National Board Met In South Dakota: October 2021

Rev. Deacon Twilla R. Two Bulls of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Grandmother’s Buckskin Dress

For the first time since the pandemic started, the National Board was able to venture away from their homes and meet in person. Most members were able to travel to Rapid City, South Dakota, and spend three days planning the upcoming Triennial meeting and addressing the business workings of the National Organization. Those not able to attend in person joined the meeting virtually.

While in S. Dakota they were treated to a presentation by Rev. Deacon Twilla R. Two Bulls of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. She and her sister instructed the women in traditional crafts such as buffalo hide bracelet making as well as provided firsthand accounts of how the pandemic has affected life on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. She also brought her grandmother’s buckskin dress for the women to admire.

The last day of the meeting allowed a bit of free time for the group to travel by bus and visit Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Throughout the three day event, old friendships were rekindled and the blessings one feels when sharing their spiritual work resonated.

The National Episcopal Church Women held their October 2021 board meeting in Rapid City, SD. The Rev. Deacon Twilla R. Two Bulls from the Lakota Nation visited and discussed the historical link between her family and the Episcopal Church.