Northeast of Fresno near Shaver Lake, Camp El‑O‑Win is one of Dinkey Creek’s magical summer camping destinations for girls and groups anticipating an adventurous camping experience. Dinkey Creek runs through camp’s 58 pine-forested acres. Campers live in cabins, tents or wooden teepees under a million stars.
Big Changes At Camp El‑O‑Win
Dear Friends:
Big changes happened during Camp El-O-Win’s 65th year at its current location. These changes continue Camp El-O-Win’s makeover! Several projects are already in the works and some long-range plans are being researched.
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El-O-Win’s Land
Acknowledgement
“Our camp acknowledges that we reside on the original territory and ancestral lands of the Nyyhmy (Western Mono, Monache) Nation. With respect for our location, we recognize and embrace that this region holds immense significance for its original stewards.
We thank them for allowing us the opportunity to learn, teach, work, and collaborate on their traditional homelands. Our camp is committed to the preservation of these beautiful grounds through employing the “Leave No Trace” principle and honoring the land’s history.”
What is a Land Acknowledgement, and why is it important to recognize the land?
- A Land Acknowledgement is a statement that recognizes the original Native American territory in which an establishment stands upon.
- It is created and said out of respect for the regional-specific Native American tribe who previously had to move out of their traditional homeland, due to colonization and early settling in the US.
- Acknowledging the land is important because it recognizes that the local Native Americans continue to have a special connection with the land, and that we share stewardship over the grounds.
This land acknowledgment, as well as the one present in the dining hall, was brought to you by Girl Scout Gold Awardee Zeena Bangar (Troop #3391), local Mono tribe representatives, and was proudly sponsored by the Beth E. Buchanan Memorial Fund.