Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) is a sovereign nation of Los Angeles County, exercising inherent sovereign authority over its tribal citizens and territory. FTBMI ancestral lands include the four diverse territories of San Fernando, Simi, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys.
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CREATE ·2025 Grants ChallengeA'ayüc Apaamkw: (Bright Future)
The A'ayüc Apaamkw (Bright Future) program will empower the Tataviam Youth Council to formalize its structure, deepen members’ leadership capacity, and connect cultural identity with academic success. Through trainings in ceremony, civic mentorship, and college-prep workshops, youth ages 13–26 will grow as future tribal leaders. This initiative aims to serve as a model for culturally rooted leadership development among Indigenous youth in urban communities.