Thunder Valley CDC

Creating an ecosytem of opportunity on the Pine Ridge Reservation, by building healthy resilient communities. Empowering Lakota youth and families.

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We invite you to join us at the Second Annual Lakota Media Summit, October 5 and 6 in Rapid City!

🧵 detailing the opportunities!
Learn more & Register Here: https://t.co/ImGm2wLpn4

#VisionToAction #LakotaMediaSummit #BlackHillsPowwow23

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The theme of this event is Vision to Action, we invite you to join our vision so we can act together!

[Thunder Valley CDC @tvalleycdc]

We invite you to join us at the Second Annual Lakota Media Summit, October 5 and 6 in Rapid City!

🧵 detailing the opportunities!
Learn more & Register Here: https://t.co/ImGm2wLpn4

#VisionToAction #LakotaMediaSummit #BlackHillsPowwow23

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This event is free to youth (26 and under) and elders (55 and over), but if the cost of a ticket is a barrier, please let us know and we can find a way to cover you!

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Register Today: https://t.co/CDQi0r9767

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Together, the Oglala Lakota nation is building a future rooted in Lakota lifeways, language, and education that will continue to uplift and empower our communities.💙✨

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Non-Natives: Go ahead.

Natives: Gwed bro.

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Wíŋyaŋ tȟa aŋpétu kiŋ čha philáuŋyaŋpi. (It is woman's day, so we are thankful for them.)

Happy International Women's Day from TVCDC. As Lakota people, we're a matriarchal society. Our women are givers of life & sacred! They keep families together & spirits strong in many ways.

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@tvalleycdc “Thunder Valley CDC”, Wo’pila Tan’ka (literally a BIG thank-you) for taking the initiative to address one of “our” many health disparities!! ❤️🙏🏽❤️
#NativeTwitter #MMIW

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One of our guests this week is Heather Dawn Thompson (Cheyenne River), who currently serves as the Director of the Office of Tribal Relations for the USDA in the President Biden Administration. We asked her what advice she would give to young Lakota children and young adults.

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As Lakota's, we know that our language is sacred! The government tried to steal it from our ancestors, use it for their wars, and then sell it back through expensive university courses. At Thunder Valley CDC, we work diligently to make sure every home has fluent Lakota Speakers.