Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps

This Saturday March, 8th 2025 is #InternationalWomensDay! ? We are excited to share this free event hosted by our Petroglyph National Monument Individual Placement - Ariana Otero, who help curate a day full of celebrations. This special event open to everyone with a schedule of the days events. We will be joined by local artisans, speakers, Manko: Native American Fusion Food Truck and the Anshe:Kwe Dance Group from Zuni Pueblo. We are honored to have Dominique Pablito join us to speak on Her Story: Honoring Native American Women. Please read her bio and all the amazing accomplishments she has been able to achieve while being a role model and inspiring the next generation. Come out and show support! We hope to see you this weekend! ??Local Organizations and Artists @ 10 am on Patio ???Manko: Native American Fusion Food Truck from 10am-2pm ???Dominique Pablito Speaks @ 11 am in Amphitheater ??Anshe:Kwe Dance Group @ 12 pm in Amphitheater Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Information Center 6510 Western Trail, 87120 10 am to 2 pm *Weather Permitting* Free & Open to the Public! #PetroglyphNationalMonument #nationalparkservice #Albuquerque #NewMexico #NM # #CommunityEvent #SupportLocal #ZuniPueblo #WomenInLeadership

Planting season is coming. The Acoma Community Seed Bank is now accepting request for free seeds. ???? These seeds have been grown by our hard working Acoma Farm Corps staff and crew. Please use the online form or call our Farm Coordinator Domonique Lowden at 505-240-5394. Happy planting and we wish the best to all the farmers and gardeners this year and pray for plenty of moisture that will nourish your crops. Daawaae' hauba kadrowshitya now di mah kaadrusht' meeuna paaehcha Link to the Seed Request Form - https://wkf.ms/4gXrtNh Link to Seed Bank catalog - https://bit.ly/41dpcYB #AcomaCommunity #SeedBank #PlantingSeason #FarmCorps

Happy Monday! Are you ready for another internship opportunity? Today we are eager to share 4 opening at Mesa Verde National Park. We are seeking applicants for Interpretive Rangers to be stationed at the park. Each opportunity has varying start/end dates along with different Americorps service term awards. Read below to see more about what this internship can provide and apply today at our website. ?? Description of Duties: This internship is designed for members of one of Mesa Verde’s associated Pueblos and Tribes who are interested in sharing and interpreting the Indigenous history and archeology of Mesa Verde National Park. In this position, you will work in ancestral sites and cliff dwellings like Cliff Palace, Balcony House, and Square Tower House. You will hike trails, climb ladders, lead tours, and provide formal and informal interpretation to the visiting public. Interns will work alongside park rangers to provide front line visitor services including staffing the visitor center desk, answering visitors’ questions, politely enforcing rules designed to protect sites, and assisting in emergencies. Interns will also pursue job shadowing and career development activities along with projects to promote the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in the interpretation of Mesa Verde National Park. The interpretive ranger internship is perfect for recent high school graduates and college students looking to gain experience working with the National Park Service in public land management, interpretation, and education. Essential functions and responsibilities: Location: Mesa Verde National Park, located in southwest Colorado, with elevations ranging from 6,000 to 8,500 feet above sea level. The Park may receive up to 4,000 visitors each day during peak times. Physical Demands: Duties require extensive walking, standing, climbing steep inclines, and hiking undeveloped trails. Potential Discomforts: Work is performed outdoors, under a variety of conditions that include temperature/weather extremes. Summers can be very hot, sunny, dry, and dusty, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Early spring and fall conditions can be cold, windy, and may be snowy. This is a frontline position that will include frequent visitor contact with repetitive questions. Interns must be physically able to climb wooden ladders up to 32 feet in height, crawl through tunnels, and negotiate uneven steps and trails and steep drop-offs. National Park Service #MesaVerde #InternshipOpportunities #NationalParkService #InterpretiveRanger #OutdoorInternship #PublicLandManagement #ColoradoInternships #CareerDevelopment #NatureEducation

