About.
The Oglala Lakota Cultural & Economic Revitalization Initiative (OLCERI) is designed to restore resilience, self-sufficiency, economic independence, and cultural revival among the Lakota on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
OLCERI is a demonstration site for enduring and sustainable practices rooted in permaculture, holistic land management and the Lakota culture. Adaptable systems including food security, education, natural building and housing, cottage industry, environmental stewardship, and others serve as a resource for implementation throughout the Pine Ridge community and beyond. OLCERI is part of a growing network of nonprofits and community change makers within Pine Ridge reservation working to address challenges like food security, extreme poverty, and lack of adequate housing through following the guidance of the Lakota medicine wheel and elements.
Key Stats.
Year founded
2000
Size of project site
100 hectares
Languages spoken
- Lakota
- English
People on site
2 - 150
Dry season
March to August
Wet season
November to February
Living Conditions.
Sleeping
- tent camping
Omnivore Food
- communal kitchen access
- communally cooked meals
Internet
- medium: voice calls (no video)
Opportunities
OLCERI is currently offering the following opportunities:
- permaculture
- water catchment
- greenhouse
- aquaponics
- cooking
- natural building
- ceremony
- Permaculture design
- seed saving
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