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# Tribal Marine Stewards Network

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://tribalmsn.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [News](https://tribalmsn.org/news/)
- [Juristac is Protected: Purchase of Sargent Ranch Brings Final End to Planned Mining Project](https://tribalmsn.org/juristac-is-protected-purchase-of-sargent-ranch-brings-final-end-to-planned-mining-project/) - "We invite you to stand with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band in saying NO to sand and gravel mining at Juristac."
- [Collective Stewardship Recognized: Tribal Marine Stewards Network Honored at the 2025 Indigenous Leadership Awards](https://tribalmsn.org/4051-2/) - TMSN was honored with the 2025 Indigenous Leadership Award for its efforts toward building an innovative, collaborative, and growing alliance.
- [Tribal Nations Take the Lead on Stewarding Ancestral Waters on the California Coast](https://tribalmsn.org/tribal-nations-take-the-lead-on-stewarding-ancestral-waters-on-the-california-coast/) - Along coastal ancestral lands and waters in California, six Tribal Nations are reclaiming their right to manage traditional territories.
- [Ecotrust Announces 2025 Indigenous Leadership Award Recipients](https://tribalmsn.org/ecotrust-announces-2025-indigenous-leadership-award-recipients/) - Six leaders and one group will be honored at a ceremony on October 15, 2025.TMSN will be recognized for our groundbreaking stewardship work.
- [Coastal Stories, Video](https://tribalmsn.org/coastal-stories/) - TMSN develops initiatives that enhance ecological, community, and cultural resilience. Enjoy our Coastal Stories video.
- [In California, Tribes Make Strides on Coastal and Marine Stewardship](https://tribalmsn.org/in-california-tribes-make-strides-on-coastal-and-marine-stewardship/) - "My ancestors were scientists before the word ‘scientist’ came into their lives.” Jaytuk Steinruck
- [The James Irvine Foundation Features TMSN](https://tribalmsn.org/the-james-irvine-foundation-features-tmsn/) - In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, The James Irvine Foundation is spotlighting Tribal Nations and Native-led and serving organizations Irvine is proud to support.
- [Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary](https://tribalmsn.org/chumash-heritage-national-marine-sanctuary/) - More than 4,500 square miles of ocean will soon be protected by the federal government off the Central California coast.
- [Resighini Rancheria Becomes Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People](https://tribalmsn.org/resighini-rancheria-becomes-pulikla-tribe-of-yurok-people/) - Honoring Ancestral Lands and Cultural Heritage, Pulikla translates to “downriver people,” which is the traditional name of people who reside or descend from the villages along the lower Klamath.
- [Sustainable Future Strategy Meeting April 30, 2024](https://tribalmsn.org/sustainable-future-strategy-meeting-april-30-2024/) - On behalf of the Leadership Council of the Tribal Marine Stewards Network, we extend an enthusiastic thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Sustainable Future Strategy Meeting in Sacramento on April 30th. We are grateful to the leadership and many staff from our State partners at the California Natural Resources Agency, Ocean
- [Indigenizing Environmental Solutions: A Workshop on Harmful Algal Blooms](https://tribalmsn.org/indigenizing-environmental-solutions-a-workshop-on-harmful-algal-blooms/) - In a world facing urgent environmental challenges, the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge and contemporary scientific data collection methods is essential for assessing the well-being of ecosystems. Taking place on November 14th and 15th, 2023, within Kashia Territory at the University of California, Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory, the Tribal Marine Stewards Network (TMSN) organized a
- [TMSN Highlighted: An Interview with California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot](https://tribalmsn.org/tmsn-highlighted-an-interview-with-california-natural-resources-secretary-wade-crowfoot/) - Secretary Crowfoot is a vocal advocate and ally to the work of TMSN. Read what he had to say about TMSN's stewardship efforts and expertise.
- [Indigenizing Mapping: Utilizing the Power of GIS to Empower Indigenous Communities](https://tribalmsn.org/indigenizing-mapping-utilizing-the-power-of-gis-to-empower-indigenous-communities/) - It is no secret that cartography has historically and continuously been used as a weapon against Indigenous communities by Euro-American powers to colonize their lands, promote extractive capitalist development and erase signs of their presence, traditions, language, and culture. It is important to address this troubled history in order to amplify the voices, the language,
- [Three California Tribal Nations Declare First U.S. Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area](https://tribalmsn.org/three-california-tribal-nations-declare-first-u-s-indigenous-marine-stewardship-area/) - It’s an unprecedented day for Indigenous sovereignty and Indigenous-led coastal conservation as three federally-recognized California Tribal Nations announce the Yurok-Tolowa-Dee-ni' Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area.
- [Empowering Tribal Stewardship: The TMSN's Role in Achieving California's 30x30 Conservation Goal](https://tribalmsn.org/empowering-tribal-stewardship-the-tmsns-role-in-achieving-californias-30x30-conservation-goal/) - The "Pathways to 30x30" initiative is a visionary project undertaken by the state of California, with a mission to conserve 30% of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030. This ambitious initiative aims to confront the biodiversity crisis, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and foster healthier ecosystems. By blending science-based conservation with innovative policies
