What we need you to know.
The land we walk together is scarred by layered histories of abuse - cultural, ecological, and racial. Our hikes take place on traditional, sacred, unceded land of many indigenous tribes. We are working to be part of a movement for renewed relationship & restitution. As we wander, we ask: How can we best honor the land, those from whom it has been stolen, and those who have not been welcome in these spaces?
We encourage all those who live and move on indigenous lands to learn about the history of this land and to be active in responding to the deep wounds caused by colonization. We also ask all who wander with us to support the Tongva Land Conservancy and the indigenous communities who, at great cost, care and have cared for the lands on which we live and walk.
Here’s some more resources where you can learn more:
- History of Native California
- Native Californians Story Map “We are still here.”
- California Native Perspectives
- Indigenous Peoples of California |Library Guides at UC Berkeley
We know that so many have been excluded, wounded, and rejected by spiritual communities and that the outdoors is not always a space that feels safe and welcoming for all. Our community seeks to confront and respond to that reality with a spirit of love, compassion, and curiosity. We do our very best to create an environment of hospitality that honors the complex realities each person brings with them to the trail. Regardless of who you are, who you love, your beliefs or understandings, we hope you will feel welcomed, affirmed, embraced, and heard if you wander with us.
As part of this commitment, we’ve trained with and taken The Outdoorist Oath, an action-based commitment to planet, inclusion, and adventure.
Here’s more information about this wonderful organization and its work:
We recognize that the very nature of our wanderings requires a level of ability that is not a reality for all. We support one another in this experience, take it slow, and do our best to support and accomodate differing ability levels.
Here’s a resource that helps guide us in being a community of support for folx of all abilities: