About Us
Promoting and restoring the cultural values of the Indigenous People
The Corpsember implements the mission of the Tiuvac’a’ai’ Tribal Conservation Corps by utilizing the opportunity given to them to develop technical and personal skills through educational and work program, which enables them to advance their personal and career opportunities. In doing so, a corpsmember creates strong ties with his/her community through community involvement and service; explores avenues for personal growth and development in a respectful and nurturing environment and develop leadership skills to contribute to the advancement of all people.
FTBMI is a native sovereign nation of northern Los Angeles County composed of a coalition of lineages originating in the Santa Clarita, Simi, San Fernando, and Antelope Valleys. The Tribal Administration Office is located in the City of San Fernando, approximately two miles from the Mission San Fernando from which the FTBMI received the name fernandeño. After the Missions were secularized by Mexico, surviving Fernandeño leaders negotiated for and received several land holdings amounting to over 18,000 acres under Mexican trust and protection. The FTBMI was recognized in 1892, when a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney recommended that the federal government take action for Fernandeño land rights under the Mission Indian Relief Act of 1891.
