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Thrive Tribe 🪶 THRIVE TRIBE ❤️‍🔥 Empowering Indigenous youth through culture, connection, confidence, and community. Our youth. Our future. 🪶

Opening doors, creating opportunities, building leaders, and inspiring the next generation to thrive! ❤️ Our culture.

🪶❤️ SOMETIMES, CHANGING A YOUNG PERSON’S LIFE STARTS WITH SIMPLY SHOWING THEM WHAT’S POSSIBLE.❤️🪶Today, my heart is FULL...
10/12/2026

🪶❤️ SOMETIMES, CHANGING A YOUNG PERSON’S LIFE STARTS WITH SIMPLY SHOWING THEM WHAT’S POSSIBLE.❤️🪶

Today, my heart is FULL. 🥹❤️

I want to give a special shoutout to some of the girls from my THRIVE TRIBE who took a step of bravery and walked alongside me in the Native American Day Parade in Sioux Falls, South Dakota! 🪶❤️‍🔥

For some of these girls, this was something they had NEVER done before. Stepping out of their comfort zones, showing up, being seen, and walking proudly as Indigenous young women in front of a community of people. And let me tell you… THAT TAKES COURAGE.❤️

You might look at a parade and see people walking down the street. But I look at these girls and see so much more.

I see potential.
I see confidence being built.
I see young women discovering what they're capable of.
I see culture, connection, and opportunities they may have never experienced if they hadn't taken that first step.

And THAT is exactly why I do what I do. 🥹❤️

I started THRIVE TRIBE because I want our young people to know that the world is bigger than the circumstances they see around them. I want them to know that they belong in every room they walk into. That their voices matter. That their culture is beautiful. That they deserve opportunities. And that they should NEVER be afraid to take up space in this world.

I don't just want to teach these girls. I WANT TO OPEN DOORS FOR THEM.🚪❤️

I want to introduce them to opportunities, experiences, people, and places that allow them to see a bigger vision for their futures. I want them to experience things that make them say, “Wow, I never knew I could do that!"

Because sometimes, all it takes is ONE opportunity, ONE person believing in you, or ONE moment outside your comfort zone to change the way you see yourself forever.

And if I can be that person who helps open those doors? If I can help these girls build confidence, embrace their identity, and realize just how much potential they carry? Then every ounce of time, energy, and love I pour into this work is worth it.

To my girls: I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. ❤️🪶 Thank you for trusting me enough to step outside your comfort zones and experience something new. I hope you realize that you didn't just walk in a parade today. You took a step toward becoming the young women you are meant to be.

And to every person who has ever supported my vision for THRIVE TRIBE, just know that this is only the beginning. My vision for these girls is SO MUCH BIGGER than what you see today.

We're building confidence. We're creating opportunities. We're strengthening cultural connections. And we're showing our young people that there is a place for them in this world.

THE GOAL ISN'T JUST TO HELP OUR YOUTH FIND THEIR PLACE IN THE WORLD. IT'S TO HELP THEM REALIZE THEY CAN CREATE THEIR OWN PLACE IN IT.❤️‍🔥

THRIVE TRIBE isn't just a class. It's a vision, a mission, and a promise to keep showing up for our next generation. 🪶❤️

And if you know me, you know I'm just getting started. 😉🔥

OUR YOUTH ARE OUR FUTURE. LET'S GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN.

Wopida Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade for having us ❤️

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Sometimes a simple invitation means, “You belong here.” ❤️🔥Last night, a group of women invited our Thrive Tribe crew to...
10/08/2026

Sometimes a simple invitation means, “You belong here.” ❤️🔥

Last night, a group of women invited our Thrive Tribe crew to join them for a rugged workout, followed by a devotion around the fire.

I love encouraging these girls to step outside their comfort zones. To try something unfamiliar. To discover what they’re capable of-and meet people who are willing to cheer them on.

My vision for Thrive Tribe has always been bigger than what we can teach in a classroom. I want these girls to experience community. To know there are people who will welcome them, make room for them, and walk beside them.

Whether we’re learning our culture, pushing through a workout, or sitting around a fire, community belongs in everything we do. Wherever we go.

Thank you to the women who made room for our girls last night. That invitation mattered. 🤎

❤️ TODAY WAS POWERFUL. ❤️Thrive Tribe is incredibly thankful to  for spending time with our youth today and sharing her ...
09/17/2026

❤️ TODAY WAS POWERFUL. ❤️

Thrive Tribe is incredibly thankful to for spending time with our youth today and sharing her passion for advocating for MMIW/MMIP -Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People.

You can feel when someone truly carries a cause in their heart, and Laura does. The passion, knowledge, and care she brought into the room meant so much to us. ❤️

These are not always easy conversations to have with our young people, but they are necessary. Our youth deserve to understand the realities our Indigenous communities face, while also learning the importance of awareness, prevention, speaking up, looking out for one another, and using their voices for change.

Every red handprint represents more than a statistic.

It represents a relative.
A daughter.
A sister.
A mother.
A son.
A brother.
A friend.
A life that matters. ❤️

This is why Thrive Tribe exists -to create a space where our youth can learn about culture, identity, healing, advocacy, and the real issues affecting Indian Country.

