Indigenous Partnerships

Cultural burn in Patwin Wintun territory (Cache Creek Conservancy, California) led in 2024 by Blue Forest Indigenous Science Advisor, Diana Almendariz

We are committed to building meaningful relationships with Native Nations, Tribes, and Indigenous-led organizations across the landscapes where we work, supporting the restoration and stewardship of both ceded and unceded Indigenous lands.

Blue Forest honors Tribal sovereignty and affirms the inherent rights of self-determination. We recognize that listening and learning from the original stewards of these lands is essential to creating a more resilient and equitable future.

Program Areas

Establishing Tribal Consent

We engage with Native Nations and federal agencies to ensure all FRBs on public lands have Tribal consent.
Promoting Co-Stewardship

We work with FRB partners to expand Tribal partnerships and co-stewardship on public lands restoration.
Indigenous Knowledge

Grounded in both Indigenous Knowledge and Western science, we assess impacts that matter to lands, cultures, and communities.
Financing Tribal Land Stewardship

Through the FRB, we offer Tribal partners low- to no-cost capital and co-create products aligned with their priorities.
Unlocking Funding

We support Indigenous partners with funding exploration, funder referrals, and grant writing.
Supporting Indigenous Innovation

Through the California Wildfire Innovation Fund and other partnerships, we provide technical support to Tribal forest businesses and partners to advance Indigenous innovations.