Pine Ridge reservation

Pine Ridge reservation has similar poverty statistics to that of Haiti. The historical context of forced assimilation and economic oppression has left a society reminiscent of a third world country only a five hour drive away from CSU. As many of you know I and 9 other CSU students have chosen to spend our Spring Breaks visiting this area. The trip will hopefully be full of amazing spaces for cross cultural connection and alternative spring break magic. We have the opportunity to learn about sustainable construction and environmental justice while working with Henry Red Cloud Solar Enterprises a local Lakota business and Trees Water People a Non-profit based out of Fort Collins. The trip will do direct service work including planting trees and other manual labor projects. The trip goals include becoming inspired and inspiring hope. "No one plants a tree for themselves, planting a tree is for the future, planting a tree is believing they have a future" To do all this our trip is in need of some funding to pay for supplies for our service projects and to allow us to have some amazing once in a life time cultural experiences such as a drum circle and a speaker from the Lakota community. Any little bit helps. We thank you for your time reading this and for any support you can offer. http://myevent.com/PineRidgeASB2016