WOMEN'S WATER WALK 💙 FAQ

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The Women's Water Walk is a 113 mile prayer walk that starts on September 19th, 2026 in Windsor, NY and goes until October 4th,  when we reach the Christman Sanctuary in upper Schoharie County.

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The walk is being led by Indigenous grandmothers and has its own protocols and code of conduct. We ask that everyone who joins remains respectful so we can make everyone feel as safe and comfortable as possible. 

 

Can men join the walk?

YES! Although the walk is led by women, men are very much encouraged to join.  Our prayer is for a return to balance, and we certainly the need the men – and all their prayers and support as we walk. 

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Then why is it a women's water walk?

Traditionally, women are the life givers who carry the prayer of the water. The wombs of women fill with water as they are carrying their children in pregnancy.  Water is considered a feminine being and it is the women who are gifted with carrying this prayer of the water of life and who have come forward to lead this prayer. 

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Do I have to do the whole walk?

No! You can walk as much or as little as you are able. You can walk for a week, a day, or even an hour. One step at a time, we are planting seeds of love, action and change for the generations to come.

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What should we wear?

We ask that people dress respectfully as if you are going to tipi, church, synagogue, mosque, temple or another place of worship. Women are encouraged to wear long skirts, which connect the energy of the earth to the womb.  Skirts are seen a protection and a way to honor a sacred hoop of life. However, we don't want people to feel forced or coerced in their dressing. It's important to wear what is comfortable for you while keeping within the protocols of humility and respectful dress for both men and women.

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Can we bring signs? 

We ask that people do not bring political signs. We are designing willow staffs with blue and white and flags for people to carry.  There are many pressing issues each of us carries in our hearts, but the water is what unites and connects us and we would like to keep our walk focused on that prayer. 

 

How do we conduct ourselves when we walk?

Our walk is rooted in prayer and positive action.  We are not yelling or chanting slogans. We are walking with humility in a dignified and joyful manner, sometimes singing our songs out loud, sometimes making our prayers in silence.  Try to speak and think positively. We walk under a banner of unity.  All are welcome to walk and pray for the water with us.  

 

Will we stop during our daily walk?

We will stop to make offerings at the many rivers, lakes and waterways along our path. People are always welcome to stop if they need to rest, or get a shuttle to a rest stop or bathroom ahead.​

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Where are people staying?

We are staying in one place for the first half of the walk, and another place for the second half of the walk.  We will provide accommodations for elders and core team members, but other walkers must register separately for campsites or find their own local accommodations. More information on that coming soon. 

 

How far are we walking per day?

We will walk approximately 7 miles per day.  We are still adjusting the schedule, but the plan is to gather at the start point each day at about 10am.  We will make a prayer by the water, put our minds and hearts together and re-affirm our purpose.  After that we will walk slowly for 7 miles with breaks as needed.  We will have cars to shuttle people to bathrooms as needed. 

 

At the end of our walk day, we plan to have an information session in towns along the route.  Walkers can participate in the local meetings and discussions or return to the main camp to learn songs, cook food, and deepen relationships.

 

This is just a beginning... more info and FAQ coming very soon!  ​​​