By: Taylor Pennewell, Co-founder, Executive Director Huddled together on a platform at the base of the Lake Oroville Barrier Dam, we watched as hundreds of salmon leapt with all their might, out of the Feather River and toward home. Deep in their DNA, the call of home was fierce, the songs, the smells, and the memories pulled them like a magnet from the ocean back to the waters of their ancestors. Desperate and determined to return, they hurled themselves from the water, only to find their...

7 Do's, Don'ts, and Guidance for Teachers By Trelasa Baratta, Education Specialist, Redbud Resource Group As we reflect on Indigenous Peoples’ Day and prepare for Native American Heritage Month, we’re reminded of the power and relevance of Indigenous teachings in the classroom. We believe that integrating Indigenous perspectives into education isn’t a seasonal act. It’s a year-round commitment to honoring Native voices, respecting Tribal sovereignty, and deepening our relationships with land,...

By Sheridan Enomoto and Trelasa Baratta View of the Green Mountains at Knoll Farm, Vermont.  July 2025. Last month, we had the privilege...