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Welcome to the Okini List
Generosity, or wačáŋtognaka, is one of the seven values of the Lakota people.
The word Okini means to share, that is the Lakota philosophy. The people listed on Okini list are families in need who don't have the resources to buy necessities.
The Okini List gives information on the size of the family, the members living in the home, ages & genders. It also provides specific information about needs such as clothing, household supplies, food, hygiene articles. Families have been ecstatic & grateful when they are chosen.
🎁 Every year, starting in November, the Holiday Okini takes place.
Hundreds of Lakota kids share their holiday wishes and receive gifts thanks to you.
To sponsor families on the Okini Lists, contact bspeer@nativeprogress.org with the name of the family and the items you'd like to send.
You can support specific families and individuals directly through the requests listed below.
📦 You can either mail the items you'd like to donate, or order them on a US e-commerce website of your choosing.
Families & Requests
steffi
She is asking for help clothing for a grand daughter that she just got custody of who came with nothing.
Active Requests:
SheSyis having a birthday in 10 days and she loves Barbies., She is in need of everything
For: age 11
Details: Still needs clothing 10/12 - cuffed sweats, winter hat and gloves, snow boots size 5 Purple or pink hoodie 14
For: age 11
Details: Still needs clothing 10/12 - cuffed sweats, winter hat and gloves, snow boots size 5 Purple or pink hoodie 14
Tara
A single Mom raising her children alone -- has two children at home - the rest havee graduated High school and are starting the next chapter of their lives. The last two need help with school clothes and supplies
Active Requests:
She is a senior this year and is so excited. She hopes to make vollyball teamHer favorite colors are green and black.
For: girl - 17
Details: baggy jeans no bell bottems - 9 jr. s/s T shirts and zippered hoodie large Hi tops size 8/1/2
For: girl - 17
Details: baggy jeans no bell bottems - 9 jr. s/s T shirts and zippered hoodie large Hi tops size 8/1/2
She is going to be a 6th grader who love to read and draw. She also loves volly ball
For: Girl = 11 years old
Details: She needs cuffed joggers - would love Nikes 14/16 child T shirts s/s and zippered hoodie 14/16 child. 6 1/2
For: Girl = 11 years old
Details: She needs cuffed joggers - would love Nikes 14/16 child T shirts s/s and zippered hoodie 14/16 child. 6 1/2
Jessie
A young mother and her husband are living with others till they get a home of her own. She is raising 3 girls who need clothinggand supplies for school They are having a hard tine and while they are both looking for work - jobs are scarce. family hygiene, and the girls need brushes, hair ties and clips.. all of the girls love barbies and play make upew
Active Requests:
Husband
For: husband
Details: s/s t shirts black & white work boots size 12 jeans 34/34 briefs or boxers XL pull overr hoodie XL
For: husband
Details: s/s t shirts black & white work boots size 12 jeans 34/34 briefs or boxers XL pull overr hoodie XL
Mother of family = Jessie
For: Mother
Details: black and gray sweats XXL s/s t shirts - grey - XXLblack sneakers 8 bikini underwear
For: Mother
Details: black and gray sweats XXL s/s t shirts - grey - XXLblack sneakers 8 bikini underwear
Her daughter just had a birthday in july and is starting pre school She loves the color pink and coco melon
For: Girl age 4
Details: leggings, T shirts . zippered hoodie 4/5 sneakers and socks size 2 and panties 5 clear back packs and supplies Rec'd 4 leggings and tops and some school supplies - recd leggings and top
For: Girl age 4
Details: leggings, T shirts . zippered hoodie 4/5 sneakers and socks size 2 and panties 5 clear back packs and supplies Rec'd 4 leggings and tops and some school supplies - recd leggings and top
her daughter who turned 8 this August says she is so happy to be back in sch00l she loves the color pink
For: Girl age 6
Details: leggies, s/s hoodie, zipped hoodie size 14/16 sneakers size 4 and socks Favorite color is pink and love Hello Kittie Received 3 leggings/joggers, 3 t shirts and 6 panties rec' sneakers and socks
For: Girl age 6
Details: leggies, s/s hoodie, zipped hoodie size 14/16 sneakers size 4 and socks Favorite color is pink and love Hello Kittie Received 3 leggings/joggers, 3 t shirts and 6 panties rec' sneakers and socks
Augusta
A single mother is raising her 4 children in a one bedroom apt. and needs help with gettting them help for school
Active Requests:
Augusta the mother of family
For: mother
Details: She would like some size 7 panties and socks if possible
For: mother
Details: She would like some size 7 panties and socks if possible
She is the baby of the family
For: girl 13 months
Details: All clothingg 18 months and sneakers and socks sizzze 2
For: girl 13 months
Details: All clothingg 18 months and sneakers and socks sizzze 2
She is a happy little girl whose favorite color is Purple and she lovess the character Bluey
For: Girl age 3
