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When we talk about assimilation, we all share the same pain.
~Verlyn Long Wolf,
Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Moving Forward in a Sacred Way
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What We Do
Oaye Luta Okolakiciye (Moving Forward in a Sacred Way) is a cultural community-based approach to substance and alcohol abuse addiction and behavior health management program.
We will be utilizing protocol interpretation for guidance and direction of our organization. Moving Forward in a Sacred Way, asking for help in guiding our relatives in their healing journey.
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Seven Universal Laws
Waunsila (Compassion)
Wawahwala (Humility)
Woksape (Wisdom)
Wacantognaka (Generosity)
Wowacin Tanka (Fortitude)
Wo’ohitika (Bravery)
Wa’ohola (Respect and Honor)
Opportunities Offered
-Mentorship
-Inipi (Purification Ceremony)
-Wopansi (SpiritualAssessment)
-Woapiye (Healing Ceremony)
Wopankinte (Spirit Purification from trauma, grief, loss
-Lakota/Spiritual Name
-Rite of Passage/ Coming of Age Ceremony
-Traditional Medicines
-Cultural Identity Development
-Wrap-around services