Accomplishments in Louisiana We were humbled at the opportunity to provide assistance to the Lousiana coastal tribes. Beginning in October 2005, Four Directions began collaboration with our tribal partners, organizational partners, and a limited number of volunteers to facilitate: 75 tons of food and material aid collected and distributed 1200+ holiday meals 26 large and small appliances 30 classroom teaching kits to the most damaged elementary schools. Over 5000+ volunteer hours in the community 17 home repair projects and 2 emergency housing projects for homeless families 4 tons of trash collected from roadsides and marshland. Fresh produce, canned food, and home supplies to over a thousand people per week via the Four Directions Free Stores & Community Center on Shrimper's Row in Dulac, LA. We also: Helped to generate news articles and action alerts in over 30 print, radio, video and internet media outlets including news in native media. Supported visits from indigenous elders and activists to the coastal communities for community empowerment and exchange of resources. Encouraged local community participation in native cultural events including Dennis Bank's National Prayer Run. Distributed organic seeds and modeled solar showers, composting toilets and other sustainable technologies. Participated in community meetings, oral history training and special events. Assisted people of all races, ethnicities and backgrounds, including connecting an immigrant family in need with legal assistance. Other Accomplishments Advocated for and supported with food and supplies, workers of the White Mountain Apache nation who were being exploited by labor contractors during rebuilding in New Orleans. Supported the Strongheart Civil Rights powwows (Oglala, Lakota) held on the Pine Ridge Reservation, that offer prisoner support and bring traditional culture to incarcerated tribal members. Facilitated opportunities for Duane Martin Sr., of the Strongheart Civil Rights Movement and Teton Lodge Drummers/Dancers to share traditional drumming, songs and stories with communities in Western North Carolina, including ceremony with traditionals of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation. Participated in a paid, three week long speaking tour at 18 locations in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium sharing our work in Louisiana and our form of indigenous solidarity with multi-cultural audiences.

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Our Free Store, the second of two stores we opened on Shrimper's Row in Dulac, LA, served a thousand people per week with free food and supplies, as well as regular home deliveries to elders. Titik Rosalina, a native of Indonesia and veteran of the tsunami disaster in Aceh, works on a home devastated by Katrina and Rita. Duane Martin Sr. shared song and story with audiences in Asheville and with members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation in North Carolina. An honored guest, Corky Allen also pictured.