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February 05, 2012
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This is the official website of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation. It contains news, information about the tribe and history of the reservation. This is an important place to spend some time learning about the community.
Creighton University - Lakota History
Creighton University's Anthropology and Sociology manages this site that contains biographies, history and photo archives of Lakota history.
The Lewis and Clark Journey of Discovery
Read information on the Lakota Sioux as recorded by members of the Louis and Clark expedition (1804 - 1806).
This site focuses on KILI radio and the Porcupine Clinic, two operations built by lakotas that support the community. They serve Pine Ridge, Cheyenne River and Rosebud Reservations.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is the official government department that interfaces between communities and the government. They have a ton of links to various departments.
This organization has had a long history of political and cultural involvement in Native American affairs. They have been involved with federal and local tribal issues. They work to "to help the Native People regain human rights and achieve restitutions and restorations".
This website, sponsored by TNW focuses on language and communication. While TNW focuses on translation and marketing of its products you can still hear pronunciation of Lakhota words.
The Center for Outdoor Ethics has compiled 7 principles that teach people how to be responsible outdoors. While REACH participants are not doing a serious backcountry trip they will be camping out along the way and should follow the best practices. Take a look and become familiar with the principles before you arrive at camp.
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