Ancestral Wisdom

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Ancestral Wisdom newsletter

         Above: Star Trails of Namibia by Karen Deakin The pandemic has affected us on a global scale and brought new awareness of the devastating effects of climate change and consequently the loss of biodiversity.  As a direct result, we have become more aware of the urgent need to change our modern way of life to living more … Read More

Best Wishes

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         Artwork above: Mother & Child by Jackie Traverse (Anishanaabe) Happy Mother’s Day! I frequently sign off my correspondence with the message “best wishes.”  Wishing followed by action can fulfill dreams.  I learned from an early age to make a wish when I blew out candles on my birthday cake and whenever I saw a seed head of a dandelion. … Read More

Be Kind

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         Life can be overwhelming, especially when there is so much turmoil and pain in the world. Like you, we at the Tribal Trust have been devastated to see the latest news out of Ukraine, and are moved by the  resilience of the brave men and women fighting for their democratic freedom. It is true that we … Read More

Love, Joy, Hope

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Holiday ornaments from my home to yours! Wooden bird made by the San Bushmen in Namibia, red woven circle baskets handmade in Bhutan. May this year’s end bring what you have given others through your support of the Tribal Trust Foundation–the fulfillment of dreams, joy, love, and hope! We’re sharing these photos of some of the people you have touched this year … Read More

Join TTF on a Once in a Lifetime Trip to Tanzania

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You are invited to travel with the Tribal Trust Foundation on our exclusive,  Once in a Lifetime, trip in Tanzania. 7 nights & 8 days November 19th – November 26th, 2021 Travel to support the Tribal Trust in our mission to share indigenous wisdom through education and philanthropy in support of nature and global healing. Your $1,000 tax-deductible donation and $14,500 … Read More

A Virtual Visit with the Indigenous People of Bhutan

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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

Hope For Native American Youth

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The Tribal Trust Foundation would like to enlist your support for the Native American Youth. We live in a world eternally interconnected and interdependent. This fact has become increasing clear during these most difficult times. Global environmental, political and economic discrimination has impacted indigenous people, making them the most vulnerable to the coronavirus. TTF understands that indigenous people are the … Read More

A Message of Indigenous Wisdom

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During these unprecedented times, all of us at the Tribal Trust Foundation are thinking of you, our loved ones and communities. Like you, we are also concerned about, and are adapting to, the changes brought upon our lives by the global pandemic. It is natural for many of us to feel anxious at this time – but remember that we … Read More

Getting to Know the Monpa People of Bhutan

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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. The Monpa asked the Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) to help them preserve their ancient culture, which is based on living in harmony with nature and each other. In 2014, we were the … Read More