Shades of Thorpe | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization for Native youth

EMPOWERING NATIVE YOUTH TO PURSUE THEIR BRIGHT PATH

Upcoming Events

Shades of Thorpe Bright Path Event
Tue, Dec 31
Lawrence
Dec 31, 2024, 7:00 PM CST – Jan 01, 2025, 1:00 AM CST
Lawrence, Indian Ave P, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
Dec 31, 2024, 7:00 PM CST – Jan 01, 2025, 1:00 AM CST
Lawrence, Indian Ave P, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
A New Year's Eve event that will empower Native youth (grades 6th-12) with the strength and purpose to success in 2025. A night dedicated to athletics, leadership, and education!
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ATHLETICS | LEADERSHIP | EDUCATION

"SUCCESS AWAITS YOUR BRIGHT PATH"

Shades of Thorpe believes that every Native youth will have the opportunity to achieve their Bright Path through one or more of the following pillars: Athletics, Leadership, and Education

Shades of Thorpe instills a foundation based on respect, bravery, and culture for all associated with the non-profit organization.

The Three Pillar Service

Native youth will become successful in thier Bright path through one or more of the three pillars

ATHLETICS

Sport Specific Workouts

In-Season Mental Health Guidance

Beginner Exercise Lessons

Advanced Exercise Lessons

Sponsorships

And More...

LEADERSHIP

Building Leadership Skills

Creating Confident Habits

"Earning Your Feathers" Presentation

Motivation Visitations

Professional Bright Path Meet and Greets

And More...

EDUCATION

Scholarships

Higher Educaiton Guidance

Promoting Native American Topics to your School/Company/Organization/Team

And More...

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

“A person sittin’ on the shoulder of a giant can see much further than the giant” 🪶

Today, we want to introduce Elwood Pipestem-Ott! Elwood is a Shades of Thorpe board member from the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma and will lead our Leadership Pillar. Tap in to hear his Bright Path! 🔥

The FIRST Shades of Thorpe event is here! 🔥

A New Year’s Eve event that will empower Native youth with the strength and purpose to succeed in 2025. A Night dedicated to athletics, leadership, and education

Available to all 6th-12th grade Native students that are in the surrounding area. Email shadesofthorpe@gmail.com to get registered 🪶

Have you made your ancestors proud today? 🪶

Today, we want to introduce Cody Wilson! Cody is a Shades of Thorpe board member from the Choctaw Nation and will lead our Athletic Pillar. Tap in to hear his Bright Path! 🔥

Shades of Thorpe wants to say THANK YOU❤️ for the support and generosity in helping us achieve the first step to the Bright Path Success! Time to go to work 🪶
#givingtuesday

At Shades of Thorpe, we’re dedicated to uplifting future Native leaders by providing resources, opportunities, and support. Your generosity will fuel their Bright Path - whether in athletics, leadership, or education

❤️ Every dollar counts. Together, we can create brighter futures for Native youth

➡️ Donate and make the difference! Link in bio ⬆️

#givingtuesday2024 #empoweringnativeyouth #shadesofthorpe

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Happy Holidays! 🪶

Check out our highlight video of the first Fort Peck Tribes Bright Path Student Experience. We appreciate all the relatives that were involved. Everything about this trip was created and viewed through the Native perspective ✊🏾

See if you can spot the GOAT in the video 👀

As educators, there is no universal way to teach all students. As we modify and challenge our lessons, it allows us the opportunity to connect with every student. We appreciate all teachers out there who are changing lives one student at a time 📚🙌🏾

To honor Jim Thorpe Day this April 16th, relatives across many tribes came together at the Jim Thorpe Fitness Center at Haskell Indian Nations University and completed our annual Shades of Thorpe Challenge. Video coming soon!

We work, you work. We win, you win 🫡💪🏾

Last year, with the assistance of Co-Founder, Myltin Bighorn, the Kansas City Chiefs Football Club was able to create an event that supports Native Youth with cultural values and honors the greatest athlete of all time.

The Second Annual Jim Thorpe Day at Arrowhead Stadium hosted tribes from Montana, Kansas, and Iowa. Each year is determined to get Bigger and Brighter. Today we honor Jim Thorpe Day, April 16. 🐐🙏🏾

Presented by the Fort Peck Tribes Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, 22 Fort Peck Tribal Students are receiving hands-on experience through the Bright Path Student Experience in Kansas

From Haskell to Kansas City, the next few days will entail multiple education, leadership, and athletics events

April 16th is a day that will be dedicated to athletics, leadership, and education. A day to honor the greatest athlete of all time 🙌🏾

Muscle recovery, mental clarity, and growth- all the benefits that come from the Ice Bath 🥶

Shades of Thorpe presents: Earning Your Feathers

Last week, we had the privilege to visit with students on the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. The purpose of this visitation is to guide students to find their Bright Path and guide their strengths to overcome hardships that can be expected on their journey.

