{"id":39877,"date":"2026-03-06T00:15:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T05:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/cannon-ball-nd-58528\/i-am-legacy\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T00:15:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T05:15:23","slug":"i-am-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/cannon-ball-nd-58528\/i-am-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"I.Am.Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Legacy is a community-driven violence prevention and cultural empowerment organization dedicated to restoring safety, dignity, and voice within our communities. We work to interrupt cycles of violence, strengthen families, and create culturally grounded pathways for healing and leadership. Our approach centers Indigenous values, matriarchal leadership, youth voice, and community-based solutions.<\/p>\n

Who We Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n

Legacy serves youth, young women, families, and community members who are disproportionately impacted by violence, gang involvement, substance misuse, systems involvement (CPS\/DSS), and intergenerational trauma. We prioritize high-risk and high-need neighborhoods, Indigenous families, and women seeking culturally appropriate safety planning, advocacy, and support.<\/p>\n

Weekly Programming<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Legacy Youth Group (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30\u20137:00 PM)
\nYouth-led discussions, mentorship, cultural teachings, violence prevention, and leadership development.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lakota Language (Saturdays 1:00-4:00 PM)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Outreach & Violence Interruption Presence
\nCanvassing hotspot areas, relationship building, crisis response support, and resource navigation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Safety Planning & Systems Defense Support
\nSupport for families navigating CPS\/DSS, school advocacy, and crisis response.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Weekly Men and Women Support Groups (Mon-Friday 12:00-3:00 PM)<\/p>\n

Monthly Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Women\u2019s Guardian Council Gatherings
\nCulturally grounded conflict resolution and matriarch-led community safety discussions. Workshops focused on sovereign systems navigation, safety planning (domestic violence, law enforcement encounters, CPS encounters), and family advocacy.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Community Engagement Events
\nCommunity meals, forums addressing violence prevention, BINGO NIGHT, youth leadership activities, and collaborative events with local partners.<\/p>\n

Annual Initiatives<\/p>\n

\u2022 Violence Prevention & Community Safety Conference<\/p>\n

\u2022 Intertribal Community Collective Convening<\/p>\n

\u2022 Seasonal Cultural Gatherings for Youth & Families<\/p>\n

\u2022 Leadership Development Retreats for Youth and Women<\/p>\n

\u2022 Expansion of violence interruption programming into new housing areas and high-need neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

Legacy exists to build sovereign, safe, and empowered communities where youth voices are heard, women lead, and families are supported. We are committed to breaking cycles of violence through culturally grounded prevention, direct outreach, advocacy, and collective community action.<\/p>\n

Website: www.iamlegacyblackhills.org
\nPhone: (605) 791-5299
\nAddress: 2200 N. Maple Ave suite 118<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 Legacy is a community-driven violence prevention and cultural empowerment organization dedicated to restoring safety, dignity, and voice within our communities. We work to interrupt cycles of violence, strengthen families, and create culturally grounded pathways for healing and leadership. Our approach centers Indigenous values, matriarchal leadership, youth voice, and community-based <\/p>\n

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