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"Those homes that are still standing have been underwater for weeks," she said. "There's going to be nothing left to salvage, even after the flood waters recede. There is a good chance many of these homes will be bulldozed," said [Brenda Dardar].
"Our government has not had any dialogue with us. The Red Cross and the other nations in Indian country are responsible for getting us through this," Dardar said. "It does not surprise us that it's our Indian brothers and sisters who are giving us a hand, nor does it surprise us that the federal government has not. As Indian people we are doing what we have always done, and it's real comforting to know that we can take care of one another."Aboriginal people in other countries can help. "Prayers are the number one need," said Dardar. "We need strength to get through this so please, our partners in Canada, pray for us." But their physical needs are monumental too, she added. "We need cleaning supplies, baby items, personal hygiene items, mattresses for people to sleep on-all the way to building materials to construct new homes."See the full content of this document
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Houma Tribe Hammered by Hurricanes
New Orleans, LOUISIANA
Members of southern Louisiana's Indian tribes are facing a grim future. The recent hurricanes that hit the Gulf Coast area have seen their homes destroyed by floodwaters and their livelihoods eliminated with the cancellation of the shrimp, oyster and crab fishin...See the full content of this document
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