In January, at the Feather River Tribal Health center, a circle of healthcare providers formed at the end of a long day. Not the kind of circle you rush through, but one you settle into, shoulder to shoulder, letting the room grow quiet. Voices moved one at a time. Some carried gratitude. Some carried honest discomfort- the kind that surfaces when you realize how much you were never taught. All spoke with resolve. We listened as providers named what they would carry back with them: into...

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,...