Tag Archives: Pine Ridge
Going Above and Beyond: How Teachers Help Equip Native Youth for Success
Amanda, a certified K-12 school counselor on the Pine Ridge Reservation knows firsthand that providing school supplies to students, such as those provided by PWNA, not only reduces stress for her students’ families but also for teaching staff.
Native Americans Giving Back: Chaske Spencer
Inspiring a belief in a brighter future and shining a light on a path to change is no small undertaking but one Native American celebrity has taken it on: Chaske Spencer. Lakota Sioux, Chaske Spencer (pronounced Chess-kay) was born in Oklahoma and grew up on reservations in Montana and Idaho. Breaking the mold by being […]
What Is Food Sovereignty?
Food sovereignty is about the right of a people to determine their own policies relative to food and agriculture–rather than having their food supply subject to market forces. The indigenous people of this country certainly understand…
Native American Code Talkers
Besides the Navajo Code Talkers, do you know about the veterans from other tribes that served as code talkers?
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