2024 Tribal Summit on
Sierra Nevada Indigenous Guardianship
The Sierra Nevada Tribal Summit is brought to you by a growing number of tribal-led and tribal-supporting organizations working in the Sierra Nevada region. These entities make up the planning circle – learn more about our members below! Your 2024 Tribal Summit Planning Circle: Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, The Sierra Fund, Todd’s Valley Miwok Maidu Cultural Foundation, University of California, Davis – Institute for the Environment, Environment and Climate Justice Hub.
Interested in joining the planning circle? Reach out to us to find out more at [email protected].
The Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe of the Colfax Rancheria, is a California Tribe located in the Colfax/Placer County area. We are comprised of the (Nisenan) Maidu & Miwok people of the area. We strive for the protection of our sacred sites, traditional practices, language preservation, and the overall betterment of our tribal community.
The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe, will protect and enhance the quality of life of its members by preserving, protecting and promoting its history, culture and traditions; promoting self-sufficiency and a strong work ethic; exercising the powers of self-government and sovereign immunity; while providing social, health, economic and educational resources, opportunities and services that contribute to the well-being of the tribal community.
The Sierra Fund’s mission is to protect and restore the resiliency of the ecosystems and communities of the Sierra Nevada in the face of the uncertainties brought on by climate change. We envision a Sierra that is a healthy place to live, work, visit and raise a family; with clean air, water, and soil; with all who benefit from our region being empowered to protect and restore our communities and natural resources.
The Todd’s Valley Miwok Maidu Cultural Foundation was founded in May of 1995 with the goal of preserving the traditional culture and artifacts of the local California Indians and educating the public about California Indian culture. Many members of the Todd’s Valley Miwok Maidu Cultural Foundation are descendants of Miwok, Maidu, and Nisenan cultures and belong to the Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe.
The Institute of the Environment’s mission is to understand, solve, and communicate urgent environmental, climate, energy, and health challenges using research, education, and public engagement with a deep commitment to environmental and climate justice. A program of the Institute, the Environmental and Climate Justice Hub, provides a central place to coordinate and enhance research, teaching, and outreach activities that address environmental and climate injustices, with a focus on building collaborations with Indigenous communities and Nations.
