Katherine, our Executive Director, rolled up her sleeves and helped lead two programs on the Blackfeet Reservation this summer. Read on for her reflections on leading programs years ago, and how it feels today.
Maya Mastin’s dad has been a long-time VISIONS leader. She is following in his footsteps by not only completing 3 summers as a teen volunteer (during his time as a leader), but is now a leader herself in one of our Spanish immersion programs in the Dominican Republic!
Traveling, volunteering abroad, or simply being in our own home environments are vastly enriched experiences for both teens and adults when we disconnect from technology.
VISIONS Blackfeet 3 participants went horseback riding, learned about Eloise Cobell, practiced new carpentry skills and more!
VISIONS Blackfeet 3 participants worked on fencing and wheelchair ramps, went hiking and horseback riding, and got to meet important community members.
VISIONS Blackfeet 3 participants are introduced to life on the ranch, including carpentry orientation, how home base works, and some extra special visitors.
VISIONS Blackfeet 2 participants went horseback riding, swimming and hiking, built buffalo fencing, attended a Sun Dance, and so much more!
VISIONS Blackfeet 2 participants were honored to be able to take part in an ancient ceremonial event with the Blackfeet tribe.
VISIONS Blackfeet 2 participants have had their first circle, are settling into life on the Ranch, are learning about home base and getting to know each other.
VISIONS Blackfeet 1 participants have been living on the Ranch and learning to appreciate stillness through living tech-free, sitting in circle and spending time under the sky and in the wilderness. And they still have time for service work.
VISIONS Blackfeet participants were able to experience the breathtaking beauty of Glacier National Park and put their new backpacking skills to work. They passed lakes, crossed streams, walked through fields and along mountain pathways.
VISIONS Blackfeet is lucky enough to live on a conservation ranch with a view of Glacier National Park. Participants got to learn how to hike & backpack safely in Montana, and had some down time, as well.