Understood, Appreciated, and Acknowledged

"It-Spo-Iotisi" is from the Ajunan-wi language of Pitt River People. I tis close in meaning to the English word 'truth.' It means straight talk. It is a spritual agreement with the self to tell the truth. It is a hallmark of true humanity. It-Spo-Iotisi is truth made visible by living in a good way and cherishing life.

It is good to be reminded that the cleanliness of truth exists.

Pitt River People know that the Sacramento Valley was once a great lake 'as long as the land.' They know that a tremendous earthquake opened the coastal range allowing the great water to drain into the Pacific. When it did, there was San Francisco Bay, and in it Bright Rock Island. That island is now called Alcatraz. A truth was there. The Mouse Brothers may have brought a strong consciousness of that truth to the People.

When the Pitt River People were taken away by force in many directions, some were taken to Alcatraz.

Truth will set us free. Truth must be understood, appreciated, and acknowledged.

The words above are broadly paraphrased from an article in "The Californians" by Darryl Babe Wilson who learned from Elder Craven Gibson.