The Association For

NATIVE AMERICAN SACRED TREES and PLACES

NASTaP focuses on cultural revitalization, the gathering and sharing of knowledge about history, languages, traditions, customs and inherent values of Native American Indian cultures. This includes rediscovering, acknowledging and preserving sacred places and culturally modified trees. The aim is to build respectful relationships between Native and non-Native peoples with strong emphasis on supporting Native American youth in their cultural revitalization and preservation. We strive to spread mindful awareness and are inclusive of all cultures in our membership.

Native American participants at April 2021 meeting.

NASTaP recognizes the oral traditions of North American Indigenous people to be rich and complex. It’s our privilege to hear stories from individuals who learned them directly from their ancestors. Through personal sharing, we learn to reverently value the culturally modified trees and other sacred sites. We invite you to join with us as together we enjoy and attempt to do our part to preserve the treasures around us.

News & Upcoming Events

NASTaP at Glen Isle Resort, October 22 – 24. Thanks to every participant at the NASTaP Annual Meeting, Board and Advisory Council training session and Board Meeting. On Sunday, the 24th, 35 members and friends joined the guided tour of the remarkable artifacts at Glen Isle Lodge and Culturally Modified trees at Glen Isle. Watch for images from this lovely fall event to soon be shared in a new section of our Gallery menu.

Summer 2021 Montana/Wyoming Trip, July 18 – 23. Trip summary and more at Events menu.

NASTaP’s three founders, John Anderson, Janet Shown and Dr. James Jefferson
At May 1, 2021 Board and Advisory Council meeting.