Chapter staffer JR Hunte reflects on a recent cool event
It was a sunny April day for Sierra Club’s BIPOC-centered free fishing event. Although it was a bit windy for fishing, this didn’t dampen the spirits of the 30 participants, or the three community partners who supported this event at Lake Harriet. COPAL, the Cultural Wellness Center, and BazTec, a BIPOC-owned fishing company, provided their time and resources to help make the day a success.
COPAL and BazTec have partnered on events with the North Star Chapter in the past, and Cultural Wellness Center was a welcome addition to our outdoor partners. All do great work for BIPOC communities.
The Cultural Wellness Center offers research-based classes, coaching, consulting, and certifications that support people, families, communities, and organizations in developing culturally-based solutions to real-world problems. One of its goals is “to connect Black, Indigenous, and POC youth, adults, and families to active living and personal development in nature, outdoors, and adventure-based experiences…building community and connecting people to the joy, fun, and healing of being in nature.”
We look forward to teaming up with the Cultural Wellness Center and all our community partners again soon.