- [Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future: The Power of Indigenous-led Archiving](https://tribalmsn.org/preserving-the-past-shaping-the-future-the-power-of-indigenous-led-archiving/) - In April, an intensive workshop on Indigenous-led archiving was collaboratively held by the staff from three tribal communities: Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Resighini Rancheria, and Kashia Band of Pomo Indians. The three-day event underlined the significance of Indigenous-led archiving in promoting community wellness, with an emphasis on how databasing could reinforce community-centric learning and understanding. The
- [Governor Newsom Acknowledges and Celebrates Partnership with TMSN](https://tribalmsn.org/governor-newsom-acknowledges-and-celebrates-partnership-with-tmsn/) - TMSN has taken a key leadership role in promoting indigenous stewardship of coastal ecosystems in California, recognizing the vital role of traditional knowledge and practices in protecting and managing these resources sustainably. TMSN’s network of Tribal Nations is vital to the stewardship, protection, and restoration of ocean and coastal resources within our ancestral territories within
- [New Grant Supports Tribal Marine Stewards Network](https://tribalmsn.org/new-grant-supports-tribal-marine-stewards-network/) - TMSN was granted a two-year grant from 11th Hour Project that supports hiring “catalysts.” Catalysts are contractors or staff members with technical expertise that complement current tribal capabilities. See open positions here https://ecotrust.org/press-release/new-grant-supports-tribal-marine-stewards-network/
- [TMSN and the TIDES (Tribal Intertidal Digital Ecological Surveys) Project](https://tribalmsn.org/tmsn-and-the-tides-tribal-interdisciplinary-development-of-environmental-stewardship-project/) - Through their involvement in TIDES, TMSN has been able to further their efforts in protecting California's coastal waters and marine resources.
- [Protecting California's Coastal Waters through Collaboration and Traditional Ecological Knowledge](https://tribalmsn.org/california-must-provide-a-global-model-for-coastal-resiliency/) - The Tribal Marine Stewards Network (TMSN) is a crucial player in protecting California's coastal waters and marine resources. Comprising indigenous communities from across the state. TMSN has been instrumental in advancing tribal sovereignty and incorporating traditional ecological knowledge in marine conservation efforts. Recently, TMSN's work was highlighted in a news article published in the Mercury.
- [TMSN Visits Traditional Amah Mutsun Territory for Collaboration and Learning](https://tribalmsn.org/tmsn-visits-traditional-amah-mutsun-territory-for-collaboration-and-learning/) - On March 16, the Leadership Council of the TMSN had the opportunity to visit important sites within the traditional Amah Mutsun territory as part of our ongoing effort to collaborate and learn about each other's projects.
- [“We are all tied to and come from the ocean.” Chairperson Fawn Murphy, Resighini Rancheria](https://tribalmsn.org/we-are-all-tied-to-and-come-from-the-ocean-chairperson-fawn-murphy-resighini-rancheria/) - Tribal Marine Stewards Network (TMSN) assembled at the IMPAC5 conference held in Vancouver, British Columbia, where representatives from 120 nations converged with a united goal of preserving Indigenous marine life. The conference welcomed all of TMSN's current tribal partners, who departed feeling invigorated by the impressive work being done worldwide. The TMSN team utilized the
- [EcoNews Report interview with Jaytuk Steinruck of Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and Megan Rocha of Resighini Rancheria](https://tribalmsn.org/econews-report-interview-with-jaytuk-steinruck-of-tolowa-dee-ni-nation-and-megan-rocha-of-resighini-rancheria/) - Jaytuk Steinruck of Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and Megan Rocha of Resighini Rancheria, join the show to talk about the Tribal Marine Stewards Network, an alliance of Tribal Nations working together to steward, protect, and restore the ocean and coastal resources along the California coast. The network’s initiatives include monitoring important marine species like surf smelt,
- [California tribes will manage, protect state coastal areas](https://tribalmsn.org/california-tribes-will-manage-protect-state-coastal-areas/) - Five tribes on California's coast are moving forward in their efforts to protect marine ecosystems as part of the Tribal Marine Stewards Network
- [An interview with Megan Rocha about TMSN on NPR's All Things Considered](https://tribalmsn.org/california-tribes-reclaim-200-miles-of-coastline-and-will-manage-it-using-tradition/) - NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Resighini Rancheria Executive Director Megan Rocha about California tribes reclaiming the right to manage parts of the state's coastline.
- [TMSN referenced as a key to success by the United Nations Biodiversity Conference](https://tribalmsn.org/tmsn-referenced-as-a-key-to-success-by-the-united-nations-biodiversity-conference/) - ... In California, for example, the Ocean Protection Council funds the Tribal Marine Stewards Network, which is a coalition of California Native American tribes that manage coastal areas in their ancestral territories in alignment with their traditional ecological knowledge.

