An Indigenous Cultural & Ecological Initiative
Rooted Ways is an Indigenous-led nonprofit revitalizing traditional knowledge systems through ecological restoration, ancestral foodways, cultural teachings, and community-based land connection. We restore both land and lifeways—supporting intergenerational healing, education, and Indigenous self-determination.
Services
Public Education and Workshops (Lifeways Presentations, Weaving Workshops, etc.)
Tribal Plant Gathering & TEK Workshops
Tribal Youth Mentorship & Seasonal Teachings
Cultural Wellness Programming
Key Projects
Tribal Land Use & Gathering Rights Policy
Seasonal Harvesting & Material Processing
On-demand Basketry Curriculum & TEK Education (Upcoming)
Regional Intertribal Youth Leadership Development
Ceremonies & Cultural Support
Tribal Land Access Advocacy & Policy Development
Ecological Restoration
Core Values:
Land as Teacher: We honor and restore the land through Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK).
Cultural Continuity: We center Indigenous traditions, ceremonies, and lifeways.
Community-Led: We prioritize Tribal members, youth, and elders in all programs.
Reciprocity: We offer shared learning with the broader public rooted in respect and relationship.
Our vision is to create a thriving Indigenous cultural and ecological sanctuary where ancestral knowledge, food systems, and lifeways are lived, shared, and passed on.
Rooted Ways is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity