For instance, one archaeology professor at Berkeley feels that his first-amendment right is being violated by this project because he won t be able to continue to use Pomo remains in his teaching. Every person deserves to be laid to rest in ceremony, yet there are no reburial songs. This is a big challenge, yet I know the spirit will prevail. It has been a project of mixed feelings. Old anger is being stirred, and at the same time many of the elders are delighted to discover how much has been preserved.
Archival materials exist such as unedited films of people from our area.
Some casino tribes wanted to buy copies of films, reports, tapes, and everything Pomo. Pomo baskets are beautiful and bring so much happiness to the people who see them. They are created with so much spirit and Creator-blessed intelligence. Many of the patterns are complex, with different designs on the interiors, outsides and bottoms of the baskets. All of these weaving patterns work together in an incredible way.