In order to ensure and guarantee the reintroduction of ancient concepts of healing and learning for our children, which will help them to heal, to feel proud of themselves as distinctive peoples, and to interact in healthy, balanced ways in all their relationships, we plan to pursue a variety of approaches to building an economic base. In addition to pursuing governmental and other sources of funding, we are focussing on developing our skill-based and agricultural infrastructure. We plan to follow the ways of our ancestors, depending upon the land for our survival, and creating an economy based on the trade and bartering of goods and services that we produce.

The Self-Sustainability Programs at The Turtle Lodge include the following: