JULY 25TH-27TH 2025
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Join us for this action planning workshop facilitated by Lesley Kabotie of Indigenous Collaboration for Navajo Women in Ranching in a retreat-style setting. The event will provide a collaborative space for participants to build skills, share knowledge, and develop actionable projects that address challenges and opportunities in ranching, land stewardship and food sovereignty on the Navajo Nation.
Details
July 26–27, 2025 Friday evening–Sunday mid-morning
Location
Farmington Museum
Farmington, NM
Cost
$0
What to Expect
Work collaboratively to develop action plans
Empower participants to create actionable strategies for ranching and land stewardship projects that can drive change within their communities.
Provide technical guidance
Offer tailored support and expertise to address unique challenges faced by Navajo Women in Ranching.
Strengthen K’e
Enhance the connections among Navajo Women in Ranching to encourage ongoing collaboration and mutual support rooted in reciprocity.
AGENDA
Saturday July 26th
8:00 am
Breakfast
8:45 am
Traditional Opening & Prayer (TBD)
Welcome & Introduction of Facilitator
Erin Thomas
9:00 am
Overview of Agenda, Process & Values
Lesley Kabotie, Indigenous Collaboration
9:10 am
Participant Introductions & Group Expectations
Lesley Kabotie, Indigenous Collaboration
9:30 am
Small Group Discussion on Efforts, Interests, Engagement to Date: Efforts, Wins, Stumble, Stakes (RR+ ORID)
Lesley Kabotie, Indigenous Collaboration
10:15 am
BREAK
10:30 am
Group Discussion on Content Produced by Group & Victory Circle
Lesley Kabotie, Indigenous Collaboration
11:45 pm
LUNCH BREAK
1:00 pm
Review of Victory Circle, Team Readiness and Situational Analysis:
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Potential Risks of Success
Lesley Kabotie, Indigenous Collaboration
1:40 pm
Short Break
1:50 pm
Action Workshop: What actions need to be taken to mobilize Navajo Women in Ranching, given our analysis of where we are now?
Lesley Kabotie, Indigenous Collaboration
2:30 pm
Calendar of Achievements: Who are our teams and what is the timeline that works for NWIR’s efforts to mobilize?
Lesley Kabotie, Indigenous Collaboration
3:30 pm
Small Team Implementation, Report Outs, Next Steps, Closing Reflection
Lesley Kabotie, Indigenous Collaboration
4:30 pm
Adjourn
meet your Facilitators
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Lesley Kabotie
Indigenous Collaboration: Lesley brings extensive experience in facilitating organizational planning processes. Lesley brings her lived experience as an Indigenous woman and rancher enriches her contribution to this group.
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Erin Thomas
White Shell Resource Consultants: Erin will coordinate the event and provide support in strategic planning and resource mobilization.
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Caroline Wild
Wild Ranch Management Services: Caroline will provide technical assistance, offering expertise in ranch management strategies tailored to the needs of Navajo Women in Ranching.
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Amber Smith
Executive Director of Women in Ranching: Amber will assist with participant engagement and logistical coordination.
