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
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
Celebrating the Monpa People of Bhutan
Image: Pamos Nguntimo by Karma Jamtsho 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 funding will empower the … 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
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
Love, Joy, Hope
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
7 Ways To Preserve Indigenous Culture
This Giving Tuesday and Season we invite you to support the Tribal Trust Foundation’s vital cultural preservation work across the globe. Our focus this year is to provide funding to various initiatives that empower the next generation of Indigenous change makers. By supporting these youth, we know that Native communities will continue to safeguard their traditional ways of life and local environment–continuing the practice of living in harmony with the … 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
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