“When we speak our language, it’s Kitanemuk, again it’s this dream in real life that our ancestors left for us to pick up and learn, learn and grow with being able to address an audience with our tribal members, our community, and other dignities throughout California” “We had so many generations that had to live through hardship and survive and resist, and this is their dream in real life today that we have economic endeavors that we can capitalize and build off of,” Sandra Hernandez said. Sandra Hernandez, a member of the Tejon Indian Tribe, and her daughter, Gracie Hernandez, the tribal princess, say the tribe may be shaping the future– but remind the community they will not forget the past.
The Tejon community celebrated the official groundbreaking for the future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. In partnership with the Tejon Indian Tribe, the resort plans to give back to the communityīefore rolling out the red carpet, it's time to dig in the dirt!.Video shows the groundbreaking ceremony of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.