NUTAG FOUNDATION
OUR STORY
Nutag Foundation was founded in response to a number of Indigenous Buryat-Mongolian People immigrating from Russia to the United States in the last few years. There is a critical need to support our people as they begin their journey as migrants. As many of them are refugees and asylum seekers, they face numerous challenges of resettlement while experiencing displacement from their native lands (nutag). Among them is Indigenous Buryat woman named Adiso. Please read her story here.
“Nutag” means “small motherland”, “homeland” or “native land" from Buryat and Mongolian languages.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide programs and services to Indigenous Buryat-Mongolian people living as immigrants and refugees in the United States and globally. We aim to help them build their communities, advocate for their rights, develop their culture, assist with resettlement and integration, and support environmental initiatives while recognizing the vital connection to their native lands.
OUR WORK
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY & PEACE BUILDING
We are committed to organizing community campaigns to raise awareness about the rights and challenges of Buryat-Mongolian people, immigrants, and refugees in the United States and globally, while fostering peacebuilding initiatives within and beyond these communities.
SUPPORT OF ART & CULTURE
We are committed to promoting and showcasing the vibrant cultural heritage of Buryat-Mongolians through art and cultural activities, ensuring their traditions and stories are celebrated and preserved for generations to come.
RESETTLEMENT AND INTEGRATION
We are committed to providing arriving immigrants and refugees with essential resources and support for successful resettlement and integration in the U.S. We understand that the immigration process can be difficult, which is why we offer a range of informational and financial resources to help ease the transition and ensure a successful start.
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
We are committed to protect the native lands of Indigenous Buryat-Mongolian people, the lands surrounding our sacred Lake Baikal, its biodiversity, forests and other natural resources. We want to ensure the preservation of this unique ecosystem for future generations and support local environmental activists.
DIASPORA (COMMUNITY) DEVELOPMENT
We are committed to strengthening the Indigenous Buryat-Mongolian community by revitalizing our culture, traditions, and language while reconnecting to our native lands. We believe that a strong community is built on a foundation of shared history and traditions. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that the Buryat-Mongolian people have access to the resources they need to preserve and celebrate our heritage.