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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 the Okini list are families who don't have the means to buy basic necessities. 

🎁 Every year, starting in November, the Holiday Okini takes place. Hundreds of Lakota kids share their holiday wishes and receive gifts thanks to you.

Families & Requests 

Jennifer

A mother who is on her own and just got housing really needs help for her family. She has n0 support and just took her young grandson in.
Active Requests:
shes a kindergartener now and really likes school. and loves pastel colors, Care bear blanket and sheet set for twin bed.
For: daughter age 5
Details: T shirts size 8, panties size 8, Leggings and cuffed sweats size 8, Winter ski jacket 8, hat and gloves, sneakers and socks size 1
She is a 6th grader who loves jewel tone colors and is growing up fast
For: daughter age 12
Details: Winter ski jacket ladies XL, pull over hoodie XL ladies , panties size 6, , T shirts size Large, straight leg jeans size 15, lo running sneakers and snow boots size 9
He is a 5th grader and he loves school
For: son age 10
Details: Med. ski jkt, size mens Med., Pull over hoodie, sneakers size 6 and snowboots, cuffed jogger size 16 husky
Pretty 3rd grader who has outgrown her clothes she loves pastel colors.
For: Girl age 8
Details: T shirts size 16 child Panties 16, Jeans wide leg jeans or sweats size 16, winter coat size 16, lo sneakers and snow boots size 4
She is a first grader this year and she likes to look pretty and loves pastel colors
For: Girl age 6
Details: T shirts and zippered hoodie size 7, wide straight leg jeans 7/8, panties 7 ski jacket and zippered hoodie size 8, lo sneakers and snow boots l lo.
Not of his clothes fit that he came with
For: grandson age8
Details: jeans and cuffed joggers size 7, T shirts 7. , lo sneakers and socks size 1 and snowboots, T shirts and ski coat size 8
Mom
For: self
Details: sneakers and socks size 9 - panties for size17 pants, long winter coat, t Shirts XL, jeans size 17

Amanda

THIS FAMILY HAS RECEIVED VERY LITTLE AND CHILDREN CAN BE SPONSORED SEPARATELY. 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 one needs some clothing for school.
For: girl age 5
Details: Clear backpack, sneakers and socks, size 3, leggings and t shirts size 8 and a zippered hoodie. her favorite colors are pink and purple
He has outgrown his clothes and really need some new ones
For: boy 3
Details: cuffed joggers and l/s t shirts, zippered hoodie size 5T, sneakers and socks 11 Loves the colors green, blue and orange
3rd grader is going to be tall like his 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 16/18 child sneakers and socks .10 mens back pack and school supplies
He is going to be tall like his Dad who is 6'5" - loves basketball
For: Boy age 11 -
Details: black skinny jeans 16 husky, boxers mens large, basket ball or skater hi tops size 10 mens, t shirts large s/s
This 7th grade girl is super talented - she loves school. playing the guitar, drawing and readingg some sci fi books or trilogies sci fi
For: girl age 13
Details: Wide leg Baggie pants or street wear jeans -,T shirts2 X, ladies panties 9, bra 44 C - converse style sneakers size 11, clear pack back and hoodie (pull over black) 2X - winter coat - ladies XL hi[iighters for white boards, plus school supplies, clear back pack and school supplies

Kathy W.

In need of food, hygiene items and warm clothing her children. They are barely making it.
Active Requests:
Warm clothing needed
For: Girl 5
Details: Size 8/10 clothing,size 12 underpants, 8/10 jacket, size 1.5 boots
More warm clothes
For: Girl- 14
Details: Pants 16, Tops L, size 16 underwear, Boots, 7.5, L Jacket, socks
Warm clothing needed
For: Girl 10
Details: Pants L (leggings or joggers), L tops, size 14 underwear, boots 9 XL Jacket, socks.
Warm clothing needed
For: Boy 13
Details: Pants 36x32, XL shirts, 2XL Hoodie, Jacket, Hanes shorts XL, Boots size 9, socks

pauline

A grandmother is asking for help with her grand daughter and herself. tHANK YOU FOR THE THINGS THAT WERE ALREADY SENT - THEY HAVE BEEN REMOVED.
Active Requests:
grand daughter who is 17 and a senior this year
For: girl
Details: No Boundaries Baggie jeans size 12 adult. L/S T shirts size Med. adult in colors blue, pink, purple and white -