Details: leggings, t shirts, panties, zippered hoodie 5T sneakers 2 T
For: Girl age 3
Details: leggings, t shirts, panties, zippered hoodie 5T sneakers 2 T
He will be in the fifth grade this year and can't wait to go back and beee with his friends
For: b10oy
Details: T shirts and pull over hoodie mens med. cuffed sweats 32 boxers 32 - lo sneakers 8 1/2 and socks 8 1/2 clear backpack and school supplies
For: b10oy
Details: T shirts and pull over hoodie mens med. cuffed sweats 32 boxers 32 - lo sneakers 8 1/2 and socks 8 1/2 clear backpack and school supplies
He is going to be an 8th grader this yeaar and relly hopes he will have some clothes that fit. He has grown alot over the summer. He loves basketball and his favoorite colors are blue and white
For: Boy 13
Details: His needs are - hi sneakers 9 1/2 - long socks - med. mens boxers jeans or cuffed sweats size 32/34 plain white T shirts - mens med. Zippered hoodie mens large clear back pack and school supplies
For: Boy 13
Details: His needs are - hi sneakers 9 1/2 - long socks - med. mens boxers jeans or cuffed sweats size 32/34 plain white T shirts - mens med. Zippered hoodie mens large clear back pack and school supplies
Kathy
A mother is asking for help with her children. They are in need oof clothing for school and school Supplies
Active Requests:
She is the youngest and loves othe colors pink and purple
For: girl age 1
Details: pants or leggings, t shirts, zippered hoodie size 2T, siapers size 5 luvs brand, sneakers and socks 4T and a zippered hoodie rec'd 8 tops, l dress, PJ, 4 pants & 2 pc. fleece outfit
For: girl age 1
Details: pants or leggings, t shirts, zippered hoodie size 2T, siapers size 5 luvs brand, sneakers and socks 4T and a zippered hoodie rec'd 8 tops, l dress, PJ, 4 pants & 2 pc. fleece outfit
He is going to Pre K and loves sonic and spider man things.
For: boy age 3
Details: pant and sweats cuffed, T shirts, zippered hoodie 5T -- rec'd 5 T shirts & back pack and school supplies
For: boy age 3
Details: pant and sweats cuffed, T shirts, zippered hoodie 5T -- rec'd 5 T shirts & back pack and school supplies
this liitle girl is starting kindergarteand is so happy that whe can with the big kids
For: girl 5
Details: leggings, t shirts , panties ,zipped hoodie size 6 or 6 X sneakers size 11 - rec'd 2 dresses, 2 tops, 4 leggings & 2 pc. outfit
For: girl 5
Details: leggings, t shirts , panties ,zipped hoodie size 6 or 6 X sneakers size 11 - rec'd 2 dresses, 2 tops, 4 leggings & 2 pc. outfit
He is all boy and loves playing outside and is excited to be going back to school He is in lst grdade this year and loves jurassic world, minecraft things.
For: Boy age ;7
Details: T shirts 7/8, pants or sweats 7/8 sneakers 12 and ankle sock, zippered hoodie clear back pack and school supplies, underware size 87
For: Boy age ;7
Details: T shirts 7/8, pants or sweats 7/8 sneakers 12 and ankle sock, zippered hoodie clear back pack and school supplies, underware size 87
She is the sister of Nikaya and loves being with her. Her favorite colors pink and purpleand loves k pop and stitch.
For: girl age 15
Details: skinny ripped jeans, sneake. rs size 7 1/2 or 8, for volleyball loves Nikes anything ok.., ankle socks s/s T shirts - med. , zippered hoodie med. panties 6 clear back pack and school supplies important - knee pads for vollyball
For: girl age 15
Details: skinny ripped jeans, sneake. rs size 7 1/2 or 8, for volleyball loves Nikes anything ok.., ankle socks s/s T shirts - med. , zippered hoodie med. panties 6 clear back pack and school supplies important - knee pads for vollyball
Amanda
This family just moved back to the rez. to be with family and when they got here the house they were suppose to gett wasn't available so they moved back to Moms. Everyone is happy to ge together
Active Requests:
This little boy can't wait to big like his brothers. He likes the colors green, blue orange, paw patrol and monster trucks toys
For: boy 3
Details: joggers and l/s t shirts 5 T zippered hoodie 5T sneakers and socks 11 T
For: boy 3
Details: joggers and l/s t shirts 5 T zippered hoodie 5T sneakers and socks 11 T
The youngest girl in the family loves LOL things, the colors pink and purple and loveeees k pop things
For: girl age 5
Details: clear back pack and supplies sneakers and socks leggings size 8 Tshirts s/s 8 and a zippered hoodie 8/10 sneakers size 3
For: girl age 5
Details: clear back pack and supplies sneakers and socks leggings size 8 Tshirts s/s 8 and a zippered hoodie 8/10 sneakers size 3
rd grader is going to be tall like hi and Dad . He loves the colors black and red. Spiderman and minecraft and lives to play soccer
For: boy age 8
Details: s/s Ts 16/18 Cuffed sweats 14 husky Pull over hoodie sneakers and socks 10 T back pack and school supplies
For: boy age 8
Details: s/s Ts 16/18 Cuffed sweats 14 husky Pull over hoodie sneakers and socks 10 T back pack and school supplies
He is going to be tall like his Dad and good at sports
For: Boy aage 11
Details: levi black jeans = 16 husky skinny. T shirts mens large,, hi tops basketball or skater shoes size 10, clear back pack and supplies, Recd hoodie , 6 boxers 2 tees.
