The Latest from the Republic of Lakotah

Russell Means issued this report on 17 November:

Many hundreds of American Indians still snowbound and without electrical power or water on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Sofia Romero, age 98, snowed in, no power, no water, food situation unknown.

Emme Zimiga, age 96, snowed in, no power, no water, food situation unknown.

Amanda Milk, age 80’s, no legs, dialysis patient, snowed in, presumed dead.

Hisle SD - 38 households (average of 17 persons per household on Reservation) still snowed in with out power or water.

Lost Dog Community - 5 families snowed in, no power, no water, food situation unknown.

Lacreek Electric Association reports that over 1,000 power distribution poles broken by the storm have been replaced, but dozens more are still down, while repair efforts have been diverted to the some of the main distribution lines still partially inoperative.

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It was also reported that the Red Cross presence at Pine Ridge was one person who was rude and left on Saturday.  There has been some help from the National Guard.  No word on whether the Red Cross will return.  Shipments of donated supplies are getting through.  It has been asked that people not send mismatched items; if it is possible to send NEW clothes, please do so.

How to Send Relief Aid
Posted by admin On November - 10 - 2008
1. NEW Clothing can be sent to:
(recent shipments of clothing included many mismatched gloves and boots, used pantyhose, etc. We recommend that new clothes be purchased at outlet and discount stores.)

2. Food Donations:
Since diabetes is already and epidemic on the Reservation, we recommend that you send hi-protein food such as beans, brown rice, canned meats and other foods high in protein and vitamins.

Relief
T.R.E.A.T.Y. SCHOOL, a 501(C)(3) Tax Exempt Organization
P.O. BOX 99
444 Crazy Horse Drive
Porcupine, SD 57772

2. Republic of Lakotah Emergency Propane for the Elderly:
can be purchased directly from Lakotah Plains Propane via Mastercard/Visa at: 605-867-5199 . Via mail to P.O. Box 1994, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
3. Send Contributions of Relief Aide to T.R.E.A.T.Y. Total Immersion School