Suicide rates, alcoholism among Lakota tribe | Hidden America: Children of the Plains PART 2/5
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- Children of the Plains Part 2: Louise survives in a home with scarce food and a mother lost in alcohol. [Original Air Date 10/14/2011]
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So sad. That girl on the phone with her mom is legit PARENTING her own parent. I hope that girl gets rewarded sometime In life for going through such hard strides. I wish her the best
My mom is just like that she’s a vulnerable adult ruined her brain from years of drug and alcohol abuse
lots of us go through this. i think it's unfortunate for them to take this angle when talking about just one race/culture.
@@bluebellbeatnik4945 yeah
we parent our parents a lot lol
I'm so humbled by these stories. These communities need mental health support, financial support, and lots of healing. These children are warriors. No child should live in such state of distress. God bless them❤
They're as opposite of warriors as you could get.
And they're given billions in support.
@@canskasapaemanon708 My house costs 100s of 1,000s, it's not *free.*
In that kind of system, where everything is scarce, including love, some become stronger, others wilt and crumple. These were a great warrior race, as they had lived in nature, and so became strong, until the white man came with his greed, lies, and fire water. Their despair from the 1800's has led to a magnetic attraction and tie to many spirits in the beyond, who contemplate suicide, and, or, drink excessively too. The white man has much to account for, and it will be his turn soon, from 2028, as karmic storms return to him, for what a man, or nation sows, so must it reap. This land is, and never was theirs, for the Great Spirit ordained the red man to be the caretaker of it, which he did very well, before the whites came. To survive there now, you have to a true warrior, all the more so to flourish, for as the teacher stated, these children need to be nurtured and watered akin to flowers and plants, otherwise they wither away, and die! Aho!
And soon the white man will learn that you cannot eat money, and neither do we own the land, for it all belongs to the Great Spirit, the Creator, and whoever defies this truth, is a thief, and usually a liar and murderer, in a plethora of ways, all the duplicitous ways of the white man! Aho!
Please millionaires and billionaires help these precious children💜
@@rarebreed4489 every reservation doesn't have a casino on it u fuckin lop!
money would help upgrade the housing and heat
As well as the children that live in these third-world countries.
@ithixa Wolf We r talking about at least standard life preserve among those people. They r the rightfull owners of USA and most of them r living like dirt. Its unhuman.
Gold is going to ReConStruct the tribes.
I am terrified for this beautiful young child. I pray she is able to escape alcoholism or drug abuse. God bless her and all the children.
She's beautiful. This is who we need to be supporting.. They are the rightful owner of this land..
@@rarebreed4489 what's wrong with you!!! They were here first they stole to survive, they are great people.
@@josiahtrigo2365 They were NOT here first. Their unwilling liars [most of them]... Honestly... Do you think these pathetic people were feared by European Soldiers? LMAO! Here is the proof of who the REAL original Americans are.
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Rare Breed
You’re a delusional clown. “The Five Civilized Tribes” inhabited a completely different region than the Lakota, but your myopic conspiracy theory infected self hating mind probably can’t process all that.
@Nanjimoy Al Kursi Peace n Blessings. Virginia is coming back to the actual people and more land will follow as the heathens kill themselves.
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Thanks. For showing this video , I live on Navajo Reservation and American Indian. Yes alcohol is so bad on these reservations, I think Government did this to our nation to demolish us ? Stay strong and get your education. That's the power we have to take over the Indian reservations.
The government does not make anybody drink. Yes - I agree - stay strong, get and education. Stop drinking and raise a strong family.
Debbie Vanderniet If the government did to you what it did the Native Americans you probably would drink too.
