Center for Helping the Youth
Weaving Traditional Values into Modern Life Skills
Pine Ridge Reservation
Learning to sew traditional ribbon dress
Team activities
7 Values of Lakota Life
Our programs, activities and all interactions with our youth are guided by
the Seven Values of Lakota Life given to the people by Pte San Win White Buffalo Calf Woman:
Wocʼekiya - Praying: find spirituality by communicating with your higher power, this is communication between you and Tunkasila without going through another person or spirit.
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Wa oʼhola - Respect: for self, higher power, family, community, all life.
Waunsila - First law of the Pipe. Caring and Compassion: loving, caring and or concern for one another in a good way, especially for the family, the old ones, the young ones, the orphans, the ones in mourning, the sick ones, and the ones working for the people.
Wowijake - Honestly and Truth: with yourself, higher power, and others with sincerity.
Wawokiye - Helping: helping without expecting anything in return, giving from the heart.
Wahwayela - Humility: we have a spirit; we are no better or less than others.
Waanagoptan - Listen-hear, obey, accept give heed to attention.
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SUPPORT OUR YOUTH
If you have time, talent or specific skills to share, please contact us and let's talk about how you can get involved!

We are fiscally sponsored by Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous People. Your donations are tax deductible.
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NEWS & EVENTS
Youth Meet Inspiring Leaders
Our youth went to Standing Rock to meet Boston Celtics Basketball Star, Kyrie Irving, who is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Sewing Class Announced
Learn basic sewing skills.
Make a traditional ribbon dress for a doll!
New Jerseys
Our Red Rock Warriors formed their own team and received new jerseys from Seventh Generation Fund!
Annual Bear Butte Summer Camp
Check back to see the dates of our 2023 camp.