Cross-Cultural
Engagements
What we are doing
Colombian Youth Upscaling and
Recycling Clothing Initiative
In collaboration with Luz Barbosa and passionate Colombian youth, COPAL supports initiatives aimed at upscaling and recycling clothing to make it more affordable and accessible to communities. By promoting sustainable fashion practices, this partnership not only provides economic opportunities but also fosters environmental consciousness. Through our engagement with this initiative, we contribute to a more equitable and environmentally sustainable future.
Cayuga Cultural Survival Collaboration
(Upstate New York)
In collaboration with Joel LaFrance of the Mohawk Nation (Kanienʼkehá꞉ka) in upstate New York, COPAL works towards the preservation and revitalization of indigenous culture and traditions. Through our partnership with the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka Nation, we support initiatives that promote cultural resilience, language preservation, and community empowerment. By acknowledging and respecting the cultural heritage of the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka Nation, we strive to contribute to the ongoing cultural survival and prosperity of indigenous communities in the region.
Mexican Cultural Survival and
Preservation Efforts
Teaming up with Santiago Alonso and organizations dedicated to cultural survival and preservation in Mexico, COPAL celebrates and protects indigenous traditions and heritage. Through this partnership, we aim to honor and uphold the rich cultural diversity of Mexico, incorporating elements of traditional wisdom and practices into our programs. By supporting these endeavors, we contribute to the preservation of cultural identity and heritage for generations to come.
“Dennis was a tremendous support during my high school years. I was going through a difficult time period, and he was more than willing to provide guidance and mentorship I truly needed. He introduced me to powerful practices and wonderful people within the indigenous community, which has stayed with me ever since. Dennis has an amazing way of genuinely caring and connecting with people, and a strong dedicating in helping young people grow. I’m super grateful to have Dennis in my life and can confidently say he’s a true mentor for anyone facing tough times.”
— ERIK HERRERA, CopalNY mentee
“After more than a decade of praying and being in many circles with Dennis, im proud to call him a friend. Dennis has a gift of helping people that has really impacted many lives and families. Over many years he has developed a humble wisdom thru his own struggles as a youth, and how he used the Ancient technologies from multiple traditions to heal, grow and become a pillar of society. I look forward to see how Copal, the organization grows, the seeds that will help the people to become the fullest expression of their True Nature.”
— CHRISTIAN AVERY, Beauty Walkers Foundation