Brattleboro Rotary Club Speaker Series
Tiny and Doni DeCory bring to light the strength and compassion at the heart of the BEAR Project in this interview, showcasing how community-rooted programs can transform lives on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
From Reading to Resilience
In this TEDx Rapid City presentation, Tiny and the Bear performers shares how the BEAR Project began as a literacy program and grew into life-skills initiatives with a powerful focus on suicide prevention and hope.
Inside the BEAR Cave
The BEAR Project opens its doors to share how simple acts of care—meals, safe space, and community—can transform despair into resilience and hope for Pine Ridge youth.
Voices of the Lakota Documentary by Pine Tree Pictures
This video sheds light on the suicide crisis facing Pine Ridge, while showing how the BEAR Project walks alongside youth and families with compassion, and hope for a better tomorrow.
Say Yes to the Dress (Prom at Pine Ridge)
Each year, the BEAR Project opens its doors to teens for ‘Say Yes to the Dress,’ giving young people the chance to choose formal wear and accessories so they can experience the joy of prom with pride and confidence.
Standing Together for Water and Life
In this video, Tiny captures the unity of tribal nations gathered in peaceful prayer against the Dakota Access Pipeline—reminding us that protecting water is protecting future generations.
Teen Volunteers’ Performance
In this performance for younger children, BEAR Project teen volunteers use music, storytelling, and prayer to speak openly about bullying, loss, and resilience.
Performance for BBC visit to Pine Ridge, South Dakota
In this playlist of videos, BEAR Project volunteers perform skits for teens that take on tough topics—like substance abuse and suicide prevention—while celebrating the strength of culture and community in fostering resilience.