## Pages

- [Home](https://tribalmsn.org/) - The Tribal Marine Stewards Network is an alliance of Tribal Nations working to protect and restore the ocean and coastal resources within our territories.
- [Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians](https://tribalmsn.org/our-network/santa-ynez-band-of-chumash-indians/)
- [Kashia Band of Pomo Indians](https://tribalmsn.org/our-network/kashia-band-of-pomo-indians/)
- [Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People](https://tribalmsn.org/our-network/pulikla-tribe-of-yurok-people/)
- [Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation](https://tribalmsn.org/our-network/tolowa-dee-ni-nation/)
- [Our Network](https://tribalmsn.org/our-network/)
- [Trinidad Rancheria](https://tribalmsn.org/our-network/trinidad-rancheria/)
- [Videos](https://tribalmsn.org/videos/)
- [Kashia Band of Pomo Indians Marine Monitoring Plan](https://tribalmsn.org/kashia-band-of-pomo-indians-marine-monitoring-plan/)
- [Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People Marine Monitoring Plan](https://tribalmsn.org/pulikla-tribe-of-yurok-people-marine-monitoring-plan/)
- [TMSN Overview Flipbook](https://tribalmsn.org/tmsn-overview-flipbook/)
- [Sustainable Future Strategy Meeting](https://tribalmsn.org/sustainable-future-strategy-meeting/)
- [What We Do](https://tribalmsn.org/what-we-do/)
- [Who We Are](https://tribalmsn.org/who-we-are/)
- [Get Involved](https://tribalmsn.org/get-involved/)
- [Careers](https://tribalmsn.org/careers/)
- [Resources](https://tribalmsn.org/resources/)
- [Social Media Toolkit](https://tribalmsn.org/social-media-toolkit/) - Please join us in celebrating the new Tribal Marine Stewards Network! Pick and choose from any of the posts below, and customize them to share on your own channels like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter. Remember to customize your message. Customization is important because Twitter suppresses (shows to fewer followers) identical posts called “copypasta.” Timeframe
- [Amah Mutsun Tribal Band](https://tribalmsn.org/our-network/amah-mutsun-tribal-band/)
- [FAQs](https://tribalmsn.org/faqs/)
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- [Contact](https://tribalmsn.org/contact/)
- [Site Map](https://tribalmsn.org/site-map/)

