For centuries, Native American communities have faced brutal suppression of our cultural heritage and spiritual practices. Our ancestors' lands were stolen, our traditions criminalized, and our people forcibly relocated to urban areas.

Today, 87% of Native Americans live in cities, disconnected from our ancestral territories and the natural resources essential for our cultural survival.

Over 15,000 Native and Indigenous People reside In the San Francisco Bay Area – many of whom are the descendants of families relocated by the Indian Relocation Act of 1956.

The historical traumas persist as the ongoing persecution of "Indianness":

Urban displacement separates us from nature, making it hard to maintain cultural heritage and traditional practices rooted in the land.
Privatization of land forces us to trespass or face fines for practicing our cultural ceremonies. (Even on Tribal Land, we are still harassed.)
Our cultural practices don't end at reservation borders – we still need sage, berries, acorns, pine nuts, and traditional foods for ceremonies, healing, and cultural survival.
Native American People are still criminalized for gathering the materials we need to practice our cultural and religious traditions.

But there is hope.

We have been blessed with an opportunity to reclaim our cultural heritage and decolonize a sacred space in the Bay Area.

The Indigenous Land Lab will be a thriving hub for:

Traditional medicine and herb garden
Restoration nursery for environmental healing
Safe sanctuary for Indigenous people and allies to decompress, honor the earth, and collaborate in decolonization efforts

We need your support to make this vision a reality.

Our immediate goals require funding for:

Seeds for our traditional medicine and herb garden
Fencing to secure our land, and protect this sacred space from damage by invasive wild boars
Greenhouse construction for year-round growth and education
Decolonization efforts to reclaim our cultural heritage and restore balance to the land

Every donation brings us closer to decolonizing our homeland and revitalizing our cultural practices.

Your contribution cultivates reciprocity – a mutual exchange of respect, resources, and restoration.

Donation levels:

Seed Starter ($25)
Land Defender ($50)
Greenhouse Guardian ($100)
Land Lab Hero ($250)
Community Champion ($500)
Healing Founder ($1000)

Reclaiming cultural heritage and sacred spaces is crucial for our survival. Collaborating to restore this land and realize our connection to it is how we move forward.

Decolonization starts with a single step – yours. Donate today to support the Indigenous Land Lab and join a movement reclaiming heritage, land, and justice.

Decolonize This Place!

By Alameda Native History Project

Decolonize This Place!

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