Lakota Voice Project Opens
Jul 10, 2012
Images of hope were on display at the Lakota Voice Project art opening at the Little Wound Elementary School in Kyle, South Dakota on June 22. Pine Ridge schoolchildren were given disposable cameras and asked to take photos documenting what hope looks like. The exhibit is part of an effort by Oglala Lakota College business students to raise awareness about the high suicide rate on the reservation. Photos by Jeff Easton.
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Cleansing smoke at the Lakota Voice Project opening. -
The Lakota Voice Project is part of a campaign to increase suicide awareness on the Pine Ridge Reservation. -
Pine Ridge's suicide rates are more than twice the national average, leaving no family untouched by tragedy. -
Strings of photos hung from the ceiling, all displaying images of hope. -
Family, friends, sports and animals were common subjects. -
Lisa High Wolf, an Oglala Sioux Health Department employee who works with those contemplating suicide, examines the photos. -
The BEAR Program, a Pine Ridge Reservation-based youth drama ensemble, performed for those gathered at the opening. -
Yvonne Tiny Decory, founder of the BEAR Program, was also present.
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