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Recently, I attended a water policy public hearing in Sacramento. Around the table were representatives from agriculture, dam operations, conservation, fisheries, and Tribal communities, each invited to explain why their priorities should shape California’s next water plan. Farmers spoke about crop failure without reliable water. Ecologists warned that diverting too much water from rivers would push keystone species toward collapse. Others proposed compromise solutions, maint

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 wit

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

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 relatio

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

A journey of restoration, reconnection, and a land coming back to life. By Crystal Brown, Project Coordinator, Feather River Advocacy...

By Taylor Pennewell, Co-founder, Executive Director The impact of the Feather River Advocacy Project  goes far beyond environmental...

By Taylor Pennewell, Co-founder, Executive Director " Maidu Women connecting with ancestral waterways " There’s nothing like the shock of...

At Redbud, we believe that healing is not just personal, it’s inter-generational, relationship based, and community focused. It lives in...

Picture: One of the 200-year old Oak Trees at Dos Rios State Park in Modesto, CA (March 2025).  There is something deeply powerful...