AMLT’s Newsletter!
AMLT releases a electronic newsletter that is distributed through email and placed on our website. These newsletters include opening statements from Chairman Lopez, our Executive Director, and highlight some of the recent projects and other initiatives of AMLT. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please fill out the form here, or send an email to info@amahmutsun.org asking to be added to the mailing list.
Just Released: 2024 Amah Mutsun Land Trust Strategic Framework
The Amah Mutsun Land Trust is proud to share our 2024 Strategic Framework—a roadmap for protecting and restoring Amah Mutsun ancestral lands, advancing Tribal stewardship, and deepening community partnerships. This plan reflects years of listening, learning, and planning alongside Tribal leadership, allies, and supporters. Together, we will expand our restoration projects, strengthen cultural education, and safeguard sacred places for future generations.
2025 Summer Solstice Newsletter
Letter from the Executive Director
By Noelle Chambers, AMLT Executive Director
Dear Friends,
It’s only been two months since I joined as AMLT’s Executive Director and already so much has happened! I’ve spent a lot of my time meeting everyone in the community, practicing deep listening, and learning about the incredible history of the Amah Mutsun Land Trust and Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. First and foremost, it is clear to me that AMLT is made up of dedicated, passionate, hard working staff and community members. People go above and beyond to support the Tribe’s visions of revitalizing Indigenous stewardship and Amah Mustun lifeways. I am moved and inspired by my colleagues and partners...continue reading.
Tribal Members Return to Juristac at “Pescadero Ranch”
By Michelle Glowa, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Social Change at California Institute of Integral Studies and AMLT Research Associate; and Eric Zapata, Amah Mutsun Tribal Band member and Youth Group member
This past May we celebrated the first Tribal visits to Pescadero Ranch (a central part of the Juristac Tribal Cultural Landscape) since this 1,340 property was acquired by Peninsula Open Space Trust...continue reading.
hatuhte makke amuypu: “Gathering to teach ourselves”
Reflections from AMLT’s Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) Retreat
By Adam French, AMLT Director of Programs; Eleanor Castro, Amah Mutsun Tribal Band Elder; and Millie Bravo-Garris, AMTB Tribal Elder and AMLT Tribal Board Member
From April 14-17, AMLT held a training and team-building retreat following the GONA (Gathering of Native Americans) curriculum for AMLT staff, AMTB members, and close collaborators from partner organizations. Many aspects of the event were also attended and supported by staff from the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHC) and by Native American spiritual leader Shannon Rivers...continue reading.
Restoring a Fire-Resilient Landscape: The Hedgerow Project
By Aylara Odekova, AMLT Native Plant Propagation Program Manager
Over the course of the past year, AMLT staff, tribal members, and volunteers designed, propagated and installed a hedgerow and revegetated four acres of land at Pie Ranch as part of the Coastal Conservancy Wildfire Resilience funded project titled “Restoring a Fire-Resilient Landscape in Coastal San Mateo County”. This opportunity presented itself after the devastating CZU Fire Complex burned the land of our long-time partner and close ally, Pie Ranch...continue reading.
Read the full Summer Solstice newsletter here.
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