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DYP News - Highlights 2003
   

CENTRAL DAKOTA YOUTH PROJECT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REORGANIZED:

On December 27, 2003 the Central Dakota Youth Project (CDYP) Board of Directors - a subordinate of the Dakota Youth Project, Inc. - was reorganized to continue the goals of helping our Native youth and families on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
At this meeting a new Board was recognized and officers elected. Three new Board members joined two previous members:
Edgar Bear Runner – Board President
James Robideau – V-President
Charles Comes Killing – Member
Steve Robideau – Member
Isabella Schon – Secretary/Treasurer

From left to right:
James Robideau, Isabella Schon, Edgar Bear Runner,
Steve Robideau, Charles Comes Killing
   
Steve Robideau was recognized as the CDYP Director.
Steve brings experience in fund raising and organizing skills to help the DYP continue its work in building a youth home and education projects. His 13 years directing the Leonard Peltier Defense committee earned him recognition in the International community as a knowledgeable speaker and defender of Native rights and issues.
   
DYP CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE 2003  
In light of the late start for this gift drive, DYP was able to distribute 200 bags of oranges, apples, mixed nuts and Christmas candies to young children and youth throughout the villages on the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota.

The DYP would like to thank its supporters for their contributions in helping to make the DYP “Christmas Gift Drive” a happy occasion.

   

What's in there?

Nutcracker
   

Girl too small - or bag too big?

Receiving gifts
   

PICTURES OF THE DYP "CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN" THAT WAS INITIATED BY A GERMAN STUDENT, WHO VISITED DYP IN JANUARY 2003:
   
The Oglala Sioux Tribe does not have the funds to maintain an adequate waste disposal program. Many homes do not have trashcans for storage and as a consequence, uncontained trash and garbage are prime targets for the winds and the dogs.
   
Each community has minimum wage workers that pick up the trash once a week from the homes.
   
Trash picked up from the communities is taken to “land fill” sites where it is buried
   
   
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