Join us for a powerful Talking Circle where youth will hear directly from men behind prison walls — through phone and Bluetooth connection — sharing their real stories about life inside. They’ll speak honestly about the harsh realities of prison life: gangs, drugs, manipulation, and the loss of freedom. Their message is clear — don’t go down this path.
Volume #3 | Spring 2024
THIS PAST DECEMBER 21st LLUP held a third Talking Circle, involving about 20 participants. Robert Horse Stands Waiting and Phillip Yellowbird Still called in from the Durfee State Prison in Springfield, SD, and spoke about the effects of incarceration on themselves and on the indigenous popultation. Stephanie Yellow Eagle and Stacey Low Dog share about their work for indigenous justice.
Volume #2 | Fall 2023
SUMMER 2023 FOUND LLP actively engaged in events that support the Native American community in Rapid City and across South Dakota. Members of Lakota Lockup Project joined the “March for Justice: Holding Police Accountable” in July as they carried our LLP banner down the Main Street of Rapid City.
Volume #1 | Winter 2023
WELCOME TO OUR FIRST ISSUE. The Lakota LockUp Project advocates for American Indians affected by the justice system, to support innovative approaches for cultural and historical trauma survival, rebuilding lives, economic justice, traditional family services, substance and alcohol abuse treatment, and equal access to education, thus strengthening communities.