Blackfeet Retreat
October 5 @ 6:30 pm - October 6 @ 3:30 pm MDT
Blackfeet Retreat- Honoring Blackfeet Women Ranchers an Our Land
Back for its second year, we celebrate our vital contributions as Blackfeet women in ranching and land stewardship.
Join us for this two-day gathering to share cultural stories, learn about traditional and modern practices, and connect with a community dedicated to honoring heritage and deepening our understanding of your role in agriculture.
The idea for the Rooted in the Land program emerged from our initial conversations with a small group of Indigenous women ranchers. They brought to light their communities’ urgent needs and, most importantly, asked, “What is Women In Ranching going to do about it?”
Acknowledging the historical and systemic inequities faced by Indigenous land stewards, and recognizing that true leadership must come from within the community, the program was realized in 2023 when Erin Thomas of the Navajo Nation and Tiffany St. Goddard of the Blackfeet Nation answered the call as co-leaders.
While Women In Ranching provides support, it is Erin and Tiffany’s leadership that listens to their communities, drives the initiative, and organizes gatherings like this one.
What to Expect:
Cultural Stories – Engage with powerful stories and traditions shared by esteemed presenters, connecting with the rich heritage of the Blackfeet community.
Interactive Activities – Participate in hands-on sessions and discussions that deepen your understanding of sustainable practices and the impact of indigenous knowledge on agriculture.
Reflection and Engagement – Take part in reflective activities and group discussions that foster a deeper appreciation of indigenous heritage and contemporary contributions
AGENDA:
DAY 1:
6:30 PM Welcome Dinner
7:30 PM Fireside Cultural Storytelling & Dessert
DAY 2
7 AM Breakfast
8 AM Opening Ceremony
8: 45 AM Honoring Ourselves as Indigenous Women
10 AM Break
10:15 AM Connection and Management of Our Native Land
11:30 AM The Role of Indigenous Women in Modern Ranching
12:45 PM Lunch
1:45 PM Individual Reflection & Sharing Circle
3:30 PM Closing Remarks
Facilitators, Speakers, & Presenters
Tiffany St. Goddard – Rooted in the Land Program Co-Leader
Bonnie St. Goddard – Keynote Speaker
Carol Tatsey-Murray – Keynote Speaker
Latrice Tatsey – Keynote Speaker
Event Cost: $25.00
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