Reclaiming a Connection to the Land
An article in The Commons, written by Virginia Ray
Published June 9, 2021
One initiative to help do so at Retreat Farm is the Atowi Project, named for an Abenaki word meaning “together in space and time.” The project, now being formulated, is intended to “establish places for Native voices to be amplified, celebrated, and respected” and “help restore the Native relationship to the land and its inhabitants and communicate these vital perspectives to the broader community.”
“Our partnership with SUSU and Atowi seeks to redress inequities and reclaim provenance over land as a source of spiritual and physical sustenance and cultural identity for BIPOC communities,” says Retreat Farm Executive Director Buzz Schmidt.