Mountain Lotus Summer Speaker Series :
A day of free community offerings, workshops & discussions.
Date and time
Sunday, August 2nd · 10:00 am -7:00 pm PDT
Location
Mountain Lotus Truckss
10124 E St. Truckee, CA 96161
Agenda
10:00–11:30 AM
Xiuhtezcatl
Opening Reception & Discussion
Centering a new wave of activism that centers youth and Indigenous perspective in global climate action.
12:00–1:30 PM
A Feather and a Fork
Chef Crystal Wahpepah Book Talk & Signing
125 Intertribal Dishes from an Indigenous Food Warrior.
2:00–3:30 PM
Sage Warrior & See No Stranger
Valarie Kaur Book Talk & Signing
"Revolutionary Love is the call of our times."
4:00–5:30 PM
Protest: Protect It, Defend It, Use It
Annie Leonard Book Talk & Signing with Zina Rodriguez
"When people step forward to make the world a better place, almost anything is possible."
6:00–7:30 PM
Community Yoga on the Patio with Megan Ruiz
Cost
T'anu ʔIšɨmiʔ is rooted in Indigenous land stewardship and community care in the Tahoe Basin. Hosted by Washiw Zulshish Goom Tahn-Nu (Washoe Warrior Society), this gathering supports our programming and advocacy across three pillars:
LandBack in the Tahoe Basin: advancing Indigenous sovereignty, land stewardship, and rights of nature
Youth Leadership & Mentorship: investing in the next generation of stewards
Traditional Ecological Knowledge: honoring and practicing the wisdom of the land, and food as medicine
About this event
Join us at Mountain Lotus on Sunday, August 2nd for the Mountain Lotus Summer Speaker Series, a day of free community offerings, workshops, book talks, signings, and discussions.
The day after the T'anu ʔIšimi – Indigenous Community Gathering, this special event invites the community to continue the conversation through a full day of learning, connection, and reflection. Artists, activists, authors, chefs, and educators will come together to share stories, ideas, and perspectives centered on culture, community, food sovereignty, environmental stewardship, activism, and social change.
Guests are welcome to attend one offering or spend the full day with us. The Mountain Lotus Food Truck will be open and serving food throughout the day, and books will be available for purchase at the Truckee studio, with all book sale proceeds benefiting the Washoe Warrior Society.
We invite you to join us for a meaningful day of conversation, community, and collective learning.