As some of you may know, the poorest people in North American are
the indigenous people. Here is a request for warm things for South
Dakota winter. If you knit, here's somewhere to send warm kid's
hats, scarves, mittens. If you don't knit, an extra pair of
waterproof boots for children or a gift certificate would be great.
Read on.

"Greetings everyone,
Happy Fall ! The cooler weather is setting in. Elections
are next month, get out an vote. We still need to believe that our
votes count. Two important votes next month, not only for the U.S.
President but for all you Pine Ridge tribal members your
presidential
election. "VOTE"
TOY DRIVE : Leonard wanted us to kick off the x-mas toy drive for
Oglala. Grandmother Roselyn will be hosting this event again this
year. "NEW" toys will be accepted for children of all ages.
Clothing items that are always needed such as socks, stocking caps,
gloves, shoes and underware (new) will be given to the Loneman
School Nurse to be given on a "needed" basis. Roselyn says there
are many children who come to school in the middle of a South Dakota
winter wearing sandels. So the school nurse will be able to handle
these items better as needed. Roselyn will also accept Wal-Mart and
K-mart gift cards. These will help with specific items that she can
purchase. Everything should be mailed directly to Roselyn's house.

Roselyn Jumping Bull
PO Box 207
Oglala, SD 57764
(605) 867-2231

(Note: FYI: Grandmother Roselyn's will be celebrating a birthday in
Nov. I could be off on this a day but I think it is Nov 15, and she
will be 74.)"

In Amma's love,
Aikya