#sioux nation

[reasonsforhope]

"Cody Two Bears, a member of the Sioux tribe in North Dakota, founded Indigenized Energy, a native-led energy company with a unique mission — installing solar farms for tribal nations in the United States.

This initiative arises from the historical reliance of Native Americans on the U.S. government for power, a paradigm that is gradually shifting.

The spark for Two Bears' vision ignited during the Standing Rock protests in 2016, where he witnessed the arrest of a fellow protester during efforts to prevent the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline on sacred tribal land.

Disturbed by the status quo, Two Bears decided to channel his activism into action and create tangible change.

His company, Indigenized Energy, addresses a critical issue faced by many reservations: poverty and lack of access to basic power.

Reservations are among the poorest communities in the country, and in some, like the Navajo Nation, many homes lack electricity.

Even in regions where the land has been exploited for coal and uranium, residents face obstacles to accessing power.

Renewable energy, specifically solar power, is a beacon of hope for tribes seeking to overcome these challenges.

Not only does it present an environmentally sustainable option, but it has become the most cost-effective form of energy globally, thanks in part to incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Tribal nations can receive tax subsidies of up to 30% for solar and wind farms, along with grants for electrification, climate resiliency, and energy generation.

And Indigenized Energy is not focused solely on installing solar farms — it also emphasizes community empowerment through education and skill development.

In collaboration with organizations like Red Cloud Renewable, efforts are underway to train Indigenous tribal members for jobs in the renewable energy sector.

The program provides free training to individuals, with a focus on solar installation skills.

Graduates, ranging from late teens to late 50s, receive pre-apprenticeship certification, and the organization is planning to launch additional programs to support graduates with career services such as resume building and interview coaching...

The adoption of solar power by Native communities signifies progress toward sustainable development, cultural preservation, and economic self-determination, contributing to a more equitable and environmentally conscious future.

These initiatives are part of a broader movement toward "energy sovereignty," wherein tribes strive to have control over their own power sources.

This movement represents not only an economic opportunity and a source of jobs for these communities but also a means of reclaiming control over their land and resources, signifying a departure from historical exploitation and an embrace of sustainable practices deeply rooted in Indigenous cultures."

-via Good Good Good, December 10, 2023

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[littlefeather-wolf]

THIS WAS THE DEADLIEST SCHOOL SHOOTING, NOT TO TAKE ANYTHING AWAY FROM SANDY HOOK, BUT OURS ARE NEVER MENTIONED. THAT'S WHY I, WAYA, WILL ALWAYS POST OUR TRUE HISTORY ... A'HO ✊🏼 ❤️

#native american #littlefeather wolf #wayawolf412 #lakota #sioux nation

[misespinas]

"I did not know then how much was ended. When I look back now from this high hill of my old age, I can still see the butchered women and children lying heaped and scattered all along the crooked gulch as plain as when I saw them with eyes still young. And I can see that something else died there in the bloody mud, and was buried in the blizzard. A people's dream died there. It was a beautiful dream. And I, to whom so great a vision was given in my youth, — you see me now a pitiful old man who has done nothing, for the nation's hoop is broken and scattered. There is no center any longer, and the sacred tree is dead."

 -Black Elk (Heȟáka Sápa) on the Wounded Knee Massacre.

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[karagin22]

The statue is called 'Dignity' and was done by artist Dale Lamphere to honor the women of the Sioux Nation.

#sioux nation

[mornstar70]

#sioux nation #first nations #pinterest.com #war horse #beautiful #art

[timmurleyart]

Standing rock SOS. 🆘⛺️🪶

#standing rock sioux #standing rock #north dakota #lakota sioux #lakota #sioux #sioux nation #powwow #pow wow #dream catcher #petroglyphs #first nation #first nations #teepee #tomahawk #redskins #indigenous rights #indigenous pride #indigenous people #indigenous peoples day #indigenous #american indian #sitting bull #crazy horse #apache #iroquois #naive art #art brut #jean michel basquiat #basquiat

[mimi-0007]

Sioux Indians 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾

#sioux nation #Sioux Indians #the great spirits #native people #native lives matter #native american history #black tumblr #siouan language

[trekmemesblog]

I am Kirrok! A chief of the Sioux and this is a badass mount

#native people #sioux nation #star trek #tos star trek #william shatner #Part 2

[lasaraconor]

Dale Lamphere - Dignity 

#dakota #sioux nation #dignity #dale lamphere #statue

[kkdas]

It is within each of us..

#black elk #sioux nation #great spirit #grandfather

[rodpower78]

Lakota delegation at the White House in 1877.

#lakota #sioux nation #1870s #1877 #native americans

[elvis1970s]

On June 21st, 1977, Elvis played the Rushmore Plaza Civic Centre, Rapid City, South Dakota. It was the grand opening of the arena, with the Elvis show its first event.

Back stage prior to the show, he was afforded an official welcome to the Sioux Nation. With showtime looming and his crew getting a little agitated, Elvis is determined to allow enough time for photos, and to respect the significance of the ceremony.

This moment was captured by Annett Wolf, who supervised the documentary aspect of the television special, Elvis in Concert, although this wasn't used in the final edit.

This was the fifth night and half-way point of Elvis' final tour, and the second night that was filmed for the upcoming television special.

#elvis in the 70s #elvis history #elvis presley #rock history #live music #elvis fans #elvis 1970s #sioux nation

[littlefeather-wolf]

Prairie chief - Sioux - 1907

#sioux nation #native american #littlefeather wolf

[oldwestmedia]

The Earth Is All That Lasts: Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and the Last Stand of the Great Sioux Nation

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The Earth Is All That Lasts: Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and the Last Stand of the Great Sioux Nation

#oldwest #indian wars #crazy horse #sitting bull #sioux nation

[timmurleyart]

The land deal. 🆘⛺️🪶

#real estate #first nation #first nations #crazy horse #sitting bull #Iroquois #Apache #standing rock sioux #sioux #sioux nation #north dakota #standing rock #american indian #native american #indigenous rights #indigenous pride #indigenous people #indigenous peoples day #neo pop art #monoprint #silkscreenprinting #silkscreen #hand lettering #poster art #basquiat #jean michel basquiat #contemporary art #chippewa #algonquin #lakota sioux

[sunlilys]

joe scheuerle. iron tail, sioux, 1910.

#joe scheuerle #iron tail #sioux nation #north american #1910s #20th century #portrait