On June 19–20, 2026, Lorene Willis joined fellow elders in camping beneath the ancient giant redwood trees on the Tule River Reservation near Porterville, California. Surrounded by trees that have stood as silent witnesses for countless generations, the gathering became a sacred place of reflection, prayer, and cultural renewal. "It was a magical place, alive with the presence of our ancestors. As elders, we were deeply honored and humbled to gather among these ancient giants," said Lorene...

From June 4-7, 2026, in New York state, Bryan Vigil and Lorene Willis participated in a gathering of indigenous nations held at the Onondaga Reservation, which included tribes from across the nation. Tribes in attendance included the Hopi, Lakota, Seneca, White Mountain Apache, Dine, Mohawk, among others. The discussions focused on prophecies. "A lot was shared, and I shared half of the Jicarilla Apache prophecies that I know," said Bryan Vigil. "There wasn't enough time to share everything."

L Designs, Etc. has joined with Crow Canyon Archaeology Center to provide an opportunity to explore the ancestral homelands of the Apache people alongside Jicarilla Apache and Pueblo elders. Visit the Crow Canyon Archaeology Center's website to learn how you can participate in this significant and historical journey, where Jicarilla Apache elders share their insights on survival and resilience from their unique perspectives. Learn more =>