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Wellbriety Movement Conference

April 10-13, 2014!

(Updated )

Press Release 2/21/2014
Wellbriety Gathering Healing the Hurts • Empowering the Family Denver, Colorado • April 10-13, 2014

White Bison, Inc. and the Wellbriety Movement will offer a four-day educational healing gathering at the Doubletree Hotel in Denver from Thursday, April 10, through Sunday, April 13. The Wellbriety Gathering will address the impact of the historical and intergenerational trauma experience of the Native boarding school era on alcohol and drug abuse among Native families today. There will be three days of keynote talks; breakout sessions; visits with Elders; Elders talks; talking circles; healing circles; prayer and song; a Wellbriety Powwow; and ceremonies with the Sacred Hoop of 100 Eagle Feathers. There will be ample opportunity for making new friends and connections as well as receiving 18 hours of continuing education credit (18 CEH). One feature of the Wellbriety Gathering will be a presentation of the history of NANACOA (the National Association for Native American Children of Alcoholics) towards a revitalization of the historic organization today.

The Gathering will also feature presentations and participation of leaders in Native and non-Native healing, including,
Don Coyhis: Founder/President White Bison, Inc.
• Inspiration Wellbriety Movement Dr. Jerry Moe: National Director, Children’s Programs, Betty Ford Center
Theda New Breast: Member of the Wellbriety Elders Council
Patricia O’Gorman: Author & Co-Founder, NACoA (National Association of Children of Alcoholics)
Marlin Farley: Trainer, Wellbriety Institute
Sharyl Whitehawk: Trainer, Wellbriety Institute
Anna Whiting-Sorrell: Founding Board Member,
NANACOA Sis Wenger: Executive Director,
NACoA

• Pre-Gathering interviews and media guest appearances of some of these presenters may be arranged by making contact with White Bison, Inc. in the weeks preceding the Wellbriety Gathering.

• For more information and to be part of this Wellbriety Gathering visit www.wellbrietyconferences.com. Follow us on FaceBook: facebook.com/whitebisoninc

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Press Release 10/31/2013

The Wellbriety Movement Conference Healing the Hurts
Empowering the Family– April 10-13, 2014 2/22/14 • Denver, Colorado

White Bison, Inc. and the Wellbriety Movement are honored to offer a three-day Gathering in the Spring of 2014 focused on the Intergenerational Healing of American Indian, Alaska Native and First Nations families.

This gathering will continue the tradition and format of the many White Bison and Wellbriety Movement conferences and gatherings that have been taking place for over 25 years.

There will be opportunities to participate in ceremonies with the Sacred 100 Eagle Feather Hoop and the Wellbriety Forgiveness Staff. Participants may visit with Native Elders, leaders and community members actively involved in Native American intergenerational healing, substance abuse recovery, and cultural renewal.

The April, 2014 gathering will celebrate and introduce the renewal of NANACOA: the National Association for Native American Children of Alcoholics. NANACOA was created in 1988 to support any and all Native people impacted by the disease of alcoholism in all its forms in their own growing-up families, or in their communities, reservations and tribal groups. NANACOA offers members culture, hope, fellowship and practical tools for dealing with the effects alcohol and other drugs have on loved ones or on themselves, even if individuals are not themselves drinkers or users. This gathering will take the first step in revitalizing NANACOA for today’s world.

The gathering will also offer talking circles utilizing the cultural learning tools and skill base developed by White Bison, Inc. and the Wellbriety Movement. These methods can help the intergenerational healing of Native American families impacted by the boarding and residential school era in North America.

Those who will benefit from the White Bison Wellbriety Way of healing intergenerational trauma available at the gathering include:


The keynote speaker list, Elders list, learning circle format, agenda, and planned celebrations for the gathering are still in development at this time. Visit www.wellbriety.com to register and to follow progress of the gathering.

Save the Date: April 10-13, 2014 • Register at www.wellbriety.com Discounts for early registration Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Denver, Colorado

For healing, learning, ceremonies, culture and community Don’t miss the White Bison Wellbriety Gathering! ###

 

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