Education
Students carry Ute culture forward at Ute Mountain Ute school
The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has more than 2,000 enrolled members but fewer than 100 fluent Ute speakers remain, highlighting the importance of these classes.
My Beautiful Nicaragua
Films BYkids pairs teenagers from diverse cultures with accomplished filmmakers to create short personal documentaries that encourage understanding about universal issues and help foster empathy and global citizenry. Ashley Judd serves as series narrator, introducing each 30-minute film. The series is a collaboration between The WNET Group and the non-profit, BYkids.
My Beautiful Nicaragua
Season 2 Episode 5 | 26m 46s | CC
Coffee is a way of life for 12-year-old Edelsin Mendez and her family in rural Nicaragua. But climate change and shifting weather patterns are contributing to a devastating crop disease and threatening coffee production in her community. Mentored by filmmaker Joyce Chopra, Edelsin conveys how her community is striving to maintain its traditions and livelihood, while forging a sustainable future.
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