Native People and Traditional Elders from several bands and tribes have offered to come together to support the vision of Nanish Shontie. Because of the natural abundance of Oregon and the gracious attitudes of its people, it seems the right location for this vision to come to life.

In asking the Creator for a blessing, we are looking for a way to share our traditional wisdom for the benefit of the Mother Earth and all who walk upon her. The community will be a sanctuary for the wildlife that lives within or near it. It will be a place for learning in a new yet ancient way that at one time was lived by all people on the Mother Earth. And it will be a place for healers from all walks of life to gather and share knowledge and wisdom under the guidance of traditional Native people.