Some Facts About Life On The Reservation

The Infant Mortality Rate On South Dakota Reservations is the Highest in The United States – 5x The National Average

Per Capita Income is a Mere $9,192

Unemployment on the Reservation is a Staggering 95%

The High School Drop-Out Rate is 75%

The Suicide Rate is Three Times the National Average. There is a Suicide Approximately Every Two Weeks

Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, and Depression are Epidemic

Many Families Cannot Afford Heating Oil Or Even Warm Clothes For the Harsh South Dakota Winter

Located in South Dakota, the Cheyenne River Reservation is the size of the state of Connecticut with a population of just 9,000 people