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DEC 22, 1966 - NOV 13, 2025 Ramona Rae Big Crow was born on December 22, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lloyd Paul Big Crow and Nancy Marie Holy Elk. Ramona made her journey to the Spirit World on Nov 13, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD Ramona is survived by her son, Kyle (Makaylynn) Morrison; granddaughter, Kylie; daughter, Sylvia Morrison; grandsons, Tyrome & Milo; granddaughter, Lillian; sisters, Ivalee Big Crow, Marless Big Crow, & Francyne Big Crow; sister-in-law, Cis Big Crow; nieces & nephews, Vish, TJ, Stacy, Melinda, Ashley, Alley, Chucky, & Marissa Morrison,...
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Tribal leaders and education advocates said the Education Department failed to meet a statutory requirement by not consulting with tribes before announcing the transfer of dozens of Native American education programs to other federal agencies. This week, the Education Department said it would break off several of its main offices and hand over their responsibilities to agencies like the Department of Labor and the Department of the Interior. Under the plan, those two agencies will run several programs that fund and oversee the education of Native American children and college students. Tribal leaders and Native education organizations said the move...
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Thundermaker Wellness founded by Ho-chunk Tribal member Hunter Thundercloud is helping to reshape the way recovery and mental healthcare are delivered in Indian country. Based in Arizona, Thundermaker Wellness focuses on substance use and mental health healing through a holistic lens. The program ranges from 6 months to 2 years, beginning with a stabilization phase before transitioning into apprenticeships that teach life and vocational skills. Our goal is more than treating the symptoms. Thundercloud said we want to instill pride, culture, identity, and real-life skills that can be carried with them for long after they leave the Thundercloud’s vision for...
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RAPID CITY - On Wednesday, Oral Interp regions were held at the Terra Sancta Retreat Center outside of Rapid City, out of six schools competing at regionals, St. Thomas More, Custer, Hill City, Lead Deadwood, Little Wound and RC Christian, Little Wound won the region with 35 points, RC Christian was second with 28 and Hill City was third with 25, the top three schools and the top three participants in each category move onto the State Oral Interp Festival on December 5,6 in Watertown. “Really felt like this year’s team was deep and experienced enough to do well,” said...
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"This return represents more than the restoration of land — it is the restoration of balance, dignity, and our sacred connection to the places our ancestors once walked." On a sunny afternoon on the shores of Trout Lake in northern Wisconsin, a Catholic sister and a Tribal president sat together at a table and made history. Two years ago, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, a Catholic congregation, had approached the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, a part of the Ojibwe Nation, and the original caretakers of the land, with an unheard of proposition: Would they like...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFYR) -The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed an appeal challenging the continued operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), located a half mile north of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe reservation boundaries. The tribe claims the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is not following federal law because the pipeline is operating without proper documentation. The Tribe’s legal challenge, initially filed on Oct. 14, 2024, argues that the pipeline continues to operate without an ease- ment since 2020 and without a final environmental impact statement for nearly five years, in violation of federal laws, including the Mineral Leasing Act,...
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Sinte Gleska University proudly celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Erica Moore ‘s leadership and extraordinary year defined by stability progress and transformed transformative accomplishments across every area of the institution. After a two-year national search, Sinte Gleska University elected Dr. Moore as its President. Dr. Moore accepted the position to guide the university through a time of leadership change and preparation for the upcoming 10-year Higher Learning Commission accreditation Review. Although she was not originally from the local community. Dr. Moore has long been part of the SGU family through more than a decade of service at the Lower Brule...
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LOWER BRULE - On Friday, the SD Football Coaches Association released the All State selections for the All Nation’s Football Conference that included both 9A and 9B divisions; Little Wound, playing in the 9A division garnered four of the All State awards including senior Riley Casey selected as the overall MVP of the conference and chosen as the All State quarterback with season numbers of 1,919 passing yards, 25 passing TDs, 1,076 rushing yards, 16 running TDs, junior wide receiver Tanner High Horse with 900 receiving yards and 15 TDs and junior Ira Brown Bull offensive guard. “We had a...
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Witte honored for Keeper of the Game award SIOUX FALLS - Lance Witte has been awarded the Keeper of the Game award by the SD Football Coaches Association; Witte helped initiate the All Nations Football Conference seven years ago, today 16 teams are playing nine man football in two divisions, 9A and 9B and play their championships in the Dakota Dome in Vermillion. The award recognizes and honors Witte for outstanding leadership, contributions and dedication of service to the SDFCA; Witte is Superintendent of Lower Brule Schools and Chairman of the All Nations Football Conference.
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WOLF CREEK - This first week of wrestling season we averaged 57 wrestlers a day, overall 69 students at Lakota Tech have come out for wrestling, added Dave Michaud who is starting his 37th year of coaching wrestling, we have 36 girls and 33 boys out for wrestling this year, probably 40 wrestling for the first time. Neat thing this year, we have four of our recent graduates in college, going to school and wrestling, stated Michaud, Lakota Rogers and Jesica Waln are at Bismarck State College, both are wrestling and are doing well, they have a strong support system,...
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Thanksgiving arrives each year like that one cousin who shows up before you remember inviting them. For many Americans, this holiday means turkey, boxed stuffing, football, and parades. For Native people, the meaning is far more complicated, holding a weight that defies simple expression. Behind Thanksgiving’s familiarity exists a darkness we cannot easily ignore. It barges into the living room, grinning, tracking dirt onto the floor, and hauling in the baggage of stolen lands and broken promises. The holiday rests on a myth of harmony between settlers and Indigenous peoples, but the so-called ‘first Thanksgiving’ was followed not by harmony...
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Ken Burns, the award-winning filmmaker whose work has defined how Americans understand the Civil War, baseball, jazz, and the Vietnam War, is back this week on PBS with a new six-part documentary, The American Revolution. Ten years in the making, The American Revolution finally incorporates the Indigenous side of a story that has been taught through a narrow lens for two and a half centuries. To ensure accuracy, Burns’ team reached out to the Cherokee Film Office, a division of the Cherokee Nation, for guidance. The office provided consultation as well as photo and film assets to help deepen the...
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Dubbed Mako Sica by the Lakotas and les Mauvaises Terres by the French, South Dakota’s White River Badlands is famous for its stunning vistas of saw-toothed ridges, drywash canyons, and looming mesas and pinnacles, which attract millions of visitors to Badlands National Park every year. Over the centuries, this harsh, unforgiving environment has also enticed generations of American Indians, fur traders, trailblazers, would-be tycoons, paleontologists, gold miners, homesteaders, and ranchers, who have either found refuge here or tried, and often failed, to eke out a living. The White River Badlands: Its History and Characters examines each of these attempts to...
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AUG 5, 1953 - NOV 15, 2025 Marilyn Happy Lone Hill, "Happy", 72 of Sioux Falls, SD, began her journey after a short illness surrounded by family and friends on November 15th, 2025. Happy is survived by her fiancé, Allen Branum; her daughter, Dawn Frioli (David); her sons, Thomas Meier (Lauren) and Micah Meier; her granddaughter, Lucy Frioli; her grandson, Hunter Meier; her brothers, Randy Lone Hill (June) of New York, NY, and James Standing Bear of Pine Ridge, SD; and her sisters, Norma Lonehill (Allan Cable) of Rapid City, SD, Maxine Dubray (Larry) of Mission, SD, Billie Mae Bettleyoun...
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DEC 30, 1964 - NOV 15, 2025 Lisa Renae (Youngman) Good Weasel was born on December 30, 1964 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wendell Youngman, Sr. and Lenora (Fast Horse) Youngman. Lisa made her journey to the Spirit World on November 15, 2025 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD/ Lisa is survived by her children, Bob Little, Jeanette (Sip) Johnson & grandkids, Jodi Rouillard (Katrina Yellow Thunder) & Family, Laquetta Rouillard (Dylan), Emmy Rouillard & Family, Richard “Little DJ” Brewer, Arlene Brewer & children, William Brewer & kids, and Talisa Rouillard; siblings, Louella Youngman kids &...
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APR 11, 1931 - NOV 15, 2025 Mary Ann Nelson was born April 11, 1931 to Mary (Provost) and Norval Moore in Martin, SD where she attended Grade School and High School. In December 1948, she married Paul Nelson and from this union 4 children were born, Terry, Kristine (Candi), Richard (Dick), and Lori. Mary is survived by her children, Terry Nelson, Kristine “Candi” Schmit, Richard “Dick” Nelson, and Lori Marie Nelson; grandchildren, Stacey Dawn Locchi and Tyce Nelson; great grandchildren, Jayme Whipple, Danny Whipple, Alison Crook, Brandon Shandor, Teren Shandor, Holly Stehlik, Julian Scheutzow, Abel Bettelyoun, Kaspyr Nelson, Alexandria...
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JAN 7, 1958 - NOV 13, 2025 Marilyn Kay Martin was born on January 7, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to Smauel Martin and Madeline Living Outside. Marilyn made her journey to the Spirit World on November 13, 2025 at the Mountain View Avantara Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD. Marilyn is survived by her children, Kelley (Paul Nava) Swallow, LuAnn (Richard Bettlyoun) Swallow, Katie (Jae Smith) Swallow, and Chayne (Brandi) Swallow; her siblings, Manual Martin, Carmel Vegas, Buelah & Arlette Weasel Bear; sister-in-law, Sharon Cuny-Martin; her grandchildren, Tyrell “TJ”, Triston, Andrew Swallow, Ariana and Annalise Nava, Reigns, Angelica, Serenity...
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APR 17, 2025 - NOV 13, 2025 “Ozuye Ole Hepi” (They Come Seeking A Warrior) Duron Lyndzey White Face was born on April 17, 1988 in Pine Ridge, SD to Ronald Steven Black Bear, Sr. and Linda White Face. Duron made his journey to the Spirit World on November 13, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Duron is survived by his daughter Lyndsey White Face; mother, Linda White Face; sisters, Rhonda Black Bear, Lisa Marie Lee; Special Friend, Lillian Star; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Duron was preceded in death by his father...
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DEC 14, 1946 - NOV 9, 2025 George Foster Running Horse, Jr. was born on December 14, 1946 in Pine Ridge, SD to George Running Horse, Sr. and Ruth (Blue Bird) Running Horse. George made his journey to the Spirit World on November 9, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. George is survived by his daughter, Rochelle Running Horse; his sons, Dane Running Horse and Gavin Running Horse; sister, Charlotte Running Horse; niece, Yvette Running Horse-Collin; nephew, Mark Tenberge; as well as many other loving nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. George was preceded in...
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Mary Woodard Jan 23, 1953-Nov 16, 2025 Wendelyn Renee Janis June 19, 1967-Nov 16, 2025 Gregory Wayne Brewer Jr. July 26, 1998-Nov10, 2025
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November 8, 2025. Takiyugha Wi is the name of the eighth full moon of the Lakotan year. This year, that full moon occurred on Wednesday morning, November 5, at 6:19 Pine Ridge Time. Takiyugha Wi is also the name of the second and final month of the Ptanyetu, or fall, season. Takiyugha Wi is defined by Buechel as “the month when deer copulate.” In more specific animal terminology, it could be defined as “the month when deer rut.” Overlapping with the Rutting Moon are the 2026 South Dakota deer hunting seasons. For instance, archery season statewide began on September 1...
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Five tribes in South Dakota want their congressional delegation to help restore funding for a research project led in part by a South Dakota genetics lab. The back-and-forth that’s played out over the past few weeks for the Data for Indigenous Implementations, Interventions, and Innovations Tribal Data Repository project is the latest twist in a funding tale that’s stretched across two presidential administrations and speaks to deep-seated distrust — and attempts to address it — of the scientific community by Native American leaders. At the center of those conversations is the Native BioData Consortium, a nonprofit science organization and laboratory...
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Kyle, SD – To commemorate Veterans Day, the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition released today the Statewide Native Veterans Housing Needs and Homeownership Study which analyzed data collected from 418 Native veterans across South Dakota. The study set out to identify the housing and service issues most important to veterans in each of the nine reservations communities in South Dakota. Coalition members will use the results to expand their programming to help to address the collective concerns identified. According to the study, the homeownership rate for SD Native veterans increased to 43%, up slightly from 39% since the Coalition’s previous...
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BOX ELDER – The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Enrollment department staff will be in Rapid City December 17th through the 19, 2025 and during that time they will be accepting applications and issuing tribal identification cards and abstracts. The identification cards and abstracts will be issued immediately to eligible applicants once required documents are received. Staff will be available in the booth area at the 2025 professionals conference at the Box Events Center, 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder SD 57719. Look for enrollment staff at the conference booth area, RST Enrollment staff will be available from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day...
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VERMILLION - Championship games for this year’s All Nations Football Conference were held again in the Dakota Dome in Vermillion on Friday; in the opening 9B game undefeated McLaughlin held off 8-1 White River 28-8 while undefeated 9-0 Winnebago knocked off 8-1 Todd County 36-8. In the 9A championship, Winnebago came out strong on both offense and defense, scoring three times while going up 24-0 by the end of the first quarter. Winnebago’s Raiden DeCora reeled off a 56 yard TD run to open the scoring with just a minute and a half gone, Bago’s quarterback Elijah White Bear scored...
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On October 20th, 2025, The Oglala Lakota College Humanities and Social Science Department hosted the Poetry on the Road event with the South Dakota State Poetry Society for the 3rd year in a row. The event took place at the Piya Wiconi campus and in addition to the Oglala Lakota College students & staff that presented, there were students from Little Wound School that came and presented as well. South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other South Dakota State Poetry Society member poets and special guests, have been visiting towns across South Dakota throughout 2025 and will...
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PINE RIDGE - Two weeks ago, Pigeon Big Crow, OST Child Care Director was handed the keys to the new Child Care STEAM center located just east of Pine Ridge; the center, 25,000 square feet at a cost of .7 million still had some work to do, the flooring still had to be finished, some windows and a few other things, Big Crow had planned to open the center in January but a major holdup to open, the center needed a stable phone system, preferably with high speed internet, Big Crow said they were 6,001 on the waiting list. A...
