August 22, 2019

KSUT joins with Dream Warriors to connect tribal youth to the arts

Author: Shannon Mullane

IGNACIO – On Monday, KSUT public radio started the first “Awakening the Warrior Within” program in Ignacio, connecting local Native American youth to hip-hop artists, singers and spoken word poets.
The Dream Warriors, a collective of five indigenous, nationally recognized performers, led the five-day program, focused on skill-building, artistry and empowerment. The program, funded through a Colorado Health Foundation Grant, includes three performances by the artists and daily activities for part