Beyond Team USA - Sport for All, Play for Life

Explore the potential of Native American youth in sports and address barriers to accessibility in this 30-minute panel discussion from the Project Play Summit 2023. Delve into the rich history of indigenous Olympians like Jim Thorpe and Duke Kahanamoku while examining current challenges faced by Native American communities in accessing sports and play opportunities. Join a diverse panel featuring Jeff Ament, co-founder of Pearl Jam and founder of Montana Pool Service; Jay Bitsui, a skateboarder from Browning, Montana; Di"Orr Greenwood, a Diné artist and skateboarder; and moderator Dawn Harflinger, President/CEO of Lili'uokalani Trust. Gain insights on initiatives and strategies to make sports and play more inclusive and accessible for underserved communities, with an introduction by Sam McCracken, General Manager of N7.