YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Ti Ikciya Pa Slata Pi regularly travels to various places around the country to speak about the work of our organization as well as to speak about the history of the Lakota, conditions on the reservation, upcoming programs, etc.
When traveling in this way, we think it is important to have both Elders and young people (under the age of 21) join us to speak from their unique perspectives. Ambassadors who join us are most often paid a stipend as well as having all of their expenses covered.
If you are interested in being added to our list of Ambassadors whom we contact about upcoming trips, please complete the following application. If you have questions about the Ambassador program, please contact us at: info@thetipiraisers.org.
Wopila.
When traveling in this way, we think it is important to have both Elders and young people (under the age of 21) join us to speak from their unique perspectives. Ambassadors who join us are most often paid a stipend as well as having all of their expenses covered.
If you are interested in being added to our list of Ambassadors whom we contact about upcoming trips, please complete the following application. If you have questions about the Ambassador program, please contact us at: info@thetipiraisers.org.
Wopila.
CURRENT YOUTH AMBASSADORS
Dionna Bull Bear was selected as our first Youth Ambassador several years ago and has spoken, sang traditional Lakota songs and danced before audiences numerous times as she shares the Lakota People's rich culture and traditions. She is the daughter of Shannell Bull Bear and the grand daughter of Hazel Iron Cloud and Marcel Bull Bear. She is a student at Little Wound High School, runs track, plays basketball, rides horses and loves being with her family. Though often times quiet, she has shown that she will draw on her courage to speak out about something that is not right in the world and for a cause she believes in.
Danielle Whirlwind Horse (Ta' Sunke Win - His Horse Woman) is the youngest daughter of Jon and Monica Whirlwind Horse of Manderson, S.D. She is a junior at Taopi Cikala Owayawa (Little Wound School) in Kyle, runs cross country and track (400 & 800 meters as well as 1600 meter relay - 400x4) and she is the power forward and guard on her Mustangs basketball team. She has been in the Sun Dance circle since she was 3 years young, has ridden horses since she could sit and now helps with training them. She is the youngest Miss Oglala Lakota Nation (winning at 16 years young) in August 2014 & will hold this title until August 2015..... The horse with her is Tonk and is the first horse she rode as a baby. He is 23 years young and is her friend and protector.....
