SHA EH GUSH “Wellknown Buffalo” -
was a traditional Crow Indian woman, a mother, an herbalist and a healer. The Center Pole non-profit organization is on her land: Allotment 916 East Well Known Buffalo, assigned to her by the United States Government in the 1800’s.
| In the midst of Montana’s famous mountain landscapes, lies an untold story
of a forgotten community that struggles daily with the burdens of poverty.
At The Center Pole, a non-profit organization for youth on the Crow Indian Reservation, children are empowered to reach beyond that poverty and follow their dreams.
Here, children hone their natural creativity
and ingenuity through entrepreneurship, academics, volunteering and traditional ways.
Peggy White Wellknown Buffalo
Executive Director, founded The Center Pole in 1999 on her family’s land, the very land where women and children hid during the Battle of Little Bighorn. Peggy grew up on the Crow reservation and worked for the Crow Tribe for over twenty years as a community health representative. She is a recognized community and spiritual leader. Peggy designs programs and activities according to the needs and goals of the children and traditional Crow values.
Susan V. Kelly
Program Director, Susan was a picture editor for Time Life Books and National Geographic for more than twenty years. She founded the Kelly Foundation, providing mentoring and other assistance to underrepresented youth working toward college. Susan is instrumental in raising funds and awareness for The Center Pole and now resides on the Crow Reservation. |
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