Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • We the Land! is a gathering for Indigenous, Black, & Brown Earth workers, Land stewards & farmers. We ask that you do not register for this conference if you do not identify as Indigenous, Black, Brown, Latinx, Asian, SWANA, African or a person of color.

  • The true cost is the actual cost to produce this gathering. Community cost tickets are underwritten by the generosity of others to support access to the gathering and are subsidized by our community. Support the Movement cost is a generous offer to subsidize the cost of the gathering to support access. All three tickets include the same opportunities and sessions.

  • The Conference True Cost, Conference Support the Movement Cost and Conference Community Cost tickets include:

    • Access to the FULL gathering from Friday evening to Sunday midday

    • Access to Friday evening activities

    • Access to the Saturday evening activities

    • Access to the Marketplace

    • Access to Kid + Elder Village

    • Access to the Healing Space

    These tickets DO NOT include:

    • Meals - these are purchased separately as Add-ons

    • Accomodations/Lodging

  • Meals are not included in the We the Land! ticket. You must purchase a meal ticket separately as an Add-on when purchasing your ticket. Complimentary coffee and tea will be offered during open hours.

  • If you have special needs and/or dietary restrictions, please do let us know when registering or by contacting our team at wetheland@nefoclandtrust.org.

  • Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis. We recommend purchasing your tickets when registration opens, if you would like to guarantee your attendance. Please note that we have a limited number of tickets available for the gathering.

  • You do not need to be a part of the NEFOC Network in order to attend this gathering. If you would like to become a NEFOC Network member, we invite you to join us here.

  • Due to our financial obligations to the facility and presenters, we are unable to offer any refunds after June 30th. If you have any questions, feel free to email wetheland@nefoclandtrust.org.

  • Due to the limited number of tickets for the gathering, we do not have one day tickets available currently. If you wish to attend you will need to register for the entire event.

  • Sessions will not be recorded.

  • Yes, our volunteer application is open and located here!

  • Yes, there will be free parking available on site at Smith College for all guests attending the conference.

  • Follow our directions link.

  • We have created an accommodations resource guide located here for folks to utilize in finding accommodations.

  • Yes! We welcome all of our community's babies, children, and teens to attend the gathering with us. Additionally, the Kid + Elder Village will be available during open-hours of the gathering and will provide enriching experiences and programming for kids ages 3 and up. Please note that kids ages 10 and up must have a ticket.

    • Wheelchair Access

    • Events open to the public are scheduled in wheelchair accessible locations to the greatest extent possible.

    • ASL Interpretation

    • Spanish Language Interpretation

    • Persons needing language interpreters are asked to submit a specific request via the We the Land! registration form at least 4 weeks in advance so that interpreters can be selected to meet your specific communication needs.

    • Accessible Parking

    • Visitors who require accessible parking may use any of the designated spaces on campus with a properly displayed state-issued plate or placard from any state. If you are visiting and need a temporary pass for an acute situation, please contact ODS@smith.edu.

  • Smith College is committed to ensuring equal access to the campus for disabled students, staff, faculty, guests, and visitors who will be accompanied on campus by service animals. Service Animals may travel with their handler throughout the college, except where restrictions apply for health and safety reasons.

    Service animals are defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act as dogs (or miniature horses, with certain qualifications) that are trained to perform one or more specific tasks for a person with a disability. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual’s disability. In determining if an animal is a service animal, staff may only ask the following questions: (1) is this a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or tasks has the animal been trained to perform.