Battle on Meth in Indian Country
NCAI Vow to Conquer Indian
Country’s Meth Problem
Rosebud Tracks Meth Increase
Seven Values of Dakota Life
Iktomi Turns into Meth (A true
story)
Join the Battle
Meth Wreaks Havoc on Reservations
(News article from Casper, Wyoming)
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Meth,
toka he sdodwaye!
(Know the enemy, Meth!)
This killer drug is taking our People. It’s called methamphetamine – also
known as Meth, crank, CR, crystal, ice, speed, Rock, R, G, glass and many
other enemy names. This enemy strikes fast, kills and destroys. Meth
deceives its victims and plays deadly tricks on our People.
Once, our Akicita [warriors] knew all the faces of our enemies to protect
our families. Now, the face of the enemy has changed to Meth. We are the
warriors now, and we need to protect our families, mothers, children and
communities.
Dakota/Lakota/Nakota
The Dakota/Lakota/Nakota nations are built on a foundation of traditions
and good values. We are taught from our creation story that we came from
the First World to live on Maki Unci [Mother Earth]. Our journey in the
world is a challenging one. We are taught to help one another before we
go on to the next world. Wakan Tanka [the Great Spirit] taught us to live
in balance with one another and the universe. He gave us the power of
prayer and the seven values of the four components of the physical,
spiritual, mental and emotional. These values keep our people and nations
in balance with our families, our communities and ourselves. We, as
Native nations, are survivors because we hold strong to our culture,
traditions, language and values.
We reserve the right to protect our families and build our future.
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