Members of Oglala Lakota Next Generation. Photo by Natalie Hand
Lakota group hopes to inspire next generation
By Natalie Hand
Native Sun News Correspondent
www.nsweekly.com OGLALA –– A small group of educated Oglala Lakota citizens have teamed up to empower their fellow “millennials” to get involved in tribal government. “Our target audience is 35 and under. Our goal is to bring awareness to cultivate change,” stated Peri Pourier, a co-facilitator of Oglala Lakota Next Generation. The team has a vision of a future where tribal government is accountable, reliable, and fulfills its responsibility to the people. According their mission statement, this group of young visionaries strives to “… build the power of the Next Generation to lead and influence tribal government reform and enhance the effectiveness for the betterment of today and future Oglala Lakota generations.” On Tuesday, May 9, 2016, the group hosted their third event at the OLC Oglala College Center. The agenda for this bi-weekly meeting included open discussion on the Tribe’s upcoming Alcohol Referendum Election procedures. Guest speaker Bruce Whalen praised the group for coming together. For more information on how you can get involved, check out their Facebook page “Oglala Lakota Next Generation” or contact Peri Pourier at peri.pourier@gmail.com or via telephone at (828) 788-0105.
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