Restoring Right Relations.

Empowering Native leaders to enact change, together.

About the Restoring Right Relations Program:

Images from 2025 Restoring Right Relations Program field trips: (far left) Land Stewardship with the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance at the Black Forest Site in Lake County; (middle) Participants and partners gather at the TOGETHER Bay Area Spring Conference in Yelamu (San Francisco); (far right) Participants learning from culture bearers at Dos Rios State Park in Modesto.

Have you ever felt the need for a community of like-minded, creative people to help bring your ideas to life? Do you see challenges in your community but feel unsure how to address them? Have you longed for stronger connections with experienced Native leaders who can guide and support your growth?

Restoring Right Relations is a leadership development program designed for emerging Native changemakers ready to make a difference in their Tribal communities. Whether you're leading an initiative, envisioning a new project, or growing as a community advocate, this program provides the skills, support, and connections to help you thrive.

What You'll Gain:

Practical Skills
- Learn about self-advocacy, building partnerships, and strategic project planning in engaging workshops led by Redbud Resource Group staff.
Hands-On Experience
- Participate in immersive overnight field trips to culturally significant places, deepening your connection to the land and history.
Mentorship & Community
- Connect with experienced Native leaders in roundtable discussions focused on strengthening sovereignty, cultural revitalization, and environmental stewardship.
A Stronger Network
- Join a growing community of Native change makers who are passionate about making a difference.

Format:

Participants will engage in a combination of virtual workshops, in-person gatherings, overnight field trips, and small group discussions. Sessions are facilitated by Redbud Resource Group staff and community partners.

Topics Covered:

The impact of colonial infrastructure on Native lands
Indigenous leadership in cultural and ecological restoration
Advocacy in environmental policy and land stewardship
Community organizing and capacity building

Who Should Apply?

If you’re 18 or older and passionate about serving your Tribal community, this program is for you. Whether you’re just starting out or already leading in your community, Restoring Right Relations will help you develop the tools and connections to turn your ideas into reality, with the support for a healthy peer network.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Gas Stipends will be provided for each in-person event
Hotel Rooms will be provided for each in-person event
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided (Dinner is often on your own)
If you have child care on hand, you are welcome to bring your children for in-person events to stay in the hotel with you, however youth may not attend workshops and field trips.
We can help provide proof of attendance and participation for your employer and/or institution
- We encourage you to attend this program as part of your job (if applicable)

Applications for our 2026 program are now CLOSED.

Thank you to everyone who applied! We are grateful for the strong interest and are excited to review applications as we prepare to welcome our third cohort.

Applicants will be notified of conditional acceptance via email by Thursday, January 8, 2026. Applicants not selected at that stage will be placed on a waitlist, prioritized based on application strength. Final acceptance letters will be sent by the official program launch on

Wednesday, January 21, 2026.