We are seeking applicants and hiring for 3 Resource Support Coordinators for the Wood For Life Firewood program to be based within the Hopi community. Read the position description below for an overview and how to apply. The Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) is a partner of the Wood For Life Initiative (WFL), which is comprised of the United States Forest Service (USFS), National Forest Foundation (NFF), and various Tribal Partners, Non-Profits, and Grassroots Organization who focus on providing resourceful wood material to the local Tribal communities. The focus of the ALCC: WFL Program is to provide firewood for heating initiatives, mulch, and Post & Beams for traditional building purposes. ALCC: WFL has a large field operation where Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps and Arizona Conservation Corps crews produce resourceful wood material that is accessible to individual households within Tribal communities and Partners who support distribution beyond the operation site. ALCC: WFL supports the development of emerging and/or existing Wood Banks in Tribal communities. This position will primarily be supporting Wood Banks in-field operations and preparations ALCC Wood For Life Resource Support Coordinator Overview: The position serves as a vital part of our communications and outreach efforts, ensuring Tribal communities stay connected to resourceful wood material. Interns will assist with ‘In-Field’ Wood Distributions Events, support Wood Bank Planning and Deployment Operations, and serve as a key point of contact for local community members seeking information on ALCC and USFS wood resources in the Coconino Region. This position will emphasize a role as a public engagement arm for our program and will help us better engage support and advocacy. Essential functions and responsibilities: ??Assist with Distribution events ??Wood Bank Support: ??Provide Information on Additional Resources Benefits: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $$2,817.14 after successful completion of term. Living Allowance of $650 per week. Additional Benefit of $100 per week. Paid Professional Development Opportunities Healthcare Coverage if Eligible Loan forbearance if Eligible #WoodForLife #FirewoodProgram #ALCC #WoodBank #CommunityEngagement #JobOpportunities #TribalOutreach

What is TTAP? The Traditional Trades Advancement Program provides all aspiring preservationists—especially those underrepresented in the trades—with an unique opportunity to work on important real-world projects while building professional experience and a life-long connection to national park Service (NPS). This also allows experienced NPS preservation professionals the opportunity to pass on the craft skills, ensuring national park histories continue to inspire and educate the next generation. What is a “Traditional Trade?” A traditional trade is used to preserving historic structures at sites. The most common traditional trade that is learned with our partners is Stone Masonry - to help preserve Ancestral Puebloan Sites and Historic Buildings. Interns learn additional trades like carpentry and working on different projects based on each site to continue building technical skills and resume experience! Where can I participate? Internship locations throughout the Southwest USA with more locations on the way! Participating sites: Bandelier National Monument Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Flagstaff Area Monuments Tuzigoot/Montezuma Castle National Monument Pecos National Historical Park Why I participated Hear from our 23'-24' TTAP Alums "Being able to serve at Pecos National Historical Park has been an honor. The connection between my tribe and Pecos is strong with many tribal members able to trace their lineage to Pecos Pueblo. Knowing I was assisting in the preservation of a place that has a special connection to me makes the work I did that much more enjoyable. The people I worked alongside that were park staff also understood the importance of the work here so the team culture here was positive as well." - William Chinana (Jemez/White Earth Nation) - Pecos National Historical Monument "It was an amazing experience that I recommend to anyone interested. Before this internship, I was confused about many things in my life, particularly about higher education and what I wanted to go to college for. Serving at the Flagstaff Monuments gave me the time and experience I needed to obtain a clearer goal for my life and it gave me a sense of fulfillment while taking a gap year from college. I learned an abundance of skills that I can proudly and confidently use on my resume and for future jobs." - Rachael Jesus (Navajo) - Flagstaff Area National Monuments "It was a huge honor to have served Mesa Verde National Park. This park has taught me valuable life skills such as being adaptable, grounding emotions, having pride in work completed and has further enlightened my identity as a Native American. There are no words to describe the feeling of gaining and contributing my knowledge to not only park visitors but park staff and the Zuni community by inspiring youth who are interested in working for our parks. Elahkwa-Thank you." - Darian Seowtewa (Zuni) - Mesa Verde National Park Please visit our website at ancestrallands.org/interns to apply.

