The Lakota Five: Photos of the Young Pine Ridge Marathon Runners Who Left a Lasting Impression on New York
The Lakota Five: Photos of the Young Pine Ridge Marathon Runners Who Left a Lasting Impression on New York
By:
ICTMN Staff
November 07, 2012
Share this Story
In our ongoing coverage of the remarkable young Lakota Marathon runners from Pine Ridge, today we present a special photo gallery featuring the work of Cliff Matias. The runners, who were racing in the Marathon to raise funds to help build a much-needed youth center on Pine Ridge, were disappointed when the city canceled the event because of Hurricane Sandy. But they were not defeated. The Lakota Five, as the Native runners are known, volunteered to help the devastated city of New York. You can read the full story here.
RECOMMENDED PORTFOLIOS
Dealing with Climate Change: The Effects on Colombia’s...
For years, leaders of indigenous communities in Colombia have been warning...
Racism and Wildlife
After the acquisition of Alcatraz Island in November 1969, the first phone call...
Bolivian Police Tear Gas Indigenous Marchers (Update)
UPDATE September 27, 2011: Bolivia's President Evo Morales has frozen...
Photo Gallery: Iconic Iwo Jima Flag-Raising Monument,...
As ICTMN has reported, the original Iwo Jima flag-raising monument created by...
Most Popular Portfolios
Art by Aboriginal Children of the 'Stolen Generation' Returns to Australia
More than 100 works of art created by Aboriginal Australian children between...
Jade Willoughby Signs With Wilhelmina Models
Jade Willoughby, a Whitesand First Nation member who was born and raised in...
Scenes from the 2013 AIGSA Fashion Show at Arizona State
About 400 people attended the Third Annual AIGSA (American Indian Graduate...
Cannes-Bound Misty Upham Picks her Native Bling
Actress Misty Upham, Blackfeet, has decisions to make -- she'll be walking the...
