Stronghold Society
The Stronghold Society is a non-profit organization that advocates for skateboarding, with a focus on creating and sustaining skateparks in Native American communities.[1][2][3][4][5]
Organization
[edit]The Stronghold Society was founded by Walt Pourier, Mark "Monk" Hubbard, James Murphy, and Jeff Ament.[6] Pourier is the current executive director of the organization.[5]
Wounded Knee Four Directions Skatepark Program
[edit]Walt and the Stronghold Society teamed up with Wounded Knee Skateboards to bring the Wounded Knee 4-Directions Skatepark to kids on Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. The park opened in Pine Ridge Village in 2011.[4]
Arts programs
[edit]The Stronghold Society runs arts programs for youth.[7]
Mental health campaigns
[edit]The organization also runs media campaigns promoting youth mental health.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ ""Stronger Together" Documentary Tribute To Stronghold Society". Juice Magazine. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ "Lakota Country Times: Skate competition moves to Pine Ridge". Indianz. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ "Stronghold Society Benefit Show Featuring The Enigma | Things to do in Denver". Time Out Denver. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ a b Groovey (2014-09-02). "Walt Pourier: Artist Stronghold for Native Youth". AdobeAirstream. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ a b "SKATE OR DIE". Juice Magazine. 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ "Skateboarding For Peace of Mind". 18 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Episode 35 – How It Happened: Pine Ridge with Walt Pourier". Tony Hawk Foundation. 2019-12-02. Retrieved 2020-08-31.