Voices of Indian Country

Native Hope Blog

Sturgis South Dakota Motorcycle Rally
FEATURED POST

Human Trafficking at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

South Dakota is most recognized for its open ranges, miles of lush farmland, and as the home of 1.2 million acres of the Black Hills National Forest. These same serene rolling hills and towering pines...

READ MORE

    Popular Posts

    Native Hope

    Recent Posts

    Education
    Seminole Family

    Seminole Nation: The Unconquered People

    Native Hope
    Known for their staunch resistance to relocation and commitment to their cultural roots, the Seminole Native Americans created a name for themselves in American history. Their legacy includes innovati...

    Read More

    October 23, 2023

    |

    0 Comments

    Health and Wellness
    RS_Trista_Oakley (1)-1

    Protect Native Women and Children from Sex Trafficking

    Native Hope
    In South Dakota, the second Saturday of October, kicks off South Dakota’s annual pheasant season opener, offering access to nearly 4.5 million acres of public land. It is the largest hunting attractio...

    Read More

    October 5, 2023

    |

    27 Comments

    Education

    Native American Boarding Schools and Education History

    Native Hope
    The earliest schools for Native Americans were most often mission schools, founded by different religious groups in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In 1819, Congress passed the Indian Civilizati...

    Read More

    September 12, 2023

    |

    6 Comments

    Native Hope Supports World Suicide Prevention Day

    Native Hope
    The International Association for Suicide Prevention [IASP], in official relations with the World Health Organization, has deemed September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day. Native American suicide ...

    Read More

    September 10, 2023

    |

    11 Comments

    Health and Wellness

    Suicide Is Not the Answer: Finding Hope in the Midst of Struggle

    Native Hope
    During the pandemic, people across all nations, Native and non-Native, dealt with escalating rates of suicidal ideation and completion. Suicidal thoughts stem from several sources. Depression is a sig...

    Read More

    September 1, 2023

    |

    7 Comments

    Community Outreach

    The issues surrounding Native American Education

    Native Hope
    Usually, back-to-school season means excitement for children. Back to school means buying school supplies and new clothes for the school year, plus the benefit of seeing their friends again. However, ...

    Read More

    August 17, 2023

    |

    13 Comments

    Education

    What really happened at the Battle of the Little Bighorn

    Native Hope
    Sharing the Untold Story of Native America is one of the most important things we do at Native Hope, and if Indian Country is to heal, there must be an acknowledgment of the past. This acknowledgment ...

    Read More

    June 25, 2023

    |

    49 Comments

    Education

    Celebrating Native Fathers

    Native Hope
    A community is only as strong as its mothers and fathers. The heritage of Native Americans is rich in community and family bonds. In the Lakota culture, the word tiyospaye encompasses the conviction t...

    Read More

    June 18, 2023

    |

    8 Comments

    Education

    Remembering the Akichitas - Warriors

    Native Hope
    Over the centuries, Native American akičhitas (warriors) watched over their oyates (tribes). They protected their people and helped in times of strife — it was the warriors’ job to ensure the survival...

    Read More

    May 29, 2023

    |

    17 Comments

    // All posts //

    Our Healing Begins with Storytelling.

    Subscribe to our blog, Voices of Indian Country, to receive our stories.

    Tune Into Our Podcast

    Hear the voices and stories of prominent Native American leaders across multiple industries as they share how their struggles, victories, and strong connection to their heritage helped mold their character and guide them to success.

     
    WATCH TODAY

    Copyright © 2024 Native Hope - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

    Contact Us
    (888) 999-2108
    hope@nativehope.org
    PO Box 576 • 112 South Main Street
    Chamberlain, SD 57325