2019 marked the 25-year-long journey of culture restoration between Running Strong for American Indian Youth® and the Brave Heart Society on the Yankton Reservation in
December 16th, 2019 marked the Brave Heart Society’s 25th anniversary. Located in Lake Andes, SD, the Brave Heart Society has been one of Running Strong’s
For nearly a quarter of a century, thanks to our supporters, Running Strong for American Indian Youth® has been able to provide grant funding to
Since 1994, Running Strong has partnered with the Brave Heart Society on the Yankton Reservation in South Dakota. Brave Heart is a revived traditional society,
The Brave Heart Society is the revival of a traditional cultural society for women and works tirelessly at “calling home the spirit of the culture.”
Celebrating and preserving native traditions, language, and culture are at the core of many Running Strong programs. Creating Healthy Futures for Youth with Brave Heart
Culture Helps to Heal Communities For decades, Running Strong for American Indian Youth® has been supporting programs that promote culture and tradition in Native American
At Running Strong, we acknowledge and revere the strength and power of all women, particularly those Native women we work closely with and depend on
Running Strong for American Indian Youth® is proud to have been a supporter of the Red Road to DC, “A Totem Pole Journey for the
Faith Spotted Eagle (Tunkan Inajin Win – Standing Stone) was born in Lake Andes, South Dakota in 1948 at a time when opportunities for Native
Kansas City Football Team: #ChangeTheName! In July 2020, supporters of Running Strong joined together with thousands of other activists to call on the Washington Football
Within the past few weeks, thanks to the loyal and generous supporters of Running Strong for American Indian Youth, we were able to ship out
JEREMY DENNIS AT SANTA FE ART INSTITUTE Jeremy Dennis, 2016 Dreamstarter, has just been awarded a residency at the Santa Fe Art Institute. The Institute
All over the United States, Native American communities are coming together to keep their traditional languages and cultures alive. Native linguists estimate that when Europeans
November is Native American Heritage Month dedicated to celebrating rich and diverse cultures, traditions and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. At Running
Happy International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Today and every day we celebrate Native women. Read about our work to support women’s health Learn about the
We recognize the vital importance of keeping Native American traditional cultures alive by supporting programs linking elders with young people to pass on their oral
Today, catch up on some of the stories we’re following from Indian Country. This week, learn why the initiative to ship half a billion free
Dr. Mary Anna Thornton of Eagle River, Wisconsin, is a language arts and reading teacher at Lakeland Star School/Academy, a charter school that serve primarily
The Wopila Grateful Run Is now closed. Thank you to all who joined us! Run with us to celebrate Native American Heritage Day! We are
In these troubling times, the coronavirus pandemic and its devastating impact is first and foremost on my mind and that of all Americans, but I
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