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Elder's Meditation of the Day - November 28
"People say that crisis changes people and turns ordinary people into wiser or more responsible ones."
--Wilma Mankiller, CHEROKEE
There is a saying, conflict precedes clarity. The Medicine Wheel teachings say, in order for something to change it must first go through a struggle. When a crisis enters our lives, other powers are there to help us. We will learn some lessons. Will I honor and respect the next crisis?
Great Spirit, if a crisis occurs today, let me learn the lessons of wisdom.
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Follow up to the South Dakota Outreach Efforts-11-29-08
Here is the info about my upcoming show:
LISTEN online: www.blogtalkradio.com/NAMAPAHH_Radio
UPCOMING SHOW: 11/29/2008 10:00 AM-Noon
(Native news & GREAT Music)
Follow up to the South Dakota Outreach Efforts
NAMAPAHH_Radio
Date / Time: 11/29/2008 10:00 AM
Category: Friends
Call-in Number: (718) 508-9165
People of Rosebud & Pine Ridge Reservations are in need of emergency assistance following severe blizzard & weather conditions…even though the weather has warmed up, more severe storms are expected to come to the Region throughout the Winter. Children, elderly, disabled, and sick are in need of heat and winter necessities. On Nov. 5th, they were recently slammed by high winds, rain and snow storms. According to Robert E. Eagle Elk, CAP District Coordinator for Pine Ridge, SD "this was an early storm for us" and they were not prepared for the extent of this storm, which knocked out electricity, due to 100's of power poles going down in the storms. Eagle Elk said roads were impassable in some places. Some went without power for a couple of weeks and are still in great need of even some basic items. The Tulalip Boys & Girls Club-Tulalip Multi-Media Youth Club has formed a "Circle of Hope- A Circle of Giving" with the following: Tulalip Tribes; T.E.R.O; Tulalip Resort & Casino; Tulalip Lion's Club; and Building Partnerships for a Brighter Future. We want to share the inpooring of donations and provide info how you too can help! We will invite those from the last show to call in....
CALL FOR ACTION- Need is Immediate!
Tulalip Boys & Girls Club & others respond!
7707 36th Ave
Tulalip, WA 98271
(360) 716-3400
((Closed this Th/Fri)
Pictures & update by Robin Carneen
11-25-08
"Circle of Hope- A Circle of Giving"
People of Rosebud & Pine Ridge Reservations are in need of emergency assistance following severe blizzard & weather conditions…even though the weather has warmed up, more severe storms are expected to come to the Region throughout the Winter. Children, elderly, disabled, and sick are in need of heat and winter necessities. On Nov. 5th, they were recently slammed by high winds, rain and snow storms. According to Robert E. Eagle Elk, CAP District Coordinator for Pine Ridge, SD "this was an early storm for us" and they were not prepared for the extent of this storm, which knocked out electricity, due to 100's of power poles going down in the storms. Eagle Elk said roads were impassable in some places. Some went without power for a couple of weeks and are still in great need of even some basic items.
The Tulalip Boys & Girls Club-Tulalip Multi-Media Youth Club has formed a "Circle of Hope- A Circle of Giving" with the following: Tulalip Tribes; T.E.R.O; Tulalip Resort & Casino; Tulalip Lion's Club; and Building Partnerships for a Brighter Future.
We are looking for unsoiled, preferably new items of clothing, warm jackets, sweaters, thermals, NEW blankets, shoes- for winter weather; warm hats, gloves, scarves, and boots.Sleeping bags; matches, lighters; charcoal brickets; Flash lights with batteries in them; NOAA weather radios (can purchased at Home Depot, maybe other places-online too!), Kerosene lanterns; Batteries of all types especially AA and C, Candles; Disposable diapers in sizes: 3 and up (toddlers); Baby formula; hygiene items, TP; Food items should be NON-PERISHABLE; Beef Jerkey; Commodities; Snack items.
