Ancestral Lands
Learn more about ancestral lands
THE ANCESTRAL LANDS MODEL is rooted in the culture and heritage of local tribal communities. The power and impact of Ancestral Lands programming is due to the community investment and support for each program tribally and locally, combined with the network of operational support from Conservation Legacy. To date there are 17 different Ancestral Lands programs operating both nationally and on the local level.
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Conservation Legacy established the Ancestral Lands program model in 2008 based at Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico, and has since worked with multiple Native American communities to expand and replicate this model.
Ancestral Lands engages Native youth and young adults in meaningful conservation projects on Native Lands. With programs in Acoma Pueblo, Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo, Hopi Pueblo, and Albuquerque. Ancestral Lands crews have being working on projects from historical preservation, traditional agriculture, chainsaw crews, hiking clubs, stream restoration, fencing, trail construction, and more. The Ancestral Lands program also aims to incorporate traditional culture and language as part of crew lifestyle and project work.
Apply to join an Ancestral Lands Program!
Follow the links below to get more information on our Ancestral Lands programs:
| Program Name | Position Types | Location | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Conservation Corps | Crew, Individual Placements, and AmeriCorps VISTA | Acoma Pueblo, Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo, Hopi Pueblo, and Albuquerque | Click here! |
| Arizona Conservation Corps | Crew and Individual Placements | Arizona: Pinetop (White Mountains), Tucson and Flagstaff | Click here! |
| Stewards Individual Placements | Individual Placements, AmeriCorps VISTA | National: BIA WaterCorps, Tribal VISTA | Click here! |
Additional Crew Opportunities Outside of Conservation Legacy:
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
Internship and VISTA Positions
Appalachian Conservation Corps Ancestral Lands Individual Placement
Internship with BIA WaterCorps
RESOURCES
CONNECT WITH ANCESTRAL LANDS FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM.
ANCESTRAL LANDS OVERVIEW: Types of programming and locations where Ancestral Lands programs operate.
PARTNER WITH US: Follow this link for more information about becoming a partner with Conservation Legacy's Ancestral Lands program and what types of projects are possible.
Ancestral lands Navajo GIS map projects: A map journal that highlights all of our GIS projects.
PROGRAM STAFF CONTACTS
Chas Robles, Regional Director
chas@conservationlegacy.org or 970.403.0146
Michellsey Benally, Program Director
mbenally@conservationlegacy.org or 505.879.1113
Kyle Trujillo, Program Director
ktrujillo@conservationlegacy.org or 505.639.6303
