Tonatierra Community Development

Tonatierra Community Development supports Indigenous community development through education, culture, and economic development initiatives. Its work centers on cultural self-determination, community ecology, and traditional forms of self-governance. The organization describes Nahuacallia as a Cultural Embassy of Indigenous Peoples and works through the Calpolli Nahuacalco of Izkalotlan, a community structure based on extended-family kinship systems and traditional responsibilities. Its activities include cultural initiatives, Indigenous gatherings, educational engagement, and advocacy related to Indigenous rights and community issues. Tonatierra also participates in continental and international Indigenous networks, conferences, caucuses, and encounters. The organization is based in Phoenix, Arizona, at 802 N 7th St.