thank you firefighters for your tireless dedication on the bobcat fire - we are forever in your debt
Our sincere gratitude to
southern california edison for their continued support of the forest recovery project in 2021
and a huge thank you to the state farm foundation for your 2020 support of our motorcycle technical skills workshops
Redbird is a Native American and environmental organization which gained state and federal non profit status in 1994. In 2011 we acquired the Chilao School complex in the heart of the Angeles National Forest, our first land base, and an opportunity to dramatically expand the scope of our work. Today our programs include The Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow (July, Moorpark College), our Blanket, Toy and School Supplies Drive and Mini-Powwow (first Saturday in December, Simi Valley), the Forest Recovery Project (ten year documentary/presentation series), the Highway 2 art show, Moto Yoga, and ongoing programs at Chilao School including culture, the environment, arts, healing arts and motorcycle safety. We have no membership dues, are supported entirely through donations, and welcome people of all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds to participate in our programs.
One of the projects we are currently engaged in is our Fire Safe Campaign at Chilao School, where we are working diligently to improve our chances of surviving a wildfire with fire retardant paint and structural upgrades, what is referred to as "hardening your home" against fire. We're sharing that experience in the hope that we can inspire others to take the threat of fire seriously, and respond proactively.
Highway 2 Track days on horse thief Mile, willow springs
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forest Recovery projectThe Bobcat fire displaced us for one month and continues to burn in parts of the Angeles National Forest. We will continue with the work of the Forest Recovery Project, revealing the lessons of nature as we enter an unprecedneted but predicted era in our global climate. |
blanket drive and mini powwowDecember 5 marked our 25th blanket drive. The event was a successdespite being a curb-side drop-off. We sent 15 boxes of beautiful, new warm blankets to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation of South Dakota. It was good to have some sense of normalcy in a year marked by the lack of it, and we are very grateful for the continued support of the Ventura County community and the native community who come together to make this event a success. |
We are engaged in and host a variety of programs, and we embrace the principle of Mitakuye Oyasin - All My Relations, or, We Are All Related; understanding that our words, thoughts and actions affect not only ourselves but everything around us, and that we are connected to each other, one and all, in the physical and spiritual dimensions.
we depend on yourSupport
We are a 501(c)(3) non profit association funded entirely through tax deductible contributions. You can donate securely via PayPal to redbirds_vision@hotmail.com, or by check to Redbird, P.O. box 702, Simi Valley, CA 93062
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we welcome you toEngage
Come to a class at Chilao School or to a presentation of After The Fire at any number of southern California locations. Come to our powwow, our blanket drive, teach a workshop, lead a retreat, or just come and connect with nature. Dance, live, learn, smile, dream, grow.
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you can be theChange
There are environmental and human rights issues that beg for our attention and presence. And there are people all around us who could use encouragement, support, mentoring. Let's be the change we seek. Let's live now, and meaningfully.
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