Module 2, Entry 5
Native Lens is a program that provides filmmaking workshops and programs for Native American youth. In this video, Tracey Rector discusses how the program provides opportunities for at risk youth to make positive contributions to their communities through digital storytelling where they can create and share their own personal stories and narratives. The program provides practical, hands on experiences, and provides youth with opportunities to engage with others within the community and to learn about the importance of their roles as stewards for Indigenous culture.
You can learn more about the Native Lens program and watch the stories on their website:
https://www.rmpbs.org/nativelens/#Stories
Hi Lihn, this is a great find and the stories are perfect examples of self-representation.
I watched the video by Darrah Blackwater on the Native Lens website and it’s amazing what she is working towards. Projects like that need more spotlight and support from other communities.