🌊 Join the SD Tribal Focus Groups on California Ocean Access & Management! 🌊

Your voice matters. Tribal communities have stewarded California’s coast since time immemorial, and this is an opportunity to help shape the future of ocean access, Tribal stewardship, and coastal management.

Participants will receive a $75 honorarium and enjoy a light dinner. No ocean experience is required—we welcome all Tribal community members to share their perspectives and experiences.

📍 Choose the location that works best for you:

🔹 July 13
📍 BIN Building – Iipay Nation
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

🔹 July 16
📍 Pala Tribal Office
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

🔹 July 17
📍 Jamul Indian Village
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

This focus group will explore:
🌊 Ocean access for Tribal communities
🪶 Traditional knowledge and stewardship
🐟 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
🤝 Opportunities to improve access and management for future generations

Your input will help inform recommendations that can influence future coastal policies and strengthen Tribal voices in California ocean management.

📲 Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visit:
www.californiaoceanaccessandmpas.com

Please help spread the word by sharing this post with your family, friends, and Tribal community. Together, we can help ensure that Indigenous voices continue to guide the stewardship of our ancestral waters. 🌎💙🪶

🌊 Join Tribal Sacred Waters, Inc. at the 26th Annual SantaYsabel Traditional Gathering! 🪶

We are excited to share that Tribal Sacred Waters, Inc. is planning to be at the 26th Annual Santa Ysabel Traditional Gathering on Saturday, August 1, 2026!

Stop by our booth to:
🌿 Learn about our mission of Tribal stewardship and restoring our connection to the ocean.
🌊 Discover our educational programs focused on ocean conservation, climate resilience, fishing, and cultural revitalization.
🪶 Learn how we’re reconnecting Native communities to our ancestral coastal waters through Indigenous knowledge and stewardship.
👕 Support our fundraising efforts by purchasing Tribal Sacred Waters merchandise, including T-shirts, tanks, and more. Every purchase helps us provide youth and community programs, cultural education, ocean access opportunities, and stewardship initiatives.

Your support helps us continue empowering future generations to protect our sacred waters while honoring the teachings of our ancestors.

📍 26th Annual Santa Ysabel Traditional Gathering
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
📍 Santa Ysabel Gathering Grounds

We look forward to visiting with everyone, sharing our vision, and building stronger connections throughout our Tribal communities.

Together, we honor our ancestors, protect our sacred waters, and inspire future generations. 💙🌊🪶

🎉 Join Tribal Sacred Waters, Inc. at the 30th Annual Rincon Fiesta! 🌊🪶

We are excited to share that Tribal Sacred Waters, Inc. is planning to be at the 30th Annual Rincon Fiesta, taking place August 14–16, 2026, at the Rincon Indian Reservation Fiesta Park!

Stop by our booth to:
🌊 Learn about our mission to reconnect Tribal communities with our ancestral coastal waters through Tribal stewardship, conservation, and cultural education.
👕 Shop our Tribal Sacred Waters merchandise, including T-shirts, tanks, and other items, with all proceeds supporting our nonprofit programs.
🪶 Discover our work in ocean education, fishing conservation, climate resilience, youth leadership, and Indigenous stewardship.
🤝 Visit with us, ask questions, and learn how you can become involved in protecting our sacred waters for future generations.

Every purchase helps fund educational programs, youth ocean experiences, cultural revitalization, and Tribal stewardship initiatives throughout California.

We look forward to seeing old friends, making new connections, and celebrating together at Rincon Fiesta!

📍 30th Annual Rincon Fiesta
📅 August 14–16, 2026
📍 Rincon Indian Reservation Fiesta Park

We are honored to be invited by the Westshore Canoe Family to participate in the Canoe Journey 2026, which will take place from the end of July to the beginning of August. Please note that participants will be responsible for covering all expenses, including food, gas, and travel. If you're interested in joining us, please reach out! lisa@tswaters.com

Our programs

We offer educational programs rooted in Native American Tribal traditions, designed to foster a deep connection with the ocean and its inhabitants. Our hands-on, visual format ensures an engaging and enriching experience for all participants.