I am furious. For 10 days, Lakota Sioux have been snowed in and trapped in South/North Dakota. I just now heard about this. People are dying. Many have no heat, they can’t get food or fuel. They are burning clothes.

In America. In 2022. The National Guard was called out, *finally*. Unconscionable.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64083848

I am waiting to hear re: donations but this appears to be a start (not sure how quickly the goods can be delivered): https://friendsofpineridgereservation.org/a-blankets-quilts-comforters-donation-drive-for-pine-ridge-reservation/

US winter storm: Stranded Native Americans burn clothes for warmth

"We're fighting a losing battle," says Oglala Sioux Tribe's president as the reservation is cut off by impassable roads.

BBC News
@szattwellauthor I've seen some folks on Native American Twitter suggesting we donate directly to the tribe: https://www.rosebudsiouxtribe-nsn.gov/
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