STEM Santa Fe is developing a new series of programs and events with and for Indigenous communities - the Indigenous Partnerships Initiative - where we offer culturally appropriate, hands-on options for Indigenous youth. Programs help increase Indigenous student identification with STEM as a potential career option with a focus on digital justice storytelling.
Our Indigenous Partnerships Initiative is a way to inspire and provide STEM-related support and instruction for Indigenous youth. The program serves as a conduit for future Indigenous high school and college students to become STEM leaders in our state and beyond. We aim to foster future mentors and interns with us and our key community partners, including Santa Fe Indian School, the Shiprock Mobile Studio & Storytelling Lab, Pueblo de San Ildefonso (Poh-whogeh-owingeh), and Nambe Pueblo (Nambe Owingeh).
Shiprock Mobile Studio & Storytelling Lab
Shiprock Mobile Studio was started by teacher and award winning filmmaker Dwayne Joe (Dine'/Hopi) with the goal of teaching students from Indigenous nations the art of filming and storytelling.
The program introduces Indigenous youth to the basics of filmmaking and encourages creative storytelling. Local high schoolers receive direct support from experts in the digital media and filmmaking fields to create their own professional-quality content. With support from the Santa Fe Creative Coding Initiative and the Central Consolidated School District, students receive support to produce high-caliber films using Apple devices.
The Laser Harp project is a replica of a popular laser harp at Meow Wolf. This project is a table-top instrument that has only three lasers with an Arduino board that will play a tone when a beam is interrupted.
(No coding or engineering experience required)
Introduce indigenous youth to the basics of filmmaking and encourage creative storytelling.
This workshop presents a unique opportunity to foster creativity, inspire future filmmakers, and engage students in culturally relevant projects.High school students will learn camera basics and techniques, sound and storytelling, and filming and editing skills.
The workshop will culminate in a showcase at the end of the event with a special guest.
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Workshop - Phil Thomas - Performing Arts Center, US-64, Shiprock, NM 87420
Space is limited - register early!!!