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JUN 25, 1925 - OCT 25, 2025 “Tipi Ska Win” Rita Regina Long Visitor Holy Dance was born on May 25, 1925 in Pine Ridge, SD to Rex Long Visitor-Holy Dance Sr, and Antonia Sierra. Rita made her journey to the Spirit World on October 25, 2025 at her home in Slim Buttes, SD. Rita is survived by daughter Twila (Dennis) Blindman Dixie; sons Duane Blindman, Nathaniel Blindman, Stuart (Renee) Blindman, Travis (Gina) Afraid of Bear; First cousin Charles "Chuck" Bennet; as well as numerous nephews/nieces, numerous grandson/ granddaughters, great grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren all of whom she loved dearly....
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Have you ever felt like quitting? You pour your energy into something. You come up short. And slowly, you begin to believe the world would be just fine without your efforts. I’ve been there, too. While writing these columns for Lakota Times, I’ve wondered whether my words matter and if they reach anyone. Writing is a lonely undertaking. Each deadline feels like standing at a cliff’s edge, reaching for language to name things I’m still attempting to understand. Each week, I hope I don’t lose my footing and tumble into the abyss. And yet, every time I consider closing the...
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OCT 11, 1979 - OCT 25, 2025 Bernice Ellen Tail- Lone Elk was born on October 11, 1979 in Pine Ridge, SD to Donald Tail and Deloris Sierra. Bernice made her journey to the Spirit World on October 25, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospice Home in Rapid City, SD. Bernice is survived by her husband, Dennis Lone Elk of Rapid City, SD; her only daughter, Hailey Tail (Hunter Salway) of Rapid City, SD; hunka daughter Brandi Red Owl of Rapid City, SD; sons, Tristen Tail, Anthony Tail and Braxton Spotted Bear all of Rapid City, SD; her beloved grandsons,...
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AUG 28, 1981 - OCT 27, 2025 Harold M. Fool Head, age 44 of Kyle, South Dakota made his journey to the Spirit World on October 27, 2025 at his residence in Kyle, South Dakota. Harold was born on Aug 28, 1981 in Pine Ridge, SD to Sheralda Montileaux and Manuel Fool Head. Harold leaves behind the love of his life, Skuya Good Voice Elk and his baby girl, Manuella Fool Head. Harold also had six other children, daughters, Tasani Fool Head, Alexis Fool Head, Crystal Lynn Fool Head, Arabella Fool Head, Sheralda Von Fool Head; one son, Daxton Fool...
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An inspirational work of wisdom, warmth, and generosity from a three-term US poet laureate. “To know ourselves is the most profound and difficult endeavor. Though we are all made of the same questions, we have individual routes to the answers, or to reframing the questions. Why is there evil in the world? Why do people suffer, and some more than others? Why are we here? What are we doing here? What happens after death? Does anything mean anything at all? Who am I and what does it matter?” writes Joy Harjo, renowned poet and activist, in this profound work about...
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Opinion. It’s an old complaint and one we hear sometimes at Native News Online: Journalists don’t report the good news enough. We understand the sentiment. Day after day, our inboxes and news feeds are filled with the familiar drumbeat of struggles across Indian Country. Out of a commitment to help improve Indigenous lives, we report on the devastating health disparities, the alarming rates of suicide, the systemic poverty rooted in historical trauma and broken treaties. It’s hard to ignore the gravity of these issues, and it is our job to report on them honestly. But in our relentless pursuit of...
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MISSION/ MACY/ MCLAUGHLIN/ WHITE RIVER - This was semifinal week for the All Nations Football Conference, Mahpiya Luta went to Macy for a 9A semifinal as the Indians defeated visiting Mahpiya Luta 52-14, in the other 9A semifinal, Todd County and Little Wound went toe to toe with the Falcons pulling out a 50-46 win while in 9B McLaughlin downed Marty 68-14 and White River shut out Tiospa Zina 50-0. The wins set up the All Nations Championship on Friday, November 7 in the Dakota Dome in Vermillion; in 9B McLaughlin takes on White River at 4pmCT and in 9A...
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PINE RIDGE - The opening round of Regional 7A volleyball is set for Tuesday at Lakota Tech, Pine Ridge plays Little Wound’s, the winner plays #1 seed Winner on Thursday; Lakota Tech 30-12 plays St. Francis 10-21, the winner will play the Todd County 17-15 vs Mahpiya Luta 6-21 winner on Thursday. Teams winning their matches on Thursday move onto the SoDak 16 round on Tuesday, November 11 where the winners earn a trip to the State Volleyball tournament set for November 20-22 in Rapid City at the Monument. Region 7B opened Monday, Wall knocked off Crazy Horse 25-3, 25-11,...
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PINE RIDGE - The OST Youth Football League now has three weeks under their belts, currently there are two divisions K-3 and 4-7, in the K-3 there is Manderson, Kyle, Oglala and Wakpamni, in the older 4-7 division there is Pine Ridge, Oglala, Manderson, Kyle and Porcupine. “Using marijuana money, we wanted to start a youth football league, in Rapid City, many families have found the Blach Hills Youth Football League to be too expensive, we started a little late, season will go October 18-November 29, next year we’ll get an earlier start,” said Donroy Cubby Ghost Bear and George...
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WOLF CREEK - Tonight was Parents night at Lakota Tech high school, the meeting was for all parents of students who planned on participating in winter sports, 76 parents attending the meeting, Dave Michaud, Lakota Tech wrestling coach said they had 40 wrestling parents in attendance, formally the wrestling season opens Monday, November 17. The meeting helps to prepare the parents of student athletes, stated Michaud, some of the topics covered academic eligibility, coach and administration expectations, required practices to be able to participate, activities that take away student eligibility, representing Lakota Tech, student responsibilities, parent responsibilities among other things....
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Most of us are most of us are aware of the instances of Domestic Violence, as well as the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s movement. We must remember all our Lakota women who have lost their lives to Domestic Violence; what most of us don’t know is what it feels like to have your daughter lose her life to domestic violence. Here is Tina Crow Eagle's account of the day she learned of her daughter's murder. “October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I would like to remember my daughter MarQuita Marie Walking Eagle who lost her life to domestic...
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(Martin, SD) – Horizon Health Martin Dental will be running a Smiles for Miles promotion during the month of November. Any child under the age of six can see the dentist for free. The Smiles for Miles program visits include a dental checkup, teeth cleaning and fluoride treatment for each child regardless of income level. The program is offered at all 7 dental clinics in the Horizon Health footprint. Typically, the visits are completed in October, but Horizon is offering a special November option for Martin Dental patients. Horizon sees about 200 children annually during Smiles for Miles. “Fall is...
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Indigenous journalist Rae Rose’s new children’s book ‘The Sacred Stone Camp’ tells the story of a young girl fighting to protect her community from the ‘black snake’ Author Rae Rose was at Standing Rock with her friend and relative, Indigenous activist LaDonna Brave-Bull Allard, as water protectors gathered to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. Born and raised in the Coast Salish Territory of Washington state, Rose traveled to the camp to assist in the medical tents, advising on the sometimes clashing eastern and Indigenous medicines. Rose has contributed to “Last Real Indians,” the “South Seattle Emerald” and “Mazaska Talks”; she...
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Three Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health professors have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, along with two colleagues from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Membership in the NAM, considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements and commitment to service. The announcement was made during the NAM’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on October 20. This year’s class includes 100 new members. “We are proud to have three of our faculty recognized by the Academy for their groundbreaking and influential public...
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In a recent Rosebud tribal council meeting, SWA officials discussed increasing rent on Rosebud’s units, however no council action was taken on the SWA proposal. Listen to the discussion here https://tinyurl.com/3waedjv3 A brief summary of the discussion was: the current rental rates at Sicangu Wicoti Awayankape (SWA) charges tenants was approved in 2002, rent has not increased since. Some tenants have not paid rent for up to 10 years or more, one delinquency is ,000 owed in back rent. There are no current rates that are different for over income tenants at 80% to 100% by not charging more rent...
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On most days, Vincent Ely Bad Heart Bull Jr. sits quietly in his four-wheel walker in a San Leandro shopping center, greeting passersby with a soft nod and a story to share. Now 70, he has spent 44 of those years in prison. But behind his weathered face lies a lineage that shaped the cultural memory of the Oglala Sioux for more than a century. “This isn’t just about me,” Vincent Jr. said. “It’s about where I come from.” His ancestry traces directly to Amos Bad Heart Bull, the renowned Oglala Sioux artist and chronicler whose late-1800s ledger drawings captured...
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MAY 2, 1951 - OCT 23, 2025 Mary Irene I'atala was born on May 2, 1951, to C. Hobart Keith and Emmeline (Brewer) Keith. She made her journey to the Spirit World in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mary is remembered by her daughter, Moana (Anthony) Petrelli; sons, Darrin I'atala, Tamatane (Nakina Mills) I'atala, and Calvin Grover Shangreaux; She is also survived by her siblings, Kenneth L. (Lynelle) Keith, Shawn (Amber Janis) Keith, and Tira (Walter) Ruff; her special aunt, Leona (Brewer) Stabler; adopted daughter, Lisa Bagola; and cousins, Clementine Tyon and Debbie Saunders. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
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Mary Rose Crazy Thunder-Dillon, Wayankapi Win (See Her) and Tibloku Ota Win (Many Older Brothers), made her journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary Rose was born on Sept 20, 1935, in Hisle, South Dakota, to Emma (Black Hawk) Brave Hawk and Louis Crazy Thunder, later raised by her stepfather, Ben Brave Hawk. She was a proud member of the Oglala Lakota Nation and a fluent Lakota speaker. Mary Rose is survived by her children, Debra (Steve) Eagle Heart-Johnson, Emmaline Eagle...
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APR 17, 1930-OCT 24, 2025 Eunice “Dawn” Elsie Little Sky was born on April 17, 1930 in Fort Yates, ND to John and Ethe (Bruguier) Gates. Eunice made her journey to the Spirit World on October 24, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Dawn is survived by her children, Tojan Norma Rendon, Prairie Rose Little Sky-White and John “Chepa” (Naomi) Little Sky; grandchildren, Ryanne White, Darryan White, Britni Little Sky, Makana Little Sky, Abigail Little Sky, Chaske Little Sky, Edsel “Eddie” Little Sky, Aleta Little Sky, Kathryn Thunder Hawk, Fawn Little Sky, Trae (Jocy) Little Sky,...
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APR 14, 2015 - OCT 1, 2025 Aleena is survived by her grandmother Hope, Julie, Dorothy, Tanya, Nicole, Latisha , Justice, Kansas, Candace, Courtney, Tate Win, Sundance Chipps, Melody Loafer, Donna Sitting Up, Doris & Joey Cross, Luann Sitting Up, Merle Sitting Up, Dale Sitting Up; brothers; Gabriel and Darius Edwards, sister; Kaleigha Edwards, Aunts; Josslyn & Sapphire Lamont, Darlene (Frank) Sitting Up, Dana Sitting Up and Santana Loafer, uncles; Derek & Danel Long Soldier, and Myron Little Bald Eagle, Cousins; Alex, Art, Acelyn, & Aurthreen Conroy, Alyse Chipps, Aiyla Chipps, Torryn Ashley, Johanna Sitting Up, Janisiya Richards, Riley Palfy,...
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AUG 8, 1939 - OCT 7, 2025 Cornelius is survived by his children, Cornelius Tony White Face, Ellen White Face, Elmer White Face, Jr., Robert White Face, Elmarie White Face, and Cornell White Face; sisters, Esther “Cissy” White Face, Blanche White Face, and Linda M. White Face; brothers, Manuel White Face, Chauncey White Face, and David White Face; 15 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cornelius was preceded in death by his parents, Chauncey White Face and Esther (Eagle Bear) White Face; daughter, Rochelle McHugh; sisters, Lorraine Eagle Elk-White Face, Ellen Reno Amerian Horse-White Face, Linda White...
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Goldie Marie DuBray Dec 9, 1953 - Oct 20, 2025 Stella Elaine Iron Cloud Aug 28, 1942 - Oct 20, 2025 Wesley Patrick Shangreau Dec 1, 1964 - Oct 20, 2025
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FEB 15, 1990 - OCT 9, 2025 (Oba Wanaca Win-Prairie Flower Woman), 95, currently of The Colony, TX, died October 23, 2025. A memorial service will be held at St. Isaac Jogues in Rapid City, SD on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10am with a rosary at 9:30am. Arrangements with Kirk Funeral Home.
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JAN 9, 1992 - OCT 1, 2025 Danielle is survived by her mother, Hope Chipps; father, Jordan Long Soldier, Sr.; special friend, Amber Poor Thunder; stepfather, Brent Lamont; hunka mother, Beatrice Altamirano; hunka father, Sal Gencarelle; brothers, Derek Long Soldier, Daniel Long Soldier, Jordan Long Soldier, Jr., and Trenton Chipps; sisters, Jocelyn & Sapphire Lamont, Chelsea, Christine, Jordan & Angel Long Soldier; hunka sisters, Shelby & Reynea Lucero; aunts, Julie (Stacy) Chipps, Tanya (Merle) Chipps, Dorothy (Randy) Chipps, Nicole Chipps, Latisha (Trevor) Chipps, Kansas Chipps, Candace (Bo) Chipps, Courtney (Eric) Chipps, Tate Win (Delonnie) Chipps, Sundance Chipps, Justice Chipps, Tracy...
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SEPT 15, 2007 - OCT 1, 2025 “Ta Waha Canka Pejuta” Darrent Eli Tall was born on September 13, 2007, in Pine Ridge, SD to Edith Looks Twice and WahaCanka Tall. Darrent made his journey to the Spirit World on October 1, 2025 in Manderson, SD. Darrent is survived by his father, Waha- Canka Tall of White Horse Creek, SD; mother, Edith Looks Twice of Manderson, SD; brothers, Joseph Looks Twice of Rapid City, SD, Tatum (Shaniya) Tall, Waha- Canka Tall II, Maurkice Tall and Braxton Tall, all of White Horse Creek, SD; sisters, Roselyn Tall, Lisandra Tall, Payton Tall,...
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MAY 30, 2001 - OCT 1, 2025 Chad is survived by his mother, Tanya Chipps; step-father, Merle Sitting Up; father, Chad Doyle, Sr.; son, Kashius Romero; brothers, Logan Doyle, Trenton Chipps, Jay Waters, and Austin Chipps; sisters, Priscilla Doyle, Leah Doyle, and Leandra Doyle; grandparents, Lena Chipps, Nancy Red Willow, Jim & Francine Red Willow, Peter Red Willow, Eunice Rogers, Mary Moran, & Stella Quiver; aunts & uncles, Hope (Brent) Chipps, Julia (Stacy) Chipps, Dorothy (Randy) Chipps, Nicole Chipps, Latisha (Trevor) Chipps, Justice Chipps, Kansas Chipps, Candace (Bo) Chipps, Courtney (Eric) Red Elk, Tate Win (Delonnie) Red Elk, Sundance Red...
