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Ceremonial Elder Mati Waiya is the founder of the nonprofit Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation.

Ceremonia Chumash en el río Utom

December 21, 2017

No cambies este río por una sucia planta de energía

By Mati Waiya / Community Partnerships Program

El último río sin canalizar en el sur de California está siendo atacado.

Members of the indigenous led nonprofit Wishtoyo Foundation gathered with Earthjustice and other local indigenous community members in Santa Paula, Calif., in opposition to a proposed power plant.

December 12, 2017

Don’t Trade This Wild River for a Dirty Power Plant

By Mati Waiya / Community Partnerships Program

The Santa Clara River is threatened by decision-making that prioritizes profits over our health, heritage and the future of our communities.