Indigenous Wisdom For Daily Life

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                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

Monpa healer seeks replacement

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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

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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

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                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

Season’s Greetings!

Marilyn O'MalleyAmazon rainforest Peru, Bhutan, Indigenous People, Monpas, Namibia, Newsletter, Shipibo-Konibo, Shipibo-Konibo youth, Travel with TTF, WisdomLeave a Comment

                Season’s greetings! During the holidays, our thoughts turn to those who have contributed to our impact. Your support has meant everything to our organization and the Indigenous peoples we serve. With your help, the Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) continues to make a difference in the lives of many indigenous peoples around the … Read More

A Special Announcement From The Himalayas

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                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

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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

10 Nuggets of Indigenous Wisdom for Daily Life

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Tribal Trust Foundation founder, Barbara Savage with Sans people

Learn 10 nuggets of wisdom for daily life from indigenous cultures around the world. Click here to download the PDF Indigenous Wisdom For Daily Life Here are the indigenous tribes that share their wisdom and links for more information. Ojibwe, Midwestern US & Canada Aboriginal, Australia Lakota, North & South Dakota San, Namibia Monpa, Bhutan Shipibo, Peru Kogi, Colombia Mbuti, … Read More