Big Changes are Afoot for 2026!

Earlier this year we shared the news of our work with Tribal members and strategic partners on a ten year plan we call Vision 2035; a dramatic shift in our programming that will  provide job training, entrepreneurial skills and income for our Native relatives across the areas of bison herd management and sales, tiny home building and cultivating cash crops.

Throughout 2025 we remained focused on this vision and, in this last email of the year, we are excited to share with you the first in a three part series of Vision 2035 project timelines.

This rigorous timeline represents a clear path forward, developed in partnership with finance and bison industry experts, herd managers, and CSU’s Department of Veterinary Medicine. Despite the complexities facing our communities, we are poised to reach our 2026 milestones!

None of this would be possible without you. To our 2025 supporters: you have provided more than just food and warmth for those we serve. Your belief in our mission has been a true source of inspiration, keeping us focused on our long-term vision despite significant hurdles. We are clear-eyed about the road ahead; the work we do is challenging, and we are navigating truly unprecedented times. Yet, with your continued support - through sweat equity, thought partnership, and financial contributions - we remain confident in our ability to build a more sustainable and humane future for our Native relatives.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2026!

- Lori and The Tipi Raisers' Team
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P.S. Stay tuned here on our website or through these newsletters for both in person and virtual Vision 2035 information sessions!

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