Inviting Local Tribes to Shape the Bay Area's Economic Future
The CA Jobs First initiative is reimagining economic development across California. We want Bay Area tribal nations to contribute to this transformation.
Why This Matters
ReScape has been entrusted to ensure tribal voices shape the Bay Area's economic future through Bay Area Jobs First, part of a statewide initiative building an economy rooted in equity, sustainability, and family-sustaining jobs. This is your opportunity to influence regional planning that impacts your communities for generations.
About The Bay Area Jobs First Collaborative
The Bay Area Jobs First Collaborative is a powerful coalition of workforce, community, labor, business, government, education, and indigenous leaders that is reimagining our regional economy. Your participation ensures tribal priorities and knowledge systems are central to this vision.
The Opportunity: California Jobs First
California Jobs First is transforming how economic development happens—prioritizing high-road jobs, climate resilience, and community leadership. The Bay Area is one of 13 regions statewide developing customized solutions to break down barriers and create lasting prosperity.
About ReScape
We are tackling climate change through regenerative, nature-based solutions. We partner with cities and agencies to meet climate goals while advancing equity through diverse workforce training, policy development, and community engagement. Now, we're honored to facilitate tribal participation in this historic economic planning process.
Our Commitment to Authentic Engagement
We recognize that economic development, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation are inseparable. Our approach combines practical project expertise with deep respect for indigenous knowledge and governance. We understand meaningful engagement requires patience, consistency, and genuine commitment to tribal sovereignty.
Guiding Principles—Our engagement is grounded in these commitments:
Respect for Sovereignty: We follow your direction in how, when, and whether you engage
Invitation to Dialogue: We are here to listen and ensure this process reflects tribal community needs
Voluntary Participation: This is a regional planning opportunity, not an obligation—engage on your terms
Reciprocity and Learning: We are committed to elevating tribal knowledge and innovation throughout the region
How to Be Involved
We invite you to share how this initiative might support your tribe's priorities. Please let us know how you prefer to meet: phone, video call, or in person. We are happy to work with your schedule.
Contact us with any questions or to schedule a conversation. We respect your time and decision-making process: info@rescapeca.org
We will be reaching out to Bay Area Tribes in the coming months.
Additional Resources
Bay Area Jobs First Collaborative
Bay Area’s Regional Economic Development Strategy - Regional Plan Part 2
"Our partnership with Bay Area Jobs First will support Indigenous knowledge systems to reshape the Bay Area's economic future. We're inviting tribal nations to lead, not just participate in, transforming our economy through the sovereignty and wisdom that has sustained these lands for millennia.”
— ReScape