Strengthening Tribal sovereignty through community, wellness, and creativity.
Tribal Minds, Inc. is a Native-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Nevada. We believe in Native solutions for Native issues — building resilient communities, restoring balance, and liberating Indigenous voices for generations to come.
At Tribal Minds, we believe sovereignty is more than politics — it is wellness, culture, creativity, and the ability to define our own futures. Indigenous wisdom teaches us that thriving communities are built on relationships, imagination, and shared responsibility.
Because Isolation and Injustice Persist
Billions struggle without connection, family, or the foundation to be well. Indigenous peoples carry a history of resilience, but also face ongoing inequities from centuries of assimilation and erasure.
Indigenous Thought Leads Forward
Tribal ways of being, rooted in community and collective care, provide solutions not just for Native peoples, but for a world in need of balance and sustainability.
Future Generations Deserve Liberation
We are determined to free the next generations from poverty, disillusionment, and inequity — ensuring they inherit strength, dignity, and opportunity.
Our Belief:
Native solutions for Native issues — for the good of All
How WE Work
We are Indigenous-led, community-driven, and culturally grounded.
Our work is guided by three principles:
Bridge-Building
We connect Tribes, leaders, and allies with resources, knowledge, and opportunities. Through collaboration and partnership, we strengthen networks that foster resilience, amplify voices, and ensure Indigenous communities have the tools to thrive.
Future-Focused
We blend traditional wisdom with innovation to create lasting solutions. By honoring ancestral knowledge while embracing modern practices, we build pathways that sustain culture, protect the land, and prepare generations to face tomorrow’s challenges.
Non-Partisan
We remain committed to education and empowerment, ensuring every program uplifts people and the land without political division. Our inclusive approach centers on unity and shared humanity, welcoming diverse perspectives while focusing on collective healing and progress.
Every gift builds Strength
Join us in uplifting Tribal communities through sovereignty, wellness, and Indigenous storytelling.
Created Indigenous-led media platforms reaching national audiences
Built National Collaborations
We have worked with brands such as
Why Indigenous thought may be the solution to saving the world
Billions of people struggle alone, without relationships, family, and the foundation to be well. Tribal thought and ways of being, by centering collective community solutions and wellness and imagination, can sustain a movement towards liberation and the energy we need to create the common good. We believe in Native solutions for Native issues – for everyone
President & CEO
Brian “BB” Melendez
Northern / Southern Paiute – Western Shoshone
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