Honoring Our Elders: A New Home for Shipibo-Konibo Teachers

Barbara SavageCollaborations, Education, Newsletter, South AmericaLeave a Comment

One of the many critical values we can learn from Indigenous peoples is the deep respect for, and care of, our Elders our wisdom keepers. They are the carriers of story, the transmitters of tradition, and the guardians of ancestral knowledge. In early 2025, we received a powerful request from our trusted partner, Bari Wesna, an Indigenous-led intercultural nonprofit based … Read More

Shipibo-Konibo, the Indigenous people of the Ucayali River in Peru

Barbara SavageCollaborations, Documentation, Education, Key Projects, South America, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

The Shipibo-Konibo, the Indigenous people of the Ucayali River in Peru, are a shamanic culture that is world renown for healing with plant medicines such as ayahuasca. Medicine songs and designs are incorporated into their textiles, ceramics, and tools. Shipibo-Konibo Elders continue to assume lead roles in protecting their land, culture, and spiritual traditions. They are mentoring the next generation … Read More

Love, Joy, Hope

Marilyn O'MalleyAfrica, TTF Travel TripsLeave a Comment

Indigenous figurines xmas

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