A member of First Nations/Wounded Knee Mailing List and her daughter have recently (10.96) been responsible for the assembly/packing/shipping of approximately 4,130 lbs. worth of clean clothing/assorted goods to the Pine Ridge Reservation...cost to ship this material was approximately $700. The clothing and $'s were assembled via donations. 107 separate boxes are now enroute to South Dakota.

It has been suggested that a "network" be established so as to help those Nations which might benefit as soon will the Lakota at Pine Ridge - for want of a different phrase I'll call the venture the "First Nations Distribution Network" (FNDN).

Obviously there will have to be "collection/drop-off" points, individuals who will agree to be responsibible for these "nodes" (to use computer jargon), and "solititors" who will do the field work...perhaps collecting and making plans to get material/money to the nodes. From these nodes we can arrange for shipping.

So...now I am wondering as to whether there are any out there who would like to be involved in this new project? I am open to suggestions as to how the organization might be handled and would appreciate advice as to what you think about the proposal.