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Our Statement on Cuts to Food Banks and the USDA
One Spirit relies on food banks that receive support from the USDA in order to maximize the amount of relief we can provide to hungry...
Mar 211 min read


Bringing Loads of Change to the Rez
Imagine waking up before dawn and walking out to your car, if you have one, on a cold morning. You’ve loaded it with your family’s...
Mar 213 min read


Growing Food Security on Pine Ridge
It seems like winter is having a hard time letting go of us this year, but spring WILL eventually be here, and One Spirit hopes to be off...
Mar 153 min read


Help Us Keep the Buffalo House Strong
One of the crowning achievements of One Spirit has been building the Charging Buffalo Meat Processing Facility. This building not only...
Mar 32 min read


Fighting the Deadly Cold on Pine Ridge Reservation
As the cold winds whip across the South Dakota Plains this winter, causing temperatures to drop below zero, people on Pine Ridge Indian...
Feb 212 min read

A Special Support Opportunity
We have been contacted by a family of 12 from Allen that just lost almost all of their belongings in a fire.
Oct 5, 20241 min read


"...Teach a Man to Fish And You Feed Him for a Lifetime"
The vision of self-empowerment is at the core of one of our most vital programs on the reservation: workforce development.
Sep 7, 20242 min read


Lakota YouthStay 2024: Boston, Beaches, and Beyond!
In July, 7 kids from Pine Ridge travelled to the Greater Boston Area for 9 days of summer fun and learning!
Aug 22, 20242 min read


One Spirit in Germany
The Karl May Festival hosts hundreds of thousands of people each year to showcase Native American culture.
May 13, 20241 min read

Let's make this a season to remember - Summer 2024 Program Overview
There are 44 DAYS until Memorial Day and we want to share a brief overview of the programs that will benefit from a donation today.
Apr 13, 20242 min read

Countdown to Summer 2024 - Together, we can make this a summer to remember.
With less than 50 days before Memorial Day, we are preparing many programs and events that will support Lakota people across the rez.
Apr 9, 20243 min read


WARMING HEARTS AND HOMES
Winters in South Dakota are notorious for being intense and often ruthless. Temperatures can drop below zero at night with wind chills...
Dec 21, 20231 min read


Breaking the Cycle: The Impact of One Spirit's Charging Buffalo Meat Processing Facility
In the heart of Pine Ridge, the Charging Buffalo Meat Processing Facility (CBMPF) is more than just a place of employment for the Oglala...
Dec 14, 20236 min read


Breaking News: Lakota YouthStay Joins One Spirit as a Youth Initiative
Greetings to our dear supporters and advocates of One Spirit, We're thrilled to kick off our IMPACT series with a heartwarming...
Dec 4, 20232 min read

Addressing Hunger in the Classroom: Fulfilling a Teacher's Request for More Student Resources
I have long learned to respond quickly to urgent situations on the Pine Ridge Reservation, especially those that involve a need for food...
Nov 27, 20232 min read


One Spirit’s First Official ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | Providing Winter Relief for Lakota Families
Join us in making an IMPACT this Giving Tuesday! Our Winter Relief campaign to support the Lakota People of Pine Ridge is now underway!
Nov 16, 20233 min read


Celebrate Native American Heritage Month: A Time For Action
By Lynda King, One Spirit Volunteer In 1990, President George H.W. Bush officially designated November as "Native American Heritage...
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Ptaŋyétu (Autumn) is here! Embrace the Beauty of the Season
Summer is over and the weather is starting to cool down on the rez. Fall always brings so much beauty but it also brings hardships.
Oct 6, 20232 min read


From Struggle to Strength: Barbara High Pine's Inspiring Journey of Rebuilding Home and Life.
A great accomplishment after a lot of hard work and generosity from others.
Sep 24, 20231 min read


Ending Hunger: Empowering Pine Ridge Reservation with Your Support
No one deserves to go hungry. For nearly two decades, our Food Distribution Program has stood as a beacon of hope on Pine Ridge...
Sep 11, 20232 min read

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