Henry Red Cloud Leads the Renewable-Energy Charge at Pine Ridge

Author

Producer

Indian Country Today

Year

2013

There is a revolution under way to bring renewable resources to Native American people. Led by modern-day warrior Henry Red Cloud, a direct fifth generation descendent of Red Cloud, the famous Lakota war chief, and Trees, Water & People (TWP), inroads are being made one home and one business at a time...

citizen-owned businesses

energy independence

renewable energy resources

solar energy

solar heating

Additional Information

Native Nations

Oglala Sioux Tribe

Resource Type

News and Opinion

Topics

Citizenship/Membership

Economic and Community Development

Environment and Natural Resources

Leadership

Small Business

Citation

Tirado, Michelle. "Henry Red Cloud Leads the Renewable-Energy Charge at Pine Ridge." Indian Country Today Media Network. February 07, 2013. Article. (https://ictnews.org/archive/henry-red-cloud-leads-the-renewable-energy-charge-at-pine-ridge, accessed June 1, 2023)

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