Indigenous Advocacy & Resources
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• Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy: A land trust dedicated to preserving Tongva land and supporting the Tongva people.
• Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples (SPI): A Los Angeles-based organization focused on protecting sacred sites and advocating for environmental and cultural preservation.
• Pukúu Cultural Community Services: A nonprofit created by the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians that offers social services and cultural programs.
• Tovaangar Collective: A Los Angeles-based collective focused on environmental justice and reclaiming space for Indigenous people in urban settings.
• Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe: Represents the Tongva people, advocating for cultural preservation, legal recognition, and community education.
Los Padres ForestWatch: This organization protects wildlife, wilderness, water, and sustainable access throughout the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Showcases a California Indigenous Peoples Ancestral Lands map
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• The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC): Works to protect Native American cultural resources throughout California and advocates for Indigenous rights.
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• Honor the Earth: A national organization working to raise awareness and support for Indigenous environmental justice, focusing on land, water, and sovereignty rights.
• Seeding Sovereignty: A collective of Indigenous activists working to dismantle colonial institutions and restore Indigenous autonomy.
• Land Back: A movement focused on returning Indigenous lands to their original stewards, supporting community efforts to reclaim land and sovereignty.
• Ndn Collective: An Indigenous-led organization that focuses on building Indigenous power through land, racial, and environmental justice.
• Indigenous Environmental Network: A grassroots organization that protects the rights of Indigenous peoples through environmental justice work.
Support Indigenous-led Justice Movements:
• The Red Nation: Focused on Indigenous liberation and organizing resistance against settler colonialism, environmental destruction, and systemic injustice.
• First Nations Development Institute: Advocates for economic development within Indigenous communities, providing grants and financial support.
• IllumiNative: Works to amplify Native voices and increase accurate representation in media, education, and policy.
• Decolonial Atlas: A resource dedicated to mapping decolonial perspectives, with Indigenous knowledge at the forefront of geographic education.
• The Cultural Conservancy: Focuses on the preservation of Indigenous cultures through education, storytelling, and environmental stewardship.
• Native Land Digital: This interactive map designates the tribal, native, and indigenous peoples’ land one is on. It also gives information on the tribal nations history, languages spoken, and anything else.
• Mapping Indigenous LA: Placemaking Through Digital Storytelling: This ArcGIS Storymap talks about the layered sedimented cultural geographies of indigenous Los Angeles and digital storytelling
• Native Americans in Philanthropy: NAP is a Native-led organization that reshapes the philanthropic sector by applying Indigenous values to build more impactful and authentic relationships in philanthropy.
Learn More• Eighth Generation: Eighth Generation provides a strong, ethical alternative to “Native-inspired” art and products through its artist-centric approach and 100% Native designed products. Our Inspired Natives™ Project, anchored by the tagline “Inspired Natives™, not Native-inspired,” builds business capacity among cultural artists while addressing the economic impact of cultural appropriation.
Learn MoreIndigenous Films & TV Shows to watch (Source: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs)
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In no way are these all of the resources out there for advocacy & further knowledge, however my hope is these resources can help spur one into supporting and further educating yourself on Indigenous People & topics
These acknowledgments and resources are only one step toward addressing historical and ongoing colonization, systemic racism, and the injustices Indigenous communities face. I strive to decolonize my work by uplifting marginalized voices, engaging in meaningful collaborations, and continuously educating myself. Supporting these organizations and resources can help build a more just, equitable future for Indigenous peoples.
Land Acknowledgement (Los Angeles, CA)
While much of my work takes place across various regions around the United States, I want to specifically acknowledge Los Angeles and that much of my work occurs on the traditional lands of the Tongva (also referred to as Gabrieleño), Tataviam, & Chumash peoples. These lands, which include the Los Angeles Basin, were stolen from these Indigenous peoples through centuries of colonization.
The process of colonization, displacement, and systemic erasure continues to impact Indigenous Peoples today. These communities, their culture, and their connection to the land have persevered, despite the ongoing justice.
To learn how you can support Indigenous peoples in Los Angeles today, including efforts towards land return, preservation, and justice, please visit and/or donate to the following resources: Indigenous Resources/ Advocacy
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