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PINE RIDGE - On Friday the keys to the new OST Child Care STEAM Center, a .7 million 25,000 square foot building near the Su- Ann Center in Pine Ridge, were turned over to Child Care staff. “This project has really aged me, we broke ground in February of 24 with actual construction starting 3-4 months later, we cobbled together resources from several areas, Child Care money, federal monies, revenue saved, probably 8-9 different sources, the construction was a constant back and forth, the building was shrunk four different times, I kept going back for more money,” said Child Care...
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Running Strong for American Youth has introduced the 2025- 2026 Microenterprise Cohort. The Microenterprise Development Program has helped launch or expand 26 Native owned small businesses since 2022. The 2025–2026 cohort is the largest yet—featuring 16 Native-owned small businesses from South Dakota, Oklahoma, Montana, and newly added California. With this expansion into the Hoopa community in Northern California, the program is empowering small and emerging Native-owned businesses to bring quality products and services to their communities—while strengthening local economies, preserving culture, and creating opportunities for generations to come. There are 4 native owned businesses from South Dakota that were selected...
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RAPID CITY, SD (Oct. 27, 2025) — Oyáte Wóokiye, in partnership with Tanka Fund, is proud to announce the second annual Tatá.ka (Buffalo) Harvest on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Makoce Agriculture Development (1751 Mahpiya Maza Lane, Porcupine, SD). As co-host, Tanka Fund celebrates this harvest as part of its Buffalo to Schools initiative — restoring Buffalo to Native lands, livelihoods, and food systems while supporting school nutrition and community wellness. “Bringing the Buffalo into the schools is so much bigger than just lunch. It’s about bringing back a sacred relationship,” said Jeanne Eagle Bull, president of...
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Attendees spent the event, held on Indigenous Peoples Day learning, connecting and celebrating with hands-on workshops and local speakers. This year’s sessions include topics like seed saving, poultry production, traditional plant teas, and soil biodiversity, with a keynote from Victor Makes Room for Them, Jr. Participants also enjoyed a locally sourced meal of buffalo meatballs prepared by Randee’s Kitchen. This annual event was made possible thanks to the dedication of our planning team our SicanguCo members staff including Michelle Haukaas, Echo Clairmont, Lydia Yellow Hawk, Suni Wooden Knife, Sara Fielder, Victoria Contreras, and Karen Moore. As well as the generous...
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ROSEBUD – Recently, RST President Kathleen Wooden Knife wrote to the SD Congressional Delegation urging them to reopen the government and to save SNAP, WIC and LIHEAP. The October 17 letter also requested the RST PL 93-638 Indian self-determination programs be funded. Excerpts of the letter are included in the following paragraphs. “The Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud reservation is composed of 38,000 tribal members located on 1,300,000 acres of land in South Central South Dakota and as you know we have urgent tribal government needs. PLEASE SAVE SNAP AND WIC As America’s largest food safety network SNAP helps...
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Update: Should the SNAP Program shut down on Nov. 11, 2025, Buche will give each SNAP Recipient 0 worth of groceries. I’ve spent my entire life in grocery stores. I am a fourth-generation grocer and President & CEO of GF Buche Co., serving rural and tribal communities in South Dakota for 120 years. Some of our customers are the poorest people in the United States and live in the most remote areas of South Dakota. I know exactly what role local grocers play, and right now, that role has never been more critical. The government shutdown has thrown SNAP benefits...
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PINE RIDGE - Volleyball teams across the state wrap up the regular season this week with regional tournaments getting underway next week, first round on Tuesday, November 4 and semifinals on Thursday, November 7. Winner is the top seed in Region 7A at 24-6 while Lakota Tech is 30-11 and the #2 seed, Pine Ridge is 21-13 and seeded 3, Todd County is 4 with 16-15, Little Wound at 13-16 is seeded 5 while St. Francis is 9-21 and the 6 seed leaving Mahpiya Luta at 6-21 seeded 7. If the standings hold up this week, Winner would get a...
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HURON - CEB boys won their Region 4A cross country title and hoped to bring some of that magic to Huron for the State A cross county meet, CEB senior Jayden Taken Alive set the initial tone with a 16:47.83 for the 5,000 finishing in fifth, CEB junior Jackson Taken Alive finished in 17:08.92 for 15th, next was junior Xavier Sanchez Gonzalez with 17:41.33 for 35th and sophomore Demetrius Sanchez-Gonzalez with 17:51.89 for 39th. With a team score of 94, CEB finished fourth. With a 37, SF Christian, took the team championship, at 47, Hill City was second, Custer was...
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PINE RIDGE/KYLE/ MARTY/OMAHA/MACY - The first round of the All Nations Football Conference got underway this past weekend, the top two seeds in both 9A, Winnebago and Todd County and 9B, Mc- Laughlin and White River, earned first round byes; in 9A Little Wound eliminated Pine Ridge while Mahpiya Luta defeated Lower Brule and in 9B Marty was all over Crazy Horse while Tiospa Zina knocked Omaha Nation out of the playoffs. On the SDHSAA playoff side, in 9AA Parkston downed Bennett County while in 9A Castlewood took out Dupree. Lakota Tech closed out their season with a 50-0 home...
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Wo’pi’la was shown on Friday, October 17, 2024 in the Little Wound School annual celebration beginning with the coming of age ceremony for young men with the Buffalo Ceremony, feeding the community and honoring’s saying thank you to those who helped from within the community in many ways, giveaway, songs, hugs and handshakes as is our way. Taopi Cikala was the second school on the Pine Ridge Reservation to become local control following the January 4, 1975 bill that allowed it: Title I: The Indian Self- Determination Act= - Indian Self-Determination Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, at...
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We live between two worlds: one tells us who we are, and another tells us to decide for ourselves. The sociologist W.I. Thomas wrote that the power of being human is in “the ability to make decisions from within instead of having them imposed from without.” This simple line captures an essence of the human condition. Unlike animals, who react automatically to surroundings, humans can pause. We reflect and decide how to act. That pause, what is commonly called “inhibition,” is where the self begins to grow. It’s not something we’re born with. We cultivate it over time. George Herbert...
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From North Dakota’s Standing Rock encampments to Arizona’s San Francisco Peaks, Native Americans have repeatedly asserted legal rights to religious freedom to protect their sacred places, practices, objects, knowledge, and ancestral remains. But these claims have met with little success in court because Native American communal traditions don’t fit easily into modern Western definitions of religion. In Defend the Sacred, Michael McNally explores how, in response to this situation, Native peoples have creatively turned to other legal means to safeguard what matters to them. To articulate their claims, Native peoples have resourcefully used the languages of cultural resources under environmental...
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FEB 1, 1985 - OCT 5, 2025 Leon, Jr. is survived by brothers, Marvin Richard, Jr. and Alton Adams, both of Pine Ridge, SD; sisters, Marla Richards and Amber Adams, both of Pine Ridge, SD and Sarah Adams of Oglala, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews. Leon, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Adams, Sr. and Lillian Bear Runner; sisters, Liberty Adams and Liane “Lamb” Adams; brothers, Colbert “Cubby” Richards, Sr., Marty Richards and Acorn Adams; and grandparents, Oscar “OB” Bear Runner and Grace (Rock) Bear Runner, Russell Adams and Sara Running Shield. Funeral Services: 2:00 PM,...
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MAY 11, 2004 - OCT 1, 2025 Twila Whitney Hard Heart was born on May 11, 2004, to Bennett Hard Heart and Stevian White Magpie. Twila made her journey to Spirit World on October 1, 2025, near Scenic, SD. Twila is survived by her two sons, Jeremiah J. Tail Jr. and Jraye Hard Heart; special friend, Raymond Eagle Hawk; mother, Stevian White Magpie; father, Bennett Hard Heart, Jr.; sisters, Deambra White Magpie, Laiken Black Bear (Gage Bettelyoun), Latisha White Magpie, Geraldine White Magpie, Mackenzie White Magpie, and Breighann White Magpie, brothers; Jacob Hard Heart, Paul Catches III, and Peta Muggins,...
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MAY 7, 1979 - OCT, 2025 Jeremy Cain Kindle was born on May 7, 1979 at the Methodist Medical Center in Dallas, TX to Minnie L. Kindle and Lance Corporal Fain Martin Huampo, Jr. of the Marine Corp. Jeremy made his journey to the Spirit World on Oct 2, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jeremy is survived by his children, Juliann Cymone Kindle, and Jaylen Shon- Carl Kindle; brother, Mitchell Kindle; aunts, Bernadine Boyiddle, Catherine Hernandez, Felicia Perren, Larue Medrano, Kate Kindle, Kathy M. Starr, and Audrey C. Wallace; and uncle, Byron B. McCartain. Jeremy...
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FEB 27, 2025-OCT 18, 2025 Aurora Jade Weston was born on February 27, 2025 in Pine Ridge, SD to Chyler Weston. Aurora made her journey to the Spirit World on October 18, 2025 at the SageWest Health Care Campus in Riverton, WY. Aurora is survived by her mother, Chyler Weston; maternal grandparents, Lyle Weston, Gayla (Cy) Black Horn, T’Lana Steele, Gordon Weston, and Reuben Weston; paternal uncles, Michael Weston, Jayden Weston, and Carl Stanton; maternal aunt, Cassandra Black Horn; cousins, Melody Weston, Amari Bowers, Levi Bowers, and Ambrose Black Horn; and many beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Aurora was...
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"Mahpiya Ti Ikciye Win" Stella Elaine Iron Cloud was born on August 28, 1942 in Alliance, NE to Cy Iron Cloud and Ruby (Red Wing) Iron Cloud. Stella made her journey to the Spirit World on October 20, 2025 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home near Pine Ridge, SD. Stella is survived by her sons, Cy (Gayla) Black Horn of Oglala, SD and Lance (Arlene) Black Horn of Porcupine, SD; brother, Roger Iron Cloud of Pine Ridge, SD; grandchildren, Caliphea Black Horn, Michael Weston, Cassandra Black Horn, Mato Black Horn, Cetan Black Horn, Chelsea Black Horn, Tyler Black Horn,...
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AUG 24, 1974-OCT 17, 2025 “Wowa’s’aka Ithukala” Sheldon Charles DuBray was born on August 24, 1974 in Pine Ridge, SD to Pershing DuBray and Cleone (Blue Bird) Inderlied. Sheldon made his journey to the Spirit World on October 17, 2025 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Sheldon is survived by his mother, Cleone Inderlied of Hot Springs, SD; brother, Conrad DuBray of Hot Springs, SD; sister, Marcella DuBray of Sioux Falls, SD; estranged sister, Ora DuBray of Sioux Falls, SD; sons, Sheldon “CJ” DuBray of Yankton, SD and Nicky DuBray of Wanblee, SD; sister-in-law (and best friend), Darcel...
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OCT 16, 2025-OCT 16, 2025 Patricia Ann War Bonnett was born on May 3, 1945 in Pine Ridge, SD to Patrick Yellow Boy and Zelda (Bear Robe) Yellow Boy. Patricia made her journey to the Spirit World on October 16, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Patricia is survived by her husband Gene War Bonnett Sr., children; Dave War Bonnett, Gene Pete War Bonnett Jr., Denelle War Bonnett, Doreen War Bonnett, Kellie Sierra, Martie War Bonnett, Talono War Bonnett, and all grandchildren and great-grandchildren, siblings; Patrick Yellow Boy Jr., Elton Yellow Boy, Martha Duron, and Tony...
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JULY 14, 1960-OCT 13, 2025 Debbie Marie Nearing, 65, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, October 13, 2025, at Scottsdale, Arizona. Debbie Pierce was born on July 14, 1960, to Mary Ellen Bull Bear and Richard Lee Pierce Sr, in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Richard; brother, Brian Garrett. Grandparents Earl and Helen (Rill) Pierce, Moses and Sophie (Gray Eagle Tail) Bull Bear, Paul Gray Eagle Tail. Curtis Janis, Pat and Donna Garnette, aunts Serena Harvey and Maxine Bull Bear. Aunts Helen Cook, Joanie DiBenedetto, Margie Tinderella; Uncles Earl Pierce, Robert Bobby Pierce...
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JUNE 1, 1996-OCT 16, 2025 Lindsie Marie Reck was born on June 1, 1996 to Lori Standing Bear and Jesus Garcia in Rapid City, SD. Lindsie made her journey to the Spirit World on October 16, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lindsie is survived by her parents, Lori Standing Bear and Jesus Garcia; her children, Briella Bordier, Londyn Moore and Isla Moore; her significant other, Christopher Moore; her siblings, Scott Reck; aunt, Rebecca Standing Bear; uncle, Dana Standing Bear; cousins, Brittany Standing Bear, Danya Martinez, Brooke & Caitlyn Standing Bear, Stephanie & Victoria Craig, Brandon...
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ROCKYFORD - Following an extended negotiation, the Tiwahe Initiative has purchased the Christian outreach center located north of the White River visitor center on the east side of BIA Highway 28 for [post_excerpt] million; the purchase includes 114 acres, five buildings, a bus, a van, a car and a trailer. Currently the land is deeded but plans are to put it into trust. “This purchase offers us a great opportunity to expand programs, this will be called the Tiwahe Campus, it includes a large building, a garage and activities room, large enough to host a tribal council meeting, offices, bathrooms,...
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FEB 10, 1967 - SEP 24, 2025 Daniel Ivan Feist was born on February 10, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Leo Joseph Feist and Marlene Little Spotted Horse-Andersen. Daniel made his journey to the Spirit World on September 24, 2025 at his home in Aurora, CO. Daniel is a great-great grandson of Chief Sitting Bull on his mothers side of the family. Daniel is survived by sisters, Lavonne Bradshaw and Catherine Andersen Franks; brothers, Lawrence Feist and Robert Andersen; aunt, Ethel Bates; and uncle, Ernest LaPointe. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Leo Joseph Feist; mother, Marlene...
