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.

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