ALL LAND IS INDIGENOUS
Indigenous land stewardship has contributed greatly to the rich biodiversity found in the San Francisco Bay Area. The relationship of reciprocity between Native people and land has existed since time immemorial and continues to this day. However, when European colonizers forced Native people from their lands, this relationship was disrupted as local ecosystems were converted to rangeland, mines, orchards, and the cities we live in today.
Grassroots Ecology works on the unceded lands of the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone, Tamien Nation, Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, and Muwekma Ohlone. With our mission to engage and educate the public to restore local ecosystems, we believe that restoring native biodiversity requires restoring Native relationships. We recognize their intrinsic relationship with land and water, and we are committed to leveraging our access to their ancestral lands to support the sovereignty of local Native communities.
Ways to Connect with Local Tribes in the Region
Each tribe has a different capacity to connect with the public. The following is a non-exhaustive list on how to learn, volunteer, donate, and stay connected.
Learn:
How to come correct when engaging with Indigenous Peoples
Attend a volunteer or community event:
Volunteer with Amah Mutsun Land Trust (Pie Ranch, Pescadero)
Volunteer your expertise and help rebuild Tamien Nation
Engage with Sogorea Te’ Land Trust (Oakland)