Stories of Hope

Story of Survival and Hope: a victim of sex trafficking speaks

Native Hope

The following story was shared with Native Hope via email by J. Dakotah, a Native American human-trafficking survivor and advocate. Some of the content of this story is sensitive and may cause distre...

January 11, 2022

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Education and Youth Empowerment

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, created to raise awareness of sex slavery and human trafficking worldwide. Trafficking is a critical problem that all of us at Native Hope are passionate ...

January 3, 2022

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Education and Youth Empowerment

Sex trafficking during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Native Hope

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...

August 6, 2021

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Stories of Hope

Mental Health issues from historical trauma plague Native Americans

Native Hope with Trisha Burke

People claim to “be there” for the 1 in 5 who suffer from mental health issues. However, those who suffer, particularly from multiple layers of trauma, feel alone a majority of their days. The reality...

May 16, 2021

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Health and Wellness

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

Native Hope

During this pandemic, people across all nations, Native and non-Native, are dealing with escalating rates of suicidal ideation and completion. Suicidal thoughts stem from several sources. Depression i...

September 1, 2020

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Community Impact

[COVID-19] destroying bonds between tribal communities and families

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In a time when we say, “We’re all in this together,” those who are affected by COVID-19 don’t always feel that way. “There is a lot of fear and anxiety because everyone is shut in. Those who have it [...

July 2, 2020

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Community Impact

Native American reservations in South Dakota brace for the coronavirus

Native Hope

COVID-19 is blasting minorities and underserved populations at an alarming rate. One member of the Crow Creek Indian Reservation in South Dakota remarked that if COVID-19 hits, it will “spread like wi...

April 24, 2020

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Education and Youth Empowerment

Sexual Assault: A Horrifying Reality for Native American Girls

Native Hope

The following post contains mature themes and references. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This post comes a difficult time for all people. Due to COVID-19, many of us are cooped up in our hom...

January 17, 2020

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Community Impact

Understanding the Realities of Reservation Life

Native Hope

*The name of this individual has been changed to protect identity. Michael* a transfer student from a neighboring tribal school, made his way to his desk—hoodie masking his drained eyes, body draggin...

November 21, 2019

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Story of Survival and Hope: a victim of sex trafficking speaks

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Sex trafficking during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Mental Health issues from historical trauma plague Native Americans

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

[COVID-19] destroying bonds between tribal communities and families

Native American reservations in South Dakota brace for the coronavirus

Sexual Assault: A Horrifying Reality for Native American Girls

Understanding the Realities of Reservation Life

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Celebrating the Power of Native Women and Native Mothers

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