Pukúu Cultural Community Services

The Fatherhood Journey program works to create a more secure, stable environment for our children. Utilizing well-known methods and cultural beliefs, Pukúu has tailored the program to help our fathers create stronger connections with their kids, building meaningful bonds that impact our families for the rest of their lives.

TUTCINT Youth Empowerment, we create Social justice Leaders by reclaiming our Indigenous knowledge and focusing on the holistic approach to well-being. The word “TUTCINT” derives from the Serrano Language, and means “youth”. TUTCINT staff offer direct services to youth participants and consulting to community organizations, school, and governmental agencies. These youth services include tutoring, case management, leadership development, cultural enrichment, and skill-building activities- as well as nature walks and environmental stewardship opportunities. TUTCINT is available to all youth in the northeast San Fernando Valley between the ages of 13-17, with emphasis places on indigenous practices, teachings, and methodologies.

CARE- the Cultural Advocacy Resiliency and Empowerment program- is Pukuu's cultural enrichment and engagement opportunities that are offered to the community free of charge. Pukuu believes that culture is a source of resiliency, strength, and prevention- and a way to keep our Native community connected to one another. CARE has been able to implement programs related to Census outreach, beading, mental wellness talking circles, traditional foods, and meditation workshops. CARE programming is directly connected to community needs and testimonials.

Pukuu offers scholarships to our Native students pursuing their higher educational goals. Pukuu offers the Tomiar Rudy Ortega Sr. Scholarship to all Native students- mainly in Southern California, who are advancing their educational pursuits in college. The Caitlin Gulley Scholarship supports students, including non-Native students, who are part of fields related to cultural resource management. Finally, the Austin Martin Leadership Scholarship helps to support our students who take active leadership roles in some capacity in their schools and local communities.

Haramokngna sits on Red Box Saddle in the Angeles National Forest. It sits in the middle of the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail, historically named for the Native populations who were relocated to the San Gabriel Mission. The area was a resting spot on the trek from the desert to the sea or vice versa through which trade was accomplished. Contemporaneously, Haramokngna offers cultural workshops, educational opportunities on past and current Native uses of the land, hiking, environmental stewardship opportunities, and overnight retreats.