Bigger items requested were actual woodstoves. I know one of the reservations has a wood supply (Rosebud).But they could use volunteers on their end with working chainsaws, etc to help buck up the firewood & get it to the homes. Please contact both Reservations to ask about this. Generators & burner propane ranges, or Colman stoves with propane would come in handy.
Since this is pre-Christmas, if folks want to send new toys & stuffed animals, unbreakable Christmas ornaments, stockings, etc- we would include those as well.
Empty boxes that can be sealed closed or with lids that can be taped closed; packing tape; plastic garbage bags.
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Owner Sean Skiles with two of the Pioneer Market Staff (Ali Carter; Sean Skiles; and Jamie Reinstra) from La Conner WA donated new children's T-shirts, adult sweatshirts and some food items. They were quick to donate a box of these items.
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TYMMC- TBGC member youth volunteer inventories & sorts out incoming donations at the TBGC. Dustin also helped wash & dry clothes that needed it- and we are asking for folks to bring in CLEAN ones from now on. To save in the work ahead as more donations come in.
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TYMMC- TBGC youth volunteers- ages 11-13 yrs old inventoring & sorting out incoming donations at the TBGC.
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TBGC youth volunteer- member
The biggest challenge is getting all the donations back there. So we have a "Call to Truckers". If they can donate space on their rigs & can make a drop to one or both Reservations, they should get in touch with us as soon as possible. We would like to send everything off no later than Dec 17th, so it gets there by Christmas.
Press Release from NAMA:
The non-profit arm of the Awards, Native American Music Association, a 501(c)(3) has recently launched a Winter Aid relief effort for the Lakota people living on the Pine Ridge and RoseBud reservations in conjunction with the Link Center Foundation. A recent Blizzard on November 5th knocked out over one thousand power lines, created 20ft snow drifts, and sub zero degree weather declaring a State of Emergency. The Association has established a target goal of raising $15,000 to directly purchase emergency propane, electric, and wood for Elders, Disabled & children who are living without heat or electricity on the Pine Ridge Reservation and has created a list of local schools, churches, ministries in both Pine Ridge and Rose Bud to send Winter items.
At present, 10% of the Association's total target goal has already been achieved thanks to the recent donations of individuals across the country. The Association has already purchased and ensured the direct delivery of propane to multiple households of elders and children in the districts of Pine Ridge, Allen, and Porcupine throughout the Pine Ridge reservation with those donations. A NAMA task force has been mobilized to better gage local needs throughout all districts and are working with Community Action Program offices (CAP), many of whom have Elder Councils. The last report stated there were some outlying areas still without some power and that propane, electric heat, wood and wood stoves remain widely needed. For more information or to make a donation, visit the Special programs page on the Native American Music Awards website.
NAMA 511 Avenue of the Americas #371 New York NY 10011
www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com 212.228.8300 tel 646.688.6883 fax
Update from NAMA 11-16-08:
WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
15% of Original Target Goal Achieved in the First Week
Propane Being Purchased for 12 homes this week!
It has been great to see the outpouring of help that has come to this community.Thanks for your help!Reporter from Rapid City Journal, Rapid City, South Dakota
I just wanted to thank you for your assistance, and to let you
know that your labors have already begun to show fruit.
Blessings,
--Russell Masartis
Tree of Life Ministry, Mission, SD
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Date: Nov 26, 2008 8:48 AM Subject: Skylar Wolf Children & Family Benefit Concert & Coat Drive Body: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . . .
November 26, 2008 (Hot Springs, South Dakota)
PK Productions, LLC (Hot Springs) in association with musicseenPROductions presents The Skylar Wolf Children and Family Benefit Concert and Coat Drive on December 26th, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Little Wound School Auditorium in Kyle (Pine Ridge Reservation) South Dakota.
The children and family benefit concert will feature special guest artists; Skylar Wolf (Navajo Blues/Harmonica Player), Michael Bucher (Cherokee Acoustic Singer/Songwriter), Wind Spirit Drum featuring Windwalker (Mic-Mac/Cherokee/Lenape Traditional Drum Group), J. D. Nash (Southern Cheyenne Country/Blues/Rock), Lady Hope of Native Era (Lakota Inspirational/Hip Hop/Rap) and the White Lance Singers (Lakota Traditional Drum Group).
