TRIBAL ALLYSHIP
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California Indigenous Perspectives on Sacred Waters
WaterTalks offered a dozen training sessions online to help people interested in becoming better Tribal allies. More than 300 people participated, from public agencies, community organizations, consultants and more. Before taking the training, participants were asked to watch a video called California Indigenous Perspectives on Sacred Waters created by Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples.
The Tribal Water Needs Assessment Report for Ventura County
The Needs Assessment Report summarizes data and analysis of tribal input regarding water-related needs and issues. Input was received through outreach to tribal communities in 2022-2023.
Tribal Allyship Workshops
The Tribal Allyship Trainings and Workshops listed below were held in 2022-23 to help non-tribal communities understand best practices in engaging and working with tribal and indigenous communities. Follow the links to view event materials and recordings.
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, May 3, 2023 – Tribal Allyship Workshop #2 - WCVC
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, March 29, 2023 – Tribal Allyship Workshop #1 - WCVC
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, October 26, 2022 – Tribal Allyship Training - USCR
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, October 19, 2022 – Tribal Allyship Training - USCR
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, October 12, 2022 – Tribal Allyship Training - USCR
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, September 21, 2022 – Tribal Community Training Session
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, September 14, 2022 – Tribal Community Training Session
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, September 7, 2022 – Tribal Community Training Session
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, August 24, 2022 – Tribal Allyship Training - USCR
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, June 8, 2022 – Water Training: Allyship with Tribal Communities
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, June 1, 2022 – Water Training: Allyship with Tribal Communities
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, June 1, 2022 – Water Training: Allyship with Tribal Communities
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, May 25, 2022 – Water Training: Allyship with Tribal Communities
Tribal Allyship Resources
NAHC Digital Atlas
The Digital Atlas of California Native Americans is a free, online multimedia tool to help students and the public visualize California before, during, and after European occupation, with a focus on the Native American experience, through a collection of map layers and informational pages. – CA Native American Heritage Commission
Local Tribal Governments
A Local Tribal Government “…refers to sovereign tribal bodies with ancestral lands that intersect with the County’s present-day boundaries, primarily representing four tribal affiliations – Tongva, Tataviam, Kizh, and Chumash. (Please note that these tribal affiliations are listed in reverse alphabetical order in alignment with the Countywide Land Acknowledgment and no additional significance is indicated.)”
– We Are Still Here, LA County Land Acknowledgment
Tongva
Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians
- Tribal website: https://www.gabrieleno-nsn.us
- Tribal Atlas page: Gabrieleño/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians
- Tribal email: GTTribalcouncil@aol.com
Gabrielino/Tongva Nation of the Greater Los Angeles Basin
- Tribal website: http://www.gabrielino-tongva.com/
- Tribal Atlas page: https://nahc.ca.gov/cp/gabrielino-tongva-nation/
- Tribal Email: sgoad@gabrielino-tongva.com
Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe
- Tribal email: roadkingcharles@aol.com
Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council
- Tribal email: gtongva@gmail.com
Tataviam
Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians:
- Sovereign Indian Nation of Northern Los Angeles County
- Tribal website: www.tataviam-nsn.us
- Tribal Atlas page: Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
- Email: Administration@tataviam-nsn.us
San Fernando Band of Mission Indians
- Tribal website: https://sfbmi.org
- Tribal Atlas page: San Fernando Band of Mission Indians
Kizh
Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation
- Tribal website: http://gabrielenoindians.net/index.html
- Tribal email: admin@gabrielenoindians.org
Chumash
Barbareno/ Ventureno Band of Mission Indians
- Tribal website: https://www.bvbmi.com/
Chumash Council of Bakersfield
Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation
- Tribal website: https://coastalbandofthechumashnation.weebly.com/
Northern Chumash Tribal Council
- Tribal website: https://northernchumash.org/
San Luis Obispo County Chumash Council
- 1030 Ritchie Road, Grover Beach, CA 93433
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
- Tribal Website: https://chumash.gov/
Tejon Indian Tribe
- 1731 Hasti-acres Drive, Suite 108, Bakersfield, CA
yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini – Northern Chumash Tribe
- Tribal Website: https://yttnorthernchumashtribe.com/
