Our Programs and Services

Wind River Artists Collective

Traditional Language and Storytelling Classes

A platform that supports Indigenous artists—nurturing creative expression and cultural artistry.

Traditional Language and Storytelling Classes

Programs designed to help preserve and pass on Indigenous languages (such as Arapaho and Shoshone) and oral traditions to future generations.

Classes are on Saturday mornings from 10am - 12pm

New Classes start November 1 , 2025

Mending Relationships In Communities

Fatherhood & Motherhood is Sacred - A Family Strengthening Initiative

This experiential workshop introduces participants to intergenerational trauma caused by colonization and Boarding/Residential Schools. It explores the historical, psychological, and behavioral impacts on Indigenous communities, equipping attendees to understand, communicate, support, and empower Indigenous peoples while taking the first steps toward healing.

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Fatherhood & Motherhood is Sacred - A Family Strengthening Initiative

This 12-session curriculum helps fathers, mothers, and families strengthen their relationships in marriage, parenting, friendships, and community life. Through interactive sessions, participants build skills in communication, trust, and support, while learning practical ways to stay connected and overcome challenges. By engaging parents and family members in the lives of their children, the program promotes stronger bonds, healthier homes, and more connected communities.

Classes are on Wednesday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Partnered with cultural educators and local art teachers to produce and distribute over 7,000 Art Kits to children Pre-K–12, benefiting an estimated 3,500 families across the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Created 21 temporary jobs in 2023 and 23 jobs in 2024, providing meaningful employment opportunities for nearly 45 community members to assemble and deliver Art Kits, supported by the Wyoming Community Foundation.
Collaborated with community mental health leaders to integrate therapeutic art education, reaching more than 200 youth and adults with culturally grounded healing practices.
Opened a new Community Connection Building in Riverton, WY, serving over 600 participants annually through:
- Family, parenting, and community classes
- Art and cultural education programs
- An Artist Collective
- Traditional Language Classes and workshops
Coordinated site visits to the Tribal Buffalo Camp, engaging over 150 Teton County residents with the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative and the cultural and ecological importance of buffalo reintroduction for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes.
Launched the Native-led Colonial Trauma & Intergenerational Trauma: Mending Relationships in Communities Workshop, which has engaged over 120 leaders, educators, and residents in building understanding, acknowledgement, and unity.
Partnered with Teton County elected officials, community leaders, and organizations, engaging dozens of allies to strengthen collaboration and cross-community understanding.
Hosted 40+ Native family members of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) at a Jackson, WY screening of Who She Is, followed by a community dinner with nearly 100 attendees, creating a powerful shared space of solidarity between Native and non-Native communities.
Supported a community trip to the Wyoming Red Desert with 25+ Greater Wind River Indian Reservation members, strengthening cultural and environmental connections.
Continue to collaborate with and uplift more than 30 local organizations and community groups within the Greater Wind River Indian Reservation and surrounding border towns.

Our Programs and Services

Wind River Artists Collective

Traditional Language and Storytelling Classes

Traditional Language and Storytelling Classes

Traditional Language and Storytelling Classes

Traditional Language and Storytelling Classes

Traditional Language and Storytelling Classes

Mending Relationships In Communities

Fatherhood & Motherhood is Sacred - A Family Strengthening Initiative

Fatherhood & Motherhood is Sacred - A Family Strengthening Initiative

Fatherhood & Motherhood is Sacred - A Family Strengthening Initiative

Fatherhood & Motherhood is Sacred - A Family Strengthening Initiative

Fatherhood & Motherhood is Sacred - A Family Strengthening Initiative

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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