Episode 6: Stuart Young Getting to the Heart of What’s Important with Cousins Skateboard Community

Stuart Young shares how personal crises throughout the Covid-19 pandemic led him to re-evaluate his life priorities and, ultimately, to co-found Cousins Skateboard Community. Cousins is an Indigenous-led nonprofit that aims to empower Indigenous youth and build community through access to skateboarding.

Stuart Young

Stu is the Executive Director and co-founder of Cousins Skateboard Community.

Stu shares a bit about what Cousins Skateboard Community is and how skateboarding has impacted Indigenous youth and communities.

Part 1

Stu shares more details about his personal journey throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and how this ultimately led him to co-found Cousins Skateboard Community.

Part 2

Sources Cited in these episodes:

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Kirmayer, L. J., Sheiner, E., & Geoffroy, D. (2016). Mental health promotion for indigenous youth.InPositive mental health,fighting stigma and promoting resiliency for children and adolescents(pp. 111-140). Academic Press.