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JULY 28, 1957 - SEP 26, 2025 Lauretta Geraldine Pumpkin Seed was born on July 28, 1957 in Wanblee, SD to Bessie Bertha Lipp and William Pumpkin Seed, Jr. Lauretta made her journey to the Spirit World on September 26, 2025 at the North Western Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Lauretta is survived by her siblings, Sylvia Shaw and Denver Pumpkin Seed; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Lauretta was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Lipp and William Pumpkin Seed, Jr.; and siblings, Lloyd, Duane, George, Arthur, Roselyn, Linda Marie, Stephen and Michael Wake Services: 11:00 AM, Thury,...
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JAN 25, 1978 - SEP 27, 2025 Carla Lou Shot With Arrow was born on January 25, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to Charles Shot With Arrow and Florence Longman Shot With Arrow. Carla made her journey to the Spirit World on September 27, 2025 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. Carla is survived by her Husband, Larry Richards; Daughters, Lariana (Kyle), Larissa, Leilani, Heaven Richards; Son, Logan Richards; Brothers, Travis (Anita) Thunder Bull, Charles, Jr., Trudell, Milo, Deon Shot With Arrow; Granddaughter, Bailey Black Crow; Sisters, Stephanie Fire Thunder, Charlene, Chastity, Charmayne, Deann, Tina, Jessica Shot With...
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MAY 7, 1979 - OCT 2, 2025 Jeremy Cain Kindle was born on May 7, 1979 at the Methodist Medical Center in Dallas, TX to Minnie L. Kindle and Lance Corporal Fain Martin Huampo, Jr. of the Marine Corp. Jeremy made his journey to the Spirit World on October 2, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jeremy is survived by his children, Juliann Cymone Kindle, and Jaylen Shon-Carl Kindle; brother, Mitchell Kindle; aunts, Bernadine Boyiddle, Catherine Hernandez, Felicia Perren, Larue Medrano, Kate Kindle, Kathy M. Starr, and Audrey C. Wallace; and uncle, Byron B. McCartain. Jeremy...
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This is the follow-up book from Buffalo Fluffalo! Every day, Buffalo Fluffalo goes about his usual routine. He munches all the grass he can eat, frolics and rollicks with his friends, and at noontime, lies down for a nap in the shade. But one morning, Fluffalo wakes up to a loud wailing cry and, to his surprise, finds a little buffalo named Puffalo with the tiniest, shiniest eyes! At first, Fluffalo does not like Puffalo. “What does it need?” he huffs in alarm. But Crow wisely explains that Puffalo doesn’t need much—just time to learn and grow. Slowly, Fluffalo watches...
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To the Editor, As a non Native, I am deeply disappointed by Pete Hegseths closing of the review of the Medals of Honor awarded at Wounded Knee. If Heroism could be measured in Quantity, it can speak to directly against Pete Hegseths claims of Quality of the awards. Pete Hegseths claim that the Medals granted at Wound Knee is "Settled History". The evidence can examine the matter objectively, and completely refutes Hegseths claims. Battlefield intensity can be measured in duration of combat, casualty rates, amount of fire sustained, and other conditions such as Sieges and Land battles. I recently conducted...
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Real medicine often begins where life happens, in the everyday acts of care that hold families and friends together. We often think of medicine as something given to us, but true medicine is made between us, in small moments of kindness, teaching, and connection. A kind word. A door held open. A compliment from the heart. A message that says, “I was thinking of you today.” These actions don’t make headlines, but they may brighten someone’s day, or even change their life. As Lakota, we’re taught generosity is sacred— wacantognaka (giving freely and without expectation). But generosity isn’t only about...
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According to Wikipedia and my own understanding of Lateral Violence it can be defined as: any act of hostility, criticism, or sabotage directed at a complete stranger, family member, child, peer or coworker. The violence we experience within Indigenous communities is part of a cycle of abuse and its roots lie in factors such as: colonization, oppression, intergenerational trauma and the ongoing experiences of racism and discrimination. These traumas contribute to self-oppressing or bullying behaviors within our community. Those folks experiencing and committing lateral violence are more likely to be involved in crime. Lateral violence - Wikipedia According to Wikipedia...
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RAPID CITY - Last year Bennett County lost to Custer in the 29th annual LNI volleyball championship, this year, Bennett County knocked off Custer in the semi-finals and defeated Lakota Tech in the championship to complete an undefeated run through the tournament, not losing a set in the 24 team tournament. Custer defeated Pine Ridge for third place. After going 5-0 in Pool B play, Bennett County defeated Mahpiya Luta 25-14, 25-18 in the quarterfinals then downed Custer in the semis 25-18, 25-15 and in the championship got by Lakota Tech 25- 15 and 25-22. Lakota Tech cruised through Pool...
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RAPID CITY - LNI golf opened a weekend of volleyball and cross country at Prairie Ridge golf course in Box Elder east of Rapid City, Thursday, White River took the team title with a score of 266, Todd County took second at 279, Lakota Tech finished third at 298 with Pine Ridge fourth at 323. Flandreau Indian’s Kaden Burshiem shot a 72 to earn medalist honors. White River’s winning team included 2) Bryson One Star 73, 6) Jaxon Krogman 89, 16) Zayson Whipple 104. Competitors included: 1)Kaden Brushiem/ Flandreau Indian 72, 2) Bryson One Star/White River 73, 3)Robert Whipple/ Todd...
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RAPID CITY - Mahpiya Luta senior Ashlan Carlow-Blount retired from cross country after her sophomore year, her fourth year of high school cross country, but decided to come out of retirement to help her team win Saturday’s LNI cross country run at Hart Ranch south of Rapid City. Mahpiya Luta finished with 30 points, Wyoming Indian was second at 43, Standing Rock third at 44, RC Stevens was fourth with 53, fifth was Lakota Tech with 81, Little Wound sixth at 92 with St. Francis seventh with 97. Standing Rock Junior Briauna Thompson was the girls medalist running 20:03.19, Highmore-Harold...
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PINE RIDGE - Winnebago kept their undefeated season going Friday afternoon by cruising past Little Wound 64-14, Mahpiya Luta evened their season record to 3-3 with a 52-0 win over St. Francis while Pine Ridge struggled on the road losing to Lower Brule 50-0 and Todd County shut out CEB 50-0. Todd County bounced back from their season’s first loss against Winnebago last with a brutal ground attack, scoring six rushing touchdowns and a pick six on their way to a 50-0 win by halftime over CEB. Bane Yellow Eagle scored on runs of 25, 64 and 30 yards, Aiden...
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South Dakota State University and the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources will be hosting a two-day certification training and testing event in October. This training will be held at the Prairie Wind Casino & Hotel on October 28 & 29, 2025. This event is designed to provide training and testing for commercial applicators. Training and testing in commercial applicator categories G (General), 1 (Agriculture Plant Pest Control), and 12 (Rodent Pest Control) will be offered. Commercial certification is achieved by passing relevant exams with 70%. Since passing relevant exams is the only requirement for commercial certification, those wishing to...
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NASW-SD is pleased to announce the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award The National Association of Social Workers South Dakota Chapter is proud to recognize Monique M. Apple, DSW, MSW (Išnála Wášte Wi.) as the 2025 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Apple is Ihanktonwan Dakota and Oglala Lakota, from Pejuta Haka (Medicine Root Community) on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Her life’s work has been defined by a steadfast commitment to her tribal community and to the profession of social work, blending visionary leadership with deep cultural knowledge. For nearly 10 years Dr. Apple served as the Bachelor of Social Work...
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Indian relay racing is more than just a sport for the Brewer family, it’s a way of life. This past weekend, siblings Bernice (6th grade) and Tatum (11th grade) once again proved their dedication and skill on the track. As only a sophomore in high school, Tatum Brewer is already competing against grown men in the sport. He placed 4th in the men’s consolation race at Eagle Butte, showing grit and determination despite the challenge. “It has been really challenging going up against people 4–5 years older than me, but it’s helped push me to get better,” Tatum shared. “I...
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There are very few places in the world where one can listen to a violin and a cello played alongside a Lakota drum and singers. In October, the Lakota Music Project will travel South Dakota for its Shared Vision Tour and give communities across the state a chance to hear just that. The Lakota Music Project, an initiative of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, began as a “conviction” of Delta David Gier, music director of the symphony. Just six months after he started that role in 2004, he began to think about the community that the symphony served. When he...
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The Bennett County Dance Team traveled to Kyle to participate in the first wacipi of the 2025-2026 school year where Lakota Waldorf was the host school. Twelve BC dancers participated in Grand Entry and also danced in their respective categories to earn points for the end of the year All Around Grand Champion award. The dance team is in its third year and is growing each year. We have 24 students signed up and are always accepting more students. We are looking forward to a great school year participating in Teca Wacipi Okolakiciye. The next school powwow the team will...
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MISSION/ KYLE/ PINE RIDGE - Both undefeated teams in the All Nations Conference 9A and 9B divisions met up this weekend - in Mission, 4-0 Winnebago went up 24-0 over home team 4-0 Todd County on the way to a 38-8 win while 4-0 McLaughlin blew out 4-0 Omaha Nation 54-0; Marvin Richard decided to come out for football after all and led the Thorpes to a 59-12 win over St. Francis while senior quarterback Riley Casey led Little Wound to a hard fought 32-22 win over Mahpiya Luta. Winnebago’s Raiden DeCora ran for a 56 yard TD, Elijah White...
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JAN 22, 1982 - SEP 18, 2025 Marty Adele Felix Andrews was born on January 22, 1982 in Winner, SD to Helen Felix-Baca and Larry Andrews. Marty made her journey to the Spirit World on September 18, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Marty is survived by her sons, Drey Willier, Enrique Felix, Emilio Felix; daughters, Rosa Martinez, Santina Felix; sisters, Evelyn Felix Andrews, Sharlinda Felix, Vanessa Kitteaux; uncle, Butch Felix; grandchildren, Tavien Felix, Kyran Felix, Mato Felix, Azari Martinez, Azariah Martinez, Avery Felix, and Akicita Felix; nieces, Sara & Kimberly Felix; and nephew, Thomas Felix....
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AUG 12, 1973 - SEP 19, 2025 Floyd Wayne Tyon, Jr. was born on Aug12, 1973, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota to Floyd Milton Tyon, Sr. and Betty (Tapio) Wilson. Floyd made his journey to the Spirit World on September 19, 2025, at the Banner Health Hospital in Casper, Wyoming. Floyd is survived by his children, Derek, Shashaina, Kolbe, Eddie, Jazmine, Jason, Dre, and Lizzy; his mother, Betty Wilson; brothers, Calvin and Don Ghost Bear, Shane Tyon; sister, Julie Tyon; Godsons, Manuel Wayne, Mason Tyon and Gunner Ghost Bear; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren Floyd is preceded...
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MAR 21, 1962 - SEP 19, 2025 George William Red Star, Sr., was born on March 21, 1962 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul Red Star, Jr. and Virginia Lame Deer. George made his journey to the Spirit World on Sept 19, 2025 in Pine Ridge, SD George is survived by the mother of his beloved children, Wilma Jealous of Him; his children, Charity (Delane) Iron Boy/Medicine, Isiah (Josiah) Red Star, and Shanye Red Star; hunka daughters, Alvina Webbi Little Moon and Sophia Elboy Shield; stepson, Clayton (Unique) Jealous; grandchildren, Janet Medicine, Braelyn Iron Boy, Evans Medicine, TreSean Red Star,...
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MAR 1, 1971 - SEP 23, 2025 Trinity Ann Poor Thunder was born on March 1, 1971 in Pine Ridge, SD to Carl Standing Bear, Sr. and Virginia Poor Thunder. Trinity made her journey to the Spirit World on Sept 23, 2025 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Trinity is survived by her father, Carl Standing Bear, Sr.; brothers, Kota Johnson, Cody Poor Thunder, Mario Standing Bear, Sr., Spencer Standing Bear, and Joe Poor Thunder, Sr.; daughters, Melina Poor Thunder and Sheena Poor Thunder; daughter-in-law, Leslie Jo Bartlett; sons, Everett Libby, Sr., Dale Libby, Jr.,...
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MAR 20, 1966 - SEP 23, 2025 Nadine Kim Morrison was born on March 20, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Alphonso Morrison, Sr. and Doris (Good Voice Elk) Morrison. Nadine made her journey to the Spirit World on Sept 23, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Nadine is survived by her children, Kathryn McLaughlin, Desiree McLaughlin, Wambli Red Cloud, Johna Red Cloud, Wakinyan Red Cloud, and Yonina Kligman; siblings, Anita Morrison-Wounded Head, Charity (Kenneth) Morrison-Hill, Erna Morrison, Peggy Morrison, Wanda (William) Morrison-Corey, Randi (Will) Morrison, Alphonso (Yvonne) Morrison, Jr., Paul Morrison, Sr., Lionel Morrison, and...
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SEPT 13, 2025 - SEPT 24, 2025 “Ptehinjcala Wakan Wah’ki’eyah” (Sacred Jumping Buffalo Calf) Josiah Shyne Little Whiteman-Old Horse was born on September 13, 2025 in Rapid City, SD to Autumn Rayne Little Whiteman and Jared Old Horse. Josiah made his journey to the Spirit World on September 24, 2025 at home near Kyle, SD. Josiah is survived by his ina, Autumn Rayne Little Whiteman; ate’, Jared Old Horse; Siblings; Ella’jo Little Whiteman, Jaream T. Little Whiteman, Bryson & Braxton Richards; grandparents, Dorothy Thunder Bull, Carl Eagle Elk, Phyllis Campbell, Susan Big Crow, Billy Gourd, Taylor & Donita Little Whiteman;...
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Daniel Ivan FeistFeb 10, 1967-Sep 24, 2025Beka Sue DilleyMay 7, 1976-Sep 24, 2025
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When home is a car, life is unpredictable. School, friends, and three meals a day aren't guaranteed. Not every town has a shelter where a family can sleep for a night or two, and places with parking lots don't welcome overnight stays. Opin, his brother Emjay, and their mother are trying to get to Los Angeles, where they hope an uncle and a new life are waiting. Emjay has taken to disappearing for days, slowing down the family's progress and adding to their worry. Then Opin finds a stray dog who needs him as much as he needs her, and...
