The mission of Pukúu Cultural Community Services is to invest in sustainable programs that bridge and improve opportunities for American Indians with culturally-based community services now and for future generations.
Pukúu was established in 1971 as an aspiration of Rudy Ortega Sr., the leader of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, a northern Los Angeles County American Tribe. As a non-profit organization, Pukúu directly enhanced the lives of the Fernandeño Tataviam people and other American Indian community members who called Los Angeles County home. With our heritage-enhanced knowledge we believe in every person achieving their fullest potential and improving their quality of life within our inter-tribal community.
Committed to transparency
Pukúu is a Bronze-level GuideStar Exchange participant, demonstrating its commitment to transparency.
Committed to transparency
Pukúu is a Bronze-level GuideStar Exchange participant, demonstrating its commitment to transparency.
Social Services:
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One Stop Emergency Services Center — aiding low-income individuals in emergency situations
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Fire Disaster Assistance — helping Indian families affected by annual firestorms
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Stronger Family Fund — placing foster children in American Indian homes
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Tomiar Rudy Ortega Sr. Scholarship Fund — scholarships for college education
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Cultural Studios — strengthening our youth through songs and dances
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Haramokngna Indian Cultural Center — celebrating the First Peoples of the Angeles National Forest
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Job Training and Placement Program — employing and training American Indians
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Fatherhood Journey — helping fathers build successful families.
Social Services:
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One Stop Emergency Services Center — aiding low-income individuals in emergency situations
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Fire Disaster Assistance — helping Indian families affected by annual firestorms
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Stronger Family Fund — placing foster children in American Indian homes
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Tomiar Rudy Ortega Sr. Scholarship Fund — scholarships for college education
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Cultural Studios — strengthening our youth through songs and dances
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Haramokngna Indian Cultural Center — celebrating the First Peoples of the Angeles National Forest
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Job Training and Placement Program — employing and training American Indians
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Fatherhood Journey — helping fathers build successful families.
pukúu is a Fernandeño Tataviam word that translates to “ONE”
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Austin Martin Scholarship
Providing scholarships to American Indians students.$2,621.00 donatedDonate -
Tataviam Education & Cultural Learning Department
The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Tribe) Education & Cultural Learning Department (ECLD) houses the American Indian Education Center (AIEC) Program serving Native youth in the K-12th grades.$4,392.00 donatedDonate -
Rudy Ortega Sr. Scholarship
Providing scholarships to American Indians students.$6,880.00 donated of $10,000.00 goalDonate -
Reconstructing Haramokngna Cultural Center
Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center, located within the Angeles National Forest, serves as a place to educate visitors about the five regional American Indian tribes; Chumash, Gabrielino, Kitenamuk, Serrano, and Tataviam.$5,286.00 donated of $25,000.00 goalDonate
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