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
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
Monpas grapple with modernisation while safeguarding cultural legacy
Monpas grapple with modernisation while safeguarding cultural legacy May 15th, 2024 Post Views: 554 Yangyel Lhaden The Monpa community in Trongsa, once stewards of age-old customs, finds itself at a pivotal juncture as they welcome modernisation. They are grappling with acknowledging the benefits of modern amenities while safeguarding their cultural legacy, striking a nuanced equilibrium between tradition and advancement. The three … Read More
Earth Honoring Tradition & Wisdom
Monpa Festival, Bhutan What Earth honoring tradition and wisdom, that has been passed on to you, will you share with future generations? Indigenous mothers and matriarchs have the most responsibility in carrying and passing on ancient traditional knowledge to their youth. This transfer of knowledge ensures future generations can live sustainably and … Read More
A Special Announcement From The Himalayas
Traditional Bhutanese Artwork Within Bhutan, a small Kingdom in the Himalayas, hidden away in the deep forest and high mountains, live the Monpa, the Indigenous people considered the country’s first inhabitants. In 2014, the Monpa asked the Tribal Trust to help them preserve their culture. We responded by funding their grassroots cultural … Read More
Celebrating the Monpa People of Bhutan
We’re happy to announce the Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) has successfully funded a grassroots cultural revitalization and research initiative for the Monpa, a tribe of Indigenous hunter gatherers who live in the Black Forest, a remote area in Central Bhutan. The Monpa community is rich in culture and they recognize “it is on the verge of disappearing”. This … Read More
Giving Back To Mother Earth
The Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) was founded in 1998. For twenty-five years we have been identifying sustainable grass roots cultural preservation projects to support Indigenous people around the world. The TTF partners with local organizations and businesses whose experience and existing relationships with specific tribes can sustain joint initiatives over the long-term … Read More
A Year In Review & Gratitude For YOU
We are very grateful to you for your generosity which has enabled the Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) to carry out its mission to preserve and safeguard Indigenous cultures in an ever-changing world. During the last year, with your support, TTF has made significant progress on important projects and collaborations around the world. Please read about these projects below and take … Read More
A Virtual Visit with the Indigenous People of Bhutan
A virtual visit of Monpaland and the Indigenous People of Bhutan with Dr. Dawn Murray and Dr. Seeta Giri The Monpas are the first people of Bhutan. They hold tremendous Indigenous wisdom on their ecosystem, plant life, and natural resources that are utilized to sustain their everyday life. The Monpa people also have deep knowledge of the medicinal plants that … Read More
Bhutan Trip With Maya TBA
TRIBAL TRUST Bhutan Trip with MAYA TRIP DATES: TBA START: PARO, BHUTAN FINISH: PARO, BHUTAN