Be Calm, Be Strong, Be Grateful – Mat-Su Unity Conference
Contributed by Loree Rayback, Palmer Bahá’í Assembly
Come and meet like-minded people during a friendly afternoon of interesting activities. There will be a keynote presentation, talking circle, art activity, dance, and music.
Tlingit and Haida Tribal citizen Laurie Cropley will give a keynote address on tribal values, the Indigenous way of life, and why these values are important during these uncertain times. Ms. Cropley is a former Mat-Su resident, where she hosted a radio show on Big Cabbage Radio as well as an Indigenous radio show on KNBA. While in the Mat-Su, she was very active in Knik Tribal community activities and has family in Wasilla. She has presented at the National Native Women’s Conference and is a past delegate to Tlingit and Haida Central Council. Laurie Cropley has been a Bahá’í for 48 years and during that time has served at the national level on the Bahá’í Native Desk and as a delegate to the National Bahá’í Convention. Currently, she is the chairperson of the Juneau Bahá’í Spiritual Assembly.
The event is free, and all are invited, all are welcome. Lunch will be served. Palmer Train Depot, July 27, from noon to 4 p.m.