Thursday, Oct. 17th
Late Afternoon - Leave Concordia Campus for the MN Council of Churches
- Elders Spirituality Retreat
at White Earth Re-Discovery
Center
5:00 - Welcoming Powow
Traditional meal
Lodging at Re-Discovery Center
Friday, Oct. 18th
Elders Retreat - featured speaker is Andy Favorite, White Earth band
historian
Opportunities to participate in traditional arts and crafts
Sweat lodge ceremony/quiet time/lake walks etc.
Meals and Lodging at White Earth Re-Discovery Center
Saturday, Oct. 19th
Morning - Conclusion of Elder's Retreat
Travel to Shooting Star Hotel in Mahnomen for Check-in
Visit White Earth Health Center and photo gallery
Evening Meeting with Erma Vizenor - former tribal council member and
Native American activist and
Bernice Grandbois - former Native Programs Director at Concordia
Sunday, Oct. 20th
Morning - Worship at a White Earth church
Afternoon - Walk/Hike in Shingobee Forest
View Clouded Land followed by discussion
Evening - Dinner and Campfire at Dr. Papenfuss' cabin near Nevis
Return to Shooting Star Hotel
Monday, Oct. 21st
9:00 Travel to Ponsford, MN
Morning - Meet with Ron Litzau, Concordia alum and teacher at
Many Points School in Ponsford, MN
Afternoon - Discussion with Winona LaDuke - topics include: Last
Standing Woman, The White Earth
Land Recovery Project, and Native Harvest
Dinner in Park Rapids
Return to Shooting Star Hotel
Tuesday, Oct. 22nd
Morning - Meet with Anishinaable Cultural Center staff/Native
artist
Lunch at the Center
11:00 Return to campus