ONE SPIRIT

For Lakota youth, the outdoors is a classroom. Travis Thunder Bull, a veteran, a craftsman (see his diamondwillow and antler canes above), and the regenerative community gardens manager, is leading a multi-day elk hunting and camping trip for young men from the Allen Youth Center over Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend. This isn't about hunting for sport; it’s about passing down survival skills, animal track identification, and harvesting. These skills not only are critical as c

In July, 7 kids from Pine Ridge travelled to the Greater Boston Area for 9 days of summer fun and learning!

Recently, the Allen Youth Center closed for several days in order to receive a little TLC and we couldn't be happier with the outcome!

There are several new gardens on the reservation that are taking root and beginning to provide organic and nutritious food for the community

There are 44 DAYS until Memorial Day and we want to share a brief overview of the programs that will benefit from a donation today.

With less than 50 days before Memorial Day, we are preparing many programs and events that will support Lakota people across the rez.

WITA NAJIN BASKETBALL COURT WITA NAJIIN means STANDING TOGETHER in Lakota. This basketball court will serve as a place where family and...

Today, as we face ongoing challenges, One Spirit remains steadfast in our mission to "Help the Lakota Help Themselves." Our volunteer staff continues to work tirelessly, seeking new and innovative ways to enhance our programs and create new ones that will have a lasting impact on the lives of the Oglala Lakota community. The Food Program: A Foundation of Support Our renowned Food Program stands as the first and most urgent need for the Oglala Lakota of Pine Ridge—a community

The Allen Youth Center (AYC) on the Pine Ridge Reservation has been a beacon of hope for the local youth, providing them with a safe space, mentorship, and essential resources. AYC 2.0 represents an ambitious plan to expand and enhance the programs offered by the youth center, ensuring that the needs of reservation youth are fully met. We aim to create a post-pandemic safe haven for learning, growth, friendships, and recreation. With your generous contributions, we can make t

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully met our fundraising goals for Phase One of AYC 2.0! Thanks to your unwavering support, we have accomplished significant milestones in our mission to uplift the Allen Community. In this update, we want to share the progress we have made and the impact your contributions have had on the lives of the Lakota youth. One of the critical achievements made possible through your generosity is the completion of the grading and grave

After 30 years working in human services, I retired and collaborated with a medicine man on the Mattaponi Reservation to establish a sponsorship program for the Lakota children on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. While on a visit to the Reservation, I learned for myself the extreme poverty conditions under which so many Lakota live. Families often crammed in small 3-bedroom homes with as many as 10-20 members. Grandparents that go hungry so they can feed the kids. Wide

We're Making Progress On Our Basketball Court Project The concrete for the new basketball court at the Allen Youth Center has finally...