4 Feathers Development works with communities and organization in activities that improve the lives of the people of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Our directors and other volunteers work in many project areas, including housing, education, family and infant care, and economic development. Projects are designed in collaboration with reservation partners,
Strong community and
personal relationships allow 4 Feathers Development to play a variety of roles including catalyst, facilitator, and "boots on the ground" workers. We are committed to the long haul, not just the life of a single project or donor cycle. Although new under the name 4 Feathers Development our founding directors have been actively and consistently engaged in relationships and projects on Pine Ridge since 2002. Their collective knowledge, experience, and strong personal relationships with people and organizations on Pine Ridge, along with the encouragement of respected tribal elders, are a solid foundation on which to build. Our directors have extensive experience working with volunteers, leading both immersion and service trips for various faith-based and other groups of all ages. We strive to enhance cultural understanding, and believe that working together in partnership we can accomplish many things no single individual or organization could do alone, We look forward to building on our past experiences and expanding our capacity.
