Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians

03/11/2026

The extreme heat season is well underway as winter comes to an end. We will be hosting one workshop each in Antelope Valley and San Fernando Valley to help communities prepare for the extreme heat.

We hope that you can join us as there will be food and refreshments, activities for kids, and gift cards for the first ten participants to register and attend.

AV Extreme Heat Workshop:
📍Tumbleweed Community House: 1129 E. Ave R-4, Palmdale CA 93550
📅Wednesday, April 15th
🕕6:00pm-7:30pm
 
SFV Extreme Heat Workshop:
📍San Fernando Library: 217 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340
📅Wednesday, May 13th
🕕6:00pm-7:30pm

01/19/2026

We are proud to announce the 32nd Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow ❤️💛🖤🤍
(formerly “Hart of the West Pow Wow”)

Returning to William S. Hart Park in Newhall, CA, our new name honors the heartbeat of this land that lives within our people - the , the First Peoples of this place. It reflects our deep ancestral ties and the power of gathering through song, dance, and community.

We are honored to host the only Tribe-run Pow Wow in northern Los Angeles County and invite everyone to join us in celebration this October!

✨ Save the date ✨
Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow
📅 October 3–4, 2026
📍 William S. Hart Park, Newhall, CA

Featuring Aaron Martin (FTBMI citizen), Northern Traditional Dancer
Video: Timothy Ornelas, (FTBMI citizen)
Producer: Kimia Fatehi

Brought to you by the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians.

12/30/2025

12/22/2025

At dawn, during Bear Ceremony, our sahovít gently sang the bear into sleep, welcoming shorter days ahead and the season of turning inward. As the sun comes to rest, so do we, honoring stillness and preparing for renewal when the light returns. 🌑
Happy Winter Solstice to all.

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We extend our deep gratitude to for providing safe, protected spaces on our cultural sites, allowing our dozens of families to gather away from public view and practice our traditions in a good way.

Handmade ribbon skirts made with prayer and care by Tribal Senator Joe Bodle.

12/11/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our relative, Fernandeño Tataviam Elder Betty Susan Salas (Ortega lineage; 1950 - 2025). In honor of her spirit and the legacy she carried for our People, the Tribal Administration office in San Fernando, CA, will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 12th.

12/02/2025

11/27/2025

A land acknowledgment is more than words; it’s an invitation to “Acknowledge Rent”: to reflect on the history of the place you call home and honor the original stewards of the land. This Thanksgiving, that reflection matters more than ever.

For Native communities, Thanksgiving holds a deeper meaning. While often told as a story of harmony between settlers and Indigenous peoples, for many tribes — including ours — it marks the beginning of centuries of displacement and hardship.

If you live or work on our northern L.A. County homelands, you can turn reflection into action. Become a voluntary AcknowledgeRent.org supporter — helping cultural programs flourish and keeping traditions alive for generations to come.

Today can be a time to:
〰️Acknowledge the real history
〰️Celebrate Indigenous survival
〰️Support Native voices and programs

We honor the resilience of our ancestors and reaffirm our commitment to preserving culture, sovereignty, and truth-telling.

From all of us at , we wish you a safe and meaningful holiday season. Let gratitude and truth guide us forward.

✨ Give thanks today — link in bio

11/14/2025

🪚🪵 Carving an oar isn’t just a craft, it’s a lesson in our water stories, movement, and identity.

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Oar-making workshops with our elder Alan Salazar help us reconnect with the skills our Fernandeño ancestors used to navigate rivers, gather foods, and stay in relationship with the water that sustained our villages.

Join our .education programs as we keep these teachings alive, one stroke at a time. 🛶

11/12/2025

In our language, par means 💦 water. Watersheds, the interconnected system of rivers, springs, and lands that drain them, form the basis for traditional practices for many Tribal Nations. Caring for our watersheds is an act of both cultural responsibility and spiritual practice.

📆 There are still two chances to help shape the Tribal Watershed Restoration story - a journey guided by culture, community, and our connection to water.

💧 Sat, Nov 15 | 10–11:30 AM | Rudy Ortega Sr. Park
💧 Wed, Nov 19 | 6–7:30 PM | San Fernando Library

🎁 Bonus: The first 10 to register and attend receive a $25 gift card!

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/ftbmi_water

11/01/2025

📌 November marks Native American Heritage Month!

In Los Angeles, we honor our responsibility to be good relatives — to one another, to the land, and to future generations. In this spirit, we’re launching billboards across the city that celebrate Native visibility and the living presence of the First Peoples of Los Angeles County.

🤝 The and uphold a government-to-government relationship, working together in sovereignty and mutual respect. Though we come from two distinct valleys, our shared histories and resilience continue to guide our future across our homelands.

✨ Happy Native American Heritage Month!