Thunder Valley

Master Community Development Plan

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:52:29 +0000

We are in the process of creating a community development and land use plan for the Thunder Valley Community. The plan will include space for small business incubation, a neighborhood with home ownership possibilities, and parks where community members can take their families. With a variety of renewable technologies and creative land use planning, this designed community will be one of Indian Country’s premier Green Sustainable Communities. >>read more>>

Thunder Valley Wellness Center

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:52:13 +0000

We plan to build a state-of-the-art youth and family wellness center, a positive place for youth and their families to begin living a healthier way of life. The building will include a fitness center, classrooms, office space, meeting/conference rooms, swimming pool and spa, gymnasium, and locker rooms. We plan to have nutritionist and physical fitness trainers on staff to assist individuals with health and fitness questions. >>read more>>

Cultural and Spiritual Outreach

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:51:47 +0000

Thunder Valley is part of a growing cultural and spiritual movement in Indigenous communities. Members of the Thunder Valley community are often invited to other Native communities to assist with healing ceremonies for youth and families. These ceremonies have re-connected tribal people to their culture and identity. Communities that have participated in Thunder Valley’s ceremonies and outreach work include Rosebud, Crow Creek, Standing Rock, Spirit Lake, Fort Berthold, Cheyenne River, and Santee Sioux, as well as communities in Minnesota and New Mexico. >>read more>>

Lakota Culture and Oral Tradition

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:51:28 +0000

The wisdom of our elders is vital to our culture. Through this program, respected elders will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and wisdom with youth and young families in the community. Topics will include traditional roles of men and women, culturally-based parenting, coming-of-age ceremonies for males and females, storytelling, Lakota language, tribal and contemporary history, and preparation of traditional foods. >>read more>>

Renewable Energy

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:51:08 +0000

To ensure a better future for our children and the earth, we will educate our community about the environment. We plan to use renewable technologies such as wind and solar energy to make the Thunder Valley Community House self-sustaining, and in the building of our Wellness Center. We believe that we have a responsibility to work toward building a sustainable community that is environmentally friendly and self-sufficient. >>read more>>

Youth Leadership Development

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:50:51 +0000

The youth leadership development program empowers youth to learn about Lakota culture, history, environmental justice, political education, community organizing, healthy lifestyles and sacred sites. Most importantly, the program strengthens the cultural identity of young people, giving them a solid foundation from which to grow and learn. The core components of the youth leadership development program are Youth Mentoring, Sacred Sites and Decolonization & Political Education. >>read more>>

Thunder Valley Community House

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:50:13 +0000

In late summer 2007 we completed a 1750 square foot community center, the Thunder Valley Community House. This building is a living cultural empowerment center and the foundation for our future work. The community house is used for traditional Lakota ceremonies, community gatherings, youth meetings & general community events. >>read more>>

Thunder Valley Radio Show!

nick — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:35:36 +0000

Starting in January Thunder Valley will be having a monthly radio show on Kili Radio 90.1 fm. We are looking for guest speakers to share their thoughts on community development, youth empowerment and the healing of our native communities. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

Lakota Language Class begin Feburary 28th

nick — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:35:21 +0000

Lakota Language classes begin Feburary 28th at 5:30pm at the Thunder Valley Community House. Mike Carlow from the Tusweca Tiospaye will be instructing the class. Please contact the Thunder Valley office if you are interested in attending. Language books for youth will be free for the first 30 participants and adults must pay for their books at a cost of $30.00.

Thunder Valley table at Lakota Nation Invitational

nick — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:35:04 +0000

Thunder Valley staff and volunteers will be having a table at this years LNI tournament. Our table will feature educational materials about our community work and the development of our organization. We will also be selling Thunder Valley t-shirts as a fundraiser for the organization. At half time of the Championship Game on Saturday December 22nd we will be raffling off a beautiful star quilt.