Together We grow the future.
Cultivating hope, prosperity, and community within Native American groups.
Our Mission
Our Strategy
Our Mission
People of the Medicine is dedicated to strengthening the agricultural, economic stability, health and well-being of indigenous people and their communities. With a focused approach to farming, manufacturing, education and tourism we’ll bolster these communities while staying true to the spirit of their cause. We strive to build upon the w
People of the Medicine is dedicated to strengthening the agricultural, economic stability, health and well-being of indigenous people and their communities. With a focused approach to farming, manufacturing, education and tourism we’ll bolster these communities while staying true to the spirit of their cause. We strive to build upon the work of those that came before us to ensure the success of future generations.
Our History
Our Strategy
Our Mission
People of the Medicine was started in 2013. Our roots began in 1975 with our first excursion on native American tribal lands in ceremony and learning. We work to expand our reach to more communities. Our experience includes years of working in light industry, manufacturing, hospitality, education, grant writing, social nonprofits, governm
People of the Medicine was started in 2013. Our roots began in 1975 with our first excursion on native American tribal lands in ceremony and learning. We work to expand our reach to more communities. Our experience includes years of working in light industry, manufacturing, hospitality, education, grant writing, social nonprofits, government agencies, military, entertainment, accounting, and farming. Providing hope and opportunity for a brighter future with our indigenous brothers and sisters.
Our Strategy
Our Strategy
Our Strategy
We cultivate economic stability and independence. Providing hands on assistance. Bringing training, essential materials, funding, experience and true support to make a real lasting difference. Building sustainable tribal and Indigenous owned businesses. Including limited and respectful tourism in order to increase awareness and economic
We cultivate economic stability and independence. Providing hands on assistance. Bringing training, essential materials, funding, experience and true support to make a real lasting difference. Building sustainable tribal and Indigenous owned businesses. Including limited and respectful tourism in order to increase awareness and economic viability.
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CURRENT PROJECTS
Picuris Pueblo - New Mexico
We are privileged to have been invited into this native American community. Nestled in a beautiful hidden valley, Picuris (pronounced like “Hickory”) Pueblo, New Mexico has been home of these indigenous people for centuries. The Picuris are hardworking, intelligent and enlightened. A spiritual people who carry a deep love for Mother Earth.
They have had a long and difficult, yet proud history. Having been invaded by the Spanish in the 17th century and also leading the Great Pueblo Revolt. Once forcibly relocated by the US government they fought in court to return to their land and won. A proud warrior nation.
This year we planted ancestral corn on the Pueblo as an offering. The northern terraces were built in the 1970s and are flood irrigated from a ditch dug in the 1800s. The mountainside farmland terraces are much older. With blessings of tribal elders these products will then be sold in tribal owned and staffed locations creating sustainable economic opportunities.
Our 2019 list of accomplishments:
- Built fencing to increase the Bison herd forage area by 29 acres.
- Planted corn
- Repaired irrigation ditches, dikes and levees.
- Reclaimed 15 acres of former bison pasture and prepared the land for planting.
- Cleaned, equipped and reopened the grow pod complex.
- The launch of several retail products in multiple location with a commitment from farm to sale.
In 2019 we are also working with Picuris tribal leadership to fulfill grants and other opportunities for the community. Some examples include road equipment funding, water rights solutions, land ownership questions, drought contingency plan and facility repairs and improvements. We have relocated our center of operations and are now headquartered on the Picuris Pueblo. We are building a sustainable business model that we can repeat in future projects.
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"We can do this together today for our people's future" Craig Quanchello, Picuris Pueblo Tribal Gov.
Our Team
Dedication and Hope
Our Directors serve with honor, working long hours with passion for our cause. They bring many years of professional experience to our projects. It’s not work for them but a way of life.
- Project management
- manufacturing
- hospitality
- education
- nonprofit social service
- government agencies
- military
- accounting
- farming.
We have a dedicated team of volunteers and contracted associates. This core group of “friends” of People of the Medicine bring a variety of skills, knowledge, experience, and heart. To all of us serving is living the best life.
We invite you to join us.