Success Awaits Your Bright Path 🙌🏽✊🏾

Success Awaits Your Bright Path Relatives. Go out and get it 😤

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting 4 Trailblazers of Knowledge ✊🏾🔥

The word “Power” comes from “Power Cleans”. Do you include power cleans in your workout program? 💪🏾🧼

Did you know Jim Thorpe had a career in hollywood acting? Swipe to watch and listen as the G.O.A.T. takes us through the art of the dropkick

Having a strong role model is a blessing. Being the person you needed when you were younger is a teaching. Talk the Talk Joseph 🙌🏽

Great Athletes read the play, Great Leaders read the room, Great Educators read the book. 🫵🏾 Be Great with these 5 books

Talk your talk, Case! Let a ✌🏾time national champ tell you how to win, how to believe, how to succeed
#choctawnation

TODAY WE HONOR NATIONAL TCU WEEK 📚
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What TCU are you representing?

Two of our own will be on the biggest stage this weekend- let ‘em tell you that they embrace the culture 🗣️

Wa-Tho-Huk’s resume was stacked! When you look up the definition of athlete it says Jim Thorpe

Who’s your G.O.A.T.?

Athletics, Leadership, Education

Jim Thorpe Inspired- Shades of Thorpe is for the Native Youth. A success journey will fall under one of these pillars and we are here to bring the light to each bright path. This is where opportunity meets action. This is where we build each other up. This is where we become one of one

Indigenous People’s Day

A day to solely honor our ancestors who came before us, the ones that are resilient in the present day, and for the next 7 that come after. A day to recognize and understand Indigenous history. A day that is empowered by the previous 364 days.

Inína de taku po

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Shades of Thorpe Team

Our team brings passionate dedication to unlocking the Bright Path within each Native youth across the country while being guided by the foundation that was created through the greatest athlete of all time, Jim Thorpe.

Myltin Bighorn

Co-Founder, Chairman

Randy Estrin

Vice-Chairman

Elwood Pipestem-Ott

Treasurer

Joseph Claunch

Secretary

Cody Wilson

Board Member

Mary Thorpe

Board Member

Joseph Zupan

Co-Founder

Honoring Jim Thorpe
Wa-Tho-Huk "Bright Path"
Sac and Fox Nation

Olympic Gold Medalist
Professional Football Player
Professional Baseball Player
Professional Basketball Player
First President of the NFL

Donations

Creating New Bright Paths

Every Native youth deserves a future where they can confidently pursue their Bright Path that is equipped with professional support and guidance to achieve their fullest potential. You can create the newest Bright Path. Phidamaya (thank you)

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EMPOWERING NATIVE YOUTH TO PURSUE THEIR BRIGHT PATH

Upcoming Events

ATHLETICS | LEADERSHIP | EDUCATION

"SUCCESS AWAITS YOUR BRIGHT PATH"

The Three Pillar Service

ATHLETICS

LEADERSHIP

EDUCATION

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

Shades of Thorpe Team

Honoring Jim Thorpe
Wa-Tho-Huk "Bright Path"
Sac and Fox Nation

Olympic Gold Medalist
Professional Football Player
Professional Baseball Player
Professional Basketball Player
First President of the NFL

Donations

Creating New Bright Paths

Your Voice is Powerful

"SUCCESS
AWAITS
YOUR
BRIGHT PATH"

Shades of Thorpe
501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Tax ID 99-3617262

EMPOWERING NATIVE YOUTH TO PURSUE THEIR BRIGHT PATH

​Upcoming Events

ATHLETICS | LEADERSHIP | EDUCATION

"SUCCESS AWAITS YOUR BRIGHT PATH"

The Three Pillar Service

ATHLETICS

LEADERSHIP

EDUCATION

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

​

Shades of Thorpe Team

Honoring Jim Thorpe Wa-Tho-Huk "Bright Path" Sac and Fox Nation

Olympic Gold Medalist Professional Football Player Professional Baseball Player Professional Basketball Player First President of the NFL

Donations

Creating New Bright Paths

Your Voice is Powerful

"SUCCESS AWAITS YOUR BRIGHT PATH"

Shades of Thorpe 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization Tax ID 99-3617262

Upcoming Events

Honoring Jim Thorpe
Wa-Tho-Huk "Bright Path"
Sac and Fox Nation

Olympic Gold Medalist
Professional Football Player
Professional Baseball Player
Professional Basketball Player
First President of the NFL

"SUCCESS
AWAITS
YOUR
BRIGHT PATH"

Shades of Thorpe
501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Tax ID 99-3617262