Here is the info about my upcoming show:
UPCOMING SHOW:
NAMAPAHH_Radio
Date / Time: 11/29/2008 10:00 AM-NOON
Category: Friends
Confirmed Guests: Nimchira from WOLE(calling from Rosebud); Catherine Duclos from One Spirit (calling from France); Percy White Plume (calling from Pine Ridge); Jeri Baker - Director, One Spirit
Call-in Number: (718) 508-9165
*Please hold all calls until our guests have a chance to speak…if you have a question, please send it via the chat room which should be open during the show & we can announce when other calls can be taken.
Jeri Baker - Director, One Spirit
The ONE Spirit Mission is to assist the Lakota people in preserving and revitalizing the Lakota culture, language, and self-sufficiency while meeting the basic needs of Lakota families, children, and elders. We support the initiatives of the Lakota in planning and carrying out programs that allow them to care for and enhance the lives of their people.
We strive to cultivate an intercultural relationship that recognizes that we are all related and that American Indians are an equal and valued part of our society.
Catherine DuClos - Vice President of PRES (Pine Ridge Enfance Solidarite)
PRES is a French organization that works in partnership with One Spirit and support the mission and programs.
Percy White Plume - Director, Sung Nagi Okolakiciye (Horse Spirit Society and Sanctuary)
Percy is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Nation. He has lived on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation his entire life on his family's land and is fluent in the Lakota language. He has worked in the mental health care field for many years. He has conducted horse camps and rides for youth and families for over 10 years. He is the chief coordinator of the "Big Foot Ride" that occurs in December of each year in commemoration of Wounded Knee and "Youth Rides Across the Homeland" - a 4 day ride across the entire length of the reservation designed to acquaint the youth with the beauty of their homeland and to instill in them a pride in their heritage.
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 in-pooring 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)
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 briquettes; 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 Jerky; 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.
Special thanks to:
Owner Sean Skiles and Pioneer Market Staff (Ali Carter Jamie Reinstra & others) from La Conner WA-who donated new children's T-shirts, adult sweatshirts and some food items. They were quick to donate a box of these items.
In addition, to the TYMMC- TBGC members/youth (ages 11-13 yrs old) who volunteered to inventory & sort out incoming donations at the TBGC. Dustin also helped wash & dry clothes that needed it- (reminder-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.)
The biggest challenge is getting all the donations back there. Therefore- 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.
Special shout out & thanks to:
MIchelle
http://www.myspace.com/_beyond_all_borders
And Philippe
Pine Ridge Enfance Solidarité: Pine Ridge Childhood Solidarity
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http://www. myspace. com/pineridgenfansolidarite
The survival of the world depends upon our sharing what we have and working together. if we don't, the whole world will die. First the planet, and next the people.
Fools Crow, Ceremonial Chief of the Teton Sioux
Visit One Spirit at www.nativeprogress.org
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Others who are helping:
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
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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 disasters. 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? Certainly not into repairs or to provide adequate 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, contributions 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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