Roots & Threads

ElSO Youth X Jocelyn Rice

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ELSO Youth and Jocelyn Rice

Redefine Outdoor Fashion

Roots and Threads: ELSO Youth x Jocelyn Rice is an innovative program that pairs renowned Portland designer Jocelyn Rice with young creatives to demonstrate how designs can transcend mere style, telling powerful stories of resilience and innovation.

In Portland, Oregon, where community and nature beautifully converge, this collaboration empowered junior designers to draw inspiration from their surroundings. These young visionaries craft clothing embodying a progressive society, reimagining our outdoor engagement.

Through their unique perspectives, ELSO’s junior designers celebrate community, sustainability, and culture, crafting garments that inspire a deeper connection with nature. These youth have grown and developed their leadership through various ELSO programs. Using their life experiences, nature's inspiration, and their ELSO experiences, they created two apparel items that reflect their journey. In their hands, we are truly one with the Earth.

Characters That Look Like Us!

Custom artwork by African American designer Yishaii of Project Lepus shows the beauty of Black and Brown youth. Our youth can see themselves reflected throughout the lab materials and supplies.

Stories That Empower Parents, Too

Every lesson is mapped back to Next Generation Science Standards so you know where they’re at. Lessons designed for all members of the family to participate and reflects the experiences of our ancestors.

Topics The Youth Want

The Kit is packed with various experiments along with stories, activities, and ways to share the fun on social media.

DOING BUSINESS THE RIGHT WAY

We responsibly quote and interview all sources before sharing Indigenous folklore and legends. We also prioritized sourcing supplies from organizations that support the work of social justice and equality in our communities. Our supplies and materials are purchased at Black, Brown, Latino/a, and Indigenous owned establishments, and share referrals to other suppliers of the same communities.