Barack Rocks The Rez Tour

A few Natives in Flandreau have set about chartering a bus and recruiting other Democrats who want to attend the National Democratic Convention to hear Barack Obama give his acceptance speech to a crowd of 75,000 people at the Denver Broncos stadium on August 27th.

The dates of the trip are August 25-28, 2008, departing August 25th from Flandreau's Royal River Casino at 8:00 am. Bill Gilbert, FSST Tribal member had an idea to get Democrats to the convention. With the help of his sister, Helen Gilbert, they've reserved a Reading Bus out of Minnesota to get there. The bus will carry 50 Democrats to the convention, cost per person is $150.00. T-shirts, and bumperstickers "Barack Rocks The Rez" designed by Lynn 'Smokey' Hart, enrolled with the Yankton Sioux Tribe will be for sale for $20.00.

A tent city will be set up close to the stadium within walking distance to a number of events and activities planned for the week. Riders are limited to two bags, including tent and chairs or are soley responsible for making and paying for their own hotel and car reservations. Payment by money order only, sent to Helen Gilbert, PO Box 42, Flandreau, SD 57028, cell number 605-864-0465, email hwheelz2003@yahoo.com, if riders have questions. If riders are interested in purchasing a Barack Rocks The Rez T-shirt and bumper sticker for $20.00, please include size and separate money order payment, make M/O out to Lynn Hart. Merchandise will be available to riders on August 25th at Royal River. Stadium ticket availability and price will be available soon, riders can access convention information at the Democratic National Committee Convention website. Out of town riders can make reservations at Royal River Hotel by calling 1-800-833-8666.

"We would encourage everyone to bring a tribal flag if they are able. Our hope is that on learning about our tour that other tribes will organize a bus of their own and caravan with us to Denver. This is a historic event, we'd like to show our support for Obama". Helen Gilbert