rematriation retreat 2026
FULL SCHEDULE
The 2026 Rematriation Retreat in Tulsa is this coming weekend! The retreat is in Downtown Tulsa and has the following opportunities:
- NEW portraits (“headshots”) – Erica Pretty Eagle
- FREE coffee and food
- PERFORMANCES by Brent Deo, Elisa Harkins, Alicia Smith
- YOGA at the Council Oak Tree – Jessi McEver
- PANELS on water protection, gathering community
- TALKS by Dr. Shaina Nez, Warren Realrider, Veronica Pipestem
- BARTER market – Veronica Pipestem shows us how (bring stuff to barter! it’s good, it works)
- EVENING EVENTS (TPS Indian Ed stomp dance, Tulsa Indian Club spring social)
Friday, April 10 – TCC McKeon Center for Creativity
Free Community Lunch, noon: Kick off the weekend with a free lunch donated by Hideaway Pizza and time to connect with fellow attendees.
Opening Presentations, 1 to 4 p.m.: Featuring artist talks and presentations from Warren Realrider (Pawnee), Mary Jacobs (Quapaw) on Dhegiha language, Alicia Smith on “Noihiyo, Notlahtol: Diasporic Identity and Ancestral Memory,” and Shaina Nez on “Saad in Practice: Language, Relationality, and Care.”
Tulsa Community Panel 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.: Representatives from IndigiCHIC, Burning Cedar, Four Mothers Collective, Healing the Spirit, TPS Indian Education and Veronica Pipestem discuss rematriation in practice.
Free Dinner by Autumn Starr Catering, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Opening Night Performances, 7 to 9 p.m.: Comedy from Brent Deo followed by a performance from artist and composer Elisa Harkins.
Saturday, April 11 – TCC McKeon Center for Creativity
Coffee and Headshots, 10 a.m.: Coffee donated by Coracle Coffee and free headshots by Erica Pretty Eagle.
Water Protectors Panel, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Environmental organizers Chey Mary, Jordan Harmon and Mackenzie Roberts will discuss local opposition to data centers.
Barter Market, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Hosted by Veronica Pipestem, this hands-on exchange highlights traditional trade practices and their role in building community wealth.
Evening events: Attendees are invited to the Tulsa Indian Club Spring Social at Jenks Riverwalk and the TPS Indian Education Stomp Dance at Rogers High School.
Sunday, April 12 – Council Oak Tree / Dream Keepers Park
Morning Yoga and Writing, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Led by Jessi McEver, a grounding session will connect body, land and language.
Closing Circle and Picnic, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.: A facilitated workshop with Abby Rush and Claire Maracle under the Council Oak.
Interested volunteers:
Please email claire@wordsofthepeople.org for shifts and further information! Thank you for your help!
Words of the People 