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American Indians Suffer From Brutal Winter…And As Usual…Ignored!

Small Charity Struggles To Help Native Americans

By Richard Boyden

American Indians Suffer From Brutal Winter…And As Usual…Ignored

Rumor has it that theTribal Government of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is unable (for lack of fuel) to dig out tribal residents in rural areas. Hundreds of families and elders are without propane and of course, no monies for that either. Propane deliveries are impossible for those who have a way to pay because the roads are impassable.

This is nothing new for the poorest living on the Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Cheyenne River, Crow Creek, and Standing Rock Reservations in South Dakota. The struggle for the poor Native Americans among the haves is a continual and ignored condition of disparity. Those that have jobs among the 10-20% employed also have minimal problems compared to the poor among them who struggle to stay warm and have enough food to eat.

The likelihood of a rich casino tribe such as the Shakopee or Seminole among others coming to the rescue of poor American Indians is not going to happen either. Example? I just had the multi-million dollar giveaway to disconnected from the Grass Roots Poor Shakopee Tribe rejected a request from my charity for 20 infrared heaters that would have kept 20 Oglala Sioux Tribe families warm and electric bills cut on half.

And for the Obama worshippers in Indian Country thinking he will take a break from his golf game in Hawaii, don't hold your breath. The likelihood of any federal help coming to the families in need of wood, food, and propane is dependent upon the State of South Dakota making this emergency condition acknowledged officially. With elections coming up next year, being "pro-Indian" could cost you valuable votes.

As for the Salvation Army or Red Cross helping? I do know that the Salvation Army is close to meeting their fundraising goal of over $200,000.00. I also firmly believe NONE of that money will be used to help those without food and propane on Indian Reservations in South Dakota. This organization is in the process of squandering a 1.5 billion dollar donation from the heir of Mc Donalds in the building of unnecessary structures that are functionally disconnected from helping the poor in America let alone American Indians. I have yet to see any positive impact of this charity on a Indian Reservation in the Dakotas or elsewhere.

So if one wants to help Native Americans in need and at the same time want documented assurance that their help will go to those in need, what is the verifiable option?

This is where the charity for Native Americans called Operation Morning Star comes in. They do not “receive monies” as all other charities do and then you wonder if they will be used as you intended when you sent them. With them, monies sent are directed to the provider of the need being met in the name of the family or elder such as the food store or utility company. Operation Morning Star is a charity that connects you direct with Native Americaqn elders and families who need help and also gives you their contact numbers as well as for those working within the food and utility companies. This is how you have proof that your monies are used as intended.

If you desire to help and send in supplies as a corporation or business etc, you also have the option of making arrangements for a rental truck (or you can donate a 26’ straight truck) to be loaded and brought in and we will both provide a driver and coordinate the “give away” to those in need. Operation Morning Star works hands on with the “grass roots poor” and in their history of 15 years of working among Lakota/Dakota peoples, they have identified those who are unselfish and care about their own people in the Lakota/Dakota spiritual tradition of love for one another.

Native Americans on the reservations need chain saws, axes, wood burning stoves with install kits, good working 4x4 trucks (title is signed over to family, not Operation Morning Star, tons of food in the form of beans and rice, flour, cooking oil etc., toilet paper, soap, shampoo, working appliances, washers and dryers, women’s sanitary items, diapers, pampers, and wipes as well as formula for babies.

To make arrangements to help a Native American elder or family, please call 816-352-7999 or email at operationmorningstar@gmail.com. More information about Operation Morning Star programs for Native Americans can be found on their web page. http://www.operationmorningstar.org .
Richard Boyden is Founder of Operation Morning Star. He also ministers in the area of suicide among American Indian youth and is a part time writer and journalist.
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I thought it was icier last year... could be wrong; may be it has been worse..

Last year, Timepassages had done some fundraising and we had sent clothes and comforters to South Dakota area.  Any news from TP??


-- Edited by Sanders on Sunday 3rd of January 2010 11:50:07 AM

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This is an incredibly sad situation. A few months ago members of my church gathered together to make fleece blankets for the abused women and children of the Pine Ridge Reservation. I spent most of the time crying because it makes me sick to see these people suffer so much. We ended up making almost 150 blankets to send. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had.  I encourage anyone who can help to do so if you feel it is a worthwhile cause.

-- Edited by SugnSpicesMom on Sunday 3rd of January 2010 12:29:48 PM

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