pine ridge reservation
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pine ridge reservation印象
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If you love nature scenes to photograph, visit Yellow Bear between Kyle & Allen; Gooseneck Rd. between hwy 33 & 27
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Pine Ridge is the largest of the reservations in SD. It is full of history, and I feel is a magical place. You have both grasslands along with badlands. The Black Hills (Paha Sapa) are beautiful and not to be missed.
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There is great beauty in the land and the people of the Pine Ridge Reservation. And much to learn about too.
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a bleak but beautiful prairie site. You need not fear for your safety. The people here are honest and caring. Combine your trip with readings about the history of the Sioux nation, and the Wounded Knee massacre. And do what you can to help the Native American people who were treated so shamefully by the US government.
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I think that every tourist must visit this place; the poorest area in the US. The reminder of the AWFUL genocide. The proof of modern abuse and violation of Native Americans' rights. Personally for me this was a shock to see the living conditions of American Indians, to discover the facts about terrible schools for Aboriginals, forced assimilation and real holocaust. Despite the horrible past and very low living standards of nowadays, the Lakota Nation are still proud, beautiful and welcoming people. I was very happy to see the revival of their traditions, spirituality and even language. Besides, many Native rights activists, not only great Chiefs of the past, were born there. Definitely, this place is a must-see. In my personal opinion, Natives are the most attractive thing in the US, so if you are fascinated by their culture too, try to visit a powwow at Pine Ridge.
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The only way to appreciate Pine Ridge rez is to see it through the eyes of people who live there. Being from the UK we have had limited opportunities to make friends, but we are friends with two families with whom we have shared meals and a lot of gossip. Word gets round if you don't want to see sun dances. It is safe. Apart from drunk drivers - and we have plenty of them in UK! The wacipi (powwows) ban alcohol and fire arms.
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The reservation has wonderful rugged vistas, but it is hard to miss the poverty that reigns here. Wounded Knee should be visited. The people we met were very open and welcoming.
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My trip to Pine Ridge Reservation was a spiritual journey, I wasn't sure what to expect, but after visiting, I have a greater understanding of the many sorrows experienced by Native Americans both past and present. Our journey began with a tour of Red Cloud Indian Mission School about 5 miles from Pine Ridge. The Mission school is fully supported by donations and contributions. It has an elementary school (K-12) as well as a high school. We were there during the first football game of the year. Our tour guides were three recent graduates who are now attending Stanford University on scholarships. This was a special bonus for us as they taught us much about the Lakota history and shared with us several Lakota stories. They were excellent tour guides, very bright young ladies who are shining examples of what the Mission school is all about - helping young boys and girls reach their potential and achieve their dreams.Be sure to also visit the Catholic Church which is designed in the form of a circle The interior is of native wood and the stained glass windows were designed by students. The art work is by local Native American artists - it is incredibly beautiful! Also, visit the Heritage Center which has unique gifts, jewelry, artwork and quilts made by local Native Americans.After visiting the mission school, we drove to Wounded Knee and to the Wounded Knee Memorial. The magnitude of the tragedy and sufferings the innocent women, children and men is overwhelming. It is more than the mind and soul can comprehend. A short walk to the burial mound across from the massacre site instills the gravity of such tragedy in one's heart. We could only begin to sense the unfathomable sadness that endures to this day. We drove back to Pine Ridge and realized there are only two restaurants there (both fast food.) So we thought we would go across the Nebraska boarder to see if we could find some place there to get a bite Once we crossed the boarder, we were in White Clay, Nebraska. We were shocked at what we saw. White Clay is where many of the Native Americans go to buy alcohol (the Reservation is a dry county.) I hear many of the stores sell alcohol illegally. I would not advise to go there during the late afternoon or at night. It is a very sad and dark place and also very dangerous.On the following day, we drove to Kyle which is where Lakota College is located. If you go, be sure and visit the College heritage center. They provide an exceptional audio of the Lakota history. We happened to be there for one of the Pow Wows sponsored by the College. The amazing costumes and incredible dances brightened our trip. This was a trip that I will never forget, and it will not be my last visit to Pine Ridge. The mission school there is in need of committed volunteers and paid employees to assist in giving back. My short visit there showed me what a love and caring to do for a people who have been neglected, discarded and persecuted over the years. We will never be able to take back the past, but we can look forward to the future and to the future of incredibly remarkable young men and women who deserve the best in life.
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Be ready for an adventure, this is an eye opening trip and if you get the chance stop at the Red Cloud School in Pine Ridge and visit their cemetery as well. I would recommend you travel this area only during the day.
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The land is beautiful, but the despair of the region is palpable. We went to the Wounded Knee Massacre site and were glad we did just to connect to this horrific tragedy. Travelers should see the area in order to be outraged by what this nation has done to Native American culture.