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September 2022
“Who She Is”
Please join the film team and partners for this special screening of the newly completed documentary, Who She Is. Doors Open: 3 pm Screening & Program: 4-5:30 pm Reception: 5:30-7 pm Free and open to the public
Find out more »Chili and Fry Bread Cook-Off Plus Craft Fair
Bring your best chili and a batch of fry bread and you could win $1,000! Vote for your favorite Enjoy music and fun Music by DJ Jimmy C Cash prizes: 1st place - $1,000 2nd place - $500 3rd place - $250
Find out more »October 2022
GROUNDED Arts Initiative Opening & Reception
Restoring our world through a Sacred Harmony with the earth and each other. A touring exhibition of 15 contemporary artists from Indigenous American tribes traditionally based in and around the Great Plains.
Find out more »An Evening of Poetry & Conversation with Indigenous Poets
All are invited to a special evening of poetry and conversation convened by LOGOS, a project of EcoTheo Collective. Curated by the Rev. Travis Helms of EcoTheo Review, this event features noted Indigenous poets Darrah J. Perez & Ivan Posey, in celebration of the GROUNDED exhibition. -- free and open to the public
Find out more »Sacred Harmony Reflections from Native Artists
Join us for an evening with the curator of the GROUNDED exhibition, celebrated Northern Arapaho artist Robert Martinez, and participating Eastern Shoshone artist Talissa Abeyta, as they share about their artistic practice, and the influences and inspirations that have shaped their creative work, highlighting what our world can learn from Native American culture, heritage and sacred traditions. Bishop Paul-Gordon Chandler will emcee the evening. -- free and open to the public
Find out more »“The Art of Home” Film Screening
Join us to view and discuss the Emmy-nominated film "The Art of Home: A Wind River Story," which focuses on two indigenous artists reflecting on their tribal homelands. In the film, celebrated artist Ken Williams (Arapaho/ Seneca) and artist Sarah Ortegon (Shoshone) explore what it means to be a "native artist."At the film screening, local tribal elders from the Northern Arapaho and the Eastern Shoshone tribes will provide historical context on the arts and crafts of their communities, passed down through the ages, as they…
Find out more »November 2022
“Braiding Sweetgrass” Book Discussion
Join a facilitated book discussion on the New York Times best-selling book by Robin Wall Kimmerer of the Potawatomi Nation titled "Braiding Sweetgrass." The conversation will look at Indigenous ecological and environmental knowledge, and explore reciprocal relationships between humans and the earth, focusing on the role of plants and botany in Native American traditions. (Books available for purchase at Indian Territory, Inc. in Lander and at Amazon or for checkout at Fremont County Library in Lander) -- free and open to the…
Find out more »February 2023
Screening of “Tribal Waters”
Portraying the history and conservation of indigenous tribal water rights of the Wind River, and the challenges that surround subsequent agricultural issues, the CWC Chapter of The National Society of Leadership & Success presents a screening of “Tribal Waters” this Saturday, February 4, at the Intertribal Education & Community Center (ITECC) Building at CWC. The documentary is co-produced by Teton Gravity Research, an outdoor action sports culture film and media organization, in association with Patagonia a 40-year-old organization finding solutions to the environmental…
Find out more »June 2023
Northern Arapaho Tour Rodeo
The Northern Arapaho Tour Rodeo (NATR) is an INFR Qualifying Rodeo presented by the Wind River Hotel & Casino that takes place at the Fremont County Fairgrounds. The winner of the rodeo will automatically win a ticket to the INFR (Indian National Finals Rodeo) Finals in Las Vegas. Friday June 9: 9 a.m. - Slack Friday June 9: 6 p.m. - Performances Saturday June 10: 9 a.m. - Slack Saturday June 10: 6 p.m. - Performances Sunday June 11: 12…
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