For: Boy aage 11
Details: levi black jeans = 16 husky skinny. T shirts mens large,, hi tops basketball or skater shoes size 10, clear back pack and supplies, Recd hoodie , 6 boxers 2 tees.
This 7th grade girl is super talented - she loves school. playing the guitar, drawing and reading. would love some book scifi , trologys strange things.
For: girl age 13
Details: Wide leg Baggie pants or street wear jeans -,T shirts 2x - converse style sneakers size 10, clear pack back and hiighters for white boards, plus school supplies, pull over clear back pack and school supplies
For: girl age 13
Details: Wide leg Baggie pants or street wear jeans -,T shirts 2x - converse style sneakers size 10, clear pack back and hiighters for white boards, plus school supplies, pull over clear back pack and school supplies
Sioux
A grandmother is helping for help with clothting her grandson, and also some hygiene products and diapers
Active Requests:
Her grandson who is so cute and learning to crawl needs some clothing and hygine aaarticles
For: boy 10 montths
Details: All Clothing 18 - 24 smonths needs a cuddly blanket, ddiapers #7, wipes, and baby care items. He will also need a jacket for fall and shoes ssize 10
For: boy 10 montths
Details: All Clothing 18 - 24 smonths needs a cuddly blanket, ddiapers #7, wipes, and baby care items. He will also need a jacket for fall and shoes ssize 10
Alvina
A single mother who is raising her children by herself and is living with family until she gets housing.....One of the children has special needs and she is trying to raise her children to be the best they can. She also needs hygiene articles for her family and childrens clothing and school supplies
Active Requests:
her son who is in lst grade
For: boy age 7
Details: lo sneakers size 2 and med. length socks T shirts 8/10, zippered hoodie and boxers. He loves spiderman.
For: boy age 7
Details: lo sneakers size 2 and med. length socks T shirts 8/10, zippered hoodie and boxers. He loves spiderman.
daughter who is in 3rd grade and who loves to dance, her favorite colors are pink and purple
For: girl age 8
Details: STILL NEEDS pull over hoodie , lo sneakers and ankle socks. clear back pack and school supplies rec'd 6 panties, 6 T shirts, 3 leggings
For: girl age 8
Details: STILL NEEDS pull over hoodie , lo sneakers and ankle socks. clear back pack and school supplies rec'd 6 panties, 6 T shirts, 3 leggings
Her son who is need of clothing, clear back pack school supplie loves all colors, winnie the poo, thomas the train and disney characters
For: Boy - 13
Details: joggers with cuffs , t Shirts, zippered hoodie - clothing 14/16, hi tops and s
For: Boy - 13
Details: joggers with cuffs , t Shirts, zippered hoodie - clothing 14/16, hi tops and s
wilma
Wilma a grandmother to many and many of her family lives her as well as the ones she is raising... She is asking for hygiene articles for her family.and help with getting the grand children clothes for school and supplies
Active Requests:
grand daughter who is always smiling need school supplies and clothing so she feels pretty
For: girl age 6
Details: skinny jeans size 7/8 and t shirts 7/8 zippered hoodie Back back and school supplies rec'd socks and hair ties
For: girl age 6
Details: skinny jeans size 7/8 and t shirts 7/8 zippered hoodie Back back and school supplies rec'd socks and hair ties
Grand daughter who is in the 7th grade and can't wait to go back to
For: girl 13
Details: Lo sneakers size 7 (loves the vans style) and ankle socks T shirts size med. junior and zippered hoodie skinny jeans size 7 junior clear book bag and school supplies rec'd sneakers
For: girl 13
Details: Lo sneakers size 7 (loves the vans style) and ankle socks T shirts size med. junior and zippered hoodie skinny jeans size 7 junior clear book bag and school supplies rec'd sneakers
Grandson boy needs clothing for school and school supplies, He will need school supplies and clothing = he has very little. His favorite colors are black, grey and dark green
For: Boy age 12
