What Traditions Are You Keeping?

As we celebrate the contributions of rural and native women across the country at Rural Women Everywhere this Oct. 19 and 20th, we want to hear from you about your family and cultural traditions — and share those stories during the two-day virtual conference!

We all know that traditions establish the foundation for our values, they are a way to pass on our history, and help us bond with each other in our communities. 

So we ask:
What traditions are you practicing and helping to perpetuate?
Why is it important you?
How is your sense of identity and belonging tied to those traditions?

Have a submission? Fill out the form below and you’ll be redirected to submit your photo and story.

Submission deadline: Oct. 4, 2021. Have questions? Email Teresa at teresa@ruralstrategies.org. 

We will share submissions at Rural Women Everywhere, a free 2-day virtual conference Oct. 19 and 20. Registration is open.

Here’s how to submit: 

* In the message box below, tell us about the traditions you are keeping. 

* Upload your photos — old or recent —(jpeg or png) or video (mp4) by clicking on the submission button below.

The submission deadline is Oct. 4, 2021. Have questions? Email Teresa at teresa@ruralstrategies.org. 

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