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Simple: Problems that can be resolved and replicated on a step by step basis where the nature of the parts is noted
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Is poverty on Pine Ridge Reservation a simple, complicated, or complex problem?
History
Location
Prior to Lewis and Clark Expedition, lived in Great Plains from mid-to-late 17th century
Adopted horse and bison-centric culture in 1730s
Oglala="To Scatter One's Own"
Lakota first put onto reservations with the
Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868
Chief Sitting Bull, fought at Little Big Horn
The Culture
Home to Oglala Sioux Tribe
Tribal Enrollment: approximately 20,000*
Language: Lakota
Only 212 out of every 1000 people on the reservation have jobs.
2/3 of Pine Ridge adults suffer from alcoholism
1/4 of Pine Ridge children suffer from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Do you agree with the decision to lift the alcohol ban?
Is there a better solution?
Whiteclay, Nebraska, a border town to
Pine Ridge, is home to 12 people and
4 liquor stores (2010)
https://www.pinterest.com/lakotachildren/pine-ridge-reservation/
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
83% of residents rely on micro enterprises
Investing in Oglala Lakota culture to alleviate alcoholism
Providing micro loans micro enterprises, small businesses, low income housing, and business training
Studies have found that strong community and cultural support for adolescents decreases risk of alcoholism
Multi- level benefits to economy and health
Fabric Donation for events: http://friendsofpineridgereservation.org/projects/
Donate:
Support tribe economy:
Do not buy non authentic jewelry or clothing
http://friendsofpineridgereservation.org/projects/
http://www.horsekeeping.com/jewelry/jewelry.htm
Be wary of any mass produced jewelry
brightly colored fabric, beading, books for elementary children, household supplies
http://www.lakotafunds.org/
monetary donations to start businesses or receive education
Is poverty on Pine Ridge Reservation a simple, complicated or complex issue?
Are there any questions or thoughts that we can answer or expand on?