Details: jeans - straight leg 12 - T shirts 14/16 boxers 12 - pull over hoodie 14/16 clear back pack and supplies rec'd l jean and 5 boxers & hoodie and l/s T
For: Boy age 12
Details: jeans - straight leg 12 - T shirts 14/16 boxers 12 - pull over hoodie 14/16 clear back pack and supplies rec'd l jean and 5 boxers & hoodie and l/s T
A grandson who will be a 9th grader this year has grown alot and has very little clothes
For: boy age 14
Details: regular jeans size 32/32 T shirts, mens XL - no white pull over hoodie - mens XL sneakers size 10 & ankle socks clear pack back and supplies recd l jeans and 6 socks- & hoodie and 2 T's
For: boy age 14
Details: regular jeans size 32/32 T shirts, mens XL - no white pull over hoodie - mens XL sneakers size 10 & ankle socks clear pack back and supplies recd l jeans and 6 socks- & hoodie and 2 T's
Selma
An elder grandmother is raising a pair of twin turning 5 the end of the month She needs help with school clothes, clear back pack, school supplies She also needs hygiene articles for the family and cleaning supplies.
Active Requests:
Granddaughter turning 5 at end of month is excited to be starting kindergarten
For: girl age 4
Details: joggers cuffed or leggings 10.12, l/s T shirts and zippered hoodie size 10/12 lo sneakers and ankle socks size 12 clear backpack and school supplies
For: girl age 4
Details: joggers cuffed or leggings 10.12, l/s T shirts and zippered hoodie size 10/12 lo sneakers and ankle socks size 12 clear backpack and school supplies
Grandson who is starting Kindergarten is so excited and loves spiderman
For: boy turniing 5 end of month.
Details: grandson in need of cuffed joggers, size 10/12, boxers size 10/12, l/s T shirts and zippered hoodie l0/12,,sneakers size12 and socks, clear backpack and school supplies.
For: boy turniing 5 end of month.
Details: grandson in need of cuffed joggers, size 10/12, boxers size 10/12, l/s T shirts and zippered hoodie l0/12,,sneakers size12 and socks, clear backpack and school supplies.
pauline
A grandmother two grandchildren were placed with her and they came with nothing and with school starting they need school supplies. She is so worred.
Active Requests:
granddaughter with long black hair and is second grade. in need of clothing and ochool supplies
For: girl age 8
Details: skinny jeans size 14 s/s T shirts and zipper hoodie size 14/16 -- hair brush, scrungies, clear back pack - school supplies and hair supplies rec'd 2 jeans, 3 tees, sneakers and socks
For: girl age 8
Details: skinny jeans size 14 s/s T shirts and zipper hoodie size 14/16 -- hair brush, scrungies, clear back pack - school supplies and hair supplies rec'd 2 jeans, 3 tees, sneakers and socks
grandson - who loves to read scifi books, favorite subject math and is a 4th grader this year
For: boy age 10
Details: carpenter pants or jeans - size 12 T shirts and pull over hoodie size 14/16 clear book bag and school supplies rec'd hoodie, sneakers and socks
For: boy age 10
Details: carpenter pants or jeans - size 12 T shirts and pull over hoodie size 14/16 clear book bag and school supplies rec'd hoodie, sneakers and socks
Ahlisha
A single mother who is raising her children in small house that does not have running water. She is asking for help with school clothes for her kids.
Active Requests:
son who is in the 3rd grade and loves to ride bikes
For: boy is ten
Details: STILL NEEDS sneakers size 7 -- .---rec'd 3 joggers and 3 T shirts rec'd hoodie
For: boy is ten
Details: STILL NEEDS sneakers size 7 -- .---rec'd 3 joggers and 3 T shirts rec'd hoodie
Berta
Is in need of hygiene articles, snacks and soups, canned ravioili and spagetti. family hygiene articles
Active Requests:
grandson who loves sports and will be in the 8th grade
For: boy aage 13
Details: Still needs . lo sneakers size 7 Rec'd 2 jeans, 4 - T.s, hoodie, boxers
For: boy aage 13
Details: Still needs . lo sneakers size 7 Rec'd 2 jeans, 4 - T.s, hoodie, boxers
grandson who will be in 5th grad and loves sports
For: boy age 11
Details: still needs lo sneakers size 6 1/2
For: boy age 11
Details: still needs lo sneakers size 6 1/2
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