"Good acts done
for the love of children become stories good for the ears of
the people of other bands, they become as coveted things, and
are placed side by
side with the stories of war achievements."
-Assiniboine Tradition

Arvol Lookinghorse & Cheryl Red
Bear with New Orleans Youth
Mission Statement:
The mission of The White Buffalo Day Children's Foundation is
to inspire children to embrace and contribute to their cultural
heritage, as well as gain a deeper understanding and respect
for other cultures. This kind of mutual respect across cultural
boundaries discourages the trend of street violence, drugs and
other kinds of abuse, aggression and self degradation. It is
our goal to produce and manage long term educational programs
and projects that employ a cultural exchange between inner city
youth here in New Orleans, and the youth of indigenous nations
living on reservations across The United States. Many youth
are disconnected from their community, family, history, and
the land, The White Buffalo Day Children's Foundation seeks
to reconnect, restore, and bring healing to these children.