Mission
Vision
Theory of Change
Reweaving the Web
Humanity is at a crossroads. The crises we face—climate change, biodiversity collapse, social disconnection—
are symptoms of a deeper imbalance. Indigenous communities have long held the answers in their ways of life,
yet their cultures and languages remain under threat.
Reviving Traditions, Restoring the Earth
We believe that by reconnecting with Nature and learning from Indigenous wisdom, we can reweave with the web of life to:
- Protect biodiversity and promote land stewardship
- Preserve languages and ancestral traditions
- Shift systems from extractive to regenerative
- Raise global consciousness through relational learning
Walking in Two Worlds, Learning as One
Our programming is anchored in:
- Two-eyed education that bridges Indigenous ways of teaching, learning, and knowing with that of the dominant Eurocentric culture
- Documentation and Storytelling that preserves cultural practices and ancient wisdom for future generations
- Indigenous-led Grantmaking that supports self-determined community projects
- Immersive travel journeys that create deep and reciprocal bridge building and learning across cultures and peoples
Our Values
Global Responsiveness & Agility
We honor locally inspired, Indigenous-led action and respond with humility and care to calls for support from around the world. From the San Bushmen of Africa to the Monpas of Bhutan, from East Timor to Spain, Australia, and Namibia—our work spans continents while remaining grounded in respectful relationship.
Here in North American, where we are based out of, we’ve supported initiatives with the Navajo, Chumash, Lakota, and Standing Rock Sioux Water Protectors, alongside many other Water, Earth, and Life advocates. Our responsiveness is rooted in trust, agility, and a commitment to meet communities where they are—on their terms.
Collaboration & Reciprocity
At Tribal Trust Foundation, we view collaboration as an act of right relationship and reciprocity. Since 1996, we’ve partnered with Indigenous communities and local organizations to support projects that preserve traditional culture, protect sacred lifeways, and uplift wisdom keepers around the world.
We believe that meaningful partnerships are rooted in trust, humility, and shared purpose—not extraction or one-way support. That’s why we work with those who have deep relationships within the communities they serve, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
In politically complex or high-tension regions, we collaborate with partners who understand the local landscape and can navigate it with cultural and political sensitivity. Our focus is always on capacity-building and empowerment—supporting communities in leading the holistic change they wish to see, on their own terms.
Together, these values guide us toward relationships rooted in respect, integrity, and shared responsibility—
for the benefit of all beings, and current and future generations.
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Our work is made possible through a generous community of donors who know we are stewards of all life on our one planet Earth, and preserving and supporting Indigenous wisdom ways is critical to all of our survival, peace, and harmony.
