Ways Xa Kako Dile: Helps
Offering Medicine
Offering medicine through the creation of holistic collaborations. We hold reciprocity central to all our partnerships; including reciprocal learning, sharing and respect.
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We will develop and deliver seasonal herbal Indigenous medicine and food baskets to 30 Tribal families in partnership with the Mendocino County Herbal Guild (MCHG) and the Mendocino Food Hub
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We will provide opportunities for all community members to have access to healthy food,
Honoring our Relatives
Honoring our relatives by actively forming connections of solidarity and support between local and global Indigenous communities as we collectively work to strengthen cultural and environmental heritage.
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We will host quarterly seasonal gatherings inviting local Indigenous families and communities while developing relationships and learning.
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We will host a monthly or bi-monthly Indigenous Market.
Nourishing the Spirit
It is our sacred responsibility to nourish the gift of the learning spirit, passing down the elder's knowledge.
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We will host or sponsor educational workshops, demonstrations and teachings.
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We will work with interns to help them gain practical skills,
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We will provide other educational materials and information.
In Relation to Creation
In relation to creation, we steward Indigenous ancestral land by acknowledging and revitalizing Tribal Ecological Knowledge practices.
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We will regenerate depleted land
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We will invite Tribal environmental leaders (TEL) to consult and hire a tribal TEK farmer
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We will develop MOUs with other Indigenous organizations to develop relationships.
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We will maintain Renegade Organic Farming certification