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Vision & 12 Initiatives

The Oyate Omniciye | Vision & 12 Initiatives were not created out-of-thin-air but were are the result of numerous interviews, meetings & interactions between the people of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the Oyate Omniciye | Planning Team.  The Vision or better yet, the "POWER TO CHANGE" has went many revisions throughout the planning project but is now set-in-stone.  The 12 Initiatives can be looked at as the 12 ways to achieve the Vision.  Click the photos below to view!

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OYATE OMNICIYE | Job Opening!

 

 

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Oyate Omniciye | Oglala Lakota Planning Project Update

Hello Relatives,

This is an update for the Oyate Omniciye | Oglala Lakota Planning Project.

The Consortium had a few recent additions; which is a non-profit working to teach the Lakota Language to youth,  Native American Natural Foods (NANF) which is focused on creating a family of nationally branded food products that are delicious and that promote a Native American way of wellness that feeds mind, body, and spirit and Lakota Funds which is community development financial institution (CDFI) leading an economic resurgence of the Oglala Lakota Oyate on the Pine Ridge Reservation through culturally appropriate strategies reigniting the traditional Lakota spirit of productivity, commerce, and trade.  We are glad to have them aboard and hope to have more soon!

The Steering Committee and Consortium both met with the Planning Team for the very first time in August.  Both meetings were a huge success!  The Steering Committee aims to keep the Oglala Lakota Planning Project aligned with the "Voice of the Lakota Nation."  We are currently looking for two High School students to be part of the Steering Committee, so if you know of anyone email us () or call us (455-2700).

Keep checking our website for more cool updates, videos, and other awesome information!

Below is a slideshow of photos taken from our Steering Committee Meeting, Thunder Valley Community Meetings, Organic Garden, and of our HQ's. Enjoy!!!

 

 

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Consortium Agreement

On the Oyate Omniciye Radio Hour that airs from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM every Thursday on KILI 90.1 FM and streaming online at www.kiliradio.org we mentioned the need to promote the Consortium and in the spirit of transparency here is our Consortium Agreement for all to see. After the CA is signed your organization, non-profit, NGO, program, or division of the Tribe is part of the Consortium. For more information on how to be part of the Consortium CLICK HERE

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White House announces thier Native Youth Challenge


 

The White house has sent us the following announcing their Native Youth Challenge:

 

Dear Tribal Leader:

On Sunday, the White House Office of Public Engagement launched the Native American Youth Challenge program.  In a video message, President Obama announced the challenge at the 2011 UNITY Youth Conference, calling for young American Indian and Alaska Native leaders to submit their stories of leadership and service in their communities.  The stories submitted will be considered and evaluated based on a demonstrated record of service to one's tribe, nation, village, or community.  Young leaders who have sought to improve their communities are encouraged to submit stories in one or more of the following areas:

Education, Mentorship or Afterschool Programs;

 *   Sports, Nutrition or Let's Move! in Indian Country;
 *   Substance and Alcohol Abuse Prevention;
 *   Health and Wellness, including Youth Suicide Prevention;
 *   Building Healthy Relationships and Peer Relationships;
 *   Cultural Preservation and Native Languages;
 *   Anti-Bullying and Personal Empowerment;
 *   Self Expression through Arts and Crafts;
 *   Emerging Leadership in Government Service; and
 *   Economic and Community Development

As a part of the challenge, a handful of exceptional Native youth community leaders will be invited to the White House this fall in conjunction with the activities of Native American heritage month.  Submissions should include a description of the leadership initiatives or community programs; the number of people involved or effected; key examples of success; and explanations of the barriers or challenges and how they were overcome.   Simply put, we hope to hear from Native American Youth to learn about how you are working to overcome the challenges facing your communities – send us your stories!

One great example of how young people are overcoming the challenges facing Indian Country is by taking part in the First Lady's initiative, Let's Move! in Indian Country.   Today, the White House Summer South Lawn Series hosted a lacrosse event for approximately 80 Native American youth from the Menominee Nation, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Native Lifelines of Baltimore, as well as local youth from Annapolis and D.C.  The groups played and learned about Lacrosse with some of the best players in the game, while also learning about the origins of the game and cultural traditions from members of the Onondaga Nation.  Let's Move! in Indian Country strives to bring together federal agencies, communities, nonprofits, corporate partners and tribes to end the epidemic of childhood obesity in Indian Country within a generation.

To learn more about what the Obama administration is doing in Indian Country and to sign up for e-mail updates please visit

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Charles W. Galbraith

The White House