Ya-Ka-Ama Native Plants & Store, located in Forestville, CA, is a non-profit organization founded in 1971 with a mission to support traditional Native culture and values, provide educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, and promote community contribution. Situated on 127 acres of agricultural land in Western Sonoma County, the organization is surrounded by diverse natural landscapes including redwood forests, oak woodlands, and over two hundred varieties of native plants.
The Ya-Ka-Ama Board of Directors, comprised of nine Native Americans from various tribal communities, oversees the management and control of the corporation affairs. With staggered two-year terms, the Board meets monthly to address community needs and conduct elections to ensure representation from Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, and Marin Counties.
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