Post by sunshine on Feb 25, 2010 14:15:15 GMT -5
Speaking of working on achieving some form of unity, this is an article today in the Alcester Union and Hudsonite newspaper, Alcester, SD.
A "Year of Unity" has begun with the proclamation made Feb. 20th by Governor Mike Rounds of SD. "I call upon SD's of all cultures and races to promote racial and cultural education and understanding, promoting opportunities of tourisn amd economic development in all communities of SD, and strengthening our ties and lines of respectful and productive communication can help bring further untiy among all South Dakotans", said Rounds.
Besides celebration, Rounds said that he wanted to work with the IHS and tribes to gather more data "so we can pinpoint what health care needs are". Education and cultural needs also are to be addressed, he said.
The Governor also challenged local communities to find ways in which they can celebrate their culture-enjoy the diversity, but also "recognize what we have in common".
It was 20 years ago that Gov. George Mikelson and elected leaders of nine tribes joined together to proclaim a Year of Reconciliation, which was observed by all, he said.
Mike Hanfreau, Lower Brule tribalc hairman for 30-plus years, spoke as representive of the NAtive Americans. He said he had been part of the Year of Rec. process, and now, today, there was the declaration of the Year of Unity.
"Reconciliation....is not a reality", said Jandreau. looing at base needs for the state to survive, he said, there is a struggle ahead. But, he said,"without struggle, real battles can't be won".
The resources of SD are wonderful and many, said Jandreau, calling on those of both races to interact and make things happen.
"Unity in its reality", he said. "is truly the only way SD is going to progress".
This was followed by a Century of Reconciliation declaration. Considering the fact the over a 1,00 sq. miles of the Cherokee Reservation was without water or electricity for almost 2 weeks this winter, we have a ways to go, but maybe a place to start. Now is your time to contact Governor Rounds, while he is still in office.
A "Year of Unity" has begun with the proclamation made Feb. 20th by Governor Mike Rounds of SD. "I call upon SD's of all cultures and races to promote racial and cultural education and understanding, promoting opportunities of tourisn amd economic development in all communities of SD, and strengthening our ties and lines of respectful and productive communication can help bring further untiy among all South Dakotans", said Rounds.
Besides celebration, Rounds said that he wanted to work with the IHS and tribes to gather more data "so we can pinpoint what health care needs are". Education and cultural needs also are to be addressed, he said.
The Governor also challenged local communities to find ways in which they can celebrate their culture-enjoy the diversity, but also "recognize what we have in common".
It was 20 years ago that Gov. George Mikelson and elected leaders of nine tribes joined together to proclaim a Year of Reconciliation, which was observed by all, he said.
Mike Hanfreau, Lower Brule tribalc hairman for 30-plus years, spoke as representive of the NAtive Americans. He said he had been part of the Year of Rec. process, and now, today, there was the declaration of the Year of Unity.
"Reconciliation....is not a reality", said Jandreau. looing at base needs for the state to survive, he said, there is a struggle ahead. But, he said,"without struggle, real battles can't be won".
The resources of SD are wonderful and many, said Jandreau, calling on those of both races to interact and make things happen.
"Unity in its reality", he said. "is truly the only way SD is going to progress".
This was followed by a Century of Reconciliation declaration. Considering the fact the over a 1,00 sq. miles of the Cherokee Reservation was without water or electricity for almost 2 weeks this winter, we have a ways to go, but maybe a place to start. Now is your time to contact Governor Rounds, while he is still in office.