Summer is over and the weather is starting to cool down on the rez. Fall always brings so much beauty but it also brings hardships.

A great accomplishment after a lot of hard work and generosity from others.

By: Dawn Vanzant, One Spirit Board Member The Board has always supported and reiterated Jeri’s vision for creating independence and restoring self-reliance and dignity on the reservation. Basic human needs have not been addressed there for a long time, from lack of food, proper housing, and wood for fires to employment and support systems to nourish independence. One Spirit has filled the gap with limited funding and has established itself on the reservation as a non-profit

By: April Bly-Monnen, One Spirit Board Member Dear Esteemed Friends and Potential Supporters, We hope this message finds you well and filled with the spirit of compassion and generosity. In heartfelt unity, we extend our gratitude for your unwavering support so generously provided since our humble beginnings in service to the Lakota on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 2005. With a profound appreciation for that support, we reflect on the transformative impact we have co

No one deserves to go hungry. For nearly two decades, our Food Distribution Program has stood as a beacon of hope on Pine Ridge Reservation, tirelessly working to provide nutritious food to those in need and combat the food desert that has long plagued this community. In partnership with the Lakota people, we are embarking on a transformative 3 to 5-year plan to foster self-sufficiency and eradicate the "food desert" designation. Central to this plan is regenerative agricult

"Wopila Tanka" "Many Thanks" We are so grateful for the many generous supporters of One Spirit and our endeavors to empower the Oglala Lakota of the Pine Ridge Reservation in their quest to achieve a more independent future. We are THRILLED to announce the establishment of a One Spirit Endowment Fund This fund will allow us to: Fund lasting and permanent change for the elders, youth, and families on the Pine Ridge Reservation Support current programs (i.e. food, heat, emp

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

Interior Walls are up! Walls are up and the interior systems are starting to come together, but there is still a lot of work that needs...

By Jim Drevescraft I was recently very moved by the story of Kevin Poor Bear, a Lakota artist whose own story amply illustrates one of...

Session 1 of Camp Marrowbone has begun and everyone is having a great time!!

Today, as we face ongoing challenges, One Spirit remains steadfast in our mission to "Help the Lakota Help Themselves." Our volunteer...

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...

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully met our fundraising goals for Phase One of AYC 2.0! Thanks to your unwavering...

After 30 years working in human services, I retired and collaborated with a medicine man on the Mattaponi Reservation to establish a...

A few weeks ago, we announced the launch of a regenerative agriculture project which features new gardens and fruit trees that will one...

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

Hello, Good Spring day to all One Spirit folks, hope you're all doing fine and in good spirits. It's spring here. It's still cold but you...

Summer is just around the corner! That means it's time to sign up to join the One Spirit Employment Program! Locations offered this year...

The Charging Buffalo Meat House has been proud to serve the Lakota People of Pine Ridge Reservation since 2016 and is ready for the next...