Ambreen Tariq on Finding YOUR Outdoors, Empathy and Reclaiming Patriotism

Ambreen Tariq is a Muslim, an immigrant, an activist, and an outdoor enthusiast. She describes herself as a proud feminist and an advocate for social justice in American society. She’s the founder of @BrownPeopleCamping, a social media initiative that uses digital storytelling to celebrate people of color in the outdoor community. Ambreen is also the author of Fatima’s Great Outdoors, a children’s picture book centering on an immigrant family embarking on their first camping trip.

This episode is edited by Misty Avinger. Our theme music is by Alekesam, check them out via the link in our shownotes.

LINKS FOR AMBREEN

Brown People Camping 

https://www.brownpeoplecamping.com/

Find Your Park

https://findyourpark.com/

Fatima's Great Outdoors the Children's Book

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/50713833

Stevie Lewis

http://www.chocosweete.com/

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer 

https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/

Video of Ambreen Camping and Cooking and Visiting Wild Horses by Insider Studios

https://vimeo.com/562895054

The Trek, Q&A with Ambreen Tariq by Ruth Nasrullah

https://thetrek.co/meet-ambreen-tariq-the-activist-behind-brown-people-camping/  

My Immigrant Story: Loneliness and Empowerment at the American Campground

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/lets-talk-about-privilege-outdoors/

Alekesam (Our theme music!)

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JM2yzMSOgq7VeG6nKm3PY?si=YrIzzWOwSvCZ49oSutZZLw