Wopida, Laura, for showing up for our youth and for continuing to use your voice for our missing and murdered relatives. We are truly grateful for you.

❤️ NO MORE STOLEN SISTERS. NO MORE MISSING RELATIVES. ❤️

Today, Thrive Tribe experienced something many of our youth had never witnessed before-the breaking of a horse, or Šúŋka...
07/23/2026

Today, Thrive Tribe experienced something many of our youth had never witnessed before-the breaking of a horse, or Šúŋkawakȟáŋ (the sacred horse).

To some, "breaking a horse" sounds harsh, but true horsemen know it isn't about breaking a horse's spirit. It's about building a relationship rooted in patience, respect, consistency, and trust. A good horseman teaches a horse that it is safe, and in return, the horse learns to trust the person guiding it.

Horses are incredible teachers. They don't judge your words-they feel your energy. If you're anxious, they know. If you're angry, they know. If you're calm, confident, and kind, they respond to that too. They remind us that trust cannot be demanded; it must be earned.

For many of our youth, this was the very first time being up close and personal with a horse. Watching that connection unfold wasn't just about horsemanship-it was about witnessing a lesson in leadership, respect, and emotional regulation.

The day didn't end there. Later, a few of the girls came over for supper, and we laughed, shared stories, and simply enjoyed being together. Sometimes the most meaningful healing doesn't happen in a classroom. It happens around horses, around a dinner table, and in the quiet moments where our youth know they belong.

Pilamaya to everyone who opened their hearts and shared this experience with our Thrive Tribe youth. Every cultural teaching, every new experience, and every safe place we create plants another seed of confidence, identity, and healing. ❤️🐎🌿

This weekend, four incredible young women from Thrive Tribe had the honor of attending the 150th Commemoration of the Ba...
06/28/2026

This weekend, four incredible young women from Thrive Tribe had the honor of attending the 150th Commemoration of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and what they experienced can never be taught in a classroom.

They experienced culture. Pride. Resilience. Strength. Honor.

They stood on the very land where our ancestors fought to protect their way of life. They slept in tipis beneath the endless Montana stars, cooled off in the waters of the Bighorn River, joined round dances, played hand games, witnessed sacred pipe ceremonies, and watched hundreds of Indigenous riders thunder across the battlefield as they reenacted the victory over Custer.

But what impacted us the most wasn't just the reenactment.

It was seeing thousands of Indigenous relatives from nations across Turtle Island gathered together as one people. The Oceti Sakowin stood alongside tribes from every direction, proving that despite everything our ancestors endured, we are still here. Our languages are still spoken. Our songs are still sung. Our horses still run. Our ceremonies still live.

These young women didn't just learn history-they felt it. They walked where their ancestors walked. They witnessed what resilience truly looks like. They came home carrying something no one can ever take away from them: a deeper connection to who they are and where they come from.

This is why Thrive Tribe exists.

To create opportunities where our youth don't just read about their culture-they live it.

Our hearts are full of gratitude to every elder, organizer, family, rider, singer, dancer, and volunteer who made this unforgettable gathering possible.

What an incredible honor it was to be part of this historic moment.

Mitákuye Oyás'iŋ. ❤️🖤💛🤍

Danica Miller

149 years ago, on the rolling plains of what is now Montana, our ancestors stood together in one of the most significant...
06/23/2026

149 years ago, on the rolling plains of what is now Montana, our ancestors stood together in one of the most significant moments in Indigenous history—the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

On June 25-26, 1876, Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors united to defend their way of life, their families, and their homelands. Leaders such as Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Gall, Two Moons, Lame White Man, and countless other warriors played a role in what became one of the greatest Indigenous victories against the United States Army.

This battle was never just about war. It was about sovereignty. It was about protecting culture. It was about a people refusing to disappear.

This week, my youth class, Thrive Tribe, will have the incredible honor of traveling to Montana for the 150th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. We will walk the battlefield where history was made. We will sleep in tipis beneath the same stars our ancestors once looked upon. We will listen, learn, pray, and remember.

For many of our youth, this will be more than a field trip. It will be a journey home to their history. A chance to connect with the strength, courage, and resilience that runs through their veins.

As Indigenous people, our stories did not end in history books. We are still here. We are still speaking our languages. We are still carrying our songs, our ceremonies, and our teachings forward for the next generation.

I am deeply grateful to be able to share this experience with our Thrive Tribe youth. These are the moments that build identity, healing, pride, and belonging.

The ancestors fought so we could still be here. Now it is our responsibility to ensure our children know who they are and where they come from.

Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ. ❤️🖤💛🤍

I am beyond honored to have been invited to take up space and share my heart with the Mitchell Lions Club about Thrive T...
06/16/2026

I am beyond honored to have been invited to take up space and share my heart with the Mitchell Lions Club about Thrive Tribe. 🧡

What started as a vision in my heart has grown into something so much bigger than I ever imagined. A dream to create a space where our youth can reconnect with their culture, their identity, their stories, and their strength has become a movement built on healing, hope, and community.

