Wellness Week 2022: Can I Kayak?! Remix Workshop

5325 North Marine Drive,Portland OR 97203

16 June, 2022

Description

Can I Kayak?! Remix in an introduction to canoeing, kayaking, and an exploration of Portland's waterways. This event will cover the basics of flatwater kayaking, canoeing, and water safety. We will explore the history of our communities' relationship to accessing local waterways. Canoeing and kayaking are low-impact activities that can improve your aerobic fitness, strength, and flexibility. Specific health benefits include - improved cardiovascular fitness and increased muscle strength, particularly in the back, arms, shoulders, and chest, from moving the paddle. Light Refreshments will be provided. This event is sponsored by Metro & the Columbia Slough Watershed Council Featured Facilitator: Malik Coburn Malik “Sol” Coburn (he/they) is a crate-digging, oracle card reading, eclectic earth servant, and learning teacher hailing from Potawotami/Miami/Illinois territory – also known as inner-city Chicago. Their developmental years were spent immersed in a loving community of family & friends, different religious institutions, school systems, and local political landscapes. Sol has dedicated their life to finding spaces where care for the earth, people, and sharing resources is embraced and illuminated. ABOUT WELLNESS WEEK 2022: In celebration of the Juneteenth Holiday, Black Men's Wellness is honored to offer a week of holistic health activities for Black men, youth, and the local community. This week will include workshops and activities that promote physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health & well-being. This week-long celebration will reinforce the strength and health of Black men, fathers, brothers, sons, and elders within themselves and their communities. Connect with us through our WEBSITE or on INSTAGRAM.