The concert will be performed as a free event for the community and will be video taped live in front of the audience. The performance schedule begins at 12 noon with the White Lance Singers of Kyle, South Dakota and all drums are welcome. An opening prayer will precede the benefit concert which begins at 3 p.m. in the Little Wound Elementary School Auditorium.
Coat donations are gladly accepted and can be sent to:
The Skylar Wolf Children and Family Coat Drive
c/o Wolakota Office, 101 Main Street, Kyle, South Dakota 57752
Attn: Edwina Brown Bull or Wendy McNaughton Apple.
Public Relations and Contact Info:
Skylar Wolf Children and Family Benefit Concert & Coat Drive
Karla LaRive | STUDIO WEST MANAGEMENT
Subsidiary of PK Productions, LLC
P.O.
Box 752 Hot Springs,
South Dakota, USA 57747
karla@studiowestmanagement.com
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nimchira .. wrote:
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Greetings,
I am speaking to you about a small local non-profit charitable organization based in Sterling, Ks that has been in business 6 years. We provide clothing, household goods and other needs to those living in poverty conditions in the central states. We also provided for the needs of local residents who have lost their homes as a result of fires or other natural disaters. We make regular trips to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Central South Dakota, providing the same services to the Native Americans residing in sub-poverty conditions.
My name is J. Porter Selman, Founder and et al of Web of Life Enterprises, Inc. www.wole.org/
Our organization is supported solely by the donations of concerned citizens of this country, and some residing in other countries. During this time of social and economic upheaval in our country, donations have dropped extremely low, making it difficult to help others.
While many are sympathetic to the needs and misfortunes of others, it is often hard to comprehend the extent of the difficulties some people on Indian Reservations can face. With unemployment on the reservations reaching as high as 85%, and 45% of the children living below the governmental poverty standards and a life expectancy of only 45 years, it is clear to see that America is not always a place of liberty and justice for all.
While some tribes seem to be thriving with their casinos, it's important to realize that very little of that money ever reaches the people who are most in need. We are used to seeing the faces of poverty overseas, but in fact, there are many faces right here at home that can use our help.
The poverty on these reservations is so severe many can not afford heat in the winter, or warm coats and blankets. Many don't have electricity or a telephone, things we take for granted. The lack of funding has created an absence or lack of adequate prevention and intervention programs throughout Indian Country. Culturally, American Indian people believe that children are both sacred and the hope of the future.
The federal government, which promised in treaties to provide for Native Americans, spends less than half as much per tribal member as it does for programs covering other Americans.
Housing must be paid for, which goes against the stipulations in the treaties, HUD is responsible for this housing. Why do these people have to pay to live in sub-standard housing, and where is the money going? Certaintly not into repairs or to provide adequite housing for the many homeless that wander about the reserve.
While it is not possible to "fix" all the problems within the Indian communities, it is possible to implement programs that help feed the elders and children, provide heat in the cold winters.
Web of Life Enterprises seeks to bring some comfort and help to those who are suffering on the reservations as well as those in immediate need. We strive to end the hardships that some people have faced, especially the children, and I am calling on you for your help and assistance in furthering our goals. Money, goods and services are all required to bring change, to providing better housing, decent food, warm clothing and blankets, and snow boots and coats for children who sometimes have to walk to the nearest schools or community centers for meals.
In a place where winter seems to begin just after it has ended, contibutions of money, goods or services that are so hard to come by in these remote areas, will not only alleviate discomfort, but can also provide the means for people on these reservations to work towards bettering the future for the children.
Thank you for your attention, may the Great Spirit Bless you in all ways.
Web of Life Enterprises, Inc.
217 So. 2nd. St.
Sterling, Ks. 67579
620-278-3842
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