Ubuntu is a cultural understanding that comes from the South African Bantu language group. It is a collection of values and practices that we are a part of a larger and more significant communal, environmental, and spiritual world. It is a philosophy that values collectivism over individualism as in —”I am because we are”.
This is an intentional effort to bring us together to create change.
Mission
The Ubuntu Fly Anglers’ mission is building community, education, and leadership. Central to our mission is:
- Changing the complexion and larger perception of black and brown people outdoors.
- Growing future fly anglers and environmental activists who look like us.
- Making positive changes in angling and in environmentally conscious organizations.
- Nurturing relationships with others like us who can benefit from angling as a pastime or as a profession.
- Making the invisible of us visible.
Bob Bartlett, Co-Founder
Carl Crawford, Co-Founder
Ubuntu was founded in the Spring of 2023 by two black fly anglers Bob Bartlett of Spokane, WA and Carl Crawford of Los Angels., CA. Ubuntu Fly Anglers has become a passionate community of black and brown fly anglers, educators, professional guides, hobby anglers and environmental activists from across the country.
We are
- Ambassadors and educators dedicated to creating opportunities and safe spaces for conversations, gatherings, outings, teaching and learning.
- Committed to sharing our time, talent, resources, and experiences for the common good and well-being that comes when we share time together outdoors.
- Environmental activists.
