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- EIN 68-0290749
- 428 Main St Woodland CA 95695-3432 USA
- http://www.ciba.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Environment, Forest Conservation, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
Mission: We are California Indians, mostly women, who weave baskets made from native plant materials in the traditions of their tribes. Just a decade ago, this rich heritage was in danger of dying out. Destruction of plant habitats, pesticide use in gathering areas, and loss of access to gathering sites limited our opportunities to tend plants and gather materials. The demands of family life and the struggle to make a living left little time for weaving, let alone teaching younger weavers. We are working to reverse this trend and provide an environment where this rich cultural heritage may thrive.