I never lived on a rez. They forced my ancestors to sign treaty by force of rifle bearing soldiers.... to sign away whole state of Michigan for pennies, and negotiated individual ownership, then said we owed tax, a provision I see NOT that clause. I am no expert on pine ridge even as my daughter taught English and journalism at red cloud school. So many reasons not to drink, but they do. BUT...no one says you can't move to cities. We been shit on yes, but we don't have to stand there and let it continue. I encourage them to do so. We can compete, we can fight back, but we have to stop inter mixing. Or, we will cease being a 'race', a people. Oh , my daughter has a masters out of University of Nebraska-Lincoln . son just got a MD. we can do it Indians. Start with drinking-stop. then move
Rosa Travis REALLY??!..LOL!!..I use to live on plenty of reservations!!..they all suck!!..get the he'll out of there!! get a real job!! quit blaming the u.s...government! get your shit together!!..the blame is on these piece of low trash shit parents!!..there cowards!!..hurting there own children!! think about it you stupid idiot!😈
UNLEASH- HELL666 STFU!
One day our people will all be together again. Traveling the Red Road free from hate, sickness, hunger, etc. This world tests our strength and courage. Be strong young Lakotas and stand tall.
🙏🏻🌈
Free from hate. U really understand something if u can say that. Ur right.
Says the white man who destroyed these people
When I think of all the harm the Bible has done, I despair of ever writing anything to equal it’
- Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), Irish author
The Iron Age was a time of incredible brutality-tribalism, warfare, destitution, disease, murder, misogyny, sexual slavery and superstition of biblical proportions.
Jesus and his fairy tales...
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When I think of all the harm the Bible has done, I despair of ever writing anything to equal it’
- Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), Irish author
The Iron Age was a time of incredible brutality-tribalism, warfare, destitution, disease, murder, misogyny, sexual slavery and superstition of biblical proportions.
Jesus and his fairy tales...
czcams.com/video/zeRDR1Ytzn0/video.html
।।
I am a indig Australian my family was put in a reservation I was put in a catholic mission at the age of six stolen from my parents who turned to grog to numb the pain of losing me my sister and two brothers it was another fifteen years later that I got to go back to them this occurred in 1955 there's only myself and younger brother left iam 72 but I still suffer mentally and emotionally after all these yrs but the institutions never broke my spirit I pray for that beautiful little angel to achieve what wants iam texting this with a aching heart and tears in my eyes iave lived through the genocide committed against my people be strong stand together my indig people from America 🙏💖
Native American tribes have embraced Islamic teachings. In apostasy (Christianity) by the Spanish colonizers. Already devoted to Allah. Why not return to know tauhid. KNOWING ALLAH 'AZZA WA JALLA By Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Wahab When asked: Who is your God? Then say: My God is Allah who has guarded me and guarded the universe with all the blessings He has bestowed. besides Him. Allah says in the Quran Surah Thaha : 14 'Indeed, I am Allah, there is no god but Me, so worship Me and pray to remember Me.
I pray that Louise and her family are doing much better. Sending love, peace, and light to that courageous and beautiful little girl. ❤
I've lost my cousin to suicide, and two friends by the time I was 18. We really need help for our youth to heal from their pain.
From what part of the country are you Hanna?
Its coming soon
Oh I'm so sorry love ❤️🩹
@C L I N I O What an irony!
@@jesuschristelohimsonofyahw3454 Yes, BIG changes! BIG storms!
I refuse to add to this corrupt United States. I plan to dedicate my future to helping people like them and their children. I don’t need my own children, I need to help these children more. We need to use our resources that we build, to help build each other up.... they can be saved, I want to help. I’m going to be doing so much more.. these children need nutrition, guidance, love and a safe home to be team players together
So what have you done about it so far? Really.
@@rarebreed4489
Are you smoking some funny stuff? Your ancestors were not the Original Americans.
@@rarebreed4489 DNA DON'T LIE,You're rambling nonsense about them not being the first over some bs that u picked up on some random youtube channel which btw i noticed u deleted the link to channel u had posted on your comment earlier
I have no money but pleSe let me help
@@rarebreed4489 The f**k is wrong with you??
Please God bless this kids please watch over them 😥
PLS PROTECT NATIVE AMERICANS! I WISH I COULD DO SOMETHING
Volunteer to go and clean their houses and take care of their kids.