## Resources

- [Call for Artists](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/call-for-artists/)
- [Ecotrust Announces 2025 Indigenous Leadership Award Recipients](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/2025-indigenous-leadership-award-recipients/)
- [Sustainable Future Strategy Meeting – Brief](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/sustainable-future-strategy-meeting-brief/)
- [Sustainable Future Strategy Meeting – Participant Agenda](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/sustainable-future-strategy-meeting-participant-agenda/)
- [Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/indigenous-land-and-sea-rangers/)
- [Coast Funds](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/coast-funds/)
- [Coastal Guardian Watchmen](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/coastal-guardian-watchmen/)
- [Tribal Intertidal Digital Ecological Surveys (TIDES)](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/tribal-intertidal-digital-ecological-surveys-tides/)
- [Pew Charitable Trusts](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/pew-charitable-trusts/)
- [The David and Lucile Packard Foundation](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/the-david-and-lucile-packard-foundation/)
- [Resources Legacy Fund](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/resources-legacy-fund/)
- [Schmidt Family Foundation – 11th Hour Project](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/schmidt-family-foundation-11th-hour-project/)
- [EcoTrust- West Coast Tribes taking lead on marine planning](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/ecotrust-west-coast-tribes-taking-lead-on-marine-planning/)
- [Power in Nature - Spotlight on our Marine Protected Area](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/power-in-nature-spotlight-on-our-marine-protected-area/)
- [How Climate Change Threatens Coastal Archeological Sites](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/how-climate-change-threatens-coastal-archeological-sites/)
- [Collaborative Historical Ecology: A Case Study of Academic, Tribal, and Federal Agency Research and Management at an Endangered Archaeological Village Site on the North Coast of California](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/collaborative-historical-ecology-a-case-study-of-academic-tribal-and-federal-agency-research-and-management-at-an-endangered-archaeological-village-site-on-the-north-coast-of-california/)
- [Civil Eats - A Native Community Preserves its Food Traditions](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/civil-eats-a-native-community-preserves-its-food-traditions/)
- [Stewards of the Wild Sea-North Coast Tribal Leadership Protecting Our Ocean Wilderness](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/stewards-of-the-wild-sea-north-coast-tribal-leadership-protecting-our-ocean-wilderness/)
- [Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Lhvmsr Habitat Assessment: Establishing Baseline Data for Spawning Runs of Surf Smelt](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/tolowa-dee-ni-nation-lhvmsr-habitat-assessment-establishing-baseline-data-for-spawning-runs-of-surf-smelt/)
- [Ocean Protection Council Tribal Marine Stewards Network Pilot Program](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/ocean-protection-council-tribal-marine-stewards-network-pilot-program/)
- [MPA Collaborative Network – Humboldt/Del Norte Tribal Traditions](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/mpa-collaborative-network-humboldt-del-norte-tribal-traditions/)
- [KCET Tending Nature - Protecting the Coast with the Tolowa Dee-ni’](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/kcet-tending-nature-protecting-the-coast-with-the-tolowa-dee-ni/)
- [Indigenous Sentinels Network](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/indigenous-sentinels-network/)
- [California Indian Environmental Alliance](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/california-indian-environmental-alliance/)
- [Ecotrust](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/ecotrust/)
- [UC-Davis](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/uc-davis/)
- [Greater Farallones Association](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/greater-farallones-association/)
- [UC-San Diego, Scripps Institute of Oceanography](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/uc-san-diego-scripps-institute-of-oceanography/)
- [Cal Poly Humboldt](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/cal-poly-humboldt/)
- [California Department of Public Health](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/california-department-of-public-health/)
- [California Department of Parks and Recreation](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/california-department-of-parks-and-recreation/)
- [California Fish and Game Commission](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/california-fish-and-game-commission/)
- [California Department of Fish and Wildlife](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/california-department-of-fish-and-wildlife/)
- [California Ocean Protection Council](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/california-ocean-protection-council/)
- [California Natural Resources Agency](https://tribalmsn.org/resource/california-natural-resources-agency-ocean-protection-council/)

## Venues

- [Ancestral Lands of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation in Del Norte County, CA](https://tribalmsn.org/venue/ancestral-lands-of-the-tolowa-dee-ni-nation-in-del-norte-county-ca/)
- [Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People](https://tribalmsn.org/venue/pulikla-tribe-of-yurok-people/)

## Organizers

- [TMSN](https://tribalmsn.org/organizer/tmsn/)

## Events

- [2026 TMSN Annual Meeting](https://tribalmsn.org/event/tribal-marine-stewards-network-annual-meeting/) - You are invited to join the Tribal Marine Stewards Network on the ancestral lands of the Tolowa, California. December 1- 3, 2026 Please mark your calendar and submit your RSVP below. Additional meeting details, including lodging, travel, agenda, and gathering locations, will be added to this page as they become available. Please bookmark this page

## Categories

- [General News](https://tribalmsn.org/category/general-news/)
- [Press Release](https://tribalmsn.org/category/press-release/)
- [TMSN in the News](https://tribalmsn.org/category/tmsn-in-the-news/)
- [Advocacy](https://tribalmsn.org/category/advocacy/)
- [TMSN Collaboration and Learning](https://tribalmsn.org/category/tmsn-collaboration-and-learning/)
- [GIS](https://tribalmsn.org/category/gis/)
- [Cultural Mapping](https://tribalmsn.org/category/cultural-mapping/)