Dear John,

We’re excited to invite Native youth ages 16–24 who identify as LGBTQ2S+ to the Southwest Butterflies Retreat (SWBR), a two-day gathering centered in healing, culture, and community joy!

🦋 This retreat isn’t just an event, it’s a space to breathe, connect, grow, and be celebrated.

Through workshops, conversations, and shared meals, SWBR will uplift LGBTQ2S+ voices while exploring the impacts of domestic violence and sexual assault. Youth will walk away with tools for self-care, empowerment, and deeper connection to their community and culture.

📆 August 1–2, 2025

⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day

📍 Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque | 125 2nd St NW

🍽️ Breakfast and lunch provided both days

We believe every young person deserves to feel seen, valued, and rooted in who they are. This retreat is that space.

Spots are limited. Help us spread the word!

Encourage the youth in your life to register, uplift this opportunity with your network, and help us make sure every seat is filled with someone who needs it.

Register today or share with someone who should be there!

Let’s uplift Native LGBTQ2S+ youth together, because healing happens in community, and the future is brighter when we show up for each other.

CSVANW is a 501(c)(3) organization that is funded in part by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

For more information, please contact us at:

(505) 243 - 9199 | [email protected]