I Grew Up In Poverty

Lots of people think Native Americans have it easy in this country since many reservations across the nation make money off gaming or other types of funding. But we're actually one of the poorest demographics in the US. The community that makes up my reservation has always been a poor, impoverished one. It's gotten a little better over the years but when I was growing up, life wasn't easy. I don't know where I would be now if my mom didn't receive a share of the profits made by our tribe's casino. For many here, that's the only thing keeping a roof over their heads.