Hastina

A mother is calling up for help for her family. She said they live in the country and can't find help. She said the kids are country kids who love to ride horses and bikes and to play outside. The family also needs pantry food, snacks, hygiene article and household items like tissue paper, towel, plates, plastic plates and spoons, Also needs laundry soap. Mother needs - skinny jeans size 12, XL tops, bra 40 D, and comfy boot and sn snow boots size 8 1/2
Active Requests:
3rd grade boy
For: son age 8
Details: jeans, t shirts, pull over hoodie size 12, sneakers and socks size 3
First grade b0y who loves the out - sneakers and socks ors, spiderman and Renaldo
For: son age 8
Details: needs jeans 8, L/s T shirts and pull over hoodie - size 10, sneakers and socks size 2, clear back packs
daughter who is a 7th grader
For: girl age 13
Details: This 7 th grader who loves to ride is in need of clothes for school. skinny jeans size 13 juniors, panties size 6, s/s T shirts and pull over hoodie size large , lo sneakers or crocs sizze 8, ankle socks
husband
For: husband
Details: jeans 32/30, socks, cowboy boots 9 1/2 boxers mens large

Eileen

She is their Aunt and she has been raising her two sisters girls after she died five years ago. She is trying hard but it having a difficult time keeping them clothed. She is always cold and can't keep warm as it is excensive to heaaaat house.
Active Requests:
She is planning to go to job corp and will need clothing to be able to go. but first has to complete a program.
For: girl age 20
Details: She needs black pull on hoodie 2 X joggers/. jeans siz 18 sneakers size 12 and low socks. Also a fleece zip up jacket. 2X and panties REC'D 4 PAIR SOCKS & 3 BRIEFS
Eileen - Head of Family (Aunt_
For: care giver
Details: Slip on sneakers size 8 and socks Winter coat, hat and gloves 2X T shirts 2X, fleece jkt - zip. front 2X Fleece pants (black or grey) 2X She is always cold and hopes the fleece will keep her warm REC'D L PANTS & ONE T SHIRT

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
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

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 Rec'd 9/14 - 4 T shirts, 4 boxers.hoodie
Mother of family = Jessie
For: Mother
Details: black and gray sweats XXL s/s t shirts - grey - XXLblack sneakers 8 bikini underwear rec'd 9/14 - toothpaste and brushes.
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
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

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: panties and socks 9/11 - socks and panties
She is the baby of the family
For: girl 13 months
Details: All clothing 18 months and sneakers and socks size 2 - recd 9/11 - fleece sleeper
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 9/11 rec'd 2 t shirts, and l pair pants
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 supplies9/11 rec'd 4 T's, 4 boxers, hood and socks
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 - 9/11 rec'd 5 boxers and l T

Nikaya

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
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 10/16 - - - 4 pants, 4 /ls & 4 s/s t's. hoodie
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. 10/22 recd 6 panties and hoodie
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 8. 10/16 -- rec'd 2 l/s t, 4 s./s t, 10/22 recd T shirts, joggers,(3 ) boxers,
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.clear back pack and school supplies important - knee pads for vollyball10/16 recd knee pads 10/22 recd panties, hoodiee, l/s and 3 s/s t's and socks

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.10/6 SNEAKERS AND SOCK REC'D 10/22 recd 3 l/s, hoodie and 5 boxers
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 size 12 , lo sneakers size 4 and ankle socks. clear back pack and supplies rec'd 6 panties, 6 T shirts, 3 leggings . 10/22 recd hoodie, socks and sneakers
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 9 1/2 10/16 3 joggers, 3 l/s t shirts, & 2 S/S T SHIRTS

How do I support a family or individual?

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.

To sponsor families on the Okini Lists: 

  1. Find the specific families and individuals you'd like to support in the requests listed below. 

  2. Draft an email with the following information: Head of Family, items you'd like to donate, and any questions you may have.

  3. Send this information to our Okini List manager, Barbara: 
    bspeer@nativeprogress.org​​
  4. Once your pledge is confirmed, we'll forward you the family's mailing address.


📦 You can either mail the items you'd like to donate yourself, or order them on a US e-commerce website of your choosing.

You can only support families and individuals listed here through in-kind donations.

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