MAB Eagle Butte

We're building houses on the Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Eagle Butte, SD during our Alternative Spring Break.

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Today a few participants replaced a section of ceiling!

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Today we installed a new window for a family down the street to increase their energy efficiency

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Yesterday's high point #badlands @MizzouBreaks

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Check out who was sworn in as a junior park ranger today! @MizzouBreaks

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We've made it to Eagle Butte safely! Check out Fariba, Caroline, and Riley prepping our vegetables for dinner!

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We were cornvinced to stop at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD for the annual show choir competition

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We made it home safe and sound. It was a powerful week for everyone involved & a huge success. Thanks to everyone who followed our journey.

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Toured the Eagle Butte hospital today and learned about its struggles to fill staff positions and provide care.

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Visiting the local hospital- beautiful facilities here. @MizzouBreaks http://t.co/oITRuXRmWK

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Tonight we heard from an elder, Ira, about Lakota history and culture. @MizzouBreaks

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We're almost finished with the reflection room! @MizzouBreaks photo by: @julia_schroer

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Today we're mudding the walls we put up! @MizzouBreaks https://t.co/tKUJWmfOGA #alternativebreaks

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Fry bread and wojapi for dessert tonight! Wopila tanka to the Eagle family. @MizzouBreaks @OkiciyapiTipi

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@MAB_Sisseton Do you mean they start from Crow Creek?

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Bought some delicious Indian tacos for lunch today to help raise money for a local girls basketball team. Win-win!

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Just heard a fascinating talk from Four Bands Community Fund about economic problems in Eagle Butte and efforts to stimulate the economy.

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Wow, that was EGGS-hausting! @MizzouBreaks https://t.co/6fkx8PoTnM

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Filling eggs for an Easter egg hunt! @MizzouBreaks https://t.co/6kDnVW8X7F

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Day one of work- insulating the volunteer house! @MizzouBreaks @OkiciyapiTipi https://t.co/bsomaCisxp #alternativebreaks

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We made it.