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HONORING HERITAGE.
BUILDING TOMORROW.

Building opportunity through tradition, education, civic leadership, and elders’ guidance for Native communities in Sonoma County.

OUR Mission

Rooted in Community, Focused on the Future

Progressive Tribal Alliance is a Native-led nonprofit strengthening Native communities through cultural education, civic engagement, and economic opportunity.

We envision a future where Native voices are heard, respected, and valued, and Indigenous leadership helps shape a stronger Sonoma County.

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Learn More About Us
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InVESTING IN TOMORROW

NEW NATIVE BUSINESSES

Started, mentored, or consulted.

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INDIVIDUALS REACHED

Via programming such as our Native Arts Festival.

6K+

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PROCLAMATIONS

Acknowledging our Native Community.

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Building stronger Native communities together. Building stronger Native communities together. Building stronger Native communities together.

OUR PROGRAMS

Turning hope into Action

We create spaces for learning, leadership, and celebration—empowering Native youth, supporting families, and building a stronger future together.

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YOUTH & FAMILY

Empowering the next generation through mentorship, cultural education, and leadership.

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TRADITION & COMMUNITY

Honoring our traditions and strengthening our community through events and gatherings.

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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Supporting Native entrepreneurs and creating pathways to sustainable success.

Join our Events
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TOGETHER WE BUILD THE FUTURE

Whether you’re making a donation, volunteering your time, attending an event, or partnering with us, you’re helping us create more opportunities for Native communities in Sonoma County.

Make a gift today

OUR VALUES

HONESTY

We believe honesty is the foundation of strong relationships, allowing us to work together with trust, openness, and respect.

INTEGRITY

We lead with accountability and respect, building trust through every relationship and every action.

EMPATHY

We listen with compassion, honor lived experiences, and serve our communities with humility, understanding, and care.

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Meet Our Elders
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A Native American man wearing a traditional headdress and attire performing a dance at a nonprofit outdoor cultural event in Sonoma County, with tents and spectators in the background.
A Native woman with long, dark hair, wearing a black sleeveless top and multiple beaded necklaces, is looking attentively at something off-camera against a plain, light-colored wall.
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"Our greatest responsibility is to provide

life-changing opportunities for our communities."

Jack Pollard

Founder, Progressive Tribal Alliance