~ Since 1992 ~
Our grassroots Native non-profit has served the people of the tribal nations in South Dakota.
Lakotas Transitioning to Culturally Grounded Lifestyles
NATIVE AMERICAN ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Support Our Vision
To send a check
Please make payable to Native American Advocacy Program
Mail to: Box 277
US Hwy 18
Herrick, SD 57538-027
DONATE on-line through paypal
The difference you make
It is through the generosity of individuals, businesses, corporations and foundations, that we are able to sustain our services and make a difference in the lives of Lakota youth and those individuals needing independent living services.
What can your contribution do? Here are some ideas!
$100 covers new camp towels
$160 covers 4 new sleeping bags for campers
$250 covers the cost of 1 youth to participate in the afterschool program
$350 covers the cost of 1 youth participating in the Sunka Wakan Otakuye equestrian camp
$800 covers the cost of a lift chair.
$1500-$5000 covers the cost of a wheelchair ramp depending on the size of the ramp.
Our Wish List!
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Complete shower house facility deck/ramp
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additional bees, hives, bee suits
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2 18 ft tipi lodges with door, liner( marine /flame resistant canvas and poles - one package set : $1901.00 plus shipping from Reliable tents and tipis (www.reliabletent.com)
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Tipi floors x 6 @ $153.00/ea.
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12x12 winter shed for Bees
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2- 15 passenger vans
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$700/mos. for 5months to reinstitute our youth afterschool program
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tiller
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Pitch forks, spades, hammers and pliers
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Seeds and plants for camp garden- please contact us we are using heirloom seeds
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Sprinkler/watering system for camp garden
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Gravel/crushed rock for herb trail
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Plants/seeds for reestablishing traditional edible/medicinal plants
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Cabin for elder/visitors at camp
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commercial lawn mower to camp and office property maintenance
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Chain saw
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Carpentry tools
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3 D Archery targets
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Picnic tables x6
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Outdoor shooting range equipment-
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Shot guns for youth clay target shoots and pheasant hunts
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Youth models 20 gauge and 12 gauge.
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Gun safe
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Clay targets
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Lighted commercial sign for office
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Large outdoor grille
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Awning for front entrance of office
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Canning equipment
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2 Canoes with paddles
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Fishing equipment
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Deer raw hide and elk raw hide for youth craft projects
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Bath towels for camp
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Twin bed sheet sets for volunteer bunkrooms
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Panels and posts to put around garden
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8 X 10 trailer to haul mowers, canoes and material
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Landscaping posts
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Perennial flowers- Bee friendly(Plants that come back every year) for office and camp
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Maple trees
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Fruit bearing brushes chokecherry, buffalo berry, mulberry
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Commercial washer and dryer for camp shower house
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Computer and technology assistance, upgrade computers, install software
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Lighting and PA system for outdoor amphitheater at camp
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Indoor equine arena
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6 passenger golf cart or UTV for camp tours
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Ropes course at camp
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10 buffalo hides to make an authentic Lakota style tipi
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2 push mowers
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2 weed eater
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lumber for raised garden beds
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materials to screen in our dining pavilion at camp
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new roof and gutters for office and garage
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new windows for office building
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red calico cotton fabric for ceremony dresses for girls
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boots for horse handlers
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exercise equipment for office staff, youth, volunteers and community
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wild game; deer, turkey, pheasant, buffalo for decolonized menu for youth camps
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materials to build root cellar at camp
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materials to build a high tunnel and green house