The mission of the Wintu Educational and Cultural Council is to secure and protect all archaeological resources, sacred sites, Tribal traditions and customs. The Council also promotes spiritual growth through exposure to cultural activities such as dancing, songs, and stories learned from the elders. Thus, encouraging respect and honor towards the Elders and Veterans who served our people. It is strongly believed by the council that the youth of our community must become aware of and learn as much as possible of their cultural heritage. Therefore, enhancing the Wintu's cultural and linguistic sustainability.
This council's vision is to revitalize our traditional customs, spirituality and cultural heritage for the benefit of the Native Wintu Community. It also envisions a future of protection and security of our sacred sites and archaeological resources in our ancestral homelands. Also, through exposure to educational opportunities and linguistic teaching, our culture and traditions will endure to many future generations to come.
The Council has exciting projects for the whole community. We have secured an Adopt-A- Highway section on Hwy 3 in Hayfork, CA. Sign up to be contacted for clean-up dates.
Volunteer forms can be found under the Volunteer tab.
We have 2 Acorn Gatherings per year: Spring & Autumn
All are welcome to attend!
We provide a $500 Scholarship for graduating Native American High School Seniors in Trinity and Shasta Counties.
Also available to adults looking to further their education.
Visit our Scholarship page for more information.
Become a Member and/or a Sponsor ~ We appreciate you!!
The Wintu Education & Cultural Council of Northern California, Inc., is seeking contributions for our annual raffle, scholarship, and traditional crafts.
The raffle is held at the Trinity County Fairgrounds (2025 date to be announced)
We seek monetary donations, as well as items.
We are also seeking contributions/sponsorships from our local community members for items such as art supplies, crafts, native tools, etc. We strive to educate community members and younger generations about our cultural heritage and traditional crafts.
For the annual Scholarship, we are seeking monetary support. The scholarship is $500.
You will be listed as a sponsor of our events and all contributions are tax-deductible.
We are a 501c (3) here is our tax ID # 98-0915471
If you have any questions, please contact us via the information listed below.
With much respect and appreciation,
Tracey Foster-Olstad, M.S
Windu Educational & Cultural Council
Chair
Email; tfoster-olstad-2@ncidc.org
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and to continue to grow. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Tracy Foster-Olstad
Jessica Tye
Ted Dawson
Laura Dawson
Wintu Ed & Cultural Council of Northern CA, Inc.
PO BOX 762, Weaverville, CA 96093
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