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!

Marilyn O'MalleyAmazon rainforest Peru, Indigenous People, Make a Donation, Newsletter, Peru, Shipbo, Shipibo-Konibo, Shipibo-Konibo youth, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

                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

Marilyn O'MalleyAfrica, Indigenous People, Ju/’hoansi San , Kalahari Dessert, Make a Donation, Newsletter, San BushmanLeave a Comment

                  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

Marilyn O'MalleyAmazon rainforest Peru, Chumash, Indigenous People, Newsletter, Peru, Shipbo, Shipibo-Konibo, TTF FundraiserLeave a Comment

                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

Marilyn O'MalleyBhutan, Indigenous People, Monpas, Newsletter, Travel with TTFLeave a Comment

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

Marilyn O'MalleyFiscal Partners, Indigenous People, Make a Donation, Newsletter, save the date, TTF FundraiserLeave a Comment

                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

Marilyn O'MalleyBoard Members, NewsletterLeave a Comment

                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

Marilyn O'MalleyAfrica, Bhutan, MButi, Monpas, Namibia, Newsletter, Peru, San Bushman, Shipbo, Travel with TTFLeave a Comment

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

Ancestral Wisdom

Marilyn O'MalleyIndigenous People, Namibia, Newsletter, Nhoma San, Peru, San Bushman, San healing trance danceLeave a Comment

Ancestral Wisdom newsletter

         Above: Star Trails of Namibia by Karen Deakin The pandemic has affected us on a global scale and brought new awareness of the devastating effects of climate change and consequently the loss of biodiversity.  As a direct result, we have become more aware of the urgent need to change our modern way of life to living more … Read More

Best Wishes

Marilyn O'MalleyIndigenous People, Lakota Sioux, Native American Youth, Newsletter, WisdomLeave a Comment

         Artwork above: Mother & Child by Jackie Traverse (Anishanaabe) Happy Mother’s Day! I frequently sign off my correspondence with the message “best wishes.”  Wishing followed by action can fulfill dreams.  I learned from an early age to make a wish when I blew out candles on my birthday cake and whenever I saw a seed head of a dandelion. … Read More

Earth Day

Marilyn O'MalleyBhutan, Earth Day, Indigenous People, Newletter, Travel with TTFLeave a Comment

“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”– Chief Seattle This month we celebrate Earth Day. What will you do in honor of Mother Earth? We must act now to live more sustainably. Climate change is … Read More