Press Release: October 12 Gala
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Vina Brown
Email: rootedresiliency22@gmail.com
Phone: 360-483-7234
Website: Rooted Resiliency
ROOTED RESILIENCY HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS CULTURE, WELLNESS, AND RESILIENCE
Bellingham, September 17th – Rooted Resiliency, an Indigenous women-founded and led non-profit organization, proudly announces its First Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, October 12th, at the Silver Reef Casino Resort, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA 98248. The event promises an unforgettable evening of Indigenous elegance, culture, art, fashion, and celebration of resilience, featuring keynote speakers, cultural sharing, performances, a fashion show, and much more.
“Our Gala is a celebration of Indigenous strength, culture, and community, and a chance to support the ongoing work of reclaiming and defining wellness from within our worldview,” said Vina Brown, Co-Executive Director and Board President of Rooted Resiliency. “We invite everyone to join us for an empowering evening that honors our traditions and furthers our mission to uplift Indigenous voices and practices.”
Event Highlights:
Keynote Speakers:
Jessica Barudin, Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Wellness Thought Leader
Angela Sterritt, Award-Winning Gitxsan Journalist
Performance by: Swil Kanim, Lummi Nation
Cultural Sharing by: Lummi Black Hawk Singers
MC: Candice Wilson, Lummi Nation
Fashion Show Featuring: The Supernatural Models
Special Youth Workshop: Earlier in the day, the Supernatural Models will conduct a workshop with Indigenous youth, who will also participate in the evening's fashion show.
Doors open at 5:00 PM, with dinner served at 6:00 PM, followed by an inspiring program of cultural sharing, speakers, performances, and a fashion show. Tickets are available for $250, and sponsorship opportunities are open to support Rooted Resiliency's critical initiatives.
About Rooted Resiliency
Rooted Resiliency is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering empowerment and wellness among Indigenous individuals and communities, with a focus on those from diverse and underserved backgrounds. The organization's mission is to reclaim and define Indigenous wellness practices from within an Indigenous worldview, empowering Indigenous people to live healthy, holistic, and authentic lives. Through culturally relevant programs, workshops, and community initiatives, Rooted Resiliency creates safe, nurturing spaces that promote holistic well-being, resilience, and leadership.
Your Support Matters:
By sponsoring or attending the Rooted Resiliency Fundraising Gala, you directly contribute to initiatives such as:
Traditional Food and Plant Medicine Workshops: Preserving and promoting Indigenous knowledge of natural healing.
Land-Based Healing Retreats: Reconnecting with the land for holistic healing and well-being.
Youth Wellness and Engagement Programs: Supporting the next generation through culturally relevant workshops and activities.
Cultural Arts Workshops: Celebrating and teaching traditional and contemporary Indigenous art forms.
Cultural and Wellness Workshops: Enhancing mental, physical, and emotional well-being through traditional practices and modern techniques.
Personalized Healing Sessions: Offering trauma-informed yoga, spirit baths, meditation, sound bath therapy, and more.
Community Events: Organizing conferences, powwows, and ceremonies to foster community healing and unity.
Support for Frontline Workers: Providing self-care resources for crisis response teams and victim advocates.
Sustaining Ongoing Programs: Such as the Indigenous Yoga Collective, Cultural Land-Based Healing Retreats, and Indigenous Language Revitalization.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: Doors open at 5 PM, Dinner at 6 PM
Location: Silver Reef Casino Resort, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA 98248
Tickets and Sponsorships: To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorship, contact Vina Brown at 360-483-7234 or rootedresiliency22@gmail.com.
Join Us in Reclaiming and Defining Indigenous Wellness!
For more information or to learn how you can support Rooted Resiliency, please visit www.rootedresiliency.com.
