Up to 43 percent of Native American children live in poverty and 29 percent of employed Native Americans live below poverty level.
The Southwest Reservation Aid™ (SWRA) program, formerly named the Council of Indian Nations, provides food, water, health products and emergency relief services for Native American Elders, families and children in need living on reservations in the Southwest.
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The art projects were carefully set aside, the food was carefully placed on plates and served to the Elders.
Mary has lived in Tohatchi all her life. She left for only a brief period to attend boarding school off the reservation.
Alonzo, volunteer installer, completed most of the homes prior to our visit in late October.
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Myths abound about Native Americans. Do you know the facts? Download this infographic to learn more and share.