@Nazmul Khan Your comment is ignorant and racist. How is she spreading coronavirus? Because she's Asian?? Nothing in her comment indicates that she is going out of her house haphazardly, possibly spreading coronavirus. Secondly, the killing of Ugur/Black people is in CHINA. Her name is in Korean. Lastly, although what's happening in China is wrong and needs to be stopped, even if she was Chinese, it's not like she is the one directly killing them. She can probably do as much as you or I can. The focus of this video is on the poor living conditions of Native American people, let's keep it on that.
Maya Zen how can i do this how may i get involved
But I think we can
Go gamble at a tribal casino or buy tobacco from them.
Oh this is so sad. So, so sad.
yes tragedy!!!!!!!!!!!!
happens to all of us, 5 years passed n nothing changed
This is powerful how much the native people of this country are suffering near genocide from poverty in America.
Was there ever an update on this article? Where is she now? The school? The rest of the children? This makes me so angry and hurts my heart all at the same time. I hope she is still standing strong in those stormy winds. Xx
Stay Strong Louise! You are a warrior! I believe in you! I am so sorry about everything you've had to go through. You are a true warrior!🦋♥️
It's sad that America Government doesn't help these people. They deserve better homes and benefits for help for food ,and help them get their feet off the ground. It's sad we as Americans.. second to come to the United States.. treat them like this. If I had money or a way I would help them..
Amy Parker I'm almost an elder I'm homeless and alone I have nowhere to go
:(
The government is not concerned with helping them. It's always been about doing quite the opposite.
Amy Parker the gov is the one that’s keeping them this way
m.facebook.com/OneSpiritPineRidge/?tsid=0.1502717340241002&source=result
I found this, they help provide food, equipment for sports teams and I think they have other projects they help with. I am not recommending them personally, but it was something I found so far.
I was assigned a couple of these videos for my college essay, i know that some reservations are poor, but this isn’t humane. I was in tears at the end of this.
I cant stop crying just watching this
I wish I could be your mama baby, you deserve to be treated with respect and not have to worry about this shit. Im sorry you are going through this Love. Keep your head up Angel if you can read this.
Is there a go fund me for the schools or anything for after school sports ? I cannot stop thinking of how to help this situation
Who can give this a "thumbs down", unless it's over the fact that this situation exists at all?
this was so sad, i hope that she has flourished and become the beautiful warrior she is.
I feel every emotion for these children and families, my heart really aches for a world that's made to destroy all our indigenous peoples of the world.
It's the head destroying the heart and spirit of man!
This is my reservation ❤️ I plan to go back and help them as much as possible when I am where I want to be and give back. We need to stop living like this, they put us on these reservations to make us suffer and I’m tired of it. We’re all alcoholics and we all just need someone to talk to. I pray we get better because our ancestors were very sacred people and we want their legacy to live on.❤️✨ I love my native people, stay strong!
Please do it and help these poor childern
Is there a contact number for your tribe to see what organizations could do? I have one in mind;)
how can i get involved in the reservations and communities??
Nick Probst there are a lot of things you can do! You can donate to the Tribe on their website. friendsofpineridgereservation.org has some resources too!
There are clearly a number of issues and narratives that relate to your tribe's plight. I found a university course that's coming to Pine Ridge for a few weeks, or months, in May/June time, this year, as part of some kind of community assessment and development. It looks as though there have been a number of good initiatives begun that are offering some helps and services to the people there. The bison meat processing company, food parcels, Waldorf school, environment school, new housing, sponsors for food and clothes, new organic gardens, etc. The issue is you're starting from scratch, and do not have a level of basic sustenance in place, due to the meagre amounts of money that come onto the rez. My view is that capitalism doesn't work, and neither does living outside spiritual principles, for those are the only way to be truly sustainable, as we receive both spiritual power and strength, as well as help from the spiritual guides for our material existence, although this doesn't mean we will be rolling in it, but our needs will be met, if we trust !!!. And your culture was so rich in this regard, so, so rich...and wise !!! And you still have elders there who have wisdom. Do people not listen to them any more??? Not to understand the laws of the Great Spirit is to be ignorant, and therefore unaware of the causes of one's pain, this is why pain comes, so we can recognise these ways and find the way back to the path of the spirit. This takes effort though, and alertness and discipline, and this is why the elders with their wisdom I would have thought could help, but then I don't know the circumstances in your home, but it doesn't sound easy at all. Wish you well on your return there, and may I both thank and congratulate you on doing so, for it proves to me you are a loyal, selfless person, and know that good works are always rewarded in full, for eventually we do reap what we sow, many times over !!! All the very, very best with everything !!!
