In 2023, the Slim Buttes Agricultural Development (SBAG) program on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (founded in 1985) distributed seedlings,
In August 2022, Running Strong for American Indian Youth® announced a new, exciting expansion of our Dreamstarter® program –Dreamstarter Incubator
On February 11, 2021, the Office of the President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in remote southwestern South Dakota issued
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In a time when youth voices have a growing influence, it’s important to spotlight the impactful activism of Native youth
It is halfway through the 2023-24 academic school year. In the first semester alone, over 10,000 Smart Sacks have been
Updated January 4, 2024: Update: January The first week of 2024 has gotten off to a frigid start with a
“Stepping into the new year, I’m filled with pride and gratitude for all we have accomplished. In 1986, Gene Krizek
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In Pine Ridge, where over 60% of homes lack basic amenities like water, electricity, insulation, or sewage systems, the challenges