Billy Mills
Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota (Sioux) is Running Strong’s National Spokesperson. An Olympic gold medalist at the 1964 Olympics, Billy has dedicated his life to serving Native American communities.
Our focus on youth programs fosters change across age groups and entire communities.
Our leadership is committed to preserving the traditions, languages and sanctity of American Indian communities.
Rather than coming into a community and announcing what we will do, we listen to what our partners tell us they need.
Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota (Sioux) is Running Strong’s National Spokesperson. An Olympic gold medalist at the 1964 Olympics, Billy has dedicated his life to serving Native American communities.
Our organic gardens and food programs tackle malnutrition by providing healthy meals and fresh produce to Native American children and their families. We help to establish community gardens, household gardens, and communal greenhouse programs while also integrating educational and cultural aspects and how to plant traditional gardens.
When Running Strong for American Indian Youth® was formed in 1986, getting clean, safe drinking water to the residents of Pine Ridge was one of our top priorities. Previously, Running Strong satisfied this need by drilling water wells. However, the need for wells declined as the Oglala Sioux Rural Water Supply System was created and water lines were laid providing access to water. This past year through Diné NaabehóTó (the Navajo People’s Water Challenge), Running Strong connected 13 households to water in these communities, providing 92 individuals with access to clean, running water.
When Running Strong for American Indian Youth® was formed in 1986, getting clean, safe drinking water to the residents of Pine Ridge was one of our top priorities. Previously, Running Strong satisfied this need by drilling water wells. However, the need for wells declined as the Oglala Sioux Rural Water Supply System was created and water lines were laid providing access to water.
8301 Richmond Highway
Ste. 200
Alexandria, VA 22309
Toll Free: 1-888-491-9859
(703) 317-9881 | Fax: (703) 659-6231
info@indianyouth.org
Do you have a Native Owned small business? Do you have an idea for a Native Owned small business?
Microenterprise Development program is currently seeking Native American business-owners and entrepreneurs in Northeast Oklahoma and within the Pine Ridge Reservation or the surrounding area in South Dakota with an existing small business or well-developed business idea to apply for ZERO INTEREST micro-loans of up to $5,000!
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Found these from years ago in my award box!
This is awesome!! I hope the area expands soon—truth be told, there are more resources in many parts of NE OK than a lot of then rest of OK. Love to see this great opportunity. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Justina Pourier
Louis Vaught
SO wish we had something like this on our Rez
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Do you have a Native Owned Small Business? Do you have an idea for a Native Owned Small Business?
Microenterprise Development program is currently seeking Native American business-owners and entrepreneurs in Northeast Oklahoma and within the Pine Ridge Reservation or the surrounding area in South Dakota with an existing small business or well-developed business idea to apply for a ZERO-INTEREST micro-loan of up to $5,000 to help get their business off the ground.
Apply today at indianyouth.org/microenterprise-development/
Have questions about your small business idea? Email Dreamstarter@indianyouth.org ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you have a Native Owned Small Business? Do you have an idea for a Native Owned Small Business?
Microenterprise Development program is currently seeking Native American business-owners and entrepreneurs in Northeast Oklahoma and within the Pine Ridge Reservation or the surrounding area in South Dakota with an existing small business or well-developed business idea to apply for a ZERO-INTEREST micro-loan of up to $5,000 to help get their business off the ground.
Apply today at indianyouth.org/microenterprise-development/
Have questions about your small business idea? Email Dreamstarter@indianyouth.org ... See MoreSee Less
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At Running Strong, we're on a mission to empower Indigenous youth and communities across the nation. Through a range of impactful programs, we're making a difference one step at a time. Join us in making a positive impact!
Learn more about our incredible programs and be part of the change at Running Strong: indianyouth.org/what-we-do/our-p#runningstrongn#IndigenousYouthe#communityempowermentm#culturalpreservatione#nativeamericancharitiesnCharities ... See MoreSee Less
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Sign up to support Billy’s Alma Mater, Haskell University!
The 8th Annual Ad Astra Running BILLY MILLS 10K will be run Sunday, October 8th, 8:00am at the Haskell University Cross Country course. Runners have the option to sign up to run in-person or virtually, and will receive a moisture wicking shirt to commemorate the event.
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Native youth, ages 15-30, can apply in partnership with the "Mentor Organization" of their choice, to receive $20,000 to pursue their dream of telling Native stories, preserving traditional storytelling, and increasing Native representation in various forms of media! Accepting applications now through January 15, 2024. ... See MoreSee Less
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How can I apply?
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Natori L Naylor Victoria Garcia
it would be nice if first and second degree descendants of tribes with blood quantum requirements and who have cdib from the BIA were included in eligibility.
indianyouth.org/dreamstarter-apply/
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