Chelsea T. Hicks and Claire Campo are leading efforts to revive Indigenous languages through the “Words of the People: Rematriation Retreat”, an immersive event designed for 100 Indigenous language learners — and occasionally settlers reconnecting with ancestral, land-based languages.
Hicks, the founder of the initiative, and Campo, an event builder, say they aim to create transformative experiences for participants whose languages have been endangered by historical colonial practices.
A Space for Healing and Reconnection
The retreat supports Indigenous people seeking to “re-Indigenize” their worldviews, particularly those whose families were impacted by policies such as boarding schools.
Organizers describe the event as a space for healing and processing generational trauma while fostering a strong sense of responsibility and cultural empowerment.
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