September 7-8, 2024
Okemah, OK
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About the Gathering
Sponsored by Movement Rights, in the Four Directional quadrants of Oklahoma, The Convening of the Four Winds goal is to establish Indigenous led grassroots representation in fossil fuel ravaged “ Indian Country”. Oklahoma is now home to 39 Tribal nations, each with unique experiences and outlooks regarding fossil fuel extraction, sovereignty, environmental justice, and what the effects of climate chaos means in their respective communities. The Convening of the Four Winds provides a platform for Indigenous wisdom keepers, enthusiastic young activists, concerned community members, and Indigenous allies, to share Rights of Nature based solutions to the climate crisis.
Grounded in Ceremony, the first Convening of the Four Winds was held in Ponca Nation Territory in Northern Oklahoma. Co-hosted by the Ponca PaThaTa, Women’s Scalp Dance Society, and Drumkeeper and Movement Rights Board Chair Casey Camp-Horinek, this first Convening took a deep dive into water protection, fossil fuel extraction, and the Rights of Rivers.
The Second Convening was held in the heart of Cherokee Country, in Eastern Oklahoma, and was co-hosted by the Eagle and Condor Indigenous Peoples Alliance, and it’s founder Jokay Dowell. A continuation of the powerful work of the first Convening, the second Convening strengthened alliance building, water protection solutions, Rights of Nature and Rights of Rivers work, and added an inspirational Youth element.
Learn more about previous gatherings
To be held at the historic Phillip Deere Round House, located in the territory of the Mvskoke Nation, and co-hosted by longtime Chahta Activist and elder Jimbo Simmons and his wife Nancy, this 3rd Convening of the Four Winds promises to bring together a dynamic group of Rights of Nature, Sovereignty, Treaty Rights, and Environmental Justice Movement Leaders to present, train, provide guidance and support to attendees that will become a powerful force of grassroots allies of Mother Earth.
Join Movement Rights as we strive to shift the western colonial thought processes around ownership “land” and “resources” towards the inherent knowledges of Indigenous peoples and the cosmology that will heal the waters, lands and inhabitants of our one Mother, the Earth.
Schedule
Sunday, September 8th
Morning
- Lighting of the ceremonial fire
- Light breakfast and Registration
- Welcome to the land of the Mvskoke
- Water Ceremony
- Panel: Rights of Nature and Rights of Rivers
Afternoon and Evening
- Panel and Discussion: Water Protectors Unite
- Panel: False Solutions and Just Transitions
- Panel: MMIP and The Link to Environmental Justice
- Traditional meal and Cultural Activity
Sunday, September 8th
Morning
- Morning prayer
- Breakfast
- Panel: Treaty Rights and Tribal Sovereignty
- Panel: UNDRIP and FPIC
- Session: Emerging Leaders
Afternoon and Evening
- Panel: The Law in Indian Country
- Panel: Insights into introducing Rights of Nature as legislation, organizing and partnerships in communities of diversity, and the Yesah Tribunal
- Panel: Weaving it All Together -Rights of Nature, Rights of Rivers, MMIP, Land Back and other Movements
Food, Lodging and Other Important Info
MEALS: Movement Rights is pleased to provide all meals (3 meals Saturday, 2 on Sunday) onsite at the Phillip Deere Roundhouse during the event for registered participants. If you are planning on camping at the Roundhouse please let us know if you will need a meal for Friday evening by contacting [email protected]. While we are unable to cater to every diet, vegetarian and vegan options will be available as well as water/beverage options (please bring your own drinking containers). We are proud to provide food prepared by the Deere family of excellent cooks throughout the weekend (we will have a collection jar to thank the cooks for nourishing us and encourage all to contribute a small token of gratitude).
CAMPING: Camping is encouraged! There is a designated area for those planning to camp onsite. Bathrooms and solar-powered shower tents are provided. Camping is free, but all campers must bring their own tents and gear. Meals, water and snacks are provided to registered campers.
LODGING: There are limited lodging scholarships available for those with special assistance needs (please apply through the registration form).
For everyone else booking their own lodging we recommend the following options that are clean and safe, and closest to Okemah, Oklahoma:
- Super 8 Motel in Henryetta, OK. Henryetta is located about 15 miles from the Phillip Deere Roundhouse. Several people will be staying here, and we are happy to help coordinate carpooling to the venue at the beginning of the day (returning in the evening). Please let us know if you are interested in carpooling or require transportation.
- Green Country Inn in Henryetta, OK. Henryetta is located about 15 miles from the Phillip Deere Roundhouse. Those interested in lodging here or elsewhere should have their own vehicles as we cannot guarantee carpooling options for those not staying at the Super 8 in Heryetta.
- Holiday Inn Express in Okmulgee, OK. Okmulgee is located about 20 miles away from the Phillip Deere Roundhouse. Those interested in lodging here or elsewhere should have their own vehicles as we cannot guarantee carpooling.
TRANSPORTATION: GETTING TO AND FROM THE CONVENING The Phillip Deere Roundhouse in Okemah, Oklahoma is located at 104037 N 3840 Rd, Okemah, OK 74859. It is a beautiful, historic but remote location. Parking is free and available for registered participants on site. Shopping and restaurants are several miles away so we recommend coming to the venue prepared to stay the day.
Register Below! Scholarships Available.
Scholarships are reserved for Indigenous Front-line Communities.
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