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From Pine Ridge to Rapid City to Denver, Lakota students enter classrooms not built with them in mind. Navigating westernized academic spaces means moving between two cultural worlds—one grounded in Indigenous traditions and the other shaped by colonial demands. Yet when Lakota knowledge thrives alongside Western learning, classrooms become places of shared insight and renewal. Whether studying hundreds of miles from home or attending westernized schools on the reservation, we should not have to choose between success and identity. Academic achievement ought to strengthen our voice and spirit, not diminish them. But this tension is visible in the values that...
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PINE RIDGE, S.D. - The Oglala Sioux Tribe has condemned U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement that Military Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers of the Wounded Knee Massacre will not be revoked. “Secretary Hegseth’s refusal is despicable, untruthful and insulting to the Great Sioux Nation,” said Frank Star Comes Out, President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. “To call Wounded Knee a ‘battle’ dishonors the truth, desecrates the memory of our relatives,” The statement continues by going through a timeline of the Wounded Knee Massacre history, including political work to rescind and reinstate the medals. “The Oglala Sioux Tribe and...
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Over the past weekend, several traffic stops were completed by our OST DPS Highway Safety Troopers, Patrol K9 Teams and BIA partners conducting a “Safe Homelands” interdiction operation. The traffic stops led to the discovery and Seizure of: ~Alcoholic beverages associated with illegal distribution ~fentanyl (weight not available) ~Cocaine (approximately 200 grams) ~5 concealed/ 1 stolen/prohibited firearms ~large amount of U.S currency connected to distribution factors and transactions of the illegal narcotics. Individuals involved in these incidents were processed and are pending charges for the narcotics and other related criminal activity. Proactive operations such as these, yield and prevent the...
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The Mission of Love team had the opportunity to travel to Kiza Park near Manderson, South Dakota to help with a volunteer project. Their mission was to work alongside members of the Pine Ridge reservation to help build an obstacle course for the community. This obstacle course will be a place where the young people could challenge themselves, build strength, and come together. “While the project itself was exciting, what made it truly meaningful was the people – their determination, generosity of spirit, and the pride that shone through as the work came together,” said Kathleen Price, team member of...
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PINE RIDGE - In a special session of the OST Council on Tuesday, September 16, the tribal council selected Ed Fagan as the new Prairie Wind Casino General Manager, Fagan met with the Economic and Business Development committee on the following Friday and agreed on a salary and was to meet Monday to finalize the contract, determining if it would be a one year or two year contract. In February of 2024, long time Prairie Wind Casino GM Bill Pourier resigned, William Shorty Brewer was selected as the new GM but earlier this year Brewer was removed as GM and...
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The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Volunteer Fire Department’s received a generous donation of a ladder truck from the Bel Air, Maryland fire department. RSTVFD sincerely appreciates the generous support from the Bel Air Fire Department, as their welcome contributions benefit not only our department, but also our entire reservation. Bel Air crew members conducted a training session on operating the engine for our personnel. Structure gear was also donated, which is always appreciated by our fire crew. Chief Kenny Provencial and RST Council Representative Wayne Frederick hosted a tour of our beautiful land for our generous visitors and Rosebud’s Fire Crew...
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September 29, 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced last Thursday that the 19 Medals of Honor that were awarded to U.S. soldiers for their actions at Wounded Knee Creek on December 29, 1890, will not be rescinded. His decision was based on the October 2024 recommendation of a five-member Special Review Panel that voted 3-2 for the medals to be retained. At that time, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not announce the panel’s vote or his decision. Hegseth, in announcing his decision, said, “This decision is now final,” according to The Hill, and the “place [of the soldiers who were...
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THREE MILE CREEK - Saturday, the OST wintercount was unveiled by the two current OST artist laureates Keith Brave Heart and Marty Two Bulls Jr., the large Buffalo hide was rolled out before an interested crowd at the Oglala Lakota Artspace at Three Mile Creek southwest of Kyle; the hide featured the Oglala Sioux Tribe logo and a glyph completed by Marty Two Bulls Jr., a second glyph has yet to be completed by Keith Brave Heart. Saturday, Oct 11 at 10:30 will be a Free event for unveiling “Waniyetu Wowapi: Reclaiming Our History, An Interactive Winter Count Experience” at...
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PINE RIDGE - Back in May, the tribal council approved a Commission for the Tiwahe Initiative that included Danielle Her Many Horses, Allison Morrisette, Stacy Ecoffey, Aimee Pond and Dr. Linda Herzberg. The root words of Tiwahe provide the foundation for the Initiative. Tiwahe means “family” in the Lakota Language. 'Ti' means house or dwelling, 'Wa' means sacred or pure, like a person’s breath, and 'He' means something that is close. On August 4, Cindy Giago was selected as the executive director of the Tiwahe Initiative, currently she’s working out of the OST Vice President’s office in Pine Ridge. The...
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MAR 28, 1946-SEPT 17, 2025 Irene Blanche White-Long was born on March 28, 1946 in Rosebud, SD to Adelia (Marshall) White and Laban White, Sr. Irene made her journey to the Spirit World on September 17, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Irene is survived by her children, Michael (Marlyce) Long, Sr., William “Bebe” Long III, Anthony (Tanya) Long, Sr., Raymond Long, Sr., George Long, and Phaunil (Wilson) Long-De- Noyer; siblings, Dorothy LaPointe, Patricia Quigley, Alfreda White, Milford White, Antoine White, Sr., Sherman Marshall, and Gladys Bordeaux; grandchildren, Michael Jr., Marcie, William IV, Maria, Cassidy, Shelby,...
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DEC 12, 1999-SEPT 12, 2025 Steven Ernest Larvie, 25, passed away on September 12th of 2025 in Rapid City South Dakota. Steven was born in Sioux Falls South Dakota, to Jaquline and Fredrick Larvie on December 12th in 1999. He is survived by his grandfather, Sylvester Larvie; his mother and father, Jaquline and Fredrick Larvie; his siblings, Trenton McClintock, Jesse Kordonowy, and Jacinta Lower; nieces and nephews, Aurora McClintock, Dean Kordonowy, Aurthur McClintock, Ernest Lower, Jasper Kordonowy, Urijah Lower, Audrina McClintok, Malcolm Kordonowy, and Uilliam Lower; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Steven was preceded in death by Tammy Rosales,...
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AUG 13, 1958 - SEP 17, 2025 Clarinda Rita Iron Bear-Lame, age 67, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, made her journey into the spirit world on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by love. Clarinda was born in Crawford, Nebraska, to Lincoln and Hazel (Marshall) Iron Bear on August 13, 1958. She is survived by her spouse, Richard Lame of Scottsbluff; sister, Kimberly Iron Bear of Tulsa, OK and her adopted son, Xayden Iron Bear of Scottsbluff; children and grandchildren, Deanna Garcia (Anthony, Janea, and Adriana Iron Bear) of Scottsbluff, Elgie and Lolita Iron Bear (DiAndre, Alicia,...
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Ever since Lucy Smith’s father died five years ago, “home” has been more of an idea than a place. She knows being on the run is better than anything waiting for her as a “ward of the state”. But when the sharp-eyed and kind Mr. Jameson with an interest in her case comes looking for her, Lucy wonders if hiding from her past will ever truly keep her safe. Five years in the foster system has taught her to be cautious and smart. But she wants to believe Mr. Jameson and his “friend-not-friend”, a tall and fierce-looking woman who say...
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Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed on September 10 during a campus event in Utah. He was 31, speaking outdoors when a sniper fired from a rooftop, striking him. Within days, police arrested a suspect on suspicion of aggravated murder. When I first saw the news of the Kirk shooting, it wasn’t clear he would survive. Like many, my stomach churned. The story felt like an important inflection point—more than another breaking news alert. A few hours later, I checked again: Kirk was dead. Since then, the country has been reeling. For communities like Pine Ridge Indian...
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I have formally changed my voter registration from Democrat to Republican. My name will now appear with an (R) designation. I recognize this decision may spark questions, assumptions, and criticism. Change is always difficult, but when change comes it is always necessary. Here is some broader context for your consideration - Remember context changes everything. I represent communities where hardship is not theoretical — it is lived daily, passed down through generations. Our elders and our children endure conditions that defy the promises of the Constitution. Basic rights and protections that many Americans take for granted remain out of reach...
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KYLE/PINE RIDGE - Todd County Falcons rolled over St. Francis 38-0, Winnebago got by Mahpiya Luta 55- 22, McLaughlin eased by Marty 18-14, Omaha Nation outlasted Crazy Horse 68-26 and down at the half 14-6 to Lower Brule, Little Wound gave up another touchdown to open third quarter but reeled off 20 straight points to come from behind and defeat Lower Brule 26-20. Two and a half minutes into the game, Todd County’s Uriah One Star opened scoring with a three yard TD run, Chris Ellert connected on a two point conversion pass for a Falcon 8-0 lead; three minutes...
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RAPID CITY - The 30th annual Lakota National Invitational girls volleyball tournament is set for Friday, Saturday, October 3, 4 at the Monument in the Summit Arena in Rapid City; the tournament features 24 teams split up in four pools of six teams, pool play runs through Friday and Saturday morning where the top two teams from each pool will be cross bracketed and participate in a single elimination tournament Saturday afternoon. Last year, the top two teams from each pool entered the single-elimination tournament. In the first round of the playoffs, Mahpiya Luta defeated CEB, Custer downed Lakota Tech,...
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It is 1964, and the world is tuned in to watch the Tokyo Olympics. Tamakhóche Thehíla (Billy Mills) is rounding the corner of the track during the 10,000-meter race in the middle of the pack. As he reaches the straightaway, the fatigued, young Lakota from the Pine Ridge Reservation, pushes his legs to their limits and gains the lead on the other runners, crossing the finish line and winning Olympic gold. Today, a group of Lakota, with the help of One Spirit, is using their legs to help the community in a more metaphorical sense; however, the impact is similarly...
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WANBLEE - Back on August 18, the OST Education Committee voted to suspend the American Horse school board, on Monday, meeting in Wanblee with the American Horse school board in attendance along with their principal, Alice Phelps, their IT consultant Stacy Phelps and their lawyers Rebecca Kidder and Tatewin Means of Dragonfly Law Group, the committee voted 4-3 to reaffirm the suspension of the board and to take it to the full council at the end of the month. The suspended school board included Justin Poor Bear, chairman, Willard Clifford, vice chair, Marietta Vasquez, Stephanie Kindle and Joanie Salomon while...
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Makoce Agricultural Development held their 4th annual Convergence event on September 17th & 18th. This event took place at the Woyute Regenerative Production Farm in Porcupine, South Dakota. The 4th Annual Convergence is a local, community rooted gathering that is held on the Pine Ridge reservation, bringing together community to explore the systems that Makoce’s team navigates today and the ones they are planning to build in the future. The primary aim of the conference is to highlight diverse experiences and insights that contribute to advancing food sovereignty and food autonomy, with a focus on building resilient and thriving local...
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Imagine waking up before dawn and walking out to your car, if you have one, on a cold morning. You’ve loaded it with your family’s laundry the night before and are settling in for an hour long drive to the laundromat. You hope you have enough detergent to get by but might have to scrounge up change to buy more. The laundromat is out of your way, but you want to get started as soon as possible and hopefully beat the rush of others at the laundromat. If the timing is right you might be able to turn around and...
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The IndigeQuit Study is being conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is a world leader in research to prevent, detect, and treat cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Our world-renowned researchers have received three Nobel Prizes and many other major awards. We're located in Seattle, Washington. This study is looking for Indigenous adults who smoke commercial cigarettes and want to quit. Participants will be asked to use one of two IndigeQuit smartphone application (“app”) for smoking cessation programs. The goal of this study is to learn which program is the most useful for people who want...
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PINE RIDGE - During last week’s tribal council meeting, with a vote of 17-0-1, the council voted in favor of a new tax payment verification procedure for marijuana sales cash funds and a week and a half ago, the Marijuana Commission, the executive director, the tribe’s treasurer, director of the revenue department, council reps and the tribe’s legal department met in Spearfish to evaluate and amend the Marijuana ordinance; it was the third in a series of meetings. “Yes, there have been problems as we’ve rolled out a marijuana industry on Pine Ridge Reservation, we’ve made adjustments, we instituted biotech,...
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September 8, 2025. The Big Dipper, North Star, and Little Dipper were featured in an astronomy workshop hosted by CAIRNS at Wingsprings in the Lacreek District of Pine Ridge Reservation. Invited guests learned about the two asterisms and the pivotal star during a ninety minute workshop that included hands-on activities, observations of the asterisms, and an illustrated presentation that examined astronomical and Lakotan viewpoints of the dippers and Polaris, the North Star. The workshop was hosted the evening of September 6, the day before the Chanwaghpeghi Wi (Brown Leaves) full moon. That evening, the moon rose at 6:53 in the...
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Oglala Lakota County School District Board Member Angie Eagle Bull was honored by Associated School Boards of South Dakota with the Distinguished Service Award, which honors school board members for reaching milestone years in their service on their local school board. The start of the 2025- 26 school year marked Angie’s 20th year serving on the Oglala Lakota County School District School Board. “Angie’s years of service on their local school board is an exemplary display of dedication to the students, staff members and community,” ASBSD Executive Director Heath Larson said. “We’re pleased to have the chance to recognize Angie’s...
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Mission, SD - In the heart of Sicangu Lakota country, where ancestral teachings meet advanced innovation, Sinte Gleska University's Institute of Technologies (IOT) is redefining the future of technical education for Indigenous communities - and the nation. With historic program milestones, groundbreaking facilities, and national recognition in USA Today's "Native American Heritage Month" coverage, SGU is proving that a tribally grounded university can lead on the national stage. This November, USA Today will feature nineteen Indigenous women from IOT for the entire month-women excelling in male-dominated trades such as welding, construction, and additive manufacturing. They represent multiple generations of Lakota...
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RAPID CITY, South Dakota – Like many other nonprofit organizations across Indian Country, the Rapid City-based NDN Collective has taken a major blow in funding. Despite these setbacks, it isn’t going anywhere, said founder Nick Tilsen. “I think that the powers that be would love for an NDN Collective to go away,” Tilsen said. “But we’re not going anywhere. … We have a role, and we’re gonna live out that role, and we’re gonna be here for a long time to come in this formation because it’s required for us, and we see that, and we are stepping into that...