So strong but you can see her pain Prayers and blessings to all involved
I love the way the adults use the culture and traditions of their ancestors to strengthen the childrens sense of identity belonging and resilience.
We are still here. Our people are so strong when we come together. Teach your children everything about life and help them all the time. Take your time with them. Migwetch.
This little darling reminds me of myself as a young child. My brother doesn’t remember the abuse and neglect that we endured from our family because I protected him from it all. Now I am older and wiser and the Gods are revealing my memories to me daily and in my dreams. I then get the information verified. Y’all need to wake up and smell the damn roses. We will never forget what history has done to the tribes. I pray everyday for healing and restoration. Peace to all.
My prayers are with you Stands against the wind. Keep focused, know that many are touched by your story and stand with you. Live every day. You are too important. You matter. Sending love from West Texas.
The most heartbreaking thing on this interview is the fact that she calls herself a weed.... My heart. I wish I could do something for them ❤️❤️
Wheat* like the grain from the plains.
Do you know how strong weeds are they will brake concrete
PRAY!
How tragic. What a sweet young girl so intelligent and what a difference she could make in our world. She post an update on how she’s doing 🙏🏼
Is she doing good?
These Native Americans have a philosophy unlike any other. To live in such harmony with the earth; they do not deserve this horrible lifestyle.
Such a gorgeous smart girl..please stay strong
Angel...taking your life is not the answer. When we overcome our addictions, we strengthen our hearts & soul. I admire your voice greatly...you have knowledge & wisdom. Prayer🙏
such a beautiful girl, and with such a strong native background! Don't give up lil one, keep standing against the wind! take all these things that life sends your way and use them as stepping stones to climb above it all!
I say it to all these wonderful children revealed in Diane's documentaries. I hope it means even a tiny thing to them. In my country in the face of trials and adversity we say "Kia kaha". It means "Stand strongly". Kia kaha, Louise, kia kaha.
Does anyone know what happened to this amazing, courageous, beautiful, strong young woman? I pray that life has somewhat been kinder to her, after this show
My husband has Sioux blood running through his veined. Poor little Angels 👼 Don’t forget little tall wheat ❤️ my prayers are with you. So sad
oakteeth buckshart What can I do to help.? I don’t just want to sit here writing comments. ❤️ I know you did all you could.!
m.facebook.com/OneSpiritPineRidge/?tsid=0.1502717340241002&source=result
I found this, they help provide food, equipment for sports teams and I think they have other projects they help with. I am not recommending them personally, but it was something I found so far.
Lol
Wow. This makes my problems feel so little. Bless this girl.
this clip makes me so sad...
Tina Shen ..lol..cry me a god damn river!😈😂
Blessings to ure grandma respect always our elders! Blessings
Amen Sweetheart! I love you darling and I'm praying for you even all these years later! You're strong, resilient, and courageous! You're never going to give up and you're going to make it through and pass with flying colors!
So Heartbreaking! May God Bless the Beautiful Young Lakota Girl 🙏🏼❤️
May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGHT AND THE COURAGE THAT YOU NEED
Sad to hear so much pain it hurts the 💓 yet it's just now making the news
Thank you, Louise . For your Bravery and Spirit... you are beautiful and Loved!!!!! Fox Woman
This whole documentary is incredibly patronizing. What isn't discussed is why the ended up falling into addiction in the first place. It's pretty easy to say "oh just leave" or "just stop drinking" when you aren't the one living in extreme poverty with such an incredible lack of resources.
