Spoken Word Club

The video explores a slam poetry event at the Santa Fe Indian School, highlighting the cultural journeys of Native American students like Heilery Yuselew and Santana Shorty. The spoken word club, founded by Tim McLaughlin, helps students reconnect with their heritage through poetry. The school balances modern education with cultural preservation, boasting a high graduation rate. During cultural week, students engage in traditional activities and use poetry to revive their languages. The club gains national attention, preparing for the Brave New Voices contest.

What themes do the teenagers in the spoken word club explore in their poetry?

How does Santana Shorty describe the impact of her parents' separation on her connection to her culture?

What is the significance of the spoken word club for the students at the Santa Fe Indian School?

In what ways do the students reconnect with their culture through spoken word poetry?

What message does board vice president Perry Martinez convey to the students regarding their identity?

How does Nolan Eskeets honor his grandfather through his poetry?

What preparations is the Santa Fe Indian School spoken word club making for the upcoming national poetry slam?