update: spoke to ellen bello, president of NAMA. she said most of the people working to aid native americans on rosebud and pine ridge are volunteers. she doesn't like the idea of giving money to the government because not much of it gets to the people who need it. she further said that 95% or more of the money raised will get to where it will really matter - to the people, for propane, food and clothing.
thanks to all of you who have helped. the need is great...please rec this diary so others may also participate.
check out this website:
http://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com/index.cfm
... go to "special programs" then to "donate". my earlier post follows.
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