Just keep praying for her don't give up 🙏 I feel your pain
May the Creator watch over this angel and give her long joyful life with lots of love
Absolutely right. Please, Dear Lord, send a band of Angels to protect her and may she have only happiness and love all of her life. In my prayers always. You are one of Gods most perfect works. Stay strong precious Louise Clifford (Tatay Hiana Jueeli---stands against the wind) We love you. Swede & Tina Johnson.
@@fullerjohnson4169 yes it hurts me in my heart and soul to see angles like this that have to suffer I can believe how are Society can let this go on especially in are beautiful United States of America all these kids need is to be loved and cared for and guidance they all are such beautiful kids wanting to do good such precious angles no kids should have to go threw this no matter if they are Mexican black native white we need to do better for these angles they are the future God bless
@@rickramirez6854 God bless you Rick. Thank you for your compassion.
I pray to God this little girl never hurts herself again.
My Tribe the Canari peoples of the Andes mountians of Cuenca Ecuador send our love and support to our brothers and sisters in North America.
What a sweetheart..stay strong girl
We are cheering for you Louise. Thank you Ms Sawyer
So precious how she has appreciation for Mother Earth and the plants and how much love she has for her family and it is so important that we do right by these children to give them the life they deserve and pray for their parents to get the help they need and bring them up from the dark to see the value that is the human being who is a guardian of the land plants animals people. I see these Beautiful people who are need of care and love and it is our responsibility to do our part no matter how many times they fall our job is to stand by them and walk with them to see them taken care of. this needs to end no one needs to be left to walk in this world alone and fight the dark by themselves. We stand together to remind them how to walk and how to see their value because from what is can see is the darkness sees how valuable they are that is why the dark tries to keep them in fear, scarcity, and survival mode but we are meant and will thrive on earth and teach them how to stand in their glorious guardians of the planet who we have so much to learn from and follow their beautiful example of how to care for the planet and we need to unite and when we see someone in need it’s our responsibility as United Nations to be there for each other always.
Sister you are beautiful,one day change will come keep your head up those tears one day will be tears of joy i guarantee you.
You are loved beyond measure and you are worthy beyond belief and never forget how valuable you are keep shining that beautiful light so bright that it leaves an echo for all eternity that keeps rippling out harmony and perfect balance and each step blessed by God and Mother Earth.
im tearing up
I went to Montana for an assignment and I was so sad at the state of the native Americans. It is terrible! They need support
I’m so glad you value your life! You all deserve better! The beautiful aboriginals!!!!
It won't take much if everyone pulls together, Surrounding communities, WHY is there no address's available to send donations? God bless these people why have suffered for far too long😇
kia kaha (be strong) beautiful girl sending love and prayers from aotearoa/new zealand
*I would love to donate to this family*
I ask the Great Spirit to comfort and give you wisdom my Beloveds
My heart breaks for this little girl and her people. I hope she uses these experiences to grow stronger so she can help others. I wonder how much education and support regarding alcoholism is available on the reservations. I hope they can find AA, Alanon and ACA on their life path eventually. They are a godsend.
These people need to stick to their roots....Don't let go of your language,culture and ethics....That is going to keep the community intact and make it survive......US govt should do more to help them grow and progress.....After all they are the real americans....Hassan,Kashmir....
@Qayoom Sahab they're are more blacks with websites and channels claiming to be more natives than any white man FACTS.
God bless
Lord I pray that you Bless these beautiful people with Love and abundance
Rare Breed gogogagaga
@@rarebreed4489 Believe me I know. But I still hate the suicides. But we are the real indians!
that is so sad that this little girl draws a picture of her hanging in her closet that is so sad i wish i could go over there and just tell her don,t ever think that because life is going to be bad i am poor and my grandma told me rich kids go down the easy road and poor kids go down the muddy road but it makes us a hero this little girl is a true hero
Rich kids kill themselves too. They can't help that they're born rich and they have family problems too. I had rich friends in high school and some of them committed suicide. Despair is a horrible thing and anyone can choose to give into it.
