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Join us in supporting NDN Collective employees and relatives Andrew and Gene during their evidentiary hearing on Monday, March 31st, at 9 am at the Pennington County Courthouse (Address: 315 St. Joseph Street, RC, SD 57701). Here is what we know: Relatives who participated in the prayer walk and were targeted have been recently found guilty of the exact charges that Andrew and Gene are up against. Their charges include criminal case proceedings for “Standing on a highway with intent to impede/stop traffic”, a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Punishable by one year imprisonment in a county jail, a two-thousand dollar fine, or both. We are battling racism at the local, state, and federal levels in South Dakota, and the police are actively targeting our relatives, organizers, leaders, and comrades.?Meanwhile, city officials are finding various mechanisms to expedite and locate resources to build more prisons locally, something the community has actively opposed. How many more of us do they need to imprison? NOT ONE MORE! ??? ?? For questions, contact Bre Gibson, NDN Legal Coordinator, at [email protected]. ?? To learn more about your rights, visit: ndnco.cc/knowyourrights #KnowYourRights #ThePeopleSaveThePeople #CONOCETUSDERECHOS #ELPUEBLOSALVAPUEBLO #KnowYourICE #ConozcaSuICE

?? ATTENTION: Oglala Relatives! Are you needing a Tribal ID? You’re in luck! NDN Collective is partnering with the Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) to help protect your rights by ensuring you secure your FREE TRIBAL ID CARD. Starting on April 3rd, you can swing by NDN Collective headquarters during walk-in hours! Walk-In Hours are Only Available on: ? April 3 from 9AM - 3PM ? April 4 from 9AM - 3PM Where: NDN Collective Headquarters 408 Knollwood Dr. Rapid City, SD ???????? ???????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?? ? CDIB or Enrollment Letter or Social Security Card ? If obtaining an ID for Children, proof of legal guardianship/custody For questions, contact the OST Enrollment Office at (605)-867-1321. To learn more about your rights, visit: ndnco.cc/knowyourrights #OST #TribalID #KnowYourRights #KYR #NDNCollective

**GIA WEBINAR** ???Rooted in Resistance??? Meet our guest speaker, Nicole Maria Yanes! Nicole Yanes (she/her), Director of Institutional Philanthropy with NDN Collective, is Opata from Nogales along the Sonora Mexico / Arizona /U.S. Yanes brings over 10 years of experience in organizational development, community organizing, nation building and advocating for the rights of Indigenous Peoples at tribal, national and international arenas. Yanes has been working with Indigenous non-profit organizations for 13 years and has founded Indigenous-led organizations and an international Indigenous food cooperative to support and revitalize Indigenous food systems. In 2019 Nicole received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Arizona State University’s American Indian Studies Department. Yanes is a farmer and gatherer and is committed to continue building sustainable Nations and communities for all generations. Learn more about Nicole and register for the Rooted in Resistance webinar here: https://bit.ly/41emCl1

UPDATE–The latest SB 83 bill takes effect on July 1st. It reduces charges for ingesting a controlled substance from a felony to a misdemeanor for the first two offenses and includes treatment options as part of probation. We want to thank the countless community advocates who pushed for the enactment of South Dakota Senate Bill 83. The prior law disproportionately impacted Indigenous peoples’ and created lifelong burdens of a felony conviction, which further oppressed Indigenous people in South Dakota. In South Dakota, Indigenous peoples’ make up less than 10% of the population; however, we make up close to 50% of the prisons and jails. This updated law takes steps to humanize the approach to addiction and is a win for all of South Dakota, especially Indigenous citizens. ?? Stay informed, join the Rapid City vs. Racism Campaign: https://lnkd.in/g5QjtsmH

Welcoming back to the exciting first episode of the LANDBACK FOR THE PEOPLE Podcast! Rejoin the conversation with Nick Tilsen as he converses with the iconic Madonna Thunder Hawk, an Oohenumpa Lakota matriarch who humorously calls herself the Forest Gump of Indigenous Resistance. From the 1971 Mount Rushmore occupation to the Wounded Knee siege in ’73, Madonna has been at the heart of the movement for over 55 years. Together, they reflect on intergenerational resistance, the legacy of #LANDBACK, and the ancestral memory that fuels our fight for liberation. Madonna also shares about the Warrior Woman Project, which honors the matriarchs of the Red Power Movement and uplifts Indigenous women’s leadership. ??? Learn more: ? Warrior Woman Project: https://lnkd.in/gNvWdubB Subscribe to LANDBACK FOR THE PEOPLE: ? YouTube: https://ndnco.cc/LBFTPyt ? Spotify: https://ndnco.cc/LBFTPs ? Apple Podcasts: https://ndnco.cc/LPFTPa ? Audible: https://ndnco.cc/LBFTPad #WomensHistoryMonth #Matriarchy #NDNCollective #repost Support Indigenous-led storytelling: ndnco.cc/donate

