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Thunder Valley CDC
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Creating an ecosytem of opportunity on the Pine Ridge Reservation, by building healthy resilient communities. Empowering Lakota youth and families.
Pine Ridge Indian Reservationthundervalley.org/donateJoined March 2009
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Wíŋyaŋ tȟa aŋpétu kiŋ čha philáuŋyaŋpi. (It is woman's day, so we are thankful for them.) Happy International Women's Day from TVCDC. As Lakota people, we're a matriarchal society. Our women are givers of life & sacred! They keep families together & spirits strong in many ways.
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One of our guests this week is Heather Dawn Thompson (Cheyenne River), who currently serves as the Director of the Office of Tribal Relations for the USDA in the President Biden Administration. We asked her what advice she would give to young Lakota children and young adults.
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As Lakota's, we know that our language is sacred! The government tried to steal it from our ancestors, use it for their wars, and then sell it back through expensive university courses. At Thunder Valley CDC, we work diligently to make sure every home has fluent Lakota Speakers.
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Great Article. Please take the time to read.
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The @tvalleycdc template to build a prosperous future for the Pine Ridge Reservation couldn't possibly be copy/pasted right up the road, let alone across the country. But the process they used to design it (a very Strong Towns approach) could be. bit.ly/3H9nQSm
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As we look at healing with the relationship with Uŋčí Makȟá, we honor all of the water protectors who are fighting to preserve clean water. You have stood for what matters most and many times at a very high cost.
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In 1927 the Giants were coming off one of the most dominant seasons in NFL history. They finished the season 11-1, outscoring opponents 197-20. 2 weeks after winning championship they faced the all-native Hominy Indians who had. never been defeated or tied. The Indians won 13-6.
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This short commercial from the BIA, it is a reminder that the colonized form of education in the US was not built for Lakota success. There are many great teachers within every school but we believe success is becoming more Lakota and less colonized, not the other way around.
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Do you want your child to speak the Lakota language but have faced too many obstacles to make it a reality? We have teamed with Héȟloǧeča Visions to bring Uŋčí Wičhóoyake. An App created by Lakota people for Lakota People.
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After attending session 1 of Pȟéta Kaílepi, it is impossible not to feel the pride and strength of being Lakota. Many of our ancestors fought and died for this way of life. We owe it to them and our future generations to return to the Lakota way of life. bit.ly/3nJu8S5
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One of the essential steps in colonization is for one nation to control the historical narrative for hundreds of years. From this, mythology arises that eradicates the truth. This leads to oppression and exploitation and ultimately complete erasure. bit.ly/3nJu8S5
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Our second annual virtual Ohuŋkaŋkaŋ (traditional storytelling) series begins tomorrow January 25th. bit.ly/3nJu8S5 This 8-week Elder led storytelling series is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We are honored to have Joseph Marshall III leading our first session.
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Our children are a gift from the Creator. As a result, they deserve our best at all times. At Thunder Valley, we are fully committed to creating an intentional environment that protects and nurtures the pure hearts of the children we are entrusted.
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The number of violent acts against indigenous women is surging once again. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and keep open lines of communication with your family and friends. We can't keep silent; our sisters mean too much!
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Our ancestors endured so much to preserve our language, lifeways, and spirituality. Wounded Knee is our scar, not because the US feared our weapons but because they feared our spirituality. Join us as we individually & collectively move toward true Lakota liberation.
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Tatewin Means had my full
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at a liberated #LakotaNation with returned land to these indigenous peoples and investments in their work and their collective healing. Please watch her very brief presentation below and learn how to support
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@TValleyCDC envisions a Lakota nation liberated through a return to Lakota language, lifeways & spirituality. It’s why they're building one of the largest, fully off-grid communities in the world. Hear from Thunder Valley ED Tatewin Means at #ECDemoDay: emcollec.tv/ECDemoDay_Tate
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A group of women leaders from Generations Indigenous Ways, Knife Chief Buffalo Nation, Oglala Lakota Children's Justice Center and TVCDC formed the Indigenous Response Network. We've collaborated to provide over 5,815 elders and 1,250 youths with cleaning supplies, masks & more.
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A medicine man who healed countless people across the world and planted seeds that would grow into the future generation of spiritual leaders. Crow Dog inspired generations to be proud Lakota, and reminded us that “the power of prayer will always prevail”.
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Leonard Crow Dog was a human being that was centered in his connectedness to the universe and all its creation. A father who took in sons and daughters across Uŋčí Makȟá. A grandfather who shared ancient teachings and lessons with people from all walks of life.
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When they came out, they found that the tipi behind the sweat was riddled with bullet holes. The inipi covering and everyone who had been inside was safe. Crow Dog guided AIM as they fought hard for liberation, for a choice and a voice for our people."
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“My Uŋčí told me this story from Wounded Knee ‘73. Crow Dog took her and other medics into inipi saying, “War is coming, government troops will be shooting at us. The medics must go into inipi for courage. Have no fear for what is coming.”
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“We want people to come along in this journey of healing and hope and liberation. Because that’s how we are going to transform our societies for the future… Seven generations from now, maybe we’ll see a completely different reality.”
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Thunder Valley CDC announced our new brand direction on March 22, 2021. We are walking forward in liberation, and marking this new direction with a new brand...
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We do not own our language or data, however, we have the inherent right to protect, guard and honor the language as we revitalize, restore and reclaim it. This is why our collaboration with TOSOEM Records to share our songs with our relatives is so important
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Most of the time this data is then stored in places where it is inaccessible to our children, community members and families. In our effort to create a sustainable Language reclamation & revitalization movement we have to create quality material and access to the material
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We, Lakota people, are one the most documented tribes in all of Turtle Island (United States of America). Throughout our history we have had anthropologists, linguists, historians, researchers come into our community and take our data, our language, songs, history, words & more
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