Our Program Priorities
Establishing a Tribal Village as the center of life for our people, providing housing, cultural space, health care, education, and stewardship programs for tribal members and their families.
Gaining Land Access to ancestral lands for gatherings, cultural events, and stewardship, deepening tribal ties to heritage.
Revitalizing our Culture through language, dance, and history strengthens tribal member connection to tribe and one another.
Educating the Community to enhance public understanding of Muwekma history, current priorities, and ways to offer support.
Strategic Plan Priorities
In 2023, the MOPF Board of Directors finalized a three-year strategic plan, prioritizing robust organizational effectiveness. Our strategic priorities are to:
Priority #1: Develop Organization
Design programs aligned with tribal priorities with an associated fundraising plan for immediate and long term expenses. Further refine strategic guides including our mission, vision, tribal needs assessment, values statement, theory of change.
Priority #2: Increase Capacity
Recruit an Executive Director, additional staff, contractors, board members, and volunteers with an emphasis on the recruitment of tribal members. Strengthen governance systems. Deepen connection between the Tribe and MOPF
Priority #3: Strengthen Partnerships
Form relationships and seek partnerships with funders and conservation organizations. Effectively engage with allies who wish to support MOPF.
