The COVID-19 pandemic didn't just bring health concerns; it also spotlighted the already tough economic path for Native American youth on reservations. 🎓 Young people are chasing their dreams, heading off to study filmmaking, engineering, or any passion they hold dear. But when they return home, they're met with a harsh reality: a lack of job opportunities in their fields.
\"Someone goes to school for filmmaking, they come back here and there's nowhere to get a job. So that's a lack of opportunity right there,\" shares Kyle Mesteth, director of Ground Control. \"Someone has a passion for something and they go away and study it. And then they come back to the 'res' because they love their home, and then there's nowhere to get employment for all the work they just did in school.\" 🎥
Kyle isn't just talking stats; he's voicing the frustrations of many. The media often paints reservation life with a single brushstroke, missing the vibrant culture and the aspirations of its people. It's time to change that narrative! 🌟
Young Native Americans are eager to contribute to their communities, but the doors need to open wider. Let's amplify their stories and support pathways that bring their talents home. 🏡💪
Reference(s):
The Race Gap in the U.S.: Because a lot of great things are happening
cgtn.com
