Recovery on the Plains event planned in Bismarck

May 19, 2025

The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation will host its 5th annual Recovery on the Plains event from May 22 to 24, at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. Registration opens at 2 p.m. on May 22. The event features keynote speaker Chris Herren, a former NBA player who has been sober since 2008 and shares his story to raise awareness about addiction. Workshops, speakers and meals are included.

Speakers include Adrian Salliego, Candace Moore and Albert Titman. Children under 12 are not permitted. Room blocks are available at nearby hotels. Registration costs $100. For details, contact (701) 751-2887.

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