Increasingly, the Tipi Raisers is called on from families across Pine Ridge, as well as from tribal leaders, to assist with ongoing needs on the reservation. With an expanding network of friends and supporters who are eager to answer the call, we have established the Nagi Circle as a mechanism to mobilize a response to the reservation's most pressing needs. Basic provisions such as space heaters, firewood, fans, diapers, food, stoves and mattresses are often desperately needed on Pine Ridge.
With multiple generations living under the same roof, it is not uncommon for babies and elders to be sleeping on the floor. There is a constant shortage of propane and firewood in the harsh South Dakota winters. And in the scorching summers, fans and air conditioners are in short supply. Food insecurity on Pine Ridge is widespread with government subsidized food programs only going so far - often leaving families hungry, diabetic and malnourished. The Tipi Raisers- with the support of our network- has coordinated over 60 deliveries of firewood, new (or gently used) mattresses, appliances, food and miscellaneous material donations to the people of Pine Ridge.
We field far more requests each year than we are able to fulfill. If you would like to be a part of our Nagi Circle, please SIGN UP below and we will reach out to you as we are made aware of urgent needs on the Pine Ridge. Together, you can help us fulfill this critical aspect of our mission: co-creating humane and desirable living conditions on the reservation.
