Services

For over thirty-nine years the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Tribe) through a non-profit, has provided social and cultural services to the American Indian community. Pukúu, Cultural Community Services is the not-for-profit organization created by the Tribe that strives to strengthen the continuity of the American Indian community. The word pukúu derives from the Fernandeño Tataviam language meaning "ONE."

Tujunga Watershed
Concern for the environment the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians became involved with the Tujunga/Pacoima Watershed Project. The Tujunga is the largest sub watershed of the upper Los Angeles River Watershed. The Tribe submitted three project proposals that aim towards the Tujunga Watershed Project goals and objective of environmental education along with the Tribe’s influence. Two of the three proposals were selected as part of the list of Top Projects for the Tujunga/Pacoima Watershed Management Plan.

Tujunga means "Place of the old woman" in Fernandeno Tataviam. The historic village was named Tujunga due to a large boulder that resembled the figure of an old woman.

City of San Fernando Heritage Park
The Tribe has partnered with the City of San Fernando, and Parks & Recreation to advise the Heritage Park site in the City. The Heritage Park features information about the history Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and City of San Fernando. Construction of two traditional Tataviam dwelling is currently being built.

Puhawvit (In the Farming Fields)
North Hollywood High School Tataviam Village
North Hollywood High School constructed a Native American replica village, in the agriculture area. Part of the 2 1/2 acres is used for the village replica; a visual history tool that will show how once the original tribes lived.

Arthritis Foundation
The Fernandeño Tataviam Tribe is sponsoring the First Nations Arthritis Self-Management Program in presenting a six-week arthritis workshop series.  Men and women will learn how to manage and live with this disease. Come join this workshop, regardless of your age. Workshop series begins Monday, May 2004 at the Sylmar Library. For more information please contact the Tribal Office.

Community Involvement through
Pukúu, Cultural Community Services:

One Stop Emergency Service Center
The goal of the One Stop Emergency Service Center is to offer temporary aid to low-income Native Americans and community members who encounter a financial emergency. The center strives to aid the individual through the emergency and prevent them from becoming homeless, going hungry or losing necessary utilities. We also strive to be a cultural resource for Native Americans living in Los Angeles County and provide cultural celebrations in which individuals can participate and reconnect with their traditions.

Southern California Wildfires Emergency Fund
Provides emergency assistance to those affected by the Southern California wildfires.

California Indian Youth Scholarships
From grassroots programs to youth and families activities, Pukúu has given and continues to provide scholarships to California American Indian students.