We are please to provide the 2024 Annual Farm Corps report. This report was created by our Food Systems Program Manager - Aaron Lowden and the Acoma office program staff: Domonique Lowden - Acoma Farm Coordinator and Zada Miller - Acoma Ancestral Lands Program Coordinator. An integral part of the Farm Corps is the field staff responsible for preparing, planting, caretaking and harvesting the field all season. A huge thank you to our Farm Technicians Alden Lewis and Samuel Vallo, the Farm Corps Crew leader Nicholas Griffin, and Farm Corps Crew Kirston Martinez, Daris Estevan, Lorenzo Lowden, and Cisco Howard ?? This past year, the Acoma office were able to focus their efforts into the Farm Corps program. Instituting new projects and connections toward a plentiful harvest after an ever-changing climate. Projects such as the Elk Fence and maintenance of the Senior center Hoop House fortified the crops from the landscape. While creating spaces through Farmer exchanges allowed learning moments and fostering bonds with likeminded farmers. Looking ahead the Farm Corps have laid the groundwork to carry into this new year while strengthening their scope of work to establish additional Farm corps in other local communities. We would like to offer our gratitude to everyone who helped support the Farm Corps. The Heart work that radiates from farming continues to offer many blessings after every season. Thank you! To the staff, crews, peers, and volunteers for another successful year. We can’t wait to see what comes next! https://lnkd.in/exJzgT8E Thank you for hosting our Farmer exchanges ?? FLOWERING TREE PERMACULTURE INC Tesuque Pueblo Seed Bank Three Sisters Collective (3SC) Dragonfly Co-Op Farm A special thank you to the incredible partners supporting our mission: Colorado Plateau Foundation W.K. Kellogg Foundation New Mexico Foundation Chamiza Foundation McCune Charitable Foundation Native American Relief Fund Zone Grant Schmidt Family Foundation and 11th Hour Fund Jon and Kathleen Altman Foundation U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Youth Service Corps New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Remy’s Good Day Fund

Happy Belated New Year! Welcome back to the fold ?? We've got a list of new additions to the program that we can't wait to share! ??? In case you missed it, we have begun hiring for our local program offices, including the individual placements (IP) program. Along with that announcement is our new application process. We hope the new system streamlines and makes ease of applying to these positions. Please check out our current list of crew positions for the 2025 season. Like our shift into new systems, our staff have also been switching their roles within the program. That means we are currently seeking 3 Program Coordinators for the respective offices of Hopi, Diné, and Albuquerque. What a way of kick off 2025! If you or anyone you know may be a great fit for the program. Please share this post with them and encourage them or yourself to apply. We have another busy and fruitful year ahead so we hope you can join us along this journey ?? #Hiring #ProgramCoordinator #JobOpportunities #LocalJobs #AlbuquerqueJobs #CommunityPrograms #DineNation #HopiTribe #NewYear2025 #CareerGrowth

?? Exciting News from Ancestral Lands Acoma! ?? We are honored to announce that the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded us a $100,000 grant to support the Acoma Farm Corps! This transformative program is dedicated to restoring local food systems through agriculture, seed sovereignty, and traditional knowledge. The Acoma Farm Corps envisions a thriving movement that connects youth and elders through intergenerational mentorship and immersive farmer training. Together, we are safeguarding our seeds, revitalizing our cultural and agricultural heritage, and building resilience for generations to come. This funding will enable us to expand our team in 2025, with positions including a Farm Coordinator, two Farm Technicians, and a five-member Farm Crew to advance our vital work. ? A special thank you to the incredible partners supporting our mission: Colorado Plateau Foundation New Mexico Foundation Chamiza Foundation McCune Charitable Foundation Native American Relief Fund Zone Grant Schmidt Family Foundation and 11th Hour Fund Jon and Kathleen Altman Foundation U.S. Department of the Interior and Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Youth Service Corps New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Remy’s Good Day Fund Together, we are reclaiming agricultural knowledge, fostering community, and cultivating a sustainable future. ?? #IYSC #IndianYouthServiceCorps #AcomaFarmCorps #SeedSovereignty #FoodSystems #TraditionalKnowledge #CommunityResilience #IntergenerationalLearning #WKKelloggFoundation

