First Annual John Roberts Festival
You're invited!!! Invite your friends and neighbors to experience the first annual “John Roberts Festival” on the Wind River Reservation, Saturday, February 26, 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., at St. David’s Church, Shoshone Episcopal Mission in Fort Washakie.
The festival will feature a special address by Willie LeClair, Eastern Shoshone tribal member and celebrated cultural presenter. A short commemoration of Rev. John Roberts (1853-1949) will be moderated by Bishop Paul-Gordon Chandler and the Rev. Roxanne Friday followed by a “lunch feast.”
Rev. John Roberts cultivated close friendships with tribal leaders, including the renowned Eastern Shoshone Chief Washakie and Northern Arapaho Chief Black Coal. He was referred to with deep affection by their peoples as “White Robe” and “Elder Brother.” Please visit the link below for a fascinating article about Rev. John Roberts and his work on the reservation. https://www.diowy.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/3206579
Willie LeClair, self-proclaimed “Indian Cowboy,” seeks to promote a better understanding of Native American's traditions and historic lifestyle. Please visit the links below for more articles about Willie LeClair’s deep dedication to people. https://narratively.com/this-native-american-cowboy-is-turning-up-the-heat-in-wyomings-prisons-and-the-inmates-love-it/ and http://www.willieleclair.com/
All are welcome! Hosted by the Episcopal Church in Wyoming.The festival will feature a special address by Willie LeClair, Eastern Shoshone tribal member and celebrated cultural presenter. A short commemoration of Rev. John Roberts (1853-1949) will be moderated by Bishop Paul-Gordon Chandler and the Rev. Roxanne Friday followed by a “lunch feast.”
Rev. John Roberts cultivated close friendships with tribal leaders, including the renowned Eastern Shoshone Chief Washakie and Northern Arapaho Chief Black Coal. He was referred to with deep affection by their peoples as “White Robe” and “Elder Brother.” Please visit the link below for a fascinating article about Rev. John Roberts and his work on the reservation. https://www.diowy.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/3206579
Willie LeClair, self-proclaimed “Indian Cowboy,” seeks to promote a better understanding of Native American's traditions and historic lifestyle. Please visit the links below for more articles about Willie LeClair’s deep dedication to people. https://narratively.com/this-native-american-cowboy-is-turning-up-the-heat-in-wyomings-prisons-and-the-inmates-love-it/ and http://www.willieleclair.com/
For more information, call 307.332.5977, Trinity Episcopal Church Lander!
Please enjoy the “lunch feast” after the program. RSVP for the “lunch feast” at: https://diowy.info/revroberts or email jessica@episcopalwy.org
First Annual John Roberts Festival
Date and Time
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MST
Saturday, February 26, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 PM MST
Location
Wind River Reservation
St. David’s, Shoshone Episcopal Mission
189 Trout Creek Rd.
Fort Washakie, Wyoming
Fees/Admission
Free
Website
Contact Information
Episcopal Church in Wyoming
local contact: Revs. Walt & Janet Seeley of Trinity Episcopal Church Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TrinityChurchLander/ https://trinity.diowy.org/
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