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.
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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
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…
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…
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.
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.
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,…
Empowering Tribal Stewardship: The TMSN’s Role in Achieving California’s 30×30 Conservation Goal
The “Pathways to 30×30” initiative is a visionary project undertaken by the state of California, with a mission to conserve 30% of California’s lands and…
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…
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…
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…
TMSN and the TIDES (Tribal Intertidal Digital Ecological Surveys) Project
Through their involvement in TIDES, TMSN has been able to further their efforts in protecting California’s coastal waters and marine resources.
