“In the Pacific Northwest, multiple tribes share unique identities and long histories of stewarding traditional ecosystem gardens and animals we consider relatives. The Coast Salish Youth Coalition reconnects these human and non-human relations to protect the environments that have sustained us for thousands of generations. We are proud to do this work.”
Rivian Foundation's grant
Rivian Foundation’s support is helping the Coast Salish Youth Coalition to deliver intergenerational programs that reconnect youth with land, language, and identity—promoting the growth of native foods within special ecosystems through activities like seagrass restoration, camas prairie tending, and fire stewardship. The grant will also enable CSYC to expand a mentorship model pairing tribal youth with elders and cultural educators to foster leadership, intergenerational knowledge-sharing, and deeper ties to Coast Salish cultural practices.
