Current advocacy and past events

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 All Relations United works directly with Veterans on Pine Ridge. Our work is monitored on a day to day basis by our Director Bryan who lives in the communities that we serve. 

We also cosponsor the Veteran's Hour weekly Radio Show hosted by Bryan and have a Veterans chat which includes  ARU Executive Director Lorelei, Bryan and  20 Veterans. This is how we stay up to date and aware of  current activities, events and Veterans needs. 

All Relations United supports Veterans families and the youth as well. The  youth not only help with Veteran's gardens, but in turn learn from the wisdom and experience of their elders. 

 All Relations  United Director Y'Duen is pictured with  ARU Board Member Francisco at the Mexico/U.S. International Border on Memorial Day. Directors Bryan and Lorelei stood at the Bridge in Juárez in support of our Veterans as well.

We brought Lakota, Deported Veterans and Dega Allied Veterans together in parnership and mutual support.

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Bryan traveled from Pine Ridge, SD with  the Lakota Nation Flag which flew alongside  the U.S. Flag. Y'Duen and two fellow Dega traveled from Charlotte, NC. We displayed a banner depicting Dega//Montagnard Veterans as well.

We stood together facing the U.S., saluting while a Deported Veteran played Taps on his trumpet.

 All Relations United Directors Lorelei  and Bryan traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to meet with Dega/Montagnard Veterans and Dega Community.

We listened to stories of recruitment by U.S. Special Forces who came to Dega villages in the Central Highlands of Vietnam during the War and trained villagers to be soldiers. We listened to how Dega people faced genocide after the U.S. left, and  80% of  villages destroyed. 

We heartd  their pleas for recognition and  advocacy for those left behind, discussing possible actions to assist the  Dega community in the U.S.  and in the Central Highlands, including  a documentary film.

Through El Calvario's Advocacy Center, All Relations United has worked with an immigration attorney to  review the cases of Veterans currently in deportation status and prevent further deportations to be carried out without a required hearing.

ARU Executive Director has volunteered time at El Calvario to assist refugees, including Indigenous Mayans and others fleeing cartel violence and persecution.

Partnering for viable solutions creates  brighter tomorrows.

All Relations United sponsored a youth event called "Together We Strive, We  Woke,"  at the Best Western Ramkota Inn in Rapid City, SD.  focusing on uplifiting  Lakota youth and utilizing education to create brighter futures. This included obtaining real life skills, creating opportunities for growth, and  striving to improve outcomes. 

Youth groups from across South Dakota from the Oceti Sakowin Nation,  including  Pine Ridge, Cheyenne River,   and Yankton Sioux Indian reservations participated in our  event. We also invited State and  Tribal Leaders, Medicine Men, and Law Enforcement, to support the  youth and offer pathways to deal with challenges of addicition and suicide.

All Relations United sponsored an  event called, "Connecting Communities Across South Dakota" at the Ramkota Inn in Rapid  City, SD.

We brought together State and Tribal Leaders,  and Law enforcement ,  including Cheyenne River Police Chief Joe Brings Plenty, State Troopers,  politicians and  organizations from across South Dakota.

Our goal was to bring awareness to problems affecting young people and our communities, and to collaborate on solutions. to create better outcomes for future generations.