Indigenous Youth Foundation, Inc.
Federal I.D. # 77-0106624, State I.D. #1291142
315 N. Soledad, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, 805-403-6744
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       The purpose of the Indigenous Youth Foundation, Inc. is to preserve, restore and distribute Chumash culture through the recognition of history and traditions, preservation and reclamation of traditional land and environmental resources, and the transmission to and honoring of Youth and Elders.   The Indigenous Youth Foundation, Inc. seeks to empower Chumash youth to become active participants in community building by educating them through their own cultural experiences.  

       The Indigenous Youth Foundation, Inc. has been working since 1999 towards the protection, preservation, and teaching of Chumash oral histories, language, songs, traditional foods and medicines, arts and crafts and the environment.   Our programming includes traditional food and medicine gathering, educational tours, arts and crafts classes, history lessons, documentaries and publications, environmental education and sacred site protection.

       The Indigenous Youth Foundation, Inc. also extends our knowledge and services to the general population by offering cultural presentations to local public schools and other community organizations, to promote accurate historical documentation, cultural diversity and higher education. All of our projects benefit our surrounding communities by providing accurate information regarding the Chumash people and all Native Americans.

MARCH to JUNE 2004

(Class Times are 6-8 pm)

APRIL      

3rd    Teen Retreat (tentative, location TBA)

4th   Native Play -Don't Touch the Wooden Indians -LA (tickets $15, carpool)

7th    Crafts/Beading Class - Domestic Violence Solutions Office

17th   Spring Gathering - Indigenous Youth Foundation Office

21st    Crafts/Beading Class - Domestic Violence Solutions Office

30th   Native Foods and Medicines - Indigenous Youth Foundation Office

MAY        

12th and 26th Crafts/Beading Class - Domestic Violence Solutions Office

15th   Teen Retreat (location TBA)

JUNE       

19th    Summer Solstice Gathering and Family Fun Day

23rd    Crafts/Beading Class - Domestic Violence Solutions Office

JULY       

14th     Crafts/Beading Class - Domestic Violence Solutions Office

28th      Crafts/Beading Class - Domestic Violence Solutions Office

Domestic Violence Solutions Office: 3887 State Street, Suite 109 (in back)

Rosie Uribes House: 315 N. Soledad Street

For more information please call:

Rosie Uribe 962-8293 or Monique Sonoquie 403-6744

*Times and dates of classes subject to change.   Please call ahead for confirmation*