Land Rematriation

Land Rematriation

Land Return Is A Social Justice Issue.

From sacred sites to undeveloped landscapes to the spaces between shopping centers, all land is culturally important.

Even though Los Angeles County is considered to be “developed,” the villages beneath our neighborhoods hold thousands of years of memories. Our founders believe that all land is sacred.

Healing Land Through Uses That Serve Tribes:

  • Cultural Burns

  • Private Ceremony

  • Tribal Gatherings

  • Unrestricted Land Access

  • Native Plant Access

  • Permit-Free Access

  • Traditional Knowledge Sharing

  • Storytelling Circles

  • Heritage & Cultural Identity

TLC believes that land rematriation is the only way for both the natural and human environments to heal from the effects of colonization.

The TLC is geographically-bound to the Tribal Territory of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. Land located within and around these four valleys carry deep significance:

map new colors for TLC SIMI VALLEY SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ANTELOPE VALLEY SAN FERNANDO VALLEY