​Our Volunteers Make All the Difference!

We have been truly humbled by the many volunteers who show up in so many different ways and whom without we could not accomplish all of our mission-critical activities. From collecting material donations to hosting Lakota families in their homes or  strategic thought-partnership; our volunteers have become central to our ability to make a positive impact on Pine Ridge.  This web-page is dedicated to our featured volunteer and will be updated quarterly. 

FEATURED VOLUNTEER: ERICA REWEY

​Erica Rewey, or "Rewdog", has coordinated and participated in more volunteer trips with her students from Palmer High School than we can keep track of.  She is consistently positive, fun and enormously helpful!  Erica has the unique ability to show up - authentic and present - with those she comes into contact with.  We are beyond grateful for her presence, support and advocacy whether it's on the LakotaRide, volunteer trips or with off- reservation events.

"It probably sounds cliche, but working with the Tipi Raisers has changed my life. It has changed how I see myself as an educator - to one who opens others up to the rich history and traditions of the Lakota people, despite our government's role in the destruction of their culture. It has changed how I see the world around me - as an active participant in making the world, particularly for the Lakota, a better place through service, through acts of gratitude and kindness, and through the friendships I've made. It has changed me as a person by making me more aware of my own soul and the magic of our earth. The land, the people, the culture, and the traditions have broken my heart wide open and made space
​for me to laugh, cry, celebrate, and learn with some of the most amazing people
I've ever met".   -- Erica