Pine Ridge Crisis (Bulgarian: Криза в Pine Ridge)

Here's a summary of the provided text: The residents of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota are facing a severe crisis due to a federal government shutdown, which has drastically reduced or eliminated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This community, already one of the most economically depressed in the US, relies heavily on SNAP, and its absence is causing widespread food insecurity. Families like those of Anna Halverson, Katherine Water, Nathaniel Waters, Chiffon Two Bulls, and others are struggling to obtain basic necessities, with limited support from local organizations like Team Buche Cares and the Conscious Alliance Food Sovereignty Center. The tribe’s treaty obligations to the US government are being ignored, and the situation is compounded by the tribe’s historical marginalization, limited resources, and reliance on outdated infrastructure. Despite the hardship, residents express resilience and a determination to persevere, while tribal leaders continue to advocate for the fulfillment of treaty obligations.