Jace Charger’s “Community, Land, and Care” | American Creed

Discover why Jace Charger works to protect land and support Lakota youth. Reflect on their journey. In 2015, Charger and other Lakota teens started the first protest camp at Standing Rock. Today, they teach teens to work for their community. Consider the challenges facing Charger, and possible solutions. What does Charger see in Indigenous values and traditions? How do they reconcile concepts of freedom, community care, and self-care? Then, compose your own photo essay about a community issue, a tradition, or an ideal like freedom or fairness that inspires you to take action.