We are proud to partner with, and be part of, passing on ancestral knowledge with Bari Wesna in Péru. Support their recent Traditional Singing & Medicinal Plants workshops was an honor. Held in the children’s library ‘’Jainoax Axeti Xobo’’ in the Intercultural community Bena Jema, and led by the wise Betty Muñoz, ancestral knowledge was shared with 25 boys and … Read More
The Power of Connection, Water, and Earth
In February, the Tribal Trust Foundation responded to the request of Maya Shaw Gale, a life-long advocate of indigenous wisdom, past TTF Board Member, and current TTF Advisor, to sponsor Adrian Salas Xopan, a Mayan ceremonialist and healer, to participate in the Indigenous Earth Day Tikal Conference in Guatemala. The intention of the Tikal convergence of spiritual leaders and wisdom … Read More
Responsiveness in Support for Hadza People
In times of great change, it is wise to go back to what we know has worked throughout millennia: the ways of Indigenous people, who have built cultures and traditions anchored in ancient wisdom that is perhaps more relevant today than ever before. Indigenous communities are also most vulnerable to the life-threatening effects of climate change and the extractive practices … Read More
Love Is a Verb 🌀
“Teach us love, compassion, and honor that we may heal the Earth and heal each other.” This quote is often attributed to the Native American Indigenous Ojibwa people and it feels fitting to share it in this month of February. It is also a time in history in which our one planet Earth, and all who live here, are hurting and … Read More
Support Sacred Activism 💜
The Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) serves as an ally organization and a messenger between worlds. TTF has well-established, authentic relationships with Indigenous communities coupled with a deep desire to help bring sacred Native wisdom back to the modern world. TTF plays an important role as a messenger in this landscape. Last year … Read More
Did You Know Plants Speak to Us?
Illustration by Holly Sherwin Did you know that plants speak to us? Most of us have lost our ability to hear them. Fortunately, there are Indigenous peoples around the world, many of whom are shamans, who have not lost this ability. Shamans work with the energies and intelligence in Nature that we cannot … Read More
Adventure Philanthropy 💫
Do you ever experience wanderlust? Traveling with the Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) offers a unique opportunity to expand one’s consciousness and consider another way of being in the world while helping an Indigenous culture. For over ten years, the TTF has invited adventurous donors to join us exploring bio-diverse landscapes while meeting the … Read More
Join Us For A Gathering At The Cosmic Fire 2024 Summit
I am delighted to welcome you to join me and the wonderful team at Shamans Directory for the Gathering At The Cosmic Fire Summit 2024 from October 7 to 11, featuring 40+ honored shamanic earth-based healers, teachers, and wisdom keepers who have devoted their lives to preserving and protecting the wisdom and medicine of … Read More
Join Us For A Film Screening This Sunday 📽️
Please join us this Sunday, September 15th for a special film screening of The Doctrine of Recovery at The Marjorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, as part of their impressive Green Film Series. The film traces the roots of the colonial conquest of North America to the so-called “Doctrine of Discovery,” which was issued by … Read More
Indigenous Wisdom For Daily Life
Indigenous peoples’ unique perspective is indispensable in addressing contemporary challenges including the health of our planet and ourselves. The following are words of wisdom from indigenous people to use in your daily life. These simple actions are helpful during this global time of change. GIVE WITH YOUR HEART “We are one heart … Read More
New Beginnings After 25 Years
Bundjalung Dreaming by Aboriginal Artist Steven Bekue The time is ripe! After twenty-five years in existence, the Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) is positioned to play a significant and increased role in the Indigenous peoples’ nonprofit ecosystem. We fill a niche and a gap: a bridge builder that serves two roles; first by providing Indigenous support, while at the same … Read More
Monpa healer seeks replacement
Monpa healer seeks replacement May 18th, 2024 Post Views: 478 Yangyel Lhaden When you enter Langthel Gewog in Trongsa, any random person you ask knows Ap Tawla. He is a big name in the gewog as a local healer but a fading one as the last indigenous healer from the Monpa community. The three villages of Langthel Gewog—Phumzur, Wangling, and Jangbi—are … Read More