Owens Valley Indian Water Commission

08/24/2026

Last Thursday during our Wellbriety gathering, our group had the opportunity to harvest some of our beautiful amaranth seeds. Amaranth is a meaningful plant that can be used in many different ways, making this a wonderful hands-on learning experience. One of our Steward, Amber, is always looking for positive, educational, and engaging activities for our Thursday Wellbriety groups. We love seeing everyone come together, stay connected, and build a deeper appreciation for our plants, land, and traditional knowledge. These gatherings are about more than learning they’re about creating positive connections, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another along the journey of sobriety. We’re proud of everyone who continues to show up, learn, and grow together. ❤️🌿

08/22/2026

It was an honor to connect with Cindy and relatives from East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice on their way back to LA. I shared a brief history, they toured the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center, and then I had a chance to take them out to visit Three Creeks.
We love being in community with good relatives who have stood alongside us over the years, both in LA and here in Payahuunadü. Grateful for these relationships, the ways we continue to show up for one another, and the work we do together toward healthy homelands.

08/21/2026

🌱 **Indigenous Futures Society: Nation Builders is coming to Payahuunadü!**

We’re excited to gather Indigenous young leaders (ages 16–30) for time on the land, meaningful learning, and connection with local Tribal knowledge keepers, Elders, and special guests.

Together, we’ll deepen relationships, rekindle our responsibilities to the land, and imagine the future we want to build—grounded in water, fire, and food 💧🔥🌱

This will be a space to learn from the land and from the people who have cared for it since time immemorial, share knowledge and experiences, and build connections with other Indigenous young leaders.

🏕️ **Overnight camping on the land is welcome!**

If you’re an Indigenous young leader interested in joining us, **sign up today!**

✨ More details coming soon.

📞 Questions? Call Jeanine at 760) 258-7728

08/19/2026

Check out these powerful young women stepping up, learning new skills, and taking charge! They’re learning how to safely operate our small Bobcat while putting those skills to work at Three Creeks.

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

08/03/2026

Join us for the 3rd Annual Sun, Fun & Sobriety Day at Three Creeks!

Come spend a day of connection, healing, laughter, and community on Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM. This amazing collaboration with Crossroads Recovery Center, Toiyabe, City of Inyo Health and Human Services and OVIWC has become one of our favorite annual gatherings.

This family-friendly gathering is open to everyone. We will have Coffee & donuts, a Potluck lunch, and Dinner will be provided.

There will be recovery meetings throughout the day, you can go Swimming, and join for a campfire meeting with s’mores. Overnight camping is welcomed ⛺️

Bring your loved ones, your recovery community, or yourself. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or looking for a welcoming place to connect, we’d love to have you with us.

Please bring a reusable water bottle. We have limited parking, so carpooling is encouraged.

For directions, call 760-872-3382, see you soon!

07/25/2026

Fire Watch Update July 24th at 9:44pm. We are monitoring the situation, all is good on the land. We will evacuate if our safety is in jeopardy. Thank you to all the prayers, the calls and the care. We are blessed by our community.

Thank you to our fire fighters and all those protecting our homelands and facing fire. Prayers up 🙏🏼🙏🏼

07/24/2026

Thank you all for your many prayers, calls, texts and support over these last few days of facing fire. We are still under evacuation notice, and grateful to Cultural Center who is opening their doors to host our Water Themed Zine Making Workshop this Saturday with Alexia Leclercq! Please join us for the water in this big time of fire.

Sending prayers to all beings still being affected by this fire, and all those facing and fighting it 🙏💦✊🏼