Andahwod Continuing Care
Community & Aging Services
"Honoring our Elders "
Angel Tree outreach program 2006
In 2006 the yearly Angel Tree program gathered gifts for those in need during the season of giving, and shared the kind gifts and donations from this community with the people of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Watch this video slideshow of last year's activity (approximately 15 minutes).
Andahwod new building opens
While it was a gray, rainy day, the mood was all sunlight on October 16, 2007 when the ribbon was cut, officially opening the brand new Andahwod senior care facility. View a short video of the ceremony here, which also includes a peek inside the facility.
“Our mission was to create a multi-purpose Elders Facility,” said Senior Program Director Lisa Kennedy during the June 9 senior facility ground breaking ceremony. Construction of the $15 million project—situated on 21 acres off of Leaton Road south of Broadway—began later in the summer. The event also included a blessing from Seventh Generation Cultural Representative Kent Jackson, song offered from Hunter Genia, as well as the Snowbirds (pictured). The Anishnabe Ogitchedaw Veteran and Warriors Society also attended the event, as did dozens of local dignitaries and officials. Click here for a short video representing the groundbreaking. (Photos in the groundbreaking slideshow courtesy of the Tribal Observer)
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Senior Program is to identify the needs of the elders, obtain the resources to meet the needs, and to inform the District 1 area elders of existing benefits that are currently offered. To promote culture and togetherness of the Tribal community, and above all protect therights of the elder population.
Louis Pontiac is seen in this photograph on the left.
Courtesy of Dayna Lada, from the Ida Mae Strong Collection, Ziibiwing Center Archives
Frank Bush and Eli Thomas are shown attending the
Little Elks Retreat held “Up on The Hill" at the Isabella Reservation
August, 1985 in the center photograph.
Photo courtesy of the Frank and Phyllis Kequom Collection, Ziibiwing Center Archives
