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Oyate Teca Projec

Oyate Teca Project is a non-profit organization, in operation since 1991, whose goal is to promote the well-being of children and families on Pine Ridge Reservation through effective programs and activities.

Thank Yous from PRR Organizations

August 10, 2016 by FoPRR

Updated August 2017 Every year we provide the incoming nursing students at Oglala Lakota College with rolling backpacks and various school supplies.  Here are thank yous for our 2017 efforts! August 18, 2017 Hi Chris, Here are some pics - students with donations and of the donations themselves. https://www.pinterest.com/FoPRR/photos-from-friends-of-pine-ridge-reservation/ Your participants are just MOST … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from PRR Organizations

Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project

June 30, 2016 by FoPRR

June 21, 2016Dear Friends,Thank you so much for continuing to support our efforts, I can't express how much your donations mean to our children and to us here at the center.Our summer program is in full swing and our center is now open daily from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm with the exception of a couple of weekends reserved for our community basketball, horseshoes, and volleyball games/leagues. The children get to enjoy arts … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project

Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2015

October 28, 2015 by FoPRR

October 21, 2015Hello Chris and friends,Thank you so much for your very generous donation of all the fabulous, nice and pretty material and all the great sewing supplies. We have scheduled our Winter sewing classes starting on November 5th, with the Star Quilt making sessions which will take place every Thursday until Christmas, the Regalia making will be November 9th through the 12th, this class will be held by a … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2015

Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2014

January 9, 2015 by FoPRR

December 29, 2014Dear Friends,Thank you so much the fabulous Christmas items you have sent, Christmas is once again here and gone, I cannot believe how time flies. With your help we had the Elder distribution of stockings, blankets, and heaters, we also included the beautiful hand made scarves, hats, slippers, lap blankets and ponchos, they were all needed and accepted very well with everyone, we were out of heaters … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2014

Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2013

December 19, 2013 by FoPRR

December 9, 2013Dear Chris and Friends,The request for formal wear for the Winter Formal was grand. We received plenty of beautiful shoes, dresses and accessories. I think what really blew me away was the response for the men's clothing; we received new suits, tuxedo, men's shoes and bow ties and cummerbunds? I thank that's what they are called, if not I apologize.For our dedicated supporters, thank you so much. I … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2013

Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2012

November 4, 2012 by FoPRR

October 29, 2012Dear Chris and Friends:Words cannot express our gratitude for the kindness and generosity that you have provided for us here at the center. With your donations and support we will be able to purchase a new furnace, update to central air, update our electrical panel and wiring for the canning station, repair all the ducted work, and replace our hot water heater which I didn't even know was a problem … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2012

Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2011

September 14, 2011 by FoPRR

September 3, 2011Dear Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation:Thank you, very much for your generous donation of school supplies, we are very grateful for everyone's contribution. We are busy making school packs for the kiddies and our school supply distribution is scheduled for September 16th.We are in direct contact with the school and we are planning to have each class come to the center throughout the day in groups … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2011

Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2010

November 20, 2010 by FoPRR

November 3, 2010Dear Chris and Friends of Pine Ridge,On behalf of our organization let me say thank you very much for all the Halloween decorations, masks, candy, carnival games, prizes and all spooktacular items that you all have sent.Our 1st Annual Halloween Carnival and Pumpkin Carving Contest was a blast, we had it on Saturday, October 23, 2010 and the kids and community showed us their support. We had 3 places … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2010

Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2009

August 19, 2009 by FoPRR

July 27, 2009Good Afternoon Chris,The camping trips are going good here, we took the first group over the weekend it was really fun! It got cold at night but it was really nice, and the children sure enjoyed themselves. I wanted to say thank you all very, very much. Everything that has been received was put to use on the trip.The gas stove works great, a lot quicker than the charcoal we had going at the same time--we … [Read more...] about Thank Yous from Oyate Teca Project 2009

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Current Donation Drives

 

  • 2026 Thank You Letters
  • 2025 Thank You Letters
  • A New Furnishings Fundraising Drive for the OST Homeless Veterans Shelter on Pine Ridge Rez
  • A School Supplies Drive for American Horse School on Pine Ridge Rez
  • A Food Drive for Yurok Elders
  • A Bed Linens/Hygiene/Cleaning Products Drive for the Homeless Veterans Shelter
  • A Book Drive for an Indigenous Little Free Library on the Hoopa Reservation (for Hupa, Yurok & Karuk families)
  • A Dog and Cat Food Drive for First Families Now
  • A Book Drive for Indigenous Little Free Libraries Across the Country
  • Books for the Yurok Tribe Boys and Girls Club
  • Books for Kids at An Indoor Skatepark on Pine Ridge Rez (Lakota)
  • Books for Havasupai Children [At the bottom of the Grand Canyon] (Havasupai)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Weitchpec Yurok Magnet Elementary School (Yurok)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Jack Norton Elementary School (Yurok)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – American Horse School (K-8) (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Batesland Elementary School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Crazy Horse School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Lakota Waldorf School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Little Singer Community School (Navajo)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Little Wound School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Loneman Day School [Isnawica Owayawa] (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – ‘O Me-nok Learning Center [Formerly Margaret Keating Elementary] (Yurok)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Our Lady of Lourdes School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Piñon Elementary School (Navajo)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Porcupine School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Red Cloud School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Red Shirt School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Rockyford Elementary School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Wolf Creek Elementary School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Elementary School – Wounded Knee District School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation High School – Lakota Tech High School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation High School – Little Wound High School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation High School – Oglala Lakota County School District Virtual High School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation High School – Piñon High School (Navajo)
  • Books for a Reservation High School – Red Cloud High School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation K-12 School – Pine Ridge School (Lakota)
  • Books for a Reservation Middle School – Piñon Middle School (Navajo)
  • Books for a Reservation Middle and High School – Crazy Horse School (Lakota)
  • Books for First Families Now (Lakota)
  • Books for Head Start (Lakota)
  • Books for Oglala Lakota College Library (Lakota)
  • Books for the Oglala Lakota College Library Build Your Own Library Children’s Book Project (Lakota)
  • Books for Oglala Lakota Children’s Justice Center (Lakota)
  • Books for Partnership for Housing (Lakota)
  • Books for the Kiyuksa O’Tipi Reintegration Center (Lakota)
  • Monetary Donations (Lakota and Yurok)
  • OLC Library’s Head Start – Early Childhood Books Giveaway Project (Lakota)
  • Support the Oglala Lakota College – Nursing Department (Lakota)

 

 

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Aaron Huey's effort to photograph poverty in America led him to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where the struggle of the native Lakota people — appalling, and largely ignored — compelled him to refocus. Five years of work later, his haunting photos intertwine with a shocking history lesson.

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