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10/21/2026

Join TTPC for a Volunteer Education Day at Huhuunga on December 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

All are welcome for a day of stewardship and connection, where we will work together to support the local ecosystem and cultivate a safe community gathering space for all beings.

This hands-on learning experience will include planting, weeding, mulching, and more.

You can sign up now by completing the form at this link bit.ly/TTPCV3

Questions? Email [email protected]

10/19/2026

Registration is now open for our next webinar, Sacred Relationships in TEK: California Indian Perspectives on Native Fauna.

We hope you'll join us on November 18th from 5:30-7:00 pm on Zoom.

Sign up now at bit.ly/TTPCWebinar

The webinar will focus on the ecological importance of animals, from soil-dwelling insects to sky-bound birds, and the cultural landscapes that uplift them.

Speakers include Corine Pearce, Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians, and Andrew James Pittman, Mountain Cahuilla from Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians, and Ipai Kumeyaay descendant from the Lipay Nation of Santa Ysabel.

Don't forget to sign up so you receive the information to attend! Head over to bit.ly/TTPCWebinar

10/14/2026

The Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy is hiring for a Community Engagement Assistant (Temporary Part-Time/Hybrid) based in Altadena.

Learn more and apply today at Bit.ly/TTPCJOB1

Please share this opportunity with anyone in your community who you feel would be interested.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply today!

Questions? You can reach us here: [email protected]

10/09/2026

Last month we hosted a small gathering to reflect on where TTPC began, how much we have grown, and the collective vision guiding us into the years ahead. We shared about the programs piloted this past year, and how they are guiding what comes next, both in our programming and in how Huhuunga continues to transform as a cultural campus.

Some of the most impactful moments came from hearing directly from our board, staff, and youth. Their reflections on how they have been shaped by this work reminded us exactly why it matters so much. As we listened, we were nourished by a delicious meal that our youth leaders prepared with traditional ingredients.

We hope you'll join us at a future gathering! You can learn more about upcoming events here or at the link in bio:
https://www.tongva.land/upcoming-events

10/07/2026

Did you know that TTPC sends a quarterly newsletter? Join our list now to learn about upcoming opportunities and our latest work.

Sign up here or at the link in bio: https://bit.ly/TTPCNewsletter

In this month's newsletter, we shared more about each of our program areas, including Culture, Ceremony, and Arts. Read on a for a preview.

Huhuunga, which means “place of the bears,” is a one-acre parcel in Altadena that was returned to Tongva stewardship in 2022.

Each year, Huhuunga has continued to grow as a community gathering site, where the revitalization of Tongva culture and kinship is intimately woven with the restoration of ecological health.

In this space of learning and reconnection, Tongva and Native relatives are invited to the land each season to connect with community, culture, and ceremony.

In September, more than 30 community members gathered in ceremony to observe the Autumnal Equinox.

Through songs, prayers, and stories, we honored our relationship with the land, and each other. Afterwards, we shared a meal and learned about the many steps that go into preparing acorns, an important traditional food source.

We will gather again for the Winter Solstice on December 19, 2026. Details will be shared with our Native community list as the date nears.

Want to be added to the Native community list? Email us at [email protected].

Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter here or at the link in bio for more stories like this:

https://bit.ly/TTPCNewsletter

09/29/2026

At the changing of each season, Tongva and Native relatives are invited to Huhuunga for ceremony. Earlier this month, more than 30 community members gathered to honor the Autumnal Equinox.

Through songs, blessings, and stories, we honored our relationship with the land, and each other. We also shared a meal and learned about the many steps that go into preparing acorns as a food source.

Thank you to all of our relatives who showed up in a good way to honor our ancestors, each other, and this sacred place.

We hope to see you again for the Winter Solstice, on December 19, 2026. More information will be shared soon!

09/29/2026

Priority registration closing soon! Register by Friday, October 2, to be considered for travel support for the Southern California Native Learning Camp.

You can register for the event here: Bit.ly/SCNLC

and apply for travel funds here: Bit.ly/SCNLCtravel

More details can be found below.

🗓 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Los Coyotes Reservation Campground, Warner Springs

What to Expect:
🌱 Learn about native to***co and sacred plants
🔥 Strengthen your understanding of ceremonial fire
🎨 Enjoy traditional arts and crafts, gifts, and food
🍲 Share a meal around the campfire

Travel Support:
Limited support is available to presenters and participants from California-based American Indian–serving organizations, and to Native participants who are actively supporting the day by sharing knowledge and cultural practices. Stipends are based on distance and group size.

To be considered for travel funds, complete the Travel Application no later than this Friday October 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm PT.

The Travel Application can be found here: bit.ly/SCNLCtravel

With any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

09/25/2026

Happy California Native American Day!

Today we honor our ancestors and Native people across California who have carried their languages, cultures, and relationships with the land through every generation. Today is a day of remembrance and celebration as our communities continue to thrive and grow.

Here are just a few of many ways to keep learning and uplifting California's first peoples:

• Explore the Tongva place names of Tovaangar:
https://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-tongva-map/

• Visit a California museum or cultural center:
https://www.calexplornia.com/native-american-museums/

• Buy directly from Native artists and support Native-led organizations in your community, like the work of Monica Zavala https://www.theartofmonicazavala.com/shop
or Lanise Luna https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftsByNesee

• Participate in an event:
(Sacramento)
https://californianativeamericanday.com/

(San Bernardino)
https://nativeamericanday.org/

• Read "We the Resilient" from California Native Vote Project:
https://canativevote.org/what-we-do/research/

• Watch a film that is told through the lens of California Native people like:
People of the West
https://peopleofthewest.org/about

or one of the many documentaries created by Sacred Places Institute Indigenous Media:
https://www.sacredplacesinstitute.org/indigenous-media-1

• Attend an event hosted by TTPC like the ones pictured in this post. You can learn more and register here:
https://www.tongva.land/upcoming-events

09/14/2026

As part of our Land Stewardship work at TTPC, we invite community members to Huhuunga once per quarter for a Volunteer Education Day.

These hands-on learning experiences provide the opportunity to learn more about removing invasive species, strengthening wildfire resilience, and restoring the native ecosystem.

We are grateful to the 58 volunteers that showed up to learn and tend to the land. We appreciate you!

And a special thank you to our funder California Fire Foundation for making Volunteer Education Days possible through their support.

Want to join us at a future Volunteer Education Day? Join our outreach list here: https://bit.ly/TTPCVED

09/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who made our Connections to Land and Culture event so meaningful this weekend!

We appreciate all the presenters and attendees for being part of the community education programming we are developing for all who wish to learn and engage in a good way.

At the event, more than 40 people gathered at Huhuunga to learn from California Native presenters who shared their cultural connections through, food, fashion, and art.

We hope you'll join us at an upcoming gathering! Stay up to date by joining our newsletter list here: https://bit.ly/TTPCnewsletter

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http://www.tongva.land/

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