Community Connections
Young Elders is rooted in community. We believe fashion, art, and storytelling are tools for connection and empowerment. Our outreach spans classrooms, museums, and cultural gatherings—creating spaces for Indigenous voices to thrive.
Meet Our Host
Angela Noah (White Mountain Apache/Choctaw) is the founder and host of the Young Elders Podcast and the creative force behind our fashion and cultural projects. With a background in Native American and Indigenous Studies and a passion for storytelling, Angela brings together voices that celebrate resilience, creativity, and Indigenous futurism. Through fashion, art, and conversation, she creates spaces where tradition meets tomorrow.
Workshops
Our workshops are hands-on experiences designed to share cultural knowledge and creativity. We offer sessions in beadwork, fashion design, and storytelling—creating spaces for learning and connection. Past workshops include:
- Creative Workshop at Thurston High School
- Storytelling Booth at the University of Oregon Mother’s Day Powwow
- Beading and cultural education inspired by Indigenous artistry
Whether in classrooms, museums, or community events, our workshops invite participants to engage with Indigenous traditions and imagine new futures.
Above: Angela Noah leads an Indigenous fashion and storytelling workshop during the Native American Student Summit at Thurston High School. Students explored cultural design, creativity, and the power of storytelling as a tool for resilience and identity.
Left: Host Angela Noah (White Mountain Apache) and co-presenters invite students to join a Powwow dance showcase during a Monday school assembly at Chemawa Indian School.
Right: Angela Noah speaks at the Springfield History Museum as part of the Illumination Project, sharing stories of Indigenous fashion, art, and cultural resilience. This collaboration highlights the power of storytelling in shaping community understanding and honoring Native perspectives.
