In this era of increasing globalization, local knowledge, traditions, and ways of life are among our most endangered resources and our most precious assets. By strengthening and building on the foundations of these resources—whether artistic, linguistic, musical, economic, or environmental—emerging cultural begin to counter the powerful forces that endanger communities around the world. Join this conversation with MACS director Amy Skillman to learn about how the program works, why it matters, and what graduates are doing to impact social change. We’ll also reveal some insider knowledge about our January 2025 field school in Nepal.