THE FERNANDEÑO TATAVIAM BAND OF MISSION INDIANS (FTBMI)

Organization Description

FTBMI is a state-recognized sovereign native nation of 900 citizens located in Los Angeles county. FTBMI consists of the first inhabitants of the Simi, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys, the forced laborers of Mission San Fernando, and the builders of Los Angeles County. Like other governments, FTBMI works to improve the quality of life for its citizens by creating jobs, providing social services, and promoting cultural renewal in its traditional homelands. Today, the Tribal government oversees several corporations to provide for its people and protect its lands.

Health & Safety

N/A

Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • SUPERVISION: Students may be required to work at night (after 6pm).
  • SUPERVISION: Students will be supervised less than 50% of the time or the supervisor will be responsible for overseeing more than 8 people.
Address 
1019 Second Street, Suite 1
San Fernando, CA 91340
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Crystal Snow
Job Title
THCP Outreach Coordinator
Phone
Email
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Environmental or Wildlife Organization (Tribal Entity)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Families, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems
Hours of operation 

Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Maximum students 
15