Adventure Philanthropy 💫

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Tribal Trust Travel Plan Tanzania

                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

New Beginnings After 25 Years

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             Bundjalung Dreaming by Aboriginal Artist Steven Bekue The time is ripe! After twenty-five years in existence, the Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) is positioned to play a significant and increased role in the Indigenous peoples’ nonprofit ecosystem. We fill a niche and a gap: a bridge builder that serves two roles; first by providing Indigenous support, while at the same … 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

What Do You Envision for the World?

Marilyn O'MalleyAfrica, Board Members, Cultural Preservation, Indigenous People, Kalahari Dessert, Namibia, Newsletter, San BushmanLeave a Comment

                Indigenous cultures are not static, they change with the times. The Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) is changing too. At our strategic planning retreat in the beautiful El Capitan Canyon, our board and advisors reflected on our purpose, past projects and how we can continue to be an effective ally organization to Indigenous … 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

It Is Almost Giving Tuesday!

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                Support Our Work! This month we are reminded to be thankful for the bounty of love and abundance in our lives. GivingTuesday is an opportunity to support the work of the Tribal Trust Foundation so we can continue to bring smiles to the Indigenous youth of the Shipibo-Konibo in the Peruvian Amazon. … Read More

The San Bushmen of Namibia

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                  San Bushmen Rain Dance Artwork by Sheila Terry The Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) has a long relationship with the Ju/’hoansi San of Namibia and Botswana who live in the northwestern Kalahari by responding to their requests to assist with preservation of their traditional culture. Nearly twenty years ago, the TTF provided support to the Kalahari Peoples Fund to … Read More

Spirit Pine Sanctuary and Peruvian Amazon Projects

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                We are so grateful to everyone who supported our recent TTF fundraising event at Spirit Pine Sanctuary in the stunning Santa Ynez Valley–a group which included philanthropists, environmental activists, and ceremonial leaders. Spirit Pine Sanctuary is a working model of sustainable off-the-grid living, located on a 160-acre agricultural preserve adjacent to the … 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

Giving Back To Mother Earth

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                The Tribal Trust Foundation (TTF) was founded in 1998. For twenty-five years we have been identifying sustainable grass roots cultural preservation projects to support Indigenous people around the world. The TTF partners with local organizations and businesses whose experience and existing relationships with specific tribes can sustain joint initiatives over the long-term … Read More

Personal Intentions For Healing In The New Year

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                Aboriginal Artist Anna Tilmouth Pengarte, “Native Fuchsia Dreaming” As we begin 2023, the Tribal Trust is energized and blessed with new board members; Margaret Loncki as our new treasurer. Margaret is the Director of Operations at Certis Capital Management, a multi-family office primarily specializing in non-correlated alternative investments. She oversees all aspects of operations and … Read More

A Year In Review & Gratitude For YOU

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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