Thanks Yous from LOWO

December 29, 2005

Dear Chris and Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation,

We, here at Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi Inc. would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the Christmas gifts sent by our Friends of the Pine Ridge Reservation group. The time, energy and resources represented in your gifts are truly appreciated!

As many of you know, our families experience daily survival challenges and often the Christmas season represents a time of great frustration for lack of resources. Your sharing has enabled many children to experience the spirit of Christmas! In return, we are offering our prayers for blessings of peace, harmony and spiritual renewal for you and your families during this time.

Pilamaya/Thank you!

Emily Iron Cloud-Koenen
Acting Director
LOWO Inc.

August 22, 2005

Dear Chris and Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi Inc. and our recipient families, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for sharing your time, energy and resources with our children and families in need. The school supply donations have arrived and are being distributed to those children and families who are truly needy.

As most of you know, we live in a place of beauty and within an environment of rich cultural traditions, yet one of great poverty. Please know that you have contributed to helping many children begin a new school year with excitement and happiness. We truly appreciate your gifts to our children. If we can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to call on us. Thank you from all of us.

Pila unyapi!

Emily Iron Cloud-Koenen
Acting Director
Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi Inc.