2nd Annual Women and Water Convening: A New Story Begins – Stewarding and Healing the Colorado River
Where: San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation
Who: This event is a collaboration between San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation, Planet Women, The Sonoran Institute, Indigenous Women’s Leadership Network, The Chapter House, & The Nature Conservancy.
Capacity is limited and attendance is invite-only at this time. Attendees are women** of all ages, identities, backgrounds, and experience working on water in the Colorado River Basin, including those who work for Tribal governments, federal, state, and local governments, and nonprofits. **It’s important to define how we are using the word “women.” Our definition includes cisgender women, femme/feminine-identifying, Two Spirit, trans, genderqueer, and non-binary individuals who have historically been excluded from the environmental space.
Desired Outcomes:
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Create a welcoming and uplifting space to learn more and share knowledge.
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Advance fair access to water resources, particularly for women.
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Build a movement of diverse women working together to steward and heal the Colorado River.
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Attendees are inspired and motivated to stay in touch with one another and continue to support one another in sharing power, resources, and knowledge across the Basin.