It's the most wonderful time of year!???? You may have noticed our applications for the upcoming 2025 field crew season are now live! Today we are happy to announce several crew positions from the Albuquerque office. Located in the heart of New Mexico, the Albuquerque office is a central hub for diverse conservation projects. Interested in being a part of a Chainsaw crew? Want a worthwhile experience from the spring to the summer? or maybe you are new to this field, in that case our Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) offers a welcoming experience for newcomers. Participants training to become a Crew Leader throughout CLDP are oriented on what to expect. Soft skills to develop confidence in themselves and others, memorable moments shared with peers in the program who may become your best friends, and all while giving service to the land and relatives around us. See the slides for more context on the program as a whole. We've got another year of exciting projects in the new year as we continue to improve. Reflecting a bit from the past year has been monumental, at times difficult but now we close out the year strong and look forward to some rest. Please share with someone who would be interested in joining us in 2025 ? Heads up keep posted on our website for more openings from all our offices coming soon. Talk to you soon! ?? #FieldCrew2025 #ConservationJobs #AlbuquerqueNM #CrewLeaderDevelopment #ConservationProjects #NatureJobs #OutdoorAdventures #VolunteerOpportunities

Hello Friends! Today we have an awesome article to share courtesy of The USDA Forest Service. Fun Fact: Did you know December 4th is Wildlife Conservation Day? What better way to showcase than this article featuring our crew from the ALCC-Albuquerque office earlier in their summer season. This project is the culmination of many agencies working together, a strong theme in this crew. Read an excerpt of the article below. "In the summer of 2024, working with the Rio Grande National Forest, the GMUG hired their first all-Native American field crew using money from the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee. On the GMUG, the crew constructed handline to help contain the future Horsefly prescribed fire. They used chainsaws and hand tools to remove vegetation along one edge of the unit, which will allow for a safe and effective prescribed fire. The project came about through a partnership with Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps to offer land management opportunities to young Native Americans. ALCC’s goal is to strengthen indigenous peoples’ connections to their native lands and to careers with the Forest Service." - Michelle Putz Projects like this lay the groundwork for agencies like the Forest Service to begin larger conservation efforts necessary for healthy forests to thrive. From the attached photos you are able to see a crew taking pride in their collective work while having fun exploring what the program has to offer. Hear from the crew here ?? "Chris Sandoval, crew lead from the San Felipe Pueblo, said, “I learned there are a lot of opportunities in land management agencies.” Working with chainsaws and doing trail, fencing and restoration work, he gained new skill sets and opportunities for networking. He enjoyed the job for the places they got to see and the people he met, and, “I really loved doing restoration work on other reservations.” Alex Otero, crew member from the Navajo Nation, learned, “how to be adaptive with work,” and was surprised at just how much work their small crew got done. Santiago Toya, crew member from the Zia Pueblo, said, “I loved how the hours flew by when working with a chainsaw,” and that he could, “get lost in the saw.” Such a great throwback to much warmer weather and great group of people dedicating their service working in memorable places. Many thanks to Amanda Sanchez, GMUG tribal relations specialist for her kind words and contributions in getting this crew featured and Michelle Putz for the great write up! Last but certainly not least the crew for their hard work and opening that door of opportunity for future collaborations with more tribal programs ?? #WildlifeConservationDay #ForestService #LandManagement #ConservationEfforts #Albuquerque #IndigenousPeoples #AncestralLands