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!
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
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
Safeguarding Indigenous Wisdom in Bhutan
What wisdom do we lose when we do not learn from these Indigenous groups who have been living in harmony with nature since creation. A vanishing soul from an Indigenous culture is a lost being, representing loss of knowledge, loss of a heart and mind, a witness living in nature. – Dawn … Read More
10 Nuggets of Indigenous Wisdom for Daily Life
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