Water Is Still Life: A Community Conversation on Water Stewardship, Indigenous Knowledge & Continued Resilience
Ten years after the Standing Rock movement united Indigenous Nations and allies around the world in defense of clean water, we gather once again to reflect on its enduring legacy and our continued responsibility to care for the waters that sustain all life.

Join us for Water Is Still Life, a special community gathering honoring the legacy of Standing Rock while exploring water stewardship, Indigenous knowledge, environmental resilience, and the role each of us plays in protecting our lands and waters for future generations.

The conversation will feature Indigenous leaders and knowledge keepers:

Chase Iron Eyes
Húŋkpapȟa & Oglala Lakota • Indigenous Leader • Water Protector Leader • Tribal Law Expert, Lakota Law Project

Lynnette Grey Bull
Húŋkpapȟa Lakota & Northern Arapaho • Founder & Executive Director, Not Our Native Daughters • Founder, Indigenous Youth Voices

Red Thunder
Indigenous Wilderness Guide • Outdoor Educator • Wind River & Teton Mountain Steward • Trail Builder

We’re also honored to have members of Indigenous Youth Voices (IYV) share their experiences and reflections on connecting with the land, protecting our waters, and how outdoor leadership and cultural learning have shaped their lives.

The day begins with a traditional tipi raising at 9:00 AM, led by Harvey Spoonhunter, offering the community an opportunity to witness and learn about this important cultural tradition before the lunchtime gathering.
Following the conversation, everyone is invited to stay and enjoy an afternoon at Jackson Hole Land Trust’s R Park, featuring fishing, swimming, lunch, community fellowship, and time to connect with the land and one another.

Event Details
Friday, August 7, 2026
Tipi Raising: 9:00 AM
Community Conversation: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the R Park Pavilion
Jackson Hole Land Trust’s R Park
Drinks/Snacks Provided

Free & Open to the Public; bring a camp chair and bike or carpool

Families, youth, outdoor enthusiasts, conservation partners, and community members of all backgrounds are welcome to join us as we celebrate the enduring relationship between people, water, culture, and the natural world.

This event is a community collaboration between Teton Resilience Network, Jackson Hole Land Trust, Snake River Fund, and Indigenous Youth Voices, a program of Not Our Native Daughters.