Turtle Island Skateboard Project

Our Skateboard Initiative

Federal and local governments consistently fail at providing sustainable mental health support to our most vulnerable youth. It is no surprise that mental health has turned into a full blown crisis at this time. Due to the impact of Covid on top of a climate crisis that has already drastically impacted so many of our Indigenous communities, youth and teens are struggling more than ever with their mental health.

Turtle Island Skateboard Project is rooted in whole wellness and was created because skateboarding is an accessible activity for just about everyone. We remind youth and teens to reclaim public spaces and just feel good on a day to day basis. Skateboarding promotes mental and physical wellness, decreases anxiety and increases skill building habits that can support youth through challenging times and help them to achieve and sustain long term goals. Skateboard culture organically builds a collective purpose, does not discriminate socioeconomically, promotes diversity and skate crews have proven to be a safe space for vulnerable youth.

As we continue learn about the spaces of our youth communities who are marginalized, living under the threat of systemic injustice, and food/clean water insecurity, TISP aims to give our most vulnerable youth and teens some of their power back. By collaborating with kids and teens to create change on their own; we hope to support our young folx in leading a sustainable community from the ground up.

USC study on skateboarding finds significant benefits ranging from mental health to social skills. ... A first-of-its-kind study of skateboarding culture found that skateboarding improves mental health, fosters community and encourages diversity and resilience USC,.Feb 27, 2020

Donate your time

We are looking for hands to help build and box up skateboards. Sign up! skyler@turtleislandskateboardproject.org

Give Aways

Send us your skate video and you'll be eligible to receive a brand new VX1000 Camera.

Send video submissions to erik@turtleislandskateboardproject.org

Youth Organizations

If you are interested in receiving skateboards for your youth organization give us a shout! Please send all inquiries to anne@turtleislandskateboardproject.org

TURTLE ISLAND SKATEBOARD PROJECT

Our Skateboard Initiative

TISP SKATECLERB SUMMER!!

Skateboard Building Event

Skateboard Drive

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Donate your time

Give Aways

Youth Organizations

TURTLE ISLAND SKATEBOARD PROJECT

Our Skateboard Initiative

TISP SKATECLERB SUMMER!!

Skateboard Building Event

Skateboard Drive

Donate

Donate your time

Give Aways

Youth Organizations

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