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There are more workshops that will be available to the public and local native artists at the Oglala Lakota Artspace. The Artspace is a nonprofit real estate organization specializing in creating, owning, and operating affordable spaces for artists, creators and creative entrepreneurs. These spaces include workforce housing, live/work apartments for artists and their families, working artist studios, arts centers, space for arts-friendly businesses, and other projects. The mission for the Lakota Artspace is to create, foster, and preserve affordable & sustainable housing and workspace for artists, entrepreneurs, and the creative work force. The Oglala Lakota Artspace (OLA) is an arts...
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MISSION/ EAGLE BUTTE - Mahpiya Luta opened their 2025 season with two games on the road, last week they knocked off Pine Ridge then traveled to Eagle Butte and put together another road win, 30-6 over CEB. Todd County, on the other hand opened the season with back to back home games, defeating Lower Brule the first week and holding on for a 44-20 win over visiting Little Wound. Winnebago made it two victories in a row as the Indians defeated Pine Ridge 56-6. On Thursday night in Mission, Little Wound went up quickly, Little Wound’s senior quarterback Riley Casey...
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PINE RIDGE - The Pine Ridge Lady Thorpes opened the volleyball season by defeating Crow Creek 26-24, 25- 20 and 25-16 then defeated Mahpiya Luta 2-0 giving Nellie Long her 700th career volleyball win, only three coaches have reached that level in the state. “This season, I needed just two wins to hit 700 career wins and I need 11 wins to be in the top three winnings coaches in South Dakota,” said Long reflecting on her long career, “this may be my last year, I know I’ve said that before but I’ve been coaching for over 30 years, that’s...
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In my family, there are nieces, nephews, and cousins who are Lakota and Black, Ojibwe and White, Diné and Black. But what does it mean to be Native when you're not full-blooded? It's a question many people wrestle with— one that goes beyond identity, touching the future of Tribal Nations. Virgil Elizondo, in “The Future Is Mestizo,” writes that racial and cultural mixture— mestizaje—is not loss but an act of creation. Mixture brings complexity, he argues, and opens space for renewal. Mixture isn’t dilution, but emergence. It’s a softening of old boundaries where something wholly new can be born. That...
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Opinion. The National Museum of the American Indian — with locations in New York City and Washington, D.C. — is one of eight Smithsonian institutions under audit in accordance with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14253, Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History. The directive came from the White House last month in a letter to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie G. Brunch III that demanded a full audit of content — from exhibit texts and online materials to curatorial process documents and grant records. This entire process represents an effort to sanitize history by emphasizing only the positive events while...
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Combining stunning imagery with insights from the new science of awe and contemplative practices, The Wild Horse Effect reminds us that stepping away from our modern lives and reconnecting with the natural world is essential to our sense of peace, purpose, and well-being. This unique nature book invites you into a world seldom experienced by humans through breathtaking imagery of wild horses on the open plains. In addition, author Chad Hanson delves into current research and lays out the myriad mind-body benefits of spending time in natural spaces. "Try this" sidebars throughout offer simple ways to get outside, practice mindfulness,...
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SEPT 1, 2025 - SEPT 1, 2025 Jasaiah Cooper Little Hawk was born on September 1, 2025, to Jaimayiah Titus and Charles Little Hawk. Jasaiah made his journey to the Spirit World on September 1, 2025 at the Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Unit in Pine Ridge, SD. Jasaiah is survived by his parents, Charles Little Hawk and Jaimayiah Titus; brothers, Natavius and Nasias Little Hawk; paternal grandparents, Chastity & Marvin Little Hawk; maternal grandparents, Cecelia Titus & Terry Archambault, Rochelle Seminole, Darlene Walks Out; aunts, Julie Yellow Horse, Zallie Little Hawk, Shania Two Bulls and Jamie Jacobs; uncles, Dreydan...
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AUG 24, 1992 - AUG 31, 2025 Anpetu Kinyan Win was born on August 24, 1992 in Rapid City, SD to Gayla and Cy Black Horn. Anpetu Kinyan Win made her journey to the Spirit World on Aug 31, 2025 at the Dakotabilities in Sioux Falls, SD. Anpetu Kinyan Win is survived by her parents, Gayla & Cy Black Horn; sisters, Cassandra Black Horn and Chyler Weston; brothers, Michael Weston, Mato Black Horn, and Cetan Black Horn; aunts, Tlana Steele and Xochilt Martinez; uncles, Gordon Weston, Lyle Weston, and Reuben Weston; hunka uncle, Richard Laughter; nieces & nephews, Melody Weston,...
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The U.S. Government has reached an million settlement with victims of a Stanley Patrick Weber, a doctor who sexually assaulted Native American boys for decades at hospitals run by the Indian Health Service in Montana and South Dakota. The settlement is the latest against the government for its part in Dr. Stanley Patrick Weber's abuse of teenage boys in the IHS system. It's estimated that as many as a dozen IHS officials had knowledge of the accusations against Weber during his 20-year employment. Instead of terminating his employment, the IHS transferred him to a hospital in Pine Ridge, S.D.,...
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SIOUX FALLS — Native American radio stations will receive stopgap funding promised to them in a handshake deal with the Trump administration, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds said Thursday in response to concerns expressed earlier this week by tribal leaders. The South Dakota Republican answered questions about the issue Thursday during and after a public appearance with the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. Tribal radio stations across the country said they haven’t heard from the Trump administration about the amounts or timing of grants needed to operate their stations over the next year, causing worry among managers and forcing them...
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MISSION/KYLE/PIN RIDGE -.Lower Brule went undefeated last year and won the All Nations 9B championship, they moved up to 9A this year, opening the season at Todd County where the Falcons won 50-22; Mahpiya Luta opened their season at Pine Ridge where they came away with a 32-6 win while Little Wound had to replace their quarterback Cashus Hunter and top receiver Kinyon Catches Enemy but opened on a high note, knocking off visiting St. Francis 40-12. Just 18 seconds into the game, Todd County junior Oniya Whirlwind Soldier caught a 54 yard touchdown pass from Senior Chris Ellert to...
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Native Americans have remarkably stood on the frontlines of the US military service, answering the call to defend the nation. Their contributions span every historic battle of the past century, from World Wars I and II to conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Today, these indigenous people make up about 1.7% of active duty service members despite comprising only 1.4% of the general population. Meanwhile, more than 140,000 veterans currently reside nationwide, with American Indians and Alaska Natives having served in the Armed Forces at five times the national average—the highest per-capita participation of any demographic in the military....
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In this powerful reframing of the stories that make us, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec leads us into the borderlands of history, science, memoir, and fiction. When a friend asked what books could help them understand Indigenous lives, Patty Krawec, author of Becoming Kin, gave them a list. This list became a book club and then a podcast about a year of Indigenous reading, and then this book. The writers in Bad Indians Book Club refuse to let dominant stories displace their own and resist the way wemitigoozhiwag--European settlers--craft the prevailing narrative and decide who they are. In Bad Indians Book...
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Ramona Delilah Ashmore (Apple) Oct 30, 1938-Aug 26, 2025 George Black Feather May 14, 1957-Aug 25, 2025
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Just recently, Red Cloud Renewable celebrated the graduation of their third Pre-ARP cohort of 2025. It is also their second graduating class for the month of July 2025. Red Cloud Renewable empowers Native American communities by offering vital education in solar installation, sustainable building practices, and weatherization techniques. Through these initiatives, we equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement renewable energy solutions, construct environmentally friendly structures, and improve the resilience of homes against harsh weather conditions. This impactful work directly benefits Native American communities by fostering self-sufficiency, reducing energy costs, and promoting sustainability, thereby enhancing the overall...
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NOV 17, 1946-AUG 24, 2025 Melvina Bessie (Two Bulls) Winters was born on November 17, 1946 at home in the Payabya Community. Melvina made her journey to the Spirit World on August 24, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Melvina is survived by her children, Lynette Two Bulls of MT, Doreen (Robert) Runnels of #4 Community of Pine Ridge, SD, Joseph Winters of Pine Ridge, SD, Bernadette (Reynold Jr) Denny of Whiteclay, NE, Esther Winters (Isaac, Sanisteven) of Pine Ridge, SD, Courtney Warrior of Rushville, NE and Vesta Packed (John) Rouillard of Pine Ridge, SD, marriage...
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AUG 14, 1940-AUG 21, 2025 Richard “Codger” Red Owl, Ta Woihanble Owape, was born in Pine Ridge, SD on August 14, 1940 to Cynthia Garnette-Red Owl and Theordore Red Owl. Richard made his journey to the spirit world on August 21, 2025 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Richard is survived by his wife, Geraldine “Chooch” Red Owl; sister, Linda Castanida; brother, Dale Red Owl; daughter, Suzanne (Bertt) May; sons, Jeffery Red Owl, Gordon “Dean” (Michelle) Red Owl, Richard “Darren” Red Owl Jr, and Jon (Dawn) Red Owl; grandchildren, Jason (Shannon), Stephanie (Tasunke), Christopher (Amy), Elizabeth, Michael,...
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How can I be the person I needed when I was young? How can I be the role model I never had? They’re not simple questions. They take us back to younger selves: the confused child, the hurting teen, or the angry young adult. Many of us grew up without positive role models. Maybe they were addicted, violent, or silent. Maybe we never heard words that inspired us or gave us hope. I remember the confusion of being young— it felt like walking through a heavy fog, searching for a light to show me I mattered. To prove I was...
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AUG 7, 1972-AUG15, 2025 "Anpo Luta Wicahpi" Martin Albert Pilcher, 53, of Chadron, Nebraska, began his journey to the Spirit World on Aug 15, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. He was born on Aug 7, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jody Brewer and Sonny Pilcher. Martin is survived by his parents, Jody and Sonny; his devoted wife, Rhiannon; children, Tayler, Martin Jr., and Trey; daughter-in-law, Brittany Kouba; grandsons, Asher, Mateo, and Emmett; and siblings, Dena, Gena, Lyle, Bobby, Jimmy, Tara, Julian, and Jared. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews,...
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MAY 23, 1995-AUG 23, 2025 The sunrose for Hillary Rose Long Visitor on May 23, 1995 to Shilo Long Visitor and Haroldine (DeLeon) Jack in Pine Ridge, SD. The sunset for Hillary Rose on August 23, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Hillary Rose is survived by her parents, Haroldine & Lyle Jack, Sr.; children, Trae & Dusti Long Visitor, Havana LaDeaux; sisters, Anpo Hinapa Win Giago, Rhiannon Jack, Shelly Jack, Tasheena Jack; brothers, Mike Jack, Lyle (Sierra) Jack, Jr, Kevin Jack, and Jordan Big Crow; grandparents, Roberta & Sam Spencer, Ivis Long Visitor, Sr., Yvonne...
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PINE RIDGE - Skaters from Pine Ridge and across the region gathered in Pine Ridge on August 23 for the 23rd annual Toby Classic at the Toby Eagle Bull Memorial Skatepark, participants were competing in three categories, Big Air Ollie, Flat Ground Ollie and Best Trick and featured the Winyan of Shred Showcase; Pine Ridge skater Marcius Vocu took two events while Henry LaCaburra took the third. After the presentation of flags,the Brave Heart brothers sang the Lakota Flag song, Joe Giago offered a prayer. “Joe’s prayer connected the crowd to the buffalo harvested last fall,” said Jeanne Eagle Bull,...
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When school is out for the summer, a cohort of 10th, 11th, and 12th graders enter university doors for two weeks. Inside the University of South Dakota, they find out what campus meals and dormitories are really like. But they also unearth belonging and ownership— over themselves and their art. This June, 20 high school students attended the annual, longstanding Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute (OHSAI). In between dining hall lunches and loft bed rests, these select teen artists learn from each other and renowned Native artists— they put pen or brush to paper, attend lessons, and utilize open studio...
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OGLALA - Last week the OST Council met in Oglala at Isna Wica Owayawa for their regular monthly meeting, with a vote of 13-5, the council approved the five constitutional revisions proposed by the Voices of the Elders group, a motion to table had been defeated 5-13. The five revisions included: 1) Electing one council representative per district, 2) At large election of the Secretary, Treasurer and Fifth Member, 3) The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all the funds of the tribe, received from any source whatever, 4) The districts of Pine Ridge Reservation include Oglala, Wakpamni, Wounded Knee,...
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FEB 13, 1990-AUG 13, 2025 The sun rose for Michael Ivan Fast Wolf on February 13, 1990 to Imogene (Fast Wolf) Eagle Bear. The sun set for Michael on August 13, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Michael is survived by his brother, Stephan Eagle Bear; sisters, Bethany Fast Wolf, Aleah Eagle Bear, and Tamera Eagle Bear; nephews, Todd & Joshua Kills Enemy at Night and Kyrie Ivory Eagle Bear; nieces, Lilly Yellow Horse, Anneliese Eagle Bear, Sharray Eagle Bear; cousins, Danitra Bagola, Lashea, Miley, Nadalin, Davien, Demetrius, Northern, Davy & Mason, Brittney Bagola, Kendra, DeVonte,...
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JULY 22, 1999-AUG 17, 2025 Johnnie Kate Pawnee Leggins was born on July 22, 1999 in Pine Ridge, SD to Johnny Pat Pawnee Leggins and Lisa Shangreaux-Pawnee Leggins. Johnnie made her journey to the Spirit World on August 17, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Johnnie is survived by her mother, Lisa Pawnee Leggins; children, Ryker Gibbons and Legend Pawnee Leggins; hunka children, Tristan Shott and Raquel Respects Nothing; sisters, Alyssa Looks Twice, Kendra Pawnee Leggins and Nadia Shott; brothers, Alfonso & Daniel Pawnee Leggins, Eric Kills Enemy, and Jordan Shott; grandmothers, Blossom Jumping Eagle, Selma...
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JULY 16, 1965-AUG 18, 2025 Kenneth Wayne Morrison was born on July 16, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to William “Bill” Center and Rhoda (Morrison) Quick Bear. Kenneth made his journey to the Spirit World on August 18, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Shelley Morrison; daughters, Blossom Morrison, Leta Morrison, Lily Morrison, and Lyla Morrison; grandchildren, Emilliea Morrison, Wylder Ross, and Talynt Big Crow; great-granddaughter, Rosa Len’a Wright-Ross; brothers, Jim Morrison and Ed Morrison; sister, Wanda Buckman; and many extended family members. Kenneth was preceded in death by his...
