Youth Identity & Creative Expression
Strengthening Voices Through the Arts
Drawing on his experience as a published author and educator, Rudy plans his workshops as opportunities for each participant to:
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discover and strengthen their voice as a writer.
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develop a love of words and language through learning the haiku form.
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engage in community building with one another through a circle process, the writing process, and shared experience (deepening community bonds and support).
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cultivate joy through expressing creativity in a space of supportive adults and peers.
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foster intergenerational community and support for all involved.
Through a series of workshops, the Gobal Village Team leads young people to explore pain, healing, and personal power by tapping into their own stories told through poetry and music.
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Radical Self-Love and Healing through Creation
Haiku Writers Social Justice Workshop
The poetry form of haiku requires us to transform complex ideas and emotions around social justice into three simple lines.​
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Designed to be a space of healing, Rudy brings levity and an asset-based lens to his interactions with youth. This workshop is also encouraged as an intergenerational experience.
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This workshop is especially meaningful for young people who are not experiencing connection within traditional educational settings.
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