                       “Carry Your Sun” by Tongva artist Mer Young “I am convinced that the future of humanity is directly connected to the future of Indigenous peoples and their continued role as stewards of the world’s most intact ecosystems.” – Peter Seligmann, … 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
The next generation Shipibo storytellers
Learn more about how Tribal Trust Foundation supports the Shipibo Youth and how you can help us help them.
EQUINOX Water Global Activation Ceremony, Santa Barbara
When:  WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22nd 10:00 am – 12 noon Where:  1716 Santa Monica Rd (corner of Foothill)        Carpinteria, 93013 Bring:  Small beach chair, container of Water, drum or rattle, sun hat       and your best intentions for honoring our global waters.       … Read More
Chumash Trails Day; Old Trails, New Soles
Tribal Trust and Monticeto Trails Foundation would like to celebrate this new awareness and invite you to appreciate and recognize the people who came before us with a contemplative hike on the trails. You can do this any day, or join us for Chumash Trails Day; Old Trails, New Soles, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, on Sunday, October 10, … 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
Chumash Hutash Honoring Project & Winter Solstice Celebration
Join the Chumash Hutash Honoring Project and Winter Solstice Celebration, December 7th through the 21st, a very special time for for the Chumash. Click on website for all the information.
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
Hope For Native American Youth
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
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
Screening of We the Voyagers: Our Moana
We the Voyagers: Our Moana Film Screening and Q & A with Mimi George, PhD, a cultural anthropologist and sailor Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara When: TBA Postponed Cost: Free to members and students; $10 to all others Register: www.sbmm.org or (805) 456-8747 Made possible by a collaborative effort between SBMM, the Tribal Trust Foundation, … Read More