Relatives, we are excited to tell you about Angelina (Lina) Garcia, a 2024-2026 NDN Collective Changemaker fellow! Lina is co-founder of Luna Tierra Casa de Partos, a Mexicana/Xicana community run and owned birth center in El Paso, Texas. She is a partera with a strong background in community organizing and migrant justice. For over a decade, Lina’s work has centered birth and reproductive justice within BIPOC communities. NDN Asked Lina: ???????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???? ???? ?? ??????????????????????? “Being a Changemaker means embracing risks, learning through mistakes, dreaming boldly, and moving forward even in uncertainty. It’s about dedicating oneself to a purpose beyond the individual, staying grounded in core values, and challenging systems that fail our communities. For me, it’s actively decolonizing spaces, uplifting Indigenous values, and cultivating leadership rooted in liberation and community.” ???? ?? ??????????????????????, ???????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ?????????????? ??????????? “I’m especially excited to deepen my skills in collective leadership, a journey woven through years of successes and challenges. Building a shared leadership framework has been a personal goal, and I look forward to cultivating the resilience, adaptability, and clarity needed to lead with vision, accountability, and integrity.” ?????? ???? ?????? ?????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ??????????????? “The Changemaker Fellowship gives me the chance to invest deeply in my growth, supporting both my personal mission and vision. This opportunity provides essential space for dreaming, healing, and strengthening the skills I need to lead with clarity and purpose. It equips me with the mentorship, reflection time, and resources to craft a sustainable long-term plan. With this foundation, I can continue building in the present while holding a strong, guiding vision for the future.” Read our blog to learn about Lina: ndnco.cc/2426cmb #IndigenousLeader #Changemaker #NDNCollective

Every single judge in Morton County recused themselves due to a conflict of interest because of their ties to the oil and gas industry. More than half of the selected jurors had direct ties to the oil and gas industry – this trial was truly riddled with *partiality. Stay informed, read our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gDjCBzxB

Spring into action with ancestral courage! As the Spring Equinox arrives, we are reminded that balance and renewal are gifts from the Earth and our ancestors whose prayers carry on to this day. Just as the seasons shift, so can we—guided by the wisdom of our ancestors, who moved in harmony with the land and honored its cycles. This is a time to awaken our spirits, to plant seeds of intention, and to step forward with courage, knowing we walk a path forged by those who came before us. Their strength lives within us, calling us to rise with the season and embrace the change that is necessary for the well-being of our communities and Mother Earth. With each sunrise, we have the opportunity to stand in our power, to uplift one another, and to protect the sacred. The renewal of spring is not just about growth in nature but also about the resilience and hope that thrives within us. As we move forward, may we do so with purpose, honoring our responsibilities to the land, the waters, and all living beings. May we answer the call to action with love in our hearts, knowing that our collective efforts will shape a future as vibrant and abundant as the season we enter during uncertain times. Join us in supporting Indigenous Peoples & communities by donating to NDN Collective today, as we’re committed to rematriating resources to Indigenous Peoples, organizations, Nations, Tribes, and artists making a difference for all people and Mother Earth! ndnco.cc/ftpcdonate #SpringEquinox #Defend #Develope #Decolonize

“On Jan. 27, the Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget issued a memo that temporarily paused all federal financial assistance. The move has been held up in court ever since, leaving the future of federal funding in limbo. But the NDN Collective has refused to be frozen. On Jan. 31, after just four days of development, the collective launched its For The People Campaign, which asks philanthropists and wealthy individuals to respond to the freeze by directly funding NDN Collective’s work that reaches Indigenous communities on the ground.” Support Indigenous Communities today by donating to?ndnco.cc/ftpcdonate and check out the Thriving Communities Region 5 Grant, apply before March 30th learn more here:?ndnco.cc/ejtcglr https://lnkd.in/eemNvKPY

Discover the incredible journey of Six Divine Matriarchs as they valiantly protect and nurture their lands and communities. These powerful women and femmes are safeguarding seeds, reclaiming ancestral knowledge, and performing decolonial birth work, among many other vital roles. “Indigenous women have long held up our communities and brought us into the future. And yet, due to colonization, the value and contributions of our Indigenous matriarchs have also gone vastly unacknowledged though our excellence and necessity to our people and our nations is undeniable.” Women are protectors. Women are creatives. Women are leaders. We always have been. May all of Indian Country continue to show up for our matriarchs and give them the flowers they truly deserve. Read more in our blog: ndnco.cc/6dmatriachs #WomensHistoryMonth #Martiarchy #NDNCollective