Returning to the Land - E wahw nik otah Ahskik

05/21/2026

Healing begins where community leads. 🌿

Guided by tribal governance, rooted in cultural teachings, and strengthened through [re]connection with Mother Earth, our pathways to wellness are not new—they are ancestral, living, and powerful.

🎶 This reel features the Grey Boy Singers of Rocky Boy, recorded during the 2023 Standing Arrow Pow Wow drumming competition—honoring the songs that carry knowledge, resilience, and identity across generations.

Through the Returning to the Land program, we uplift community-led guidance by supporting Indigenous youth and families in reconnecting with land-based practices, cultural knowledge, and holistic wellness.

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05/06/2026

Calling all Seniors! 2026 Native Vision Scholarship from the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health is now live! Apply today - the deadline is May 15.

The 2026 NativeVision scholarship application is LIVE! ✨

If you are a high school senior, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and plan to attend college in the fall of 2026, you may be eligible for 1 of 4 $5,000 scholarships. ⭐

Apply at https://www.cognitoforms.com/JohnsHopkinsCenterForIndigenousHealth/_2026NativeVisionScholarshipForm

➡️ Application deadline is Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5 pm EDT.

❓Questions? Contact Marlena Hammen at [email protected].



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04/22/2026

🌎 Earth Day | Returning to the Land 🌱

Earth Day is a reminder of what Indigenous communities have always known:

the land is not a resource—it is a relative.

Through ᐁ ᐊᐤᓂᐠ ᐅᑕ ᐊᐢᑭᐠ / Returning to the Land, we honor ancestral teachings by reconnecting with land-based practices that support healing, wellness, and intergenerational knowledge. When we care for the land, the land cares for us.

Today, we give thanks for the water, the soil, the plants, and the teachings passed down through our Elders—and we recommit to protecting them for the generations yet to come.

Images of Rocky Boy's Reservation, Montana by Shane Sangrey and Faith Price.

🌿 How are you honoring the land today?

04/04/2026

03/28/2026

Thank you for letting Returning to the Land be a part of this special event! We look forward to bringing land-based healing to the youth of Rocky Boy through this amazing facility.

03/19/2026

🌱✨ Join us for a powerful community celebration!
We’re excited to be part of the Mīyō Pimātisiwinkamik Youth Wellness Center Grand Opening—a day filled with culture, inspiration, food, and fun for the whole family.

🎤 Don’t miss special guest Dougie Hall, powerful speakers, performances, and hands-on activities.

🌿 Be sure to stop by the Returning to the Land booth to learn about reconnecting with land, culture, and wellness—and see how you can get involved.

📅 March 27th | ⏰ 8am-4:30 PM
Come celebrate wellness, resilience, and community with us!

02/27/2026

🏀 Good luck to the Box Elder Bears and the Rocky Boy Stars at the Montana Divisional Basketball Tournament!

Your hard work, heart, and team spirit continue to make your communities proud. Whether you're in the stands or cheering from home, let’s lift up our student athletes and celebrate everything they’ve achieved this season.

✨ Go Bears! Go Stars!

— Center for Indigenous Health and Returning to the Land

02/16/2026

Developed in partnership with community leaders and cultural advisors, the Returning to the Land logo embodies key teachings, relatives, and places that hold significance for the Chippewa Cree Tribal Community.

Learn more about the symbolism interwoven throughout this design.

Our designer was Indigenous Graphic Designer Paula TopSky Houtz of WhiteKnife Designs, check out more of her work or WhiteKnife Designs

Let us know what you think of the design and symbolism! We look forward to hearing your feedback!

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02/14/2026

❤️✨ This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating LOVE in all the forms that keep our communities strong. ✨❤️

From the wisdom of our ancestors to the stories of families today, love continues to be one of the most powerful teachings we carry. Our Elders remind us that everything we need to do this work has already been given to us—and every generation adds new layers of healing, connection, and strength.

📖 Featured Posts & Articles:
💬 “Our ancestors have given us all we need…” — Dr. Leonie Pihama
A beautiful reminder of ancestral guidance and Indigenous leadership.
🔗https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17wgy4qQJo/

🌿 Indigenous Connectedness: For the Love of Our Children
A powerful teaching: when we love our children, we nourish the whole world—families, communities, lands, and future generations.
🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8218881/

💗 What’s Love Got to Do With It?
According to Indigenous families in this study…everything. Love spoken, shown, and practiced daily strengthens us and breaks old cycles.
�https://www.nni.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/2024-05/ADDL-READING_For-the-love-of-our-children_-an-Indigenous-connectedness-framework.pdf

Today and every day, we honor the love that protects us, heals us, and connects us—to each other, to our ancestors, and to the land.

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02/13/2026

Guided by Traditional Knowledge Holders on Rocky Boy’s Reservation, ᐁ ᐊᐤᓂᐠ ᐅᑕ ᐊᐢᑭᐠ /E wahw nik otah Ahskik (Returning to the Land) centers land-based, culturally grounded practices to grow wholistic wellbeing. Together, we’re uplifting pathways of connection, culture, and prevention—exploring what protects our youth and addressing risks around substance misuse so the next generation—and the land—can thrive. 🪶🌱

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