How can a person foster/adopt these children?
Very heartbreaking.
Young girl understand there is more too life then what you see .. never give up ..
Children living in such difficult situations are the only reason I would love to be really rich. Sadly, children are also the reason I will never be rich because I chose teaching as a career and we all know how poorly teachers are paid. But I give them my all and I do what I can to help each child.
Heartbreaking. "Tend and care for children like a flower so they don't grow up like weeds"
There needs to be a humanitarian system for those kids to get the help they need, are there charities, they need help!!!! ❤️
This is so SAD. The child caring as the parent and the parent who is the child
Someone needs to cherish her i hope shes happy
Well that just broke my heart
The girl, she feel our power, power of the our people is in our blood i feel it too my Sister.. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH... ♥️ ✊🏼
ABC should do an update report to this. 10 years has passed.
Stay strong beautiful such a pretty Girl praying for you
Please, I want to help them so much.
My heart is breaking.
What can I do??
Christian Asmussen yes
I'm so sorry prayers go up
Tammie Broggins ..yup...and nothing still works!😂...same shit different underwear!😂😂
My heart aches for this little girl 😢
If I ever get big off of music or make money. I’m gonna donate my money to these communities. They are the original people who lived on this land and now they are the ones who are oppressed. We need to help them.
First time I'm hearing of this, so tragic.
How can I help?
I don't live on a reservation, my tribe is in South Dakota. I have very little Sioux blood. I live in California. I can't stand to see anyone suffer. I tried to kill myself, a long time ago. I was devastated after my divorce. I was homeless for a time. Those were hard times. I was abused as a child. So, I know what back to Back despair is. I've pulled myself from the wreckage. I had help but not from family. Strangers who were kind, made me want to live again. It changed me in a good way. So good, that I am now a peer mentor.
I would be honored if I could help others out of despair too.
This is world wide in Indigenous communities, the parents and elders have let the children down , just can’t keep using government or past wrongs ,this is the 21 century.
As I understand, the Native Americans were given the worst land, and in some cases, pushed out of the land that was granted to them. I can't even imagine how tough it is to live in those conditions. My heart goes out to the native people living in these deplorable conditions, especially their children. The homes, schools, lack of food...it's just heartbreaking. Alcoholism and drug use are signs of hopelessness. It is such a shame that their parents don't have the strength to overcome their addictions and this downward trajectory...for their children and people. I have yet to see any president in my lifetime do anything significant for our Native American peoples. A major reason I'm not even contemplating a vote for our fake NA candidate, Elizabeth Warren. 23%...non res/non tribe, but it's in my blood and proud of that.
The world is watching sweetheart🌹🌏🌏🌏 things are going to change for the better dear heart💜🦋🌹🕊🌅💙💫🦅🦅🦅🦅
R.E.M. Our brother LEONARD PELTIER. Also a true warrior Hoka he!
Any human whit hearts, help this children,not child need too be sufferers, not matter who they are,humanity, love your brother and sister, 🙏God will bless you,never judge, be kind,and care.♥️
🤍❤what lovely people, the sweet strong girl and the principal
I'm praying for you all xxx
I've never ever seen a native in person before but I think that they are extremely beautiful people with an incredible cultural history and they definitely need to come off the REZ and experience the rest of the world
So you've never seen a Mexican or someone from Central America? That's crazy. You need to get it more
what a drama so sad!!! i am lost for words
When I imagine how these people struggle to survive the winter cold, I thank the creator that I live in the tropics.
These people need help ... Men and Women need to go and help build and Protect thats real talk
My heart breaks into trillions of pieces!
It's very obvious here, that our so-call Gov't CAN make a DIFFERENCE!!..to improve the buildings for school!
There needs to be a consistent system implemented for the children's food, for health that will sustain their educational needs...to strengthen their HOPE!
Heartbreaking. Some people have a real tough life. Aside from wishing you the best and to try hanging on, there's not much more I can do.