Meet our Board

  Jeanne is a proud Oglala Lakota, a U.S. Navy Veteran, mother of four and President, Oyάte Woókiye–For the People

She was born and raised in Pine Ridge, SD along with her four siblings, Autumn, Toby, Larry and Josey Wales. Jeanne is the daughter of U.S. Navy Veteran, Larry Eagle Bull and Lynnell (Tyon) Eagle Bull, from Pine Ridge, SD. 

Jeanne was raised by both her parents and grandparents; Lloyd and Evelyn Eagle Bull. 

She joined the U.S. Navy in October 1995 with the encouragement of her father to create a lifestyle that would help herself and one day her Lakota people. Jeanne served four years in the Navy and was honorably discharged. During her time in the service, she met her husband, Hervy “James" Oxendine, LCDR, U.S. Navy retired.

Jeanne is the founder of Oyάte Wóokiye-For the People, nonprofit organization. She is proud to continue her brother, Toby’s passion for skateboarding so his dedication to the community can live on. 

She is big advocate for youth, yoga, wellness and skateboarding. Jeanne is also a certified RYT200 Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra Facilitator. Sharing the benefits of holistic wellness through yoga, meditation and energy work with the youth is one of the highlights of her wellness  journey – for her, seeing the youth smile and hearing their stories of how yoga or meditaton made them feel are the most rewarding gifts to ever be received out of holistic wellness.   

Her heart is with her family, the Lakota people, community and youth – it is an honor for her to work with aspiring youth. She is thankful for the Oyate Wookiye’s board of directors, the youth, her family and the awesome skate life journey she is on.

Jake, a 2022 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, is driven by a passion to empower younger generations through wellness practices. With a keen interest in yoga, meditation, and skateboarding, he believes in the transformative power of these activities to foster mental and physical well-being. As he pursues a career as a U.S. Naval Officer, Jake aims to inspire others to embrace these disciplines, promoting resilience and mindfulness among youth.

 Terry is Oglala Lakota, United States Airforce Master Sergeant, Retired andBoard Member, Oyάte Woókiye -For the PeopleI was born in Pine Ridge, South Dakota to a single mother of three.  Growing up he was taught by her the value of hard work and determination, both of which have served me well throughput my life. Terry attended Oglala Community School and graduated in May 1972. After two years at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, he decided to enter the US Air Force in July 1974, where he spent 23 year. Upon his return to Pine Ridge after retirement, he realized that something was missing from the youth on the reservation.  He was determined that the respect and pride that he had grown up with had lapsed and wanted  to see if he could help restore these values.  This was my primary reason for accepting a position with the Oyάte Woókiye. He believes our efforts have made a valuable impact on the youth of the Pine Ridge reservation and will for many years to