Marin American Indian Alliance About Us

The Marin American Indian Alliance had its beginnings in the early 1970's. At that time we assisted CETA in finding jobs for the American Indians living in Marin County. We also assisted the Miwoks living in Marin county in protecting the graves of their ancestors. (This is now being done by the Graton Rancheria Indians - Miwok.)
We now provide a quarterly newsletter which keeps the American Indians living in Marin connected with current happenings and programs of interest. We also have cultural and educational gatherings for our people.
There is an estimate that there are members of over 40 tribes, from all over the United States, living and working here, in Marin.
Our board is composed of representatives from many tribal nations. Our Common Goal is to keep our people connected and to keep our environment safe for the coming generations. As an elder once said, "We do not own this earth, we only borrow it from our children."
With this in mind, we have a yearly award for those who have made a major environmental contribution to this land, which is known as Turtle Island to many American Indian tribes. Our award is called the "Focus on Turtle Island Award".

Steward Circle Appreciation Award

On Saturday, June 16, 2007, the Environmental Committee of the Marin American Indian Alliance was presented with the Pamela Wright Lloyd Envionmental Stewardship Award for our efforts to learn about and promote ways to protect the envionment. This award was given to our organization by the Marin Conservation Corps. During the past 8 years, we have researched and honored organizations that have made major environmental contributions to Mother Earth by presenting our Focus on Turtle Island Award to these groups. We have also worked with other organizations to identify and protect native plants used by indigenous people.

It was a wonderful day at Kule Loklo, where the award was given. Mark Owens accepted the award for our organization. We had a tour of the area and Loretta Farley, the park ranger in charge, told the story of Kule Loklo and how our organization was there from the beginning. We again thank the Marin Conservation Corps for this award.

We are a non-profit organization.
Donations are tax-deductible.

Board Members:

Mark Owens, President (Sauk and Fox)
Richard Williams, Vice President (Yurok/Karuk)
Carol Lynn, Chair (Cheyenne)
Marina Gose', Secretary (Apache)
Sally Sherlock, Treasurer (Muscogee Creek)

MARIN AMERICAN INDIAN ALLIANCE

In Honor of All Tribes