What is the Rites of Passage?
Rites of Passage have existed in all historically known societies and mark the passage from one social status to another. The Louisville Rites of Passage Program is focused on the passage of youth from adolescence to adulthood. Click here to join!
LROP provides opportunities for self-development, cultural awareness and fosters a sense of belonging in community life that recognizes the need to find purpose and take on responsibilities. Nature also has a rich history in Rites of Passage programs. LROP will provide opportunities for youth to experience deep connections with nature in the urban community and the forest.
In the Louisville Rites of Passage program, youth will pursue collective and individualized goals through a hands-on program structured along four Focus Areas: Heritage, Community, Land and Self determination.
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In each of these four Focus Areas, participants will set personal goals and then review or receive feedback/help from an Elder and/or Youth Leader.
Heritage
Take a deep dive into your own family history, ethnicity and culture - then zoom out to take a broader look at Louisville’s Black history, Black history and the story of Africa and the African diaspora. Go back to the past to understand the present and the future.
Land
Build your connection with nature and cultivate a mutually-beneficial relationship with the land. Understand the importance of land in our lives and become a good steward of all the spaces we share.
Community
Find your people and engage with those around you through creative problem-solving, community service, discussing social issues and discovering resources available for a more successful you.
Self-Determination
Find new ways to claim your future, build confidence and create a vision for yourself as an independent adult, change maker and future ancestor. Collaborate with your peers to examine your identity, map your assets and have transformative conversations around the impact of society on identity.