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JULY 30, 1965-AUG 20, 2025 Glenda Hunts Horses was born on July 30, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Eugene Hunts Horses, Sr. and Violet Young Bear. Glenda made her journey to the Spirit World on August 20, 2025 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. Glenda is survived by her daughters, April Edgewater of Farmington, NM, Violet Edgewater of Las Vegas, NV, Pearle Edgewater of Farmington, NM, Gerri Edgewater of Phoenix, AZ, and Venus Little Bear of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Gilbert Hunts Horses of McLaughlin, SD, Will Young Bear of Rapid City, SD,...
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Jonathan Alvin One Feather Aug21, 1952-Aug 19, 2025 Martin Pilcher Aug 7, 1972-Aug 15, 2025
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Bringing together forty Indigenous writers, artists, activists, athletes, scholars and thinkers from across Turtle Island, this joyful, proud and groundbreaking collection celebrates the potential of young people, who they are and what they dream of. https://prairieedge.com/
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With a deadline looming for the ownership transfer of Oak Flat to Resolution Copper, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week granted an emergency injunction that temporarily halted the transfer. Within 24 hours, President Donald Trump weighed in on the debate with inflammatory, ill-informed rhetoric on social media. He called the appeals court a “Radical Left Court” for issuing the emergency injunction blocking the transfer of Oak Flat to foreign-owned mining interests. In his post, Trump wrote “our country, quite simply, needs copper–and NOW.” He went further, labeling those who oppose the mine as “anti-American,” suggesting they’re working against...
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What does it mean to be both Native and another race in today’s America? For many families across Indian Country, this is not an abstract question. It is a lived, often challenging reality that cuts deeply. We often think of race as a rigid identity— Native or not, Black or White, Latino or Asian—as if people belong to one box. But human beings rarely fit such neat categories. More and more, Native families are raising children of mixed heritage: Native and White, Native and Black, Native and Asian. These children often straddle multiple worlds, navigating complex identities, yet facing skepticism...
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PINE RIDGE - Pine Ridge head girls volleyball coach, Nelly Long, is starting her 33rd year as volleyball coach, the somewhat grizzled caustic coach is two wins from the 700 win club and 11 wins from being in the top three volleyball coaches all time across all divisions. On the first day we had 30 girls out for volleyball, I had to send 13 home, no shoes or no physical but now we’re up to 40 girls out for volleyball, stated Long, we lost our long time setter Keisha Janis, to graduation so bringing along a new setter has to...
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After 43 years, the Gathering of Nations Powwow, billed as the largest powwow in North America, will come to an end on April 24–25, 2026. The announcement was made in a press release on Saturday, as organizers revealed the official dates and event poster for the final powwow. The poster prominently features the words: “THE LAST DANCE.” “There comes a time,” is the only official statement released by Gathering of Nations Limited, the organization that founded the powwow more than four decades ago. The 43rd and final Gathering of Nations Powwow will take place at Expo New Mexico/ Tingley Coliseum...
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INDIAN COUNTRY - The 2025 high school football season gets under way on Thursday, August 28, teams from the 9 man All Nations Football Conference play most of their games on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the season because of the availability of officials, while both 9 man and 11 man teams under the SDHSAA play on Fridays and Saturdays. Lakota Tech has a new coach, Eriq Swiftwater, the Tatanka host Milbank on Friday to open their season; with 57 players on their opening day roster, they will be looking for their first win in school history. Pine Ridge is coming...
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Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative members may vote now in the 2025 Board of Directors election online or by mail until Sept. 23. Voting will also occur at the cooperative’s 73rd Annual Meeting to be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m. at the Community Center in Wall. Members attending the annual meeting will hear updates and learn about recent accomplishments. Attendees will receive a meeting registration gift and can win various door prizes, including a 0 grand prize. Following the meeting, members can enjoy a complimentary lunch from one of the following four local restaurants: Badlands Saloon & Grille, Salty...
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PINE RIDGE - Two years ago, Red Cloud started an ambitious construction project to build a new Heritage Center, a place where all of the center’s collections would be under one roof with a climate controlled environment to protect the variety of pieces including two dimension artwork, stone and wood sculpture, parfleche, metal and feather work, pottery and all art forms; construction has been completed, center staff will begin transferring 12,000 collection items into the new facility in September, a soft or community opening is set for April of 2026 with a formal grand opening scheduled for June 6, 2026...
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Lori Pourier not only celebrates art, she supports it. Not just in the general sense, in the financial sense. The Oglala Lakota tribal member started in her 20s with the First Nations Development Institute, then known as the First Nations Financial Project. “While there, I built their artist marketing support system for artists,” Pourier told Buffalo’s Fire. “I’ve always done professional development type of training with artists, helping artists grow their businesses, and have always worked alongside Native community development financial institutions.” Pourier says there are several areas of needs for artists, including access to capital and financial education. While...
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EAGLE BUTTE, SD — The Cheyenne River Youth Project continued its series of seasonal Lakota culture camps in August with Koskalaka Woaphiye Wichothi (young men’s healing camp). The camp took place on Aug. 15-17 at Wakanyeja Kin Wana Ku Pi (The Children Are Coming Home), CRYP’s 39- acre property adjacent to Bear Butte State Park. “I got to do everything I wanted to do this summer in just one weekend at that camp,” said one of the seven youth participants, who ranged in age from 13 to 17. “This is a powerful statement,” said Julie Garreau, CRYP’s founder and chief...
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Pine Ridge Indian Reservation — Wicahpi Olowan (Vol. 1) made history when it won Record of the Year at the Native American Music Awards (NAMA) in July. This recognition underscores the album’s mission—a bold statement that Lakota music belongs on the world stage. "Our name, Wicahpi Olowan, is our way of saying we are not making stars; rather, we acknowledge that anyone who steps in our studio is already from the Star Nation," says Talon Bazille Ducheneaux. Along with Tiana Spotted Thunder, Ducheneaux is the album’s co-organizer, helping unite more than 20 artists, producers, and engineers from across Lakota Country....
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AUG 21, 1952-AUG19, 2025 Jonathan Alvin One Feather was born on August 21, 1952 in Pine Ridge, SD to Enoch Paul One Feather and Lily Mae Red Eagle. Jonathan made his journey to the Spirit World on August 19, 2025 at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO. Jonathan is survived by his sisters, Cheryl One Feather, Janice One Feather, Esther Iron Cloud, Carol One Feather, Eloise One Feather, and Clara Mc- Manus; special niece & nephew, Sioux Dawn Iron Crow and Duane Iron Crow; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, & grandchildren. Jonathan was preceded in death by his parents,...
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FEB 9, 2001 - AUG13, 2025 Alen Jerrald White Butterfly was born on February 9, 2001 in Pine Ridge, SD to Ronald White Butterfly and Maxine Mesteth. Alen made his journey to the Spirit World on August 13, 2025 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Alen is survived by his father, Ronald White Butterfly; sisters, Tasha White Butterfly, Theresa White Butterfly, and Lily Twiss; brother, Christian Twiss; aunts, Janelle Knight, Ashley Mesteth, Amber Mesteth, Michelle Woptura, and Pansy Weasel Bear & Family; uncle, Shane Mesteth; grandparents, Linda White Butterfly, Vivian, Colleen, Lorna, Hattie, Louise, & Erma White Butterfly, Charles...
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WOLF CREEK - Tatewin Means was the only applicant to the OST Chief Judge position, with a vote of 14-1-3, the tribal council selected her to finish the unexpired chief judge term that ends in November of 2026. Tatewin Means, a single parent with two children, graduated from RC Central high school, earned her bachelors degree from Stanford University then a law degree from the University of Minnesota and a Masters Degree in Environmental Science from Oglala Lakota College. After working at OLC, Means served as the OST Attorney General for four years before becoming the executive director for Thunder...
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A beautifully illustrated edition of Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s poem “Washing My Mother’s Body,” which offers a way through grief when the loss appears unbearable. As I wash my mother’s face, I tellherhow beautiful she is, how brave,how her beauty and braverylive on in her grandchildren. Herface is relaxed, peaceful.Her earth memory body has notleft yet,but when I see her the next day,embalmed and in the casketin the funeral home, it will be gone.Where does it go? Through lyrical prose and evocative watercolor illustrations by award-winning Muscogee artist Dana Tiger, Washing My Mother’s Body explores the complexity of a daughter’s...
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To Lakota students entering college: you are stepping into an important chapter of life. As a mentor to many Lakota youth, I offer you encouragement, blessings, and belief in your future. You’ve finished high school. Maybe you crossed that graduation stage with honors. Maybe you walked quietly, relieved but uncertain about what happens next. Now, you’re about to take the next big step toward college. College is a major transition. You’re no longer a child, but not yet an adult with strong opinions about taxes, tariffs, or Tribal politics. This in-between moment is a sacred time. It’s a protected and...
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We are sorry to announce the passing of Vince Two Eagle who was a columnist and writer for years with Lakota Times. Sail on Vince you will be remembered as someone that educated all of our readership. You will be deeply missed and you are forever in Lakota Times Archives. Affinity is another word for empathy which is my working definition for this week’s column. Jane Fonda is quoted in The Hollywood Reporter as saying, “Make no mistake, empathy is not weak or woke.” “Some famous quotes about empathy include: ‘The great gift of human beings is that we have...
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YANKTON - Originally from Pine Ridge and Eagle Butte, Pierre graduate Lennox Dupris is heading to Mount Marty University in Yankton to play basketball and attend school. “Never really gave it much thought, just really liked playing basketball,” said Lennox Dupris, 2025 Pierre high school graduate, “had offers from Wayne State, Augustana University and SD School of Mines but I got to know Alan Bertram at Mount Marty through Sacred Hoops and AAU basketball, he’ll help make me a better basketball player and a better person.” My uncle Terry Dupris lived in Pierre, we decided the schools in Pierre would...
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LOWER BRULE - In what started out as an experiment to get more participation in the game of football, the All Nations Football Conference was formed six years ago with two divisions based on school enrollment and playing nine man football; August 28 will see the start of their seventh season, last season’s championship games, 9A and 9B were played in the Dakota Dome in Vermillion and were broadcast live on SDPB television. This year’s 9A division includes Pine Ridge, Mahpiya Luta, Little Wound, CEB, Lower Brule, Todd County, St. Francis and Winnebago while 9B includes McLaughlin, Crazy Horse, White...
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Washington, DC – National Museum of the American Indian presents Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains which celebrates the full expression of narrative art among Native nations of the Great Plains. The exhibition juxtaposes historical hides, muslins, and ledger books with more than 50 contemporary works commissioned by the museum. Illustrating everything from war deeds and ceremonial events to family life, Native identity, and pop culture, the artworks are as diverse as the individuals who created them from June 1, 2024 to January 20, 2026 Early narrative warrior artists recorded their battle exploits on buffalo-hide shirts and robes. During the...
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Across South Dakota, tribal nations and communities face an urgent need for safe, affordable housing and sustainable infrastructure. Meeting that need requires more than just materials—it demands a new generation of Native engineers equipped to lead transformative change. This summer, thanks to a high-impact scholarship program, two young Native women– Ava and Madison– graduated with degrees in civil engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines. With their sights set on building stronger, healthier tribal communities, they represent a powerful step toward a more resilient future. “Our communities hold such extraordinary talent and innovation, especially in our young people. But...
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2025 Back 2 School Bash was held at the Martin City Park on August 2, 2025. There was a variety of events going on for the youth to participate in. We had Balloons for Babies, Foot Races, Bouncy Houses, 3-on-3, Cake Walk, Color Run, gift baskets for teachers, a free lunch as well as concession stands and baked goods from Berry Sweet by Cece. We had about 280 kids, infants to 18 year olds, sign up and had plenty of door prizes to give away including TVs, bikes, and Nintendo Switches. Craig Dillon, the LaCreek District representative, delivered the opening...
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August 4, 2025. Last month, CAIRNS hosted its first astronomy workshop at Wingsprings in the Lacreek District of Pine Ridge Reservation. A dozen guests were invited to learn about the moon, particularly the full moon. The ninety minute workshop included hands-on activities, close observations of the moon, and an illustrated presentation that examined astronomical and Lakotan viewpoints of the moon. The workshop was hosted on July 8, two days before a full moon. That evening, the moon rose at 7:22 in the east, and about an hour later, the sun set at 8:28 in the west. The workshop began at...
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Sylvia Tobacco, Wilma Standing Bear, Sandy Two Lance, Aurelia Good Plume and Rita Long Visitor Holy Dance were honored today for different reasons. (Saunie K Wilson too, but she was not in attendance.) They shared, and one thing that stood out, is they did not expect to be in that position - such humility. They have spent their lives serving the people. And still, today, each is a strong voice in their family and our community, our district. Thank each of you and thank the Oglala Sioux Tribe for a most appropriate honoring.
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MITCHELL0 - On Monday and Tuesday, the SDGA held their Junior Tour championships at the Lakeview Golf Course in Mitchell; Ruth Long/Pine Ridge was playing her first year in the girls 12-13 division, Long shot a 100 the first day and a 93 the second day to place 9th in the 12-13 girls division. “This was Ruth’s first year in the 12-13 division, it meant starting from the women’s tees and playing 18 holes each day,” said John Long her father and golf coach, “this year was a building experience for Ruth, although we don’t have a course in Pine...
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JAN 14, 1934 - JULY 16, 2025 Edna Marie Janis was born on January 14, 1934, to Benjamin James Janis and Julia Runs Along Edge-Red Bear in Allen, SD. Edna passed away at her home in Yellow Bear Canyon on July 16, 2025. Edna is survived by her first cousins Wilma Standing Bear of Batesland, SD and Milo Yellow Hair; sister Audrey Shields of Lawrence, KS; daughters Latrell Plenty Arrows, Patricia DuBray and Denise Plenty Arrows of Allen, SD, Michelle Janis of Denver, CO, Lexie Shield, Audrey (Dennis) Martinez of Oglala, SD; sons Art Has No Horse, Jr of Allen,...
