Outlast Arts and Education is a 501(c)(3) organization that celebrates, empowers, and helps advance Native youth in South Dakota through media arts, education, and community building.
Empowering youth through film and media
We create pathways for youth from Pine Ridge Reservation to pursue self-determination and economic freedom through comprehensive programming, including film and media education, mental health workshops, community events, career readiness workshops, and college tours.
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Film Camp
Our two-week summer camps introduce students to the art of storytelling through film and media production. Led by a team of filmmaking and media literacy experts, students develop project management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels while using narrative as a gateway to self-expression and future careers in S.T.E.A.M. fields.
Outlast's annual college and career tours help students envision the next chapter in their stories. Students learn how to navigate the college application process and explore future career paths by visiting campuses and connecting with professionals in fields related to their interests.
College Tours
Outlast on the Go
In addition to supporting youth from Pine Ridge, Outlast offers week-long pop-up film and media workshops to underserved Youth of Color across South Dakota and other communities with limited access to Out-of-School-Time programming.
Mental Health and Wellness
Wellness groups focus on storytelling as a tool for healing and connection. These sessions, led by licensed professionals and local Pine Ridge community members and Elders, encourage students to explore their individual, communal, and historical identities. Students build emotional resilience and strengthen intergenerational relationships by sharing their stories and listening to others.
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