Supporting young women and girls of african descent throught the transitions of life book visit source. Project butterfly a guide for young women and girls of african descent to understand the transitions of life workbook book. She is also the author of project butterfly and inspiring the souls of our girls. What color is your soul healing the illusion of our. What color is your soul by niambi jahaechols read online. Niambi is a cocontributor to the book african americans and community engagement in higher education, published by suny press and is also the author of project butterfly, inspiring the souls of our girls and the founder of project butterfly, and the residential camp experience, camp butterfly 2003 20. Niambi jaha echols is the author of project butterfly 5. Echols conducts retreats and workshops based on the information in this and her other books. Read what color is your soul, by niambi jaha echols online on bookmate the world is changing and we all know it and can feel it. The book became the facilitators guide to said tool and thus the foundation of the butterfly movement, which aims to introduce young black girls to nature and promote selflove.
This provocative video is an inyourface dare to elevate superficial diversity and inclusion to the virtuous plane of crosscultural agility. This retreat experience uses niambi jaha echols thought provoking and soul nourishing new book. Project butterfly houston transforming the world, one. Brandi mack and niambi jahaechols, the butterfly movement. Recognizing the challenges that girls of african descent face with issues of cultural displacement and positive cultural identification, niambi jaha echols was inspired in 2002 to write her first book, project butterfly.
Using the life cycle of a butterfly as a model of transformation, the book supports and. Three little kids will be added to the patient education material in our hospital. The podcast of the diversity and spirituality network. Home about shop events media contact why you should read what color is your soul. The girls, ages 11 to 17 and from the chicago area and milwaukee, are the first participants in camp butterfly, which is based on principles described in the selfempowerment book. This book is a resource and a tool to help us recalibrate back to our most authentic selves. Several years ago, when i directed my camp program specifically for african american teen girls camp butterfly. Niambi is a cocontributor to the book african americans and. With clarity and sensitivity, niambi jahaechols explores the physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of growing up and encourages young women and girls through lifes challenges using the life cycle of a butterfly as a wonderful model of transformation.
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Niambi jaha echols is a cultural agility strategist, a nationally recognized transformation advocate with over 30 years experience, and has a ba in fine art and psychology from columbia college chicago. With clarity and sensitivity, niambi jaha echols explores the physical, emotional and social aspects of growing up. Rashida govan, the founderexecutive director of project butterfly nola went on to volunteer at camp butterfly in chicago and watervliet, mi where she learned the project butterfly. Camp butterfly, a sevenday overnight experience, and project butterfly, the movements afterschool program, both stemmed from jaha echols s 2003 book, project butterfly. Niambi jaha echols, is the author of project butterfly. Niambi is a cocontributor to the book african americans and community engagement in higher education published by suny press and is also the author of project butterfly and inspiring the souls of our girls. As a result, the methods and tools we use to connect with others f. She is the principal and lead consultant for crosscultural agility, llc. Niambi is a cocontributor to the book african americans and community engagement in higher education published by suny press and is also the author of project butterfly and. Nurtured by the serene natural vistas and the supportive guidance of niambi and her team, you will understand your stories, unconscious biases, implicit associations and transform your mindset as the keeper of your own soul.
Niambi jahaechols january 18, 1962 was born in chicago, illinois. Camp butterfly fundraiser hopes to send more girls to camp. To prepare the women to assist the girls we use the book, inspiring the souls of our girls. Niambi jaha, 58 chapel hill, nc has court records at. Supporting young women and gils of african descent through the transitions of life. For twelve years she led the residential camp experience, camp butterfly 2003 2015. This is a great article in acas camping magazine that was written by niambi jaha echols. As a result, the methods and tools we use to connect with others from different lifestyles, cultures, backgrounds and beliefs must adapt. Using the life cycle of a butterfly as a model of transformation, the book supports and encourages young women and girls through the changes and challenges of life.
She is a cocontributor to the book african americans and community engagement in higher education, published by suny press, september 2009. Originally published in 2003, project butterfly continues to be a reassuring mustread for teen girls and every adult who supports or works with girls. Supporting young women and girls of african descent through the transitions of life by jaha, niambi and a great selection of related books. Project butterfly a guide for young women and girls of african. Niambi jahaechols cultural agility strategist, transformation. Niambi was one of the speakers at our last sustainable pathways event. She is a cocontributor to the book african americans and. Exerts from her speech will be posted here on blog.
Niambi made a great presentation at the recent family, culture and lifestyle show in toronto on june 28. Look for jaha echols new book, widening the circle. Jahaechols writings, teachings and philosophies have influenced and inspired countless. This thoughtprovoking, and soulnourishing book is written to help heal us all the way. Niambi jaha echols niambi s passion is helping others to transform their mindsets and personal stuck points, deepening their connections to all of humanity. Project butterfly a guide for young women and girls of african descent to understand the transitions of life workbook. Supporting young women and girls through the transitions of life a great book written by niambi jaha echols. Newly redesigned originally published 2003 project butterfly continues to be a reassuring must read for teen girls and every adult who supports or works with girls. Niambi jahaechols wellness, wealth, wisdom by vibrant. This book has inspired the creation of project butterfly, inc. Project butterfly a guide for young women and girls of. Not only how we found our way into our current situation but also encouragement to remove our blinders, accept personal responsibility and take fruitful action to bring mutual respect, understanding and. Recognizing the challenges that girls of african descent face with issues of cultural displacement and positive cultural identification, niambi jahaechols was inspired in 2002 to write her first book, project butterfly. Niambi is a cocontributor to the book african americans and community engagement in higher education, published by suny press, and is also the author of project butterfly, inspiring.
She is also the founder and ceo of two organizations that serve and support the transitional healing of women and girls. Niambi jaha echols an extraordinarily skilled author, speaker, and consultantrecently served as the keynote speaker for the 2019 girl scouts of river valleys annual meeting. Inspired by the selfpublished book of native chicagoan niambi jaha, project butterfly. The story of project butterfly new orleans begins with a vision board workshop and a chance encounter with niambi jaha echols, founder of camp butterfly and author of the project butterfly guidecurriculum. The book gets to the heart of the problem and helps kids understand the effects of good food choices. This thoughtprovoking, and soulnourishing book is written to help heal us all the way back to our roots. Other texts that will be used include the project butterfly book and workbook.
Niambi jahaechols is the founder and ceo of camp butterfly, an organization focusing on the. Niambi jaha echols is the founder and ceo of camp butterfly, an organization focusing on the. Engaging african american girls in the camping experience, coming soon. Cultural agility strategist niambi jahaechols talks about the roots of racism, why. Niambi jaha echols diversity is who you invite to the party.