Nonprofit

Who We Are

The ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit is a 501(c)(3) state and federal recognized organization that serves as the legal entity for yak tityu tityu yak tilhini Northern Chumash Tribe.  Established in 2010, the Board of Directors works to support, promote, and advocate for yak tityu tityu yak tilhini Northern Chumash Tribe.

We are committed to building positive working relationships with both private and public entities locally, statewide, and nationally, elevating the public’s awareness of the people who first lived in the San Luis Obispo County region known as tilhini to the Northern Chumash people.

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Our Mission

In unison with the Tribal Council, the ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit supports the preservation of our traditional culture; protection of our natural environment; regaining ancestral homelands; and the creation of economic opportunities to improve the quality of life for yak tityu tityu yak tilhini Northern Chumash people.

Our Vision

We envision San Luis Obispo County (tiłhini) as a combination of distinct cultures respected and valued by all who live in the Northern Chumash ancestral homelands.  A place where people learn and understand each other’s cultures, and how we all are connected to the Northern Chumash ancestral homelands.

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Our Work

We employ a wide-ranging approach to promote public awareness of yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash for the benefit of all generations by:

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       Advocating     Cultural Education, Tribal Events, Language Development

       Promoting       Site Restoration, Land Stewardship, Volunteering

       Supporting      Tribal Land Acquisition, Tribal Economic Development

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Through partnerships with private, nonprofit, local, state, and federal entities, we are committed to building positive relationships and understanding of the Northern Chumash people and vision for the region. 

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