Introduction to the Huottuja Foundation

Commissioned in 2021 by authorized community leaders to ensure that the Huottuja | De'aruhua culture, ethnic identity, knowledge, language, self-determination, territory and traditions are acknowledged, preserved, recognized and respected globally, not only by governments, but by all people and corporations. The Huottuja Foundation represents the well-being of 20,000 people over an area of 33,000+ kilometers. US Law recognizes the Huottuja Foundation an Indigenous Authority notwithstanding its state under Title 22 U.S. Code § 262p–4o capable of protection of the territorial rights, traditional economies, cultural integrity, traditional knowledge and human rights of the Special Indigenous Jurisdiction of the Huottuja People.