Hey guys!
I am thinking about going to Pine Ridge over the summer. I found a volunteer program that is trusted and actually listed on the official Oglala website. It is called Re-Member. They build bunk beds and fix up people's houses, and just do whatever service work is needed. You sleep in a dorm. Your meals and transportation on the reservation are included. The cost is $350 per week.
If you are interested in going this summer, let me know. A lot of dates are already filled up. August has some weeks still available. A $35 deposit per person is required at booking. Only children ages 13+ are permitted. They DO have family weeks where children ages 6-12 are allowed, but for 2009, they are all booked.
I will be checking on the price of airfare, Amtrak, and Greyhound. But if enough people want to go as a group, maybe we can pool resources and drive out. We could stop to see some of the great landmarks in the area. Maybe camp for a few days in the Black Hills?
I am totally committed to going regardless. Just thought I would ask if you were interested in going too.
Here are some websites you can check out for more info:
www.friendsofpineridgereservation.org (Awesome non-profit group that is 100% trustworthy. I have worked with them several times. PLEASE check them out!!!)
home.comcast.net/~zebrec/index (official Oglala website)
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