Life On The Reservation

The average life on the majority of reservations leaves a lot to be desired.

According to Julian Bear Runner, president of the Pine Ridge Oglala nation, Oglala Lakota County, the reservation is among the poorest counties in the United States with over 51.9% below the poverty line, per capita income around $8,768, unemployment in the 80% range, as well  the highest suicide and infant mortality rate in the nation.

In a community such as Pine Ridge, hope can be the difference between life and death. Outside support can give the people something to hope for.  So, BICONA has sprung into action, in an effort to bring hope and save lives. 

The dream is to bring attention and support to the third-world conditions that plague many reservations and to save lives at the same time.

The "all Indians are rich because they get money from the government and/or casinos" rumor is just that; a rumor.  

It is true that a small handful of nations have successful casinos and, although a few do what they can to help out other nations, it is not enough.  The people desperately need help.

If you wish to make a donation, you can do it one of two ways... you can make out a check to "The BICONA Foundation" and mail it directly to:
 

The BICONA Foundation

5020 Hazeltine Ave.  #16

Sherman Oaks, CA. 91423
 

or
 

You can click "donate" and you will be taken directly to our PayPal account.   If you make a payment through PayPal and would like a tax receipt, please contact us (info@bicona.com) after you donate, with your mailing address and write "request receipt" in the "subject" area.

Thank you so much for caring.
 

Thunderwolf

Founder/CEO

The BICONA Foundation