S. Z. Attwell ☕️💻Dec 25, 2022

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
Show threadMatthewDec 25, 2022
@szattwellauthor that is terrible, so sorry for the people going through that 😕
Show threadS. Z. Attwell ☕️💻Dec 25, 2022
@picard I know 😭
Show threadMatthew
@szattwellauthor have you come across any more news about how they are?
Dec 25, 2022 at 9:28pmWeb
Show threadS. Z. Attwell ☕️💻Dec 25, 2022
@picard looks like the National Guard finally made it out there thank God - https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/photos-south-dakota-national-guard-delivers-desperately-needed-firewood-to-pine-ridge/collection_7b7ddff2-e200-5dc4-9a7b-2ad92fce06fa.html
PHOTOS: South Dakota National Guard delivers desperately needed firewood to Pine Ridge

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem sent the National Guard to deliver firewood to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Saturday as the state grappled with deep snow and crippling cold.

Rapid City Journal Media Group
Show threadMatthewDec 25, 2022
@szattwellauthor alhamdulillah. That's good. Thank you for the link 😊
Show threadS. Z. Attwell ☕️💻Dec 25, 2022
@picard yes alhamdulillah - and sure! 😊