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The Life Of Many Lakota Youth
* Parents without jobs - 80% unemployment
* 20 people living in a small house trying to survive
* alcohol and drugs that numb the senses
* gang relationships that replace family
* 75% drop out of school
* a suicide rate 5.5 times higher than anywhere else in the nation
* parents whose lives are not long enough to raise their kids
Indian support Association is committed to supporting the efforts of the
Lakota people to give to their youth both a brighter "tomorrow" and a
better "today" - To change the 75% school drop out rate to 75% completion;
to eliminate suicides among their youth, and to break the hold of drugs,
alcohol, and gangs.
The Lakota people are determined to show the youth the beauty of their
culture and traditions and give to them responsibility, as well as fun and
adventure.
Some of the youth programs we are supporting.
* On September 25-27, more than 200 people, youth and families, will
attend a 3 day camp focused on living without the alcohol, drugs, gangs
and other life styles that are not compatible with Lakota traditions and
culture. The camp will be followed during the coming months with youth and
family events to provide support.
* Throughout the fall, there will be horse rides and programs to train the
kids in the proper care of and respect for the horses.
* In December, the goal is to have more than 300 youth join the Big Foot
Ride, a 4-day journey during the coldest time of year.
* At Christmas time this year, no child or youth will be left out of
holiday festivities because of their poverty.
* The warmth of a "safe" house - where youth are welcome and parents know
that their children are cared for in the traditional way
Most important is encouragement the kids will be given to stay in school.
Indian Support Association provides as much support as we can muster.
Can you help?
Help the Lakota change the lives of their children. Every donation goes
directly to support their efforts.
We realy need your Donations.
Lila Wopila Tanka.
Olav RedHeart.
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