Restoring Right Relations.
Empowering Native leaders to enact change, together.
Applications for our 2025 program are officially closed. To receive updates on our 2026 program applications, subscribe to our newsletter below!
Restoring Right Relations: Empowering Tribal Leaders to Create Change
Have you ever felt like you needed a community of like-minded, creative people to help you bring your ideas to life? Do you see challenges in your community but aren’t sure how to address them? Have you ever wished for stronger connections with experienced Native leaders who can guide and support your growth?
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Restoring Right Relations is a leadership program designed to empower emerging Native leaders with the skills, knowledge, and network they need to make real change in their communities. Whether you’re working on a project, leading an initiative, or simply looking to grow as a leader, this program provides the support you need to move forward with confidence.
What You'll Gain
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Practical Skills: Learn about self-advocacy, building partnerships, and strategic project planning in engaging workshops led by Redbud Resource Group staff.
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Hands-On Experience: Participate in immersive overnight field trips to culturally significant places, deepening your connection to the land and history.
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Mentorship & Community: Connect with experienced Native leaders in roundtable discussions focused on strengthening sovereignty, cultural revitalization, and environmental stewardship.
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A Stronger Network: Join a growing community of Native changemakers who are passionate about making a difference.
Who Should Apply?
If you’re 18 or older and passionate about serving your community, this program is for you. Whether you’re just starting out or already leading initiatives, Restoring Right Relations will help you develop the tools and connections to turn your ideas into reality.
Applications for our 2025 program are officially closed. To receive updates on our 2026 program applications, subscribe to our newsletter below!
About the 2025 Program:
Images: 2024 Restoring Right Relations Program field trip to Lake County, CA hosted by the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance.
1. Participants will engage in in-person and virtual workshops led by Redbud Resource Group staff!
Workshop topics will include:
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Self-Advocacy Skill Building
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Best Practices in Building Healthy Partnerships
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Guidance in Project Strategic Planning (with access to helpful resource tools)
2. Participants will attend overnight field trips at select locations that are significant to California Native
Communities.
3. Participants will engage in virtual roundtable discussions that feature trusted Native community leaders discussing the work they are doing to strengthen sovereignty, culture, and our shared ecosystems.
2024 Restoring Right Relations Program Testimonials:
Images: 2024 Restoring Right Relations Program, Workshop #1 at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, hosted by Wappo tribal members
"It felt good to be in a program with Native people who had shared experiences. I want to thank Redbud Resource Group for organizing all of these cultural exchanges where we learned about the different ways that tribal people are making positive changes in their communities".
- Desirae Harp, Restoring Right Relations program participant
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"It was an amazing experience being a part of the Restoring Right Relations program. A year filled with so many highlights from genuine laughter, meeting elders, and learning of the old ways. It's hard to choose just one moment to call my favorite. I love the sense of family and support that comes from being a part of this group and restoring right relations with the Native American community".
- Matthew Williford Jr., Restoring Right Relations program participant​
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"My name is Christina Lara, and I am the program manager for TERA. In August 2024, I had the honor of working with Redbud Resource Group on their Building Right Relationships Program. We were honored to host a two-day program with their Native Leaders in Lake County. We wanted to ensure the participants got the full scope of TERA, its mission, and project work, which aims to strengthen native environmental stewardship and voices in the community. After the detailed planning period, TERA and RRG met at Robinson Rancheria Dance grounds, one of our Tribal partner's sacred spaces. From the beginning, it was like a family as we all shared our experiences with Fire, then moved towards sharing TERA's eco-cultural curriculum. On the second day, we shared a meal and demonstrated Primrose removal work at Xabatin Community Park. We were welcomed and greeted by our cherished local elder, Ron Montez. The visit definitely built our relationship with TERA and Redbud Resource Group's program participants. I personally felt like it was a reunion of friends and family. We appreciate all the hard work that Redbud does on a daily basis and look forward to another year."
- Christina Lara, Restoring Right Relations Field Trip host from Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance
Applications for our 2025 program are officially closed. To receive updates on our 2026 program applications, subscribe to our newsletter below!
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Email: ​​info@redbudresourcegroup.org
Mail: Redbud Resource Group
416 Aviation Blvd, Ste E, Santa Rosa, CA 95403