Thunder Valley CDC “Thunder Valley CDC”, Wo’pila Tan’ka (literally a BIG thank-you) for taking the initiative to address one of “our” many health disparities!! ❤️🙏🏽❤️ #NativeTwitter #MMIW

As Lakota's, we know that our language is sacred! The government tried to steal it from our ancestors, use it for their wars, and then sell it back through expensive university courses. At Thunder Valley CDC, we work diligently to make sure every home has fluent Lakota Speakers.

One of our guests this week is Heather Dawn Thompson (Cheyenne River), who currently serves as the Director of the Office of Tribal Relations for the USDA in the President Biden Administration. We asked her what advice she would give to young Lakota children and young adults.

Wíŋyaŋ tȟa aŋpétu kiŋ čha philáuŋyaŋpi. (It is woman's day, so we are thankful for them.) Happy International Women's Day from TVCDC. As Lakota people, we're a matriarchal society. Our women are givers of life & sacred! They keep families together & spirits strong in many ways.

Non-Natives: Go ahead. Natives: Gwed bro.

Together, the Oglala Lakota nation is building a future rooted in Lakota lifeways, language, and education that will continue to uplift and empower our communities.💙✨

Register Today: mnikinwakan.org

We invite you to join us at the Second Annual Lakota Media Summit, October 5 and 6 in Rapid City! 🧵 detailing the opportunities! Learn more & Register Here: classy.org/event/lakota-m… #VisionToAction #LakotaMediaSummit #BlackHillsPowwow23