This is a free event for all who want to learn respectfully. No drugs. No Alcohol. This is a positive energy event. This is where we leave the divide and love one another all the days going forward, leaving our pains, our sufferings, and our misfortunes with nature for nature always knows how to make things better. Safe Travels to everyone! Wo'hei
We are still in need of host homes for our friends coming from Wind River Reservation. If you are able to host an individual or family in your home for the duration of the event, please reach out to Stacy.
A Note About Moccasins
All in attendance at the Sunset and Sunrise Ceremonies MUST be in moccasins walking to the site, those without moccasins will be turned away. Native friends, please wear traditional dress if you have it.
Native cultures knew the Earth wasn’t just something you walked on—it was part of you.
They didn’t wear synthetic shoes. They didn’t rely on arch support. They trusted the feedback from their soles, the strength of their muscles, and the power of their connection to mother Earth.
Moccasins need to be made out of buckskin or animal. We need to be able to ground ourselves to the earth, so leather only - no rubber soles. Hand-made is preferable. We have been encouraged to shop thrift stores and pawn shops for indigenous made options or to borrow from a Native American friend. Some have had luck on eBay or Etsy.
Should you wish to purchase moccasins, here are some ideas to help you on your search.
Women’s
https://www.minnetonkamoccasin.com/women/styles/moccasins/kilty-softsole-women
Men’s
https://www.minnetonkamoccasin.com/men/styles/moccasins/double-deerskin-softsole-men
https://www.minnetonkamoccasin.com/men/styles/moccasins/leather-laced-softsole
Make our Own
Schedule of Events
Programming for February 3, 2026
Host Drum: Eagle Drum
3:30 pm: Travel to the land where Chief Friday gathered to council at the Chief Friday Council Tree.
Address: Arapaho Bend Natural Area - 3600 S. County Rd 7, Fort Collins, CO 80528
Guided by the Host - Council Tree Covenant Church and ceremonial leaders (Ivan Posey, Jason Baldes, Michael Ridge Bear).
Prayer over all to clean their mind and heart upon arrival at the location.
3:45 pm: Sunset Ceremony: Traditional Song - A Call To The Rain.
A call to all hand drum singers to come and honor singing along with those in attendance. The song to mother earth for her reciprocity. Honor the earth through song, drum, and dance. Again, all in attendance MUST be in moccasins walking to the site, those without moccasins will be turned away.
5:18 pm: Sunset
Hand Drum Ceremony
“The Story of Mother Earth’s Heart Beat” told by Jason Baldes
Programming for February 4, 2026
Host Drum: Eagle Drum
6:00 am: Travel to the Chief Friday Council Tree for the sunrise opening ceremony.
7:07 am: Sunrise
Again moccasins are a MUST those without moccasins will be turned away. We are helping to remind ALL to remember to always walk softly respecting ALL on the earth.
Prayer Blessing Given by Ivan Posey in a good way.
Eagle Drum - 4 songs through programming
“The Creation Story of the Arapaho” told by Michael Ridge Bear
The Drum, its coloring, and what it all means. The story told is that it is not the end, it is a new beginning. Always have hope.
“Be Like the Buffalo” Patti Baldes and the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative present the Buffalo Dance.
All are invited to wear their moccasins, bring their hand drums and be ready to honor the plants, the animals, and all living creations of mother earth through our brother the bison of the United States of America. An animal that was once almost extinct.
“Being a Hollow Bone” Forgiveness, Love, and Respect told by Jason Baldes.
Jason will talk about the way one is to be walking softly on the earth. When the earth remembers our steps the earth shares our songs and stories.
Eagle Drum - Song
Noon: Healing Lunch at Council Tree Covenant Church, Fort Collins, Colorado
Lunch Menu - Traditional Dried Meat Soup and pan bread
After Lunch
“The Story How The Moccasin Came To Be” read by Darrah Goggles
“The Creation Story How Indigenous People Came To Be” read by Darrah Goggles
3 additional creation stories will be told from heart by Darrah Goggles
“A Story In The Stars:, “The Clay Maker”, and “The Story Of Curious Coyote”
“The Creation Of The Tipi” told by Ivan Posey
6:00 pm: Dinner
Dinner Menu - Frybread Taco
After Dinner
“The Story of Famine, Frybread Ingredients and A Time Not Forgotten during World War II” told by Ivan Posey
“The People Are Not Forgotten" read by Darrah Goggles
“A Life of No Regrets” read by Darrah Goggles
"The Sacred People of Wind River” read by Ivan Posey
Closing Ceremony: Flute Song - A Blessing by Michael Ridge Bear.
