicine man), but grew up traveling in the migratory patterns typical of most agricultural workers during the Dust Bowl era.
Early on, he developed what some call an American work ethic; and what the Nomlaki historically value as efficiently managing the resources they have been given.
Honoring his American citizenship, Everett enlisted in the Navy in 1949, and it was 10 years later that he and all Nomlaki were stripped of their Indian sovereignty by the same American government he had served.
After weathering the Indian relocations of the mid-20th century by refusing to abandon his aboriginal lands, Everett took a position with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). But he was not seeking an easy desk job—instead he worked on road crews and construction projects, quickly earning a promotion to foreman, helping Rancherias build the infrastructure guaranteed by federal legislation.
In 1954 Everett married Pat Hoaglin from Round Valley. Together they raised five children, Ivan, Andy, Brenda, Kimberly and Tracy; as well as a stepdaughter, Margie.
When Everett retired from the BIA in 1990 he decided it was time to fulfill his uncle's dream to "get the Tribe back".
Parlaying his knowledge of government routines with his own natural perseverance, Everett sought assistance from Nomlaki kin, as well as from government officials and others. Refusing to take "no" for an answer, Everett built a groundswell among Nomlaki who had longed for recognition of their true heritage and a return to their aboriginal lands in and around Tehama County.
In 1994 Everett testified before the US Congress, successfully calling for the re-recognition of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. He led the newly organized Tribal government for the next 15 years, instigating actions that took land into trust in record time, and launched a series of investment businesses that turned the traditional model of reservation economics upside down—securing a world with promise for future generations.
Everett's public legacy includes an annual grant from the Rolling Hills Development Foundation supporting leadership and community values in Northern California, the naming of a portion of I-5 to the Nomlaki Highway, and a county road recently re-named as Everett Freeman Way.
(http://www.californiaindianeducation.org/native_profiles/everett_freeman/)
EVERETT FREEMAN Obituary
Born: 1931, Butte City, California
Died: November 30, 2010, Corning, California
Tribal: Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
Chairman: 1994-2010
Mr. Freeman is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pat; five children, Ivan, Andy, Brenda, Kimberly and Tracy; a stepdaughter, Margie Hoalgin; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
++++++++++++++++++++
EVERETT FREEMAN Biography
Special to CALIE (Dawson Media Group)
Everett Freeman's life illustrates everything that is clear—and complicated—about being Native in America today.
Born in Butte City, CA in 1931, Everett was raised by his uncles and grandfather (a medicine man), but grew up traveling in the migratory patterns typical of most agricultural workers during the Dust Bowl era.
Early on, he developed what some call an American work ethic; and what the Nomlaki historically value as efficiently managing the resources they have been given.
Honoring his American citizenship, Everett enlisted in the Navy in 1949, and it was 10 years later that he and all Nomlaki were stripped of their Indian sovereignty by the same American government he had served.
After weathering the Indian relocations of the mid-20th century by refusing to abandon his aboriginal lands, Everett took a position with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). But he was not seeking an easy desk job—instead he worked on road crews and construction projects, quickly earning a promotion to foreman, helping Rancherias build the infrastructure guaranteed by federal legislation.
In 1954 Everett married Pat Hoaglin from Round Valley. Together they raised five children, Ivan, Andy, Brenda, Kimberly and Tracy; as well as a stepdaughter, Margie.
When Everett retired from the BIA in 1990 he decided it was time to fulfill his uncle's dream to "get the Tribe back".
Parlaying his knowledge of government routines with his own natural perseverance, Everett sought assistance from Nomlaki kin, as well as from government officials and others. Refusing to take "no" for an answer, Everett built a groundswell among Nomlaki who had longed for recognition of their true heritage and a return to their aboriginal lands in and around Tehama County.
In 1994 Everett testified before the US Congress, successfully calling for the re-recognition of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. He led the newly organized Tribal government for the next 15 years, instigating actions that took land into trust in record time, and launched a series of investment businesses that turned the traditional model of reservation economics upside down—securing a world with promise for future generations.
Everett's public legacy includes an annual grant from the Rolling Hills Development Foundation supporting leadership and community values in Northern California, the naming of a portion of I-5 to the Nomlaki Highway, and a county road recently re-named as Everett Freeman Way.
(http://www.californiaindianeducation.org/native_profiles/everett_freeman/)
Born: 1931, Butte City, California
Died: November 30, 2010, Corning, California
Tribal: Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
Chairman: 1994-2010
Mr. Freeman is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pat; five children, Ivan, Andy, Brenda, Kimberly and Tracy; a stepdaughter, Margie Hoalgin; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
++++++++++++++++++++
EVERETT FREEMAN Biography
Special to CALIE (Dawson Media Group)
Everett Freeman's life illustrates everything that is clear—and complicated—about being Native in America today.
Born in Butte City, CA in 1931, Everett was raised by his uncles and grandfather (a medicine man), but grew up traveling in the migratory patterns typical of most agricultural workers during the Dust Bowl era.
Early on, he developed what some call an American work ethic; and what the Nomlaki historically value as efficiently managing the resources they have been given.
Honoring his American citizenship, Everett enlisted in the Navy in 1949, and it was 10 years later that he and all Nomlaki were stripped of their Indian sovereignty by the same American government he had served.
After weathering the Indian relocations of the mid-20th century by refusing to abandon his aboriginal lands, Everett took a position with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). But he was not seeking an easy desk job—instead he worked on road crews and construction projects, quickly earning a promotion to foreman, helping Rancherias build the infrastructure guaranteed by federal legislation.
In 1954 Everett married Pat Hoaglin from Round Valley. Together they raised five children, Ivan, Andy, Brenda, Kimberly and Tracy; as well as a stepdaughter, Margie.
When Everett retired from the BIA in 1990 he decided it was time to fulfill his uncle's dream to "get the Tribe back".
Parlaying his knowledge of government routines with his own natural perseverance, Everett sought assistance from Nomlaki kin, as well as from government officials and others. Refusing to take "no" for an answer, Everett built a groundswell among Nomlaki who had longed for recognition of their true heritage and a return to their aboriginal lands in and around Tehama County.
In 1994 Everett testified before the US Congress, successfully calling for the re-recognition of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. He led the newly organized Tribal government for the next 15 years, instigating actions that took land into trust in record time, and launched a series of investment businesses that turned the traditional model of reservation economics upside down—securing a world with promise for future generations.
Everett's public legacy includes an annual grant from the Rolling Hills Development Foundation supporting leadership and community values in Northern California, the naming of a portion of I-5 to the Nomlaki Highway, and a county road recently re-named as Everett Freeman Way.
(http://www.californiaindianeducation.org/native_profiles/everett_freeman/)
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