Native Like Water nonprofit created to reconnect Indigenous youth with their history, ocean culture

Native Like Water nonprofit created to reconnect Indigenous youth with their history, ocean culture

Intuitively, Marc Chavez says he knew that school really wasn’t a good fit for him as a teen. It wasn’t just that he was goofing off, but the material wasn’t engaging and didn’t speak to him because it didn’t reflect his story and that of his culture and community. “Outdated curriculum and projects were void of Indigenous knowledge, stories, faces, and contributions. … I wanted to create something that spoke to the youth, that engaged them, and …

New Documentary Spotlights a Fly-Fishing Camp for Indigenous and Hispanic Youth

A new documentary called “Rooted Waters” showcases New Mexico’s Indigenous and Hispanic Youth Fly Fishing Camp, where fly-fishing becomes a way to create a powerful connection to nature, heritage, and culture.  The post New Documentary Spotlights a Fly-Fishing Camp for Indigenous and Hispanic Youth appeared first on MidCurrent.