Native American - Yes We Can

11/25/2024

Native YesWeCan provides free digital literacy training, access to broadband (Internet) service, and use of computers at its facility on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and now is expanding
it's reach to individuals who need digital access at home, school, business and elsewhere. Native YesWeCan’s Computer, Laptop and Smartphone Program provides at-risk residents of
Tribal lands with the tools necessary to access important digital services for financial, medical, social, business and personal information.
We are seeking help in getting new computers and office supplies any donation helps!!

Donation link is down below.
https://nativeyeswecan.com/

03/12/2024

As we continue our quest for digital literacy, we are reminded that while “all men are created equal” (Preamble to the Declaration of Independence), all of us do not have equal access to essential services. One such essential service is access to the Internet and the ability to navigate the web for distant learning, tele-medicine, employment, social services, and entertainment. What if you were able to gain access to the Internet, but could not gain access to information needed. This is a very real problem that the Native American YesWeCan Foundation is solving through its Internet Library and Digital Learning Center where all men, women and children have equal access to essential information services. Visit our web site to learn more at www.nativeyeswecan.com.

11/20/2023

Native American YesWeCan continues its digital literacy work on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation with the further expansion of the Digital Learning Center, new on-line classes, and the very exciting announcement of a $1,000 scholarship for a selected individual completing the GED training program and then attending Oglala Lakota College.

08/02/2023

What if you did not have Internet service or you did not have Internet service for one day or even one hour? It would be a crisis for many of us. We have grown up with Internet service being an essential part of our lives, both personally and professionally. We take for granted that we will be connected to high-speed Internet service to satisfy our need for instant gratification. This is not the case for many people residing on Tribal lands, who suffer from many hardships that are unimaginable for most Americans. There is an old Native American saying “Walk a Mile in My Shoes,” which means you can’t understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked in their shoes. While you may not be able to walk in the shoes of Native Americans living in severe hardship conditions, you can become familiar with their history and current situation, and you can help the Native American YesWeCan Foundation provide essential tools, such as digital literacy training, necessary for Native Americans to break the cycle of poverty and despair. Visit us at www.nativeyeswecan.com to learn more about this important cause.

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

07/13/2023

The Facts Speak For Themselves: Tribal Lands Suffer From Lack of Internet Access

As of 2023, approximately 92 percent of individuals in the United States accessed the internet, up from nearly 75 percent in 2012, but just 67% of tribal lands in the continental U.S. have access to broadband internet, with the majority only having access to broadband speeds considered by the FCC to be less than 'minimally acceptable. Wow! We just returned from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and can attest, first-hand, of the lack of Internet access, even on major roadways and communities. Our Foundation is doing its part to help with the digital divide. You can help to by making a donation at

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

07/07/2023

July 4th is an important celebration of America’s birthday, but let’s also recognize the sacrifice Native Americans have made over the years. Native American YesWeCan recently opened the Digital Learning Center on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to help residents create their own path in life by obtaining the necessary skills to achieve their dreams. You can help make a difference too by donating to our efforts at www.nativeyeswecan.com

06/16/2023

Native American YesWeCan Foundation is in the midst of its 2023 Fundraising Drive to provide much needed services for residents of the Pine Ridge Indian reservation, which is one of the most impoverished areas of the country and equivalent to the poorest third world countries.




I dare you to go to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and witness first-hand the devastating effect of our historical mistreatment of Native Americans and unkept promises. The truth, however, is far more painful. 53.75% of the population live in poverty (USA average is 15.6%). Per capita income is $7,773 (USA average is $27,599). School drop-out rate is more than 70%. Tuberculosis rate is 800% higher than national average. Infant mortality rate is 300% more than national average. Teen su***de rate is 150% more than national average. Maybe you should have taken the dare, right? Here is another option: Make a donation to Native American YesWeCan Foundation who is working to change the status quo by providing social services and digital literacy tools to enable residents of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to achieve the American dream. Visit us at www.nativeyeswecan.com

06/06/2023

On June 1, 2023, Native American YesWeCan Foundation (www.nativeyeswecan.com) opened the Digital Literacy Learning Center on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, providing digital literacy training for Tribal residents. There are no charges for taking on-line classes, which include GED training and office skills, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. One of the unique and innovative approaches is to provide access to subject matter experts through a video conference link that enables students to ask questions and discuss the educational material. According to Joe RedCloud, manager of the Digital Literacy Learning Center, “the educational services offered by the Digital Literacy Learning Center is a game-changer on the reservation because adult and minor residents will now have access to free educational services that will enable them to pursue their personal and business goals.”

05/24/2023

Native American YesWeCan Foundation has partnered with EssentialED (www.essentialed.com) to deliver innovative educational services, including high-school equivalency, computer skills, and digital literacy training, to Tribal residents at no charge. The new Digital Learning Center will provide a path forward for many individuals who lack the necessary skills to participate in today’s technical-centric business and social environment.

05/16/2023

We are proud to announce the opening of a Digital Literacy Learning Center on June 1, 2023, which will further expand the Foundation’s digital literacy initiatives on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (“PRIR”). With the opening of the Digital Literacy Learning Center, residents of the PRIR will have access to learning programs to: (i) further their education, including obtaining a GED; (2) obtain essential computer skills; (3) develop proficiency in accessing the Internet and searching for information and services; (4) establish Internet-based businesses; and (5) secure access to tele-medicine and other critical services.

05/15/2023

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05/08/2023

In our Internet library in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, we are proud to announce our partnership with Microsoft to help give tribal members access to Microsoft 365. Thank you Microsoft