Now more than ever we are in need of a new narrative to counterbalance our fears. She is the founder and president of the butterfly movement. As a result, the methods and tools we use to connect with others f. 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. 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. 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. Supporting young women and girls of african descent throught the transitions of life book visit source. She is a cocontributor to the book african americans and. An interview with niambi jahaechols girl scouts river valleys. Camp butterfly, a sevenday overnight experience, and project butterfly, the movements afterschool program, both stemmed from jaha echols s 2003 book, project butterfly.
Niambi jahaechols wellness, wealth, wisdom by vibrant. When jaha echols met mack, a holistic health educator and mother of three, in 2005 at a holistichealth symposium in oakland, california, the two women felt an. Author of the new book, what color is your soul, jahaechols here. 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 gils of african descent through the transitions of life. Project butterfly supporting young women and girls. Inspired by the selfpublished book of native chicagoan niambi jaha, project butterfly.
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 has been featured in essence and ebony magazines, and oprahs angel network for her work with teen girls. The book gets to the heart of the problem and helps kids understand the effects of good food choices. Camp butterfly fundraiser hopes to send more girls to camp. She is a cocontributor to the book african americans and community engagement in higher education, published by suny press, september 2009. Niambi jaha echols, founder, camp butterfly, author, project butterfly. This book has inspired the creation of project butterfly, inc. Niambi jaha echols diversity is who you invite to the party. With clarity and sensitivity, niambi jahaechols explores the physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of growing up and encourages young women and. Niambi jaha, 58 chapel hill, nc has court records at. Project butterfly a guide for young women and girls of african descent to understand the transitions of life workbook book. Niambi made a great presentation at the recent family, culture and lifestyle show in toronto on june 28. Supporting young women and girls of african descent through the transitions of life by jaha, niambi and a great selection of related books.
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. With clarity and sensitivity, niambi jaha echols explores the physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of growing up and encourages young women. Niambi jaha echols is an author, visionary, lecturer, artist, inspirational speaker and social entreprenuer with over 25 years experience working with various modalities of creativity. With clarity and sensitivity, niambi jaha echols explores the physical, emotional and social aspects of growing up. Niambi jahaechols is the founder and ceo of camp butterfly, an organization focusing on the. Using the life cycle of a butterfly as a model of transformation, the book supports and. Niambi jahaechols is an author, visionary, lecturer, artist, inspirational speaker and social entreprenuer with over 25 years experience working with various modalities of creativity. Supporting young women and girls through the transitions of life a great book written by niambi jaha echols. Brandi mack and niambi jaha echols, the butterfly movement the pollination project 20161211t19.
Across the globe, we are experiencing a massive paradigm shift as covic 19 moves through the planet like a hurricane disrupting every sense of normalcy we know. This is a great article in acas camping magazine that was written by niambi jaha echols. Project butterfly houston transforming the world, one. Cultural agility strategist niambi jahaechols talks about the roots of racism, why. Education, young women and girls of african descent. 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. Niambi was one of the speakers at our last sustainable pathways event. 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.
African americans and community engagement in higher education. This thoughtprovoking, and soulnourishing book is written to help heal us all the way back to our roots. The podcast of the diversity and spirituality network. 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. 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. To prepare the women to assist the girls we use the book, inspiring the souls of our girls.
Brandi mack and niambi jahaechols, the butterfly movement. Project butterfly a guide for young women and girls of african descent to understand the transitions of life workbook. Caterpillar training guide workbook by niambi jaha echols isbn. This thoughtprovoking, and soulnourishing book is written to help heal us all the way. 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. Engaging african american girls in the camping experience, coming soon. Several years ago, when i directed my camp program specifically for african american teen girls camp butterfly. Supporting young women and girls of african descent through the transitions of life, which explores the physical, emotional, and social aspects of coming of age.
Jaha echols writings, teachings and philosophies have influenced and inspired countless. Other texts that will be used include the project butterfly book and workbook. 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. Project butterfly a guide for young women and girls of african. For more information on reaching out to girls of african descent, read jaha echols project butterfly 2008. This provocative video is an inyourface dare to elevate superficial diversity and inclusion to the virtuous plane of crosscultural agility. Niambi jaha echols niambi s passion is helping others to transform their mindsets and personal stuck points, deepening their connections to all of humanity.
Three little kids will be added to the patient education material in our hospital. Supporting young women and girls of african descent trough the transitions of life. Now available from the black woman and child mamas market. Niambi is an author, inspirational speaker, cultural agility strategist, spiritual activist and transformation advocate. Supporting young women and girls of african descent through the transitions of life. What color is your soul by niambi jahaechols read online. Niambi jaha echols is the author of project butterfly 5. Supporting young women and girls of african decent through the transitions of life, and utilizing the curriculum developed by the project butterfly organization, camp butterfly offers programs that provide preteen and teenaged girls with creative. Presbyterian church camp and conference association. Niambi jaha echols has studied the mysticism and transformation of the butterfly so intricately, hand crafting a much needed rites of passage into womanhood for our caterpillar girls and women all over the world, initiating them into a sisterhood of beautiful butterflies. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
With clarity and sensitivity, niambi jaha echols explores the physical, emotional, and social aspects of growing up. 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 world is changing and we all know it and can feel it. Home about shop events media contact why you should read what color is your soul. 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. 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. Niambi jahaechols cultural agility strategist, transformation. She is also the author of project butterfly and inspiring the souls of our girls. She is also the founder and ceo of two organizations that serve and support the transitional healing of women and girls. In this wonderfully engaging book, niambi jaha echols offers her unique, expansive and wellsupported perspective on racism in america. Echols conducts retreats and workshops based on the information in this and her other books. Look for jaha echols new book, widening the circle.
Niambi is a cocontributor to the book african americans and. Four keynote speakers and over 150 educational sessions at. Jahaechols writings, teachings and philosophies have influenced and inspired countless. This retreat experience uses niambi jaha echols thought provoking and soul nourishing new book. What color is your soul healing the illusion of our. Project butterfly a guide for young women and girls of. Niambi jaha echols, is the author of project butterfly. 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. For twelve years she led the residential camp experience, camp butterfly 2003 2015. Supporting young women and girls of african descent trough the transitions of life by jaha echols, niambi isbn. As a result, the methods and tools we use to connect with others from different lifestyles, cultures, backgrounds and beliefs must adapt. Niambi jaha echols is the founder and ceo of camp butterfly, an organization focusing on the. 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.
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