I truly believe when we pour into our youth, we are healing generations. 🌿

I cannot wait to continue showing Mitchell the beauty of our culture -the teachings, the language, the stories, the resilience, and the love that has always been carried by our people.

This journey has reminded me that one person’s idea can become a community’s heartbeat when we come together.

Wopida tanka to the Lions Club for welcoming me, supporting the vision, and giving me the opportunity to share what we are building. ❤️

The best is yet to come. ✨

06/11/2026

✨ BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING WITH THRIVE TRIBE ✨

A dream that started with a vision of helping our youth reconnect, heal, and find their strength is growing into something even bigger.

Thrive Tribe is officially working towards becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and we are preparing for some exciting new changes! 🤍

For over a year, we have been holding space through our diversion classes -creating a place where youth can learn, grow, and reconnect with culture. That work is continuing, and we are expanding.

🔥 Coming soon:
✨ Two days a week dedicated to diversion classes
✨ Mentorship opportunities for youth AND adults navigating the legal system
✨ Oceti Sakowin language night
✨ Adult culture classes - creating space for learning, connection, and healing
✨ AA/NA 12-step meetings that incorporate Native American culture, traditions, and healing practices
✨ Classes once a week for anybody wanting to learn Oceti Sakowin culture

And much more !!!!

This is more than a program.

This is about rebuilding connections.
This is about healing generations.
This is about creating a space where people are seen, supported, and reminded of who they are.

Our doors are opening wider, and we cannot wait to share this next chapter with our community.

📣 Be on the lookout for upcoming dates and announcements!

The Thrive Tribe is growing. 🪶✨

🔥 PLEASE HELP US WELCOME DANNY PACHECO AS THE NEW TREASURER OF THRIVE TRIBE! 🔥Thrive Tribe is proud to announce Danny Pa...
05/18/2026

🔥 PLEASE HELP US WELCOME DANNY PACHECO AS THE NEW TREASURER OF THRIVE TRIBE! 🔥

Thrive Tribe is proud to announce Danny Pacheco as our Treasurer - a strong community leader, mentor, man of faith, and advocate for Native youth and families.

Danny is a member of Dakota AIM Grassroots and serves as a deacon at First Body of Jesus Christ Church. He brings not only leadership and accountability to this role, but also a powerful testimony of healing, resilience, and transformation.

As a proud Lakota man, Danny speaks openly about overcoming addiction, incarceration, hardship, and personal struggles. Instead of letting those experiences define him, he turned them into purpose - dedicating his life to helping others heal, grow, and reconnect with faith, culture, and community.

Danny is passionate about mentoring Native youth and encouraging people to break cycles of addiction, violence, hopelessness, and disconnection. Through honesty, compassion, cultural pride, and faith in Jesus Christ, he continues to uplift others and remind people that change is possible.

His commitment to helping families heal, empowering young people, and strengthening community makes him an incredible addition to Thrive Tribes leadership.

We are honored to walk alongside someone whose life reflects courage, accountability, humility, and hope for the next generation.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Danny Pacheco to the Thrive Tribes family! ❤️💛🖤🤍

Meet, Chelsey Prusha. 🖤 Thrive Tribes second board member & board secretary . Chelsey Sarah Prusha, B.Msc., is the found...
05/13/2026

Meet, Chelsey Prusha. 🖤 Thrive Tribes second board member & board secretary .

Chelsey Sarah Prusha, B.Msc., is the founder of Synergy Wellness Collective, Heartfelt Healing Hypnotherapy, and Synergy Living Education & Childcare-a Waldorf-Lakota inspired approach to early childhood education and care. Her work is centered around creating supportive, structured, and heart-centered environments where individuals and families can grow, connect, and feel a true sense of belonging.

With a background in both Western healthcare and holistic approaches, Chelsey brings a well-rounded perspective to the spaces she creates. She is passionate about bridging practical structure with emotional awareness, ensuring that both children and adults are supported in ways that feel safe, consistent, and empowering.

Chelsey’s work is deeply shaped by her own lived experience. As a troubled teen navigating environments that often misunderstood her needs, she understands firsthand the importance of having spaces that provide guidance, structure, and genuine support. This perspective drives her commitment to helping create environments where youth feel seen, valued, and encouraged to grow into who they are.

She also carries a deep respect and connection to Indigenous wisdom and community through her daughter, who is Yankton Sioux. This connection has expanded her understanding of the importance of community-centered care, cultural respect, and honoring the role of lineage, land, and tradition in how we support and raise children.

As a board member of Thrive Tribe, Chelsey is passionate about helping build safe, supportive, and structured environments where children and families feel deeply supported. She brings a connection-centered perspective to her role, with a focus on fostering emotional wellbeing, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging.

We can also give a huge 👏🏽 for the FOUNDER of of the name , Thrive Tribe, itself.

Wophila tanka , Chelsey Sarah Prusha- for believing in our vision.

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412 N Main Street
Mitchell, SD
57301

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Thursday 6pm - 7pm

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