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016 Inclusion & the Outdoors with Judy Kasiama - Founder of Colour the Trails
Sylvia is joined by diversity advocate and outdoor enthusiast, Judy Kasiama. Judy is the founder of Colour the Trails, a Vancouver based outdoor community that is aiming to change the lack of diversity and representation for Black and Indigenous People of Color. They provide opportunities for BIPoC individuals and allies to hike, ski, snowboard, snowshoe, and kayak. Judy is the magic behind the growing movement allowing people of all shades and shapes to feel welcome and capable in the outdoors. She makes connections through networks of brands, businesses, and organizations to facilitate opportunities, break barriers and create accessibility in outdoor spaces.
Topics Include:
- Early years in D.R. of Congo followed by life as a refugee ...
- Growing up living in different countries...
- The importance of nature and access...
- Intersectionality and being self-aware...
- Working with rural communities in East Africa...
- Limitations of nonprofits, and alternative business structures...
- The development of Colour the Trails...
- Performative allyship and how to avoid it...
- Building authentic relationships with BIPOC communities...
- The benefits of physical challenges and adventures...
- The power of persistence...
- Film and media, to highlight important topics and support Colour the Trails
- And other topics...
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Resources Mentioned:
IG: @colourthetrails
@jujumil
http://www.colourthetrails.com/
#colourthetrails
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