Across mountains, oceans, generations, and borders, the Hmong people have carried songs, textiles, and rituals that tell the stories of their identity. Elders serve as living museums, passing knowledge from one generation to the next. From Mountains to Lakes: The Museums We Carry is a daylong retreat that brings together Hmong cultural bearers, educators, and community leaders to examine the urgency of cultural preservation. Held at the Hoċokata Ti Cultural Center, participants will learn from members of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and reflect on how Indigenous peoples sustain culture, language, and identity across generations.