Leadership & Opportunity
The Progressive Tribal Alliance works to ensure Native representation and create new pathways to civic leadership, business opportunity, and a stronger future for our communities.
Building A Stronger Future
The Progressive Tribal Alliance believes Native representation must extend beyond cultural events. Native people should have a meaningful voice in the decisions, institutions, businesses, and opportunities that affect our communities. PTA works with local governments, schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, and community partners to increase Native participation and create new pathways to leadership and opportunity.
Our work includes advocating for Native representation in public spaces, supporting Native entrepreneurs and community leaders, developing educational partnerships, and connecting our community with information about financial literacy, clean energy, technology, employment, and economic opportunity. We also work to build partnerships that recognize the value of Native knowledge, experience, and leadership.
Our Initiatives
NATIVE REPRESENTATION & PUBLIC LEADERSHIP 2021-Present
Advocacy and partnership work to increase meaningful Native participation in local organizations, public agencies, advisory bodies, and community decision-making.
David Smith Memorial Park Naming 2024
Supported the naming of a public park honoring Native Community leader David Smith.
Clean Energy Education 2026
Community education developed in partnership with Sonoma Clean Power to help Native families better understand clean energy, available programs, and opportunities.
Native Business & Entrepreneur Support 2023–Present
Mentoring, networking, referrals, and partnership development intended to strengthen Native-owned businesses and create greater economic opportunity.
Native Leadership Development 2021–Present
Creating opportunities for Native community members to participate in leadership, advisory, educational, and community-development activities.
Native American Heritage Month Proclamations 2024
Worked with Sonoma County and local cities to secure proclamations recognizing Native American Heritage Month and increasing public recognition of the region’s Native community.
Laura Fish Somersal Park Naming 2025
Supported public recognition of respected Pomo elder, educator, and cultural leader Laura Fish Somersal through the naming of a community park.
Financial Education 2026
Community education designed to strengthen financial knowledge and provide practical information about banking, credit, fraud prevention, and financial decision-making.
Community Partnership Development 2023–Present
Building relationships with government agencies, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations to expand opportunities and resources available to Native people.
Park Access & Community Advocacy 2026
Work supporting greater Native access to regional parks and strengthening recognition of the relationship between Native people and their ancestral lands.
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.