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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

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

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

The Stronghold Society runs arts programs for youth.[7]

Mental health campaigns

The organization also runs media campaigns promoting youth mental health.[7]

References

  1. ^ ""Stronger Together" Documentary Tribute To Stronghold Society". Juice Magazine. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  2. ^ "Lakota Country Times: Skate competition moves to Pine Ridge". Indianz. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  3. ^ "Stronghold Society Benefit Show Featuring The Enigma | Things to do in Denver". Time Out Denver. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  4. ^ a b Groovey (2014-09-02). "Walt Pourier: Artist Stronghold for Native Youth". AdobeAirstream. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  5. ^ a b "SKATE OR DIE". Juice Magazine. 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  6. ^ "Skateboarding For Peace of Mind". 18 April 2016.
  7. ^ a b "Episode 35 – How It Happened: Pine Ridge with Walt Pourier". Tony Hawk Foundation. 2019-12-02. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
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