| Service-Learning Programs: Re-Member Pine Ridge Indian Reservation |
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| Online application available via CourseConnect* |
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| Description of Program: |
| Re-Member is a faith-based organization that exists to recall our country's treatment of the Indian people and to repair the broken pieces of that relationship. Re-Member is located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. Guided by the aspirations of the Oglala Lakota Indian communities, Re-Member seeks to improve the quality of reservation life through relationships, shared resources and volunteer services. |
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| Description of Services: |
| Through site visits, cultural immersion and service, Aquinas students demonstrate solidarity with the Indian people of Pine Ridge. The major project is making, transporting and placing bunk beds for the children of the Reservation. Next to the severe housing shortage; the greatest physical need on the Reservation is a place to sleep. The group will also complete various maintenance projects such as home repairs, painting, mowing and trimming. Finally, the group also prepares and serves meals. Students should be willing to work and more importantly open to meeting new people and learning more about the Lakota culture. Unemployment in the area is 80-90% and per capita income is $3,400. This Service-Learning trip is from October 16-24, 2009. |
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| Living Arrangements: |
| Participants will stay on the Reservation in simple housing. Participants are asked to abide by all Reservation guidelines. Life on the "Rez" is early to bed, early to rise. |
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| Financial Arrangements: |
| The cost per student is $225. This fee covers transportation and room and board while you are at Re-Member. Participants are asked to bring snacks and/or money for meals on the way to and from South Dakota. Your Aquinas student account must be in good standing to participate on this Service-Learning trip. |
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| Payment Process: |
| A NON-REFUNDABLE program fee of $225 will be charged to your student account. If you are not accepted, the charge will be cancelled. If you are accepted, you will be responsible to pay your program fee through your student account. Note: Even if you withdraw from the program, after being accepted, you are still responsible for the payment. Student Account policies apply to any unpaid balances. |
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| Requirements: |
- Space is limited, and priority will be given to current full-time, traditional age Aquinas students, though graduate students and guests are welcome to apply. (Prices may differ for guests.)
- Online application available via CourseConnect*
- A personal interview.
- An adult medical form (for Re-member Pine Ridge Indian Reservation)
- A completed Skills Assessment Form
- Attend an orientation meeting.
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*Search for "Service Learning" in CourseConnect or look under "Miscellaneous" |
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| For More Information Contact: |
| Eric Bridge, Coordinator of Service-Learning at (616) 632-2490 or bridgeri@aquinas.edu |
