CENTER
STEAM
"To promote awareness of, and foster respect for, the histories and heritages of the sovereign nations of California."
Our Mission
"To promote awareness of, and foster respect for, the true authentic histories, traditions, and cultural heritages of California's sovereign nations from the Native perspective."
Our Vision
"To make accessible the true authentic histories and heritages of California's sovereign nations, as told to us, and globally share through our documentary and exhibition work, implementation of our culturally based Native STEAM education and curriculum, the literary and visual arts, and innovating technology for the benefit of all."
Land Acknowledgement
"We acknowledge the land on which we are located is the ancestral territory of the Maara’yam (Serrano), represented by the Yuhaaviatam clan, "People of the Pines," of San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Morongo Band of Mission Indians. At all times, we remain dedicated to collaborating with our tribal elders, historians, and cultural bearers to disseminate only an authentic and accurate history of California's First Peoples, in their words. "
"Just listen to the birds...they tell you all you need to know..."
- Late tribal elder, Robert Levi (Cahuilla)
Photo by M Malia VIncent-Finney
Here's the Latest at TLM/Wiiwish
Our Story
About TLM
About Wiiwish Native STEAM
Wiiwish Native STEAM Education Pilot Program Integrates Native History & Culture
Assemblymember James C. Ramos joined us to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and to officially launch our Wiiwish Native STEAM Education Pilot Program at Seneca Elementary School in Moreno Valley Unified School District. Read more soon
Photo by Michael Elderman
We thank our community partners at Altura Credit Union - Karen Zermeno, Rhonda Redmon, and DiAnna Burnett - for their work in our community, education, and our Seneca scholars.
First-Ever Native & Indigenous Cultural Center is Opening in the Heart of San Bernardino's Historic Arts District
The Living Museum of California First Peoples is opening the first-ever Native and Indigenous arts, culture, education, exhibition, and innovation center in the heart of San Bernardino's Historic Downtown Arts District. Read more soon
Photo by M Malia Vincent-Finney
California First Peoples Exhibition Will Anchor New Gallery & Event Spaces at the Enterprise Building on E Street
Arts exhibitions, film screenings, and book signings featuring emerging and established Native and Indigenous artists are planned for the TLM Cultural Heritage Center at the Enterprise Building. Gallery spaces will be available for small functions and meetings. Read more soon
Rendering by Roman Rodriguez Jimenez
The Annex & MakerLab Poised to Offer Exhibit Design, Engineering R&D Services, Training to Students, Youth At Risk & Women Veterans
The TLM Annex offers training for those who want to create and learn by working alongside our staff as an intern, student, artist, builder, or volunteer, in the development, design, and fabrication of the TLM traveling educational exhibits.
The Wiiwish MakerLab offers classes and workshops in 3D modeling, 3D printing, engineering design, and more. Consultation and rendering services are also available to assist you with your conceptual designs. Email
Renderings by Roman Rodriguez Jimenez.