As Native American and Lakota activists, we know the similarities between the “Avatar” movie and our people’s own history are more than just coincidence.
For thousands of years our people had a thriving, spiritual culture. Mother Earth was sacred. We lived in connection to one another and to all living beings.
Then another culture arrived. They took our land, hoarded our resources and tried to deny us our dignity. There were no flying creatures to aid us. None among our enemies could see the error of his destructive ways.
Today, our future hangs in the balance. In South Dakota, more than 3,000 Lakota children suffer illegally in non-native institutions or foster care. Studies tell us that by the time these children reach 20 years of age, 60% of them will be homeless, in prison, or dead.
Shocking as they are, these numbers cannot begin to speak of the heartache and sense of loss felt in the Lakota nation. Who will be left to inherit our language, culture, and traditions?
Founded five years ago in response to this crisis, the Lakota People’s Law Project trains Native American leaders to fight back within the bounds of the law and works with families to document illegal removal of children from their homes. In partnership with the Coalition of Sioux Tribes, we are establishing tribal-run child and family service centers on each of South Dakota’s nine reservations. Together, we can reclaim our right to care for Lakota children.
To do this, we must raise $25,000 by the end of this quarter. You can help us to protect the future of a proud culture. Give five dollars or ten, whatever you can afford. If you can, become a major donor. Enjoy the benefits of membership in the Lakota People’s Law Project when you make a minimum $25 contribution today.
As part of a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all donations to the Lakota People’s Law Project are fully tax-deductible.
Please, help us keep native children in native homes.
As we say in our language—pilamaya. Thank you.
Belva Morrison
Madonna Thunder Hawk
Joseph Cross
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As Native American and Lakota activists, we know the similarities between the “Avatar” movie and our people’s own history are more than just coincidence.
For thousands of years our people had a thriving, spiritual culture. Mother Earth was sacred. We lived in connection to one another and to all living beings.
Then another culture arrived.
They took our land, hoarded our resources and tried to deny us our dignity. There were no flying creatures to aid us. None among our enemies could see the error of his destructive ways.
Today, our future hangs in the balance. In South Dakota, more than 3,000 Lakota children suffer illegally in non-native institutions or foster care. Studies tell us that by the time these children reach 20 years of age, 60% of them will be homeless, in prison, or dead.
Shocking as they are, these numbers cannot begin to speak of the heartache and sense of loss felt in the Lakota nation. Who will be left to inherit our language, culture, and traditions?
Founded five years ago in response to this crisis, the Lakota People’s Law Project trains Native American leaders to fight back within the bounds of the law and works with families to document illegal removal of children from their homes. In partnership with the Coalition of Sioux Tribes, we are establishing tribal-run child and family service centers on each of South Dakota’s nine reservations. Together, we can reclaim our right to care for Lakota children.
To do this, we must raise $25,000 by the end of this quarter. You can help us to protect the future of a proud culture. Give five dollars or ten, whatever you can afford. If you can, become a major donor. Enjoy the benefits of membership in the Lakota People’s Law Project when you make a minimum $25 contribution today.
As part of a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all donations to the Lakota People’s Law Project are fully tax-deductible.
Please, help us keep native children in native homes.
As we say in our language—pilamaya. Thank you.
Belva Morrison
Madonna Thunder Hawk
Joseph Cross