Colleen Delaney
@colleen-delaney.bsky.social
Archaeologist; Professor; Supporter of Cultural Heritage and Collaborative Partnerships.
I live and work in the homeland of the mitsqanaqan' Ventureno Chumash.
These are my opinions alone.
I live and work in the homeland of the mitsqanaqan' Ventureno Chumash.
These are my opinions alone.
My good deed of the day: rescued two juvenile opossums after their mother and siblings were killed by a car. They’ve been given to a rehabilitation person— wishing them a long life ( for possums) with many ticks in their future.
November 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
My good deed of the day: rescued two juvenile opossums after their mother and siblings were killed by a car. They’ve been given to a rehabilitation person— wishing them a long life ( for possums) with many ticks in their future.
Trying to get into the spirit , finally got the cemetery up.
October 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Trying to get into the spirit , finally got the cemetery up.
Ventura, California
At least several thousand, with other events planned throughout the country later today
At least several thousand, with other events planned throughout the country later today
October 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Ventura, California
At least several thousand, with other events planned throughout the country later today
At least several thousand, with other events planned throughout the country later today
October 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Sunrise before the rain.
A beacon for hope and better things to come
A beacon for hope and better things to come
March 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Sunrise before the rain.
A beacon for hope and better things to come
A beacon for hope and better things to come
In honor of Women's History Month:
Margaret Chung, 1st known Chinese American female physician. Photo: 1915 class photograph, University of Southern California for medical school. Born in 1889 in Santa Barbara, California to Chinese immigrant parents.
Photo: USC Archives
#womenshistory
Margaret Chung, 1st known Chinese American female physician. Photo: 1915 class photograph, University of Southern California for medical school. Born in 1889 in Santa Barbara, California to Chinese immigrant parents.
Photo: USC Archives
#womenshistory
March 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
In honor of Women's History Month:
Margaret Chung, 1st known Chinese American female physician. Photo: 1915 class photograph, University of Southern California for medical school. Born in 1889 in Santa Barbara, California to Chinese immigrant parents.
Photo: USC Archives
#womenshistory
Margaret Chung, 1st known Chinese American female physician. Photo: 1915 class photograph, University of Southern California for medical school. Born in 1889 in Santa Barbara, California to Chinese immigrant parents.
Photo: USC Archives
#womenshistory
Slava Ukraini ! I stand with President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people.
Artwork credit: purchased on Etsy for personal use only. Artwork by OksanaMDesigns Dnipro, Ukraine. Support Ukrainian artists.
Artwork credit: purchased on Etsy for personal use only. Artwork by OksanaMDesigns Dnipro, Ukraine. Support Ukrainian artists.
March 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Slava Ukraini ! I stand with President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people.
Artwork credit: purchased on Etsy for personal use only. Artwork by OksanaMDesigns Dnipro, Ukraine. Support Ukrainian artists.
Artwork credit: purchased on Etsy for personal use only. Artwork by OksanaMDesigns Dnipro, Ukraine. Support Ukrainian artists.
We are in distress ! Americans take note !
photo copyright Tracy Barbutes, Special To The Chronicle (san Francisco).
I took from MSN: www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
photo copyright Tracy Barbutes, Special To The Chronicle (san Francisco).
I took from MSN: www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
February 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We are in distress ! Americans take note !
photo copyright Tracy Barbutes, Special To The Chronicle (san Francisco).
I took from MSN: www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
photo copyright Tracy Barbutes, Special To The Chronicle (san Francisco).
I took from MSN: www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
Something to calm the nerves: a female American kestrel on my hike this morning.
February 11, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Something to calm the nerves: a female American kestrel on my hike this morning.
Whiskey Beans keeping the toes warm in a cold rainy day
February 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Whiskey Beans keeping the toes warm in a cold rainy day
Black History Month 2025: African Americans and Labor
I recognize the often unrecognized Black American labor in Ventura County. The Mangley Family: John was a ranch cook, Gladys was a housekeeper (1920 census).
Photo: Unidentified Black chuck wagon cook on the Lewis Ranch
Credit: T. Tally
I recognize the often unrecognized Black American labor in Ventura County. The Mangley Family: John was a ranch cook, Gladys was a housekeeper (1920 census).
Photo: Unidentified Black chuck wagon cook on the Lewis Ranch
Credit: T. Tally
February 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Black History Month 2025: African Americans and Labor
I recognize the often unrecognized Black American labor in Ventura County. The Mangley Family: John was a ranch cook, Gladys was a housekeeper (1920 census).
Photo: Unidentified Black chuck wagon cook on the Lewis Ranch
Credit: T. Tally
I recognize the often unrecognized Black American labor in Ventura County. The Mangley Family: John was a ranch cook, Gladys was a housekeeper (1920 census).
Photo: Unidentified Black chuck wagon cook on the Lewis Ranch
Credit: T. Tally