What Participants Leave With
Braiding Native & Indigenous Land Literacies with Real Life Application
Deepened relationships with land, place, and Indigenous perspectives
Greater clarity on institutional responsibility and accountability
Practical pathways for integrating relational approaches into their work
Tools and frameworks that extend beyond the duration of the cohort
A network of peers engaged in ongoing practice and shared commitment
Who Should Apply
This cohort is designed for those who recognize that our collective futures depend on responsibility and reciprocity in right relation with Native and Indigenous Peoples and Native Lands—and who are prepared to enact that responsibility in their work and within the organizations they are part of.
2026-2027 Introduction to ReLearning Right Relations
May
Inquiry Period
Initial outreach and info sessions for prospective participants to align on intentions.
July
Payment
To secure your place, nonrefundable payments are due no later than
July 31.
June 15
Application Window
Application submission window closes June 15.
August
First Gathering
We will hold our first virtual gathering. We will meet each other and discuss our intentions, and review program information.
July 1
Notifications
Review applications to ensure cohort synergy and intentional participation. Acceptance notifications shared with participants.
September
First In-Person Gathering
We will hold our first hybrid gathering. We will meet each other and discuss our intentions, and review program information.
Our inaugural cohort for ReLearning Right Relations for non-native/indigenous professionals is a 10-month hybrid cohort format that includes roundtables and discussions, three land-based experiences: one 2-day opening circle, one 3-day session, and one 4-day. These programs are in-person land-based learning, and peer-mentoring sessions. Participants attend opening circle (fall) and at least one of the following two sessions (spring).
Our 4-day land-based learning coincides with the annual Agave Harvest. This event is extremely meaningful to the broader desert and Cahuilla community and is a model for right relations. The inaugural harvest was formed in 1995 in collaboration with Daniel McCarthy—a beloved
non-native friend and self described ambassador of Native cultures and traditions in the region. While Daniel has passed, his legacy of living, being, and lifework in right relation with Native Land and Peoples is a model by which we may all learn.
Kewet is held on the Morongo Indian Reservation, and our participation in this event contributes to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians self-determination while honoring their traditions. This is a 3-day land-based learning program.
All in-person sessions include day-field trips and workshops with time carved for reflection, physical activities, and connection.You will be provided with tools, resources, and the time and space needed to begin the transformative process of right relations with Native & Indigenous Land and Peoples.
If we are lucky, we may experience a superbloom! Our time together includes spending time and space along the San Gorgonio and San Jacinto Mountains, and the Morongo Indian Reservation which overlooks the vistas of the Banning Pass. The calendar above is organized in a manner that suitably corresponds with tribal events.
This cohort opportunity is available to Sewatua ReWorld Institute's paid institutional members.
Applications required. Please note above calendar dates.
This cohort enrollment is intentionally small and intimate, and is capped at 25 participants.
Advance notice: There are rare seasons where agave growth is not suitable for harvest. Should this occur during the course of our program, we will offer an alternate and equally impactful in-person event. Sustainable practices in right relation with Earth's rhythms and growth/healing processes are expected and respected.
Our dear friend, Daniel McCarthy.
Courtesy of Dorothy Ramon Learning Center
Your participation not only contributes to your journey in ReLearning Right Relations, it also supports:
-Native & Indigenous owned education and
community based programs
-Native & Indigenous educators and their curricula
-Tribal resilience, remembering, and self-determination
-Native & Indigenous art, dance, and intellect
-Financial support to our wise knowledge keepers
-Natural and cultural histories of the first museum founded
by Native Americans in California
-Native American and Indigenous student and rising scholar programs
Sites of Practice & Change
Continuity & Institutional Commitment
Ensuring this work is carried forward beyond the cohort—through sustained attention, internal alignment, and long-term responsibility.
Practice in Context
Working through how this takes shape within your specific conditions—your site, your community relationships, and the realities you navigate
Cohort Community
Ongoing cohort gatherings that support the integration of this work into daily practice, across programs, teams, and institutional rhythms
Grounding the Work Within
Your Institution
Identifying where this work lives within your organization—how it connects to your mission, decision-making, and existing responsibilities
Opening Circle
Establishing the relational foundation and shared point of reference for the work ahead.
Program Fees
Payment plans are available to ensure the program remains accessible to folks across various scales of practice and financial support.
Non-refundable application fee is applied to the total fee should you be admitted to the program.
Steps:
1-Send an interest inquiry
2-Become an institutional member
3-We will reply with the application form
4-Submit your application with the $50 application fee
5-Notification of final acceptance reviews
6-Preparation information sent to accepted participants
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program designed for?
The Cohort is designed for professionals committed to braiding Indigenous land-based wisdom into their relational intelligence and professional practice. It is ideal for those seeking to transform how they work within teams and across sectors.
What is the time commitment?
The program spans ten months, including hybrid cohort gatherings, individual mentorship sessions, and land-based relational experiences. Participants should expect to dedicate an average of 6-8 hours per month, in addition to
our in-person experiences.
How does the application process work?
The process begins with 1) initial inquiry form, 2) followed by an application to ensure cultural and mission alignment. We prioritize creating a balanced and diverse cohort rooted in shared commitment to relational growth. Membership is required prior to registering for this ReLearning opportunity.