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Connection and Empowerment for Native People: The Teachings of the Bow and Arrow

Most Americans think of the bow and arrow as a tool for hunting or sports. But writer and craftsman Joseph Marshall III has always seen the bow and arrow as a source of spiritual guidance. In Lakota c...

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    July Events...Hope in Action!

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    All of us at Native Hope continue to be passionate about actively empowering the next generation of Native American youth to pursue their dreams. Our Leaders' Society members were busy this past month...

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    August 10, 2017

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    The National UNITY Conference: A Unique Experience

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    On July 5, the Native Hope Leaders’ Society (NHLS) set off for Denver, Colorado, to experience the UNITY Conference. Thanks in part to the generous donations from our donors, five students and three m...

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    August 7, 2017

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    Friday Night Lights

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    Native Hope Leaders’ Society has been busy this summer at River City Friday Nights in Chamberlain, South Dakota. The group not only co-sponsored the entertainment by Native American artists Lance Spea...

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    August 3, 2017

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    A Safe Haven: The Pathfinder Center Grand Opening

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    Native Hope took some time out of their schedule to assist a partner with the upcoming opening of their shelter, the Pathfinder Center, a designated safe haven and place of refuge for trafficking vict...

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    July 27, 2017

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    2016 Recap: Native Hope Hits the Streets to Combat Sex Trafficking

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    Native Hope joins a young generation of Native Americans who are rising up and fighting for change. Together we took to the streets of Sturgis, SD, during the annual rally—determined to make a differe...

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    July 24, 2017

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    Montage of a Sex Trafficking Victim

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    January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. While this article was originally written and published in 2016, its message remains as urgent as ever. According to Business Insider, "Since 2007, more t...

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    July 20, 2017

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    June Events...Hope in Action!

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    We are excited about the events we have had the privilege of being a part of this past month. We continue to reach out and actively participate and partner with organizations not only in our community...

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    July 6, 2017

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    Impacting the Next Generation of Native American Youth

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    In April, Stephan Cheney of the Kul Wicasa Oyate and Trisha Burke of Native Hope traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend the Running Strong for Native American Youth Dreamstarter Academy. They learned...

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    July 5, 2017

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    Take Flight with Jackie Bird

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    Her smile and positive attitude are infectious. Jackie Bird, a member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Tribe of South Dakota and the Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota, grew up entertaining. As a six-yea...

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    June 26, 2017

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