Indigenous Futures 4EVER

The Two Grey Hills Skatepark is a vital community space for youth and families in the Navajo Nation, providing a safe and positive environment for skateboarding, physical activity, and social connection. However, the park currently lacks essential amenities that would make it more welcoming, accessible, and family-friendly. To address this, Indigenous Futures 4 Ever will implement key infrastructure improvements, including shade structures, bathrooms, water access, benches, and trash cans. These additions will enhance the park’s usability, encourage greater community engagement, and promote environmental sustainability.

Established in 2024, the weekly skateboard classes at Two Grey Hills Skatepark in New Mexico, funded by the Outdoors Equity Fund, empower Navajo youth through outdoor recreation, community-binding, and personal growth. This joint initiative by Indigenous Futures 4EVER and Make Life Skate Life not only promotes physical health but also nurtures essential life skills, instilling discipline, perseverance, and creativity among kids. With an eye on future expansion, the program plans to increase classes, provide free transportation, conduct workshops in local schools, improve skate gear access, and strategize for long-term sustainability, thereby ensuring Native youth continuous, valuable access to outdoor activities that support their comprehensive wellbeing.