SD Planned Parenthood on Sioux Land

With the state of South Dakota chugging full steam in reverse in basically outlawing all forms of abortion within their state, someone has decided to take a stand. The President of the Oglala Sioux tribe, Cecilia Fire Thunder, [a former nurse and healthcare giver] had this to say:

To me, it is now a question of sovereignty... I will personally establish a Planned Parenthood clinic on my own land which is within the boundaries of the Pine Ridge Reservation where the State of South Dakota has absolutely no jurisdiction.

via Pesky'Apostrophe

But I doubt President Fire Thunder can do this herself. Mac tracked down some contact info and an address to send her some funds to construct the building.

If you want to mail donations to the reservation, you may do so at:

Oglala Sioux Tribe
ATTN: President Fire Thunder
P. O. Box 2070
Pine Ridge, SD 57770

OR: and this may be preferred, due to mail volume:

ATTN: PRESIDENT FIRE THUNDER
PO BOX 990
Martin, SD 57751

Enclose a letter voicing your support and explaining the purpose of the donation. Bear in mind, the Pine Ridge Res is not exactly dripping with disposeable income, so do consider donating funds directly to the tribe as well as specifically for this effort.

ETA: Make checks out to OST Planned Parenthood Cecelia Fire Thunder. This will ensure that the funds get routed properly.

And I'm sure she'd appreciate a few emails of support too. Email info here.

Comments

[Mark]

I love it. Don't f*ck with someone named Fire Thunder.