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

Henry Red Cloud Leads the Renewable-Energy Charge at Pine Ridge
Henry Red Cloud Leads the Renewable-Energy Charge at Pine Ridge
Author
Michelle Tirado
Producer
Indian Country Today
Year

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
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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