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OCT 31, 1960 - JULY 16, 2025 Bernadine Carla Rowland was born on Oct 31, 1960 in Rushville, NE to Baptiste LaDeaux and Theresa (Shott) Medicine. Bernadine made her journey to the Spirit World on July 16, 2025 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Bernadine is survived by her sons, Patrick (Roberta) Rowland, Jr. and Alex Rowland, Sr.; daughters, Jennifer Rowland and Clarissa LaDeaux; sisters, Cleo (John) No Leaf- LaDeaux, Lisa (Gordy) Looks Twice, Melanie Janis, and Phyllis (Chet Steele) Shott; aunt, Kathy (Dave) Janis; grandchildren, Kayandra, Xavier, Jordyn, Alaia, Mason-Malone, Greg, Jetta, & Kaizen Rowland,...
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DEC 18, 1954 - JULY 12, 2025 "Paha Kinajin" (Stands With A Strike) Leonard Few Tails Jaden Roy White Plume Kyera Raine Quiver lawrence Louis Bordeaux, Jr. May 16, 1974 - July 15, 2025 Lawrence was born on May 16, 1974 in Rosebud, SD to Larwence Bordeaux, Sr. and Irma Jean Young and was raised by his grandmother, Katherine whom he considered his mother. Lawrence made his journey to the Spirit World on July 15, 2025 in Spearfish, SD. Lawrence is survived by his spouse, Lucin Bordeaux; children, Lushia Bordeaux, Leah (Zack Anker) Bordeaux, and Lawrence Bordeaux III; granddaughter, Scarlet...
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JUN 27, 1937-JULY 10, 2025 Bessie Catherine (Little Hawk) Waters was born on June 27, 1937 in Calico, SD to Charles James Little Hawk, Sr. and Ellaria (Sierra) Little Hawk. Bessie made her journey to the Spirit World on July 10, 2025 at her home in Calico Community near Pine Ridge, SD. Bessie is survived by her one brother, Charles “Chuck” Little Hawk, Jr. of Calico Community; sister, Rita Long Visitor of Slim Buttes Community; sons, Frank Elk Voice/Waters, Jr. and David Waters both of Calico Community; daughters, Lois “Cameron” Waters/Kills Small, Sr. of Rapid City, SD, Susanna Waters of...
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Iris Beverly Between Lodges June 13, 1952 - July 27, 2025 Danelle Lynn Bagola Dec 13, 1973 - July 25, 2025 Joan Orielle Chief Eagle June 27, 1952 - July 24, 2025 Michael Ray Chase February 13, 1983 - July 23, 2025
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In Nature Explained, art and science blend together in a fascinating visual tour of more than 20 nature cycles. Discover how trees lose their leaves, what makes flowers bloom, why seeds travel, and many more incredible processes. Split into six sections-trees, leaves, flowers, seeds, mushrooms, and seasons-the book's spreads present different scenes and explain the stories of nature from pollination to photosynthesis, germination to decomposition, in a simple way. Anatomical profiles feature at the start of each section to give a broad overview to each chapter, and feature detailed diagrams and dissections for children to pore over. https://prairieedge.com/
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President Donald Trump has long demonstrated a talent for distraction — often redirecting public attention whenever an issue arises that he would rather avoid. That appears to be the case with the ongoing controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files, which continues to put pressure on the White House. In response, Trump has attempted to deflect by accusing former President Barack Obama of treason over his handling of Russian interference in the 2016 election—an unsubstantiated claim that seems designed more to distract than to inform. In another diversion, Trump revived debate over the name of Washington's NFL team, which dropped the...
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I grew up in northern Minnesota in a small town surrounded by lakes, pine trees, and Indian Country. The Indian Reservations were always there, part of the landscape I took for granted. Even as a kid, I wondered: Why were Indigenous Peoples separated from the rest of American society? Why were Indian Tribes living under different rules and realities? Why did they seem so close, yet so distant? For years my questions went unanswered. And, looking back, I realize they weren’t answered because they were rarely asked—and certainly not by schoolteachers. During K-12, I received a decent education in reading,...
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JULY 23, 2025 - JULY 23, 2025 Jaden Lee Bongo infant daughter to Joyce Bongo was born and passed away on July 23, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jaden is survived by her mother, Joyce Bongo; sister, Deziray Bongo; brothers, Jacob Janis, Wanbli Janis, Cecil Bullman, Jr., and Valentino Lee Bongo; grandmother, Bonita Blue Legs; aunt, Jessica Black Hawk; and uncles, Roy Blue Legs, Marvis Robideau, and Taylor Bongo. Jaden was preceded in death by her grandfather, Eugene Bongo; aunts, Jackie & Jackelyn Black Hawk; grandfather, Oliver Janis; and great grandparents, Ione Bad Cob and...
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PHOENIX - Wednesday, the 22nd Native American Basketball Invitational got underway in Phoenix, Thorpe Family was one of 112 boys team entered into this year’s NABI tournament, after completing pool play and bracket pay, going 8-0, Thorpe Family was one of four teams to make it into the NABI semifinals on Saturday in the Phoenix Arena, home of the Phoenix Sun and Phoenix Mercury, Thotpe Family lost their semifinal matchup with the Rezbombers 58-45. Young Guns defeated Pack in the second semifinal 77-47 then Young Gunz knocked off Rezbombers 78-64 to win this years NABI. The Thorpe Family included Marvin...
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The federal government must stop issuing paper checks by September 30 in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other digital payment options. The Social Security Administration has now provided additional guidance for Social Security beneficiaries. The federal government must stop issuing paper checks by September 30 in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other digital payment options—that’s according to an Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump in March of this year. Now, the Social Security Administration has provided additional guidance for Social Security beneficiaries. Who Still Gets Paper Checks? According to the agency, the transition primarily affects...
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The National Association of Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) condemns the erasure of Indigenous history as the Department of Interior implements "Secretarial Order 3431 - Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History." One of the first documented instances of this implementation reported in SFGate, involves the removal of signage adding important historical context at Muir Woods. The information on the removed signage included references to "1769, when Spanish missionaries began enslaving Native Americans," as well as "that John Muir, the park’s namesake, used racist language in his writings about Native Americans in 1869." "The removal of historical information at Muir Woods...
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HILO,HA - What started over a year ago with goals and a number of fundraising activities is coming to fruition this week as 18 Mahpiya Luta students with three advisors drove to Denver Sunday night, flew to LA on Monday morning and Monday night flew to Hawaii for a week of learning more about language, language immersion programs and the work done by the University of Hawaii/Hilo and the Navahi High School language immersion program. Our students have been working on Lakota language classes all year and have been working with both the high school immersion program and the language...
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When the South Dakota Festival of Books kicks off this fall in the first-time host community of Spearfish, readers will once again connect with writers from within the state and around the world – including bestselling novelist Tommy Orange – to talk about their favorite topic: books! The lineup for this year’s event, Sept. 26- 28, includes more than 60 presenters who bring history to life, share ideas through fiction, explore challenging issues, read inspiring poetry and educate young readers on countless topics. Tommy Orange, whose debut novel There There won the American Book Award and was a finalist for...
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PINE RIDGE - Originally it’s a group of Zen Peacemakers who come from Tennessee each year to the Black Hills for a Native American presentation but for the past two years, we’ve had artists come down and spend some time with the children in Red Cloud community to do art, stated Wendell Yel- low Bull, an elder from the community. Last year, BJ Honeycutt from Tennessee did wood carving and whittling; this year he returned and did clay work while Helene Award from New York did collage making,5 added Yellow Bull, had my doubts, after I saw the work, I...
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Lakota entrepreneurs are driving economic growth and creating opportunities across our communities! In fact, Native-owned businesses are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S., and Lakota entrepreneurs are leading the way in industries like agriculture, arts, tourism, and technology. Lakota Funds promotes economic sustainability by providing access to credit for Native People. In the 1980s, a group of visionary community leaders assembled and realized that in order to break the cycle of poverty on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, they needed to focus on the key roadblocks to economic development: Access to capital, access to technical assistance, access to...
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MISSION – The Sinte Gleska University Nursing Department hosted a pinning ceremony for 6 new Licensed Practical Nurses, who will graduate with their college diplomas in August. Six LPN students received their nursing pins at the Michael Benge Student Union Center on July 19. They included: Joeviyhl Waln, Maryann Moran, Rose Larvie, Paulina Martinez, Casey Hawk and Johnna Murray. They will receive their Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degrees during the SGU graduation in August. Red Leaf singers rendered an honor song for the new LPNs to open the ceremony. A welcome address was offered by SGU Director of...
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JULY 25, 1940 - JULY 18, 2025 Aloysius Dominic Running Hawk was born on July 25, 1940 in Pine Ridge, SD to Cyrus and Victoria (Marrowbone) Running Hawk. Aloysius made his journey to the Spirit World on July 18, 2025 at the Avantara Arrowhead Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD. Aloysius is survived by his grandchildren, Eugene Running Hawk, Katana Running Hawk, Donna & Roxanne Yankton, and Calypso Under Baggage; great grandbabies, Ebony Running Hawk, Elijah Running Hawk, Sarina Tallman, Anthony, Aliana, & Jonathan, Jr. Sandoval, Louis, Jaylee, & Elwin III Yankton; daughter-in-law, Delunda “Lori” Running Hawk; hunka daughter, Darshann...
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Jan 17, 1967 - July 15, 2025 David Allen Amos was born on Jan 17, 1967, in Sisseton, SD to Harlan & Betty Amos. David made his journey to the Spirit World on July 15, 2025, at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. David is survived by his father, Harlan Amos; significant other, Roberta Crazy Thunder; stepchildren Vanessa Bear Runner- Crazy Thunder, Winona (Ruben) Crazy Thunder Duran, Cassandra (Jennety ) Crazy Thunder, and Shelly Crazy Thunder. David loved all his grandchildren - Shantell Wright, Christa Beautiful Bald Eagle, Alexus Lakota, Cherrell Bear Runner-Crazy Thunder, Jesenia Guardado, Estrella Guardado,...
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MAY 31, 1961-JULY 7, 2025 Kimberly Kay (Kelso) Trujillo, beloved daughter, mother, grammy, mimi, sister, & friend passed away on July 7, 2025 at her home in Rushville at the age of 64. Kim was born on May 31, 1961in Rapid City, South Dakota to Jesse and Patricia (Pourier) Kelso. She spent her early years in California where she was raised alongside her brothers Kelly and Kevin. During high school, Kim was a spirited and active student, excelling in tennis and field hockey and bringing joy to many as a cheerleader. Kim is survived by her son, Kirk James Trujillo,...
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JULY 28, 1954-JULY 7, 2025 John Billie Sierra was born on July 28, 1954 in Scottsbluff, NE to Valentino Howard Edward Sierra, Sr. and Mary Mae (Roubideaux) Menard. John made his journey to the Spirit World on July 7, 2025 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. John is survived by his spouse, Olivia Sierra; children, Socorro Sierra, Strong Tree Pease, Michael John Sierra, Sr., Wanbli Johnson, Jesse Dean Sierra, Shaun Ray Sierra, and Mary Frances Sierra; sisters, Joann Sierra, Sharon Katherine Sierra, Kharon Kathleen Garica, Felicita Sierra, Henny Whalen and Susan Roan Eagle; brothers, Robert Sierra;...
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OCT 30, 1966-JULY 5, 2025 Anthony Lavern Brave Heart was born on October 30, 1966, in Martin, SD to Alphonso Brave Heart and Jenny Chief Bear-Leonard. Anthony made his journey to the Spirit World on July 05, 2025, at the Pine Ridge Indian Health Services in Pine Ridge, SD. Anthony is survived by children, Anthony Brave Heart Jr., Daniel Brave Heart, Diandra Brave Heart, Derek Brave Heart, Jeremiah Brave Heart, and Kailyn Brave Heart; grandchildren, Talanna, Tiara, Kaden, Treasure, Troy, Jr., Braylon, and Kailani; siblings, Mercy Iron Crow, Arlene Iron Crow, Garfield Iron Crow, Marlene Brave Heart, Elwin (Jean) Brave...
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MAY 20, 1989-JULY 5, 2025 Daniel Joseph Marshall was born on May 20, 1989, in Winner, SD Nicodemus Blue Bird and Lucy Teresa Marshall. Daniel began his journey to the Spirit World on July 5, 2025, in Sioux Falls, SD. Daniel is survived his son, Braysen “Moses” Highrock, birth father, Nicodemus Blue Bird; parents, Stan and Pam Peneaux; sisters, Chantelle Marshall, Precious Fawn Spotted Tail, Mila Blue Bird, Jade Moran, and Jasmine Colombe; brothers, Stan Peneaux III, Jay Peneaux, Heath Peneaux, and Eric Blue Bird; grandmother, Dolly Bear Shield; aunts, Athel DuBray, Heather DuBray, Thomasine Lunderman, Candy Du- Bray, Cindy...
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MAR 18, 1989-JULY 3, 2025 Rhiannon “Ree Ree” Madonna Fast Horse was born on March 18, 1989 in Pine Ridge, SD to Francis Spotted Elk and Antoinette Fast Horse, Rhiannon was raised by Reginald Black Elk, Jr. Rhiannon made her journey to the Spirit World on July 3, 2025, at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Rhiannon is survived by her mother Antoinette “Toni” Fast Horse; brothers Jeff (TeCara Lamont) Fast Horse, Regi (Tonee Ghost-Red Feather) Black Elk, III, Sheldon Black Elk; sisters Danica (Katrina) Chase, Troylynn Black Elk; children Khairee Caske White Bull, Nevaeh Patricia White Bull;...
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ROSEBUD – The Sicangu Lakota remembered 9 children taken by force to Carlisle Indian Industrial School in the 19th century and whose remains were returned in 2021. Tiyate Glipi Anpetu, which translates to “They are back to their homelands day” is recognized on July 14 as a holiday by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Nine wooden boxes containing children’s remains were turned over to Ione Quigley, RST Historic Preservation Officer, on July 14, 2021 and brought back by caravan to the Rosebud reservation for ceremony and to be reinterred on tribal lands. Six of the children were buried at the Sicangu...
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A century ago, a Philadelphia philanthropist sponsored a series of journeys to the American West to document Native American cultures and traditions. The Wanamaker Expeditions, conducted between 1908 and 1913, visited Crow Agency, Montana, near the site of the Battle of Little Bighorn. In words and images, the expeditions recorded aspects of the tribal lifestyle that were rapidly disappearing as Native Americans were pressured to assimilate into mainstream society. This book offers fascinating glimpses of life during that transitional period among the Crow, Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Dakota, and other tribes of the northern plains. The Wanamaker Expeditions organized a gathering of...
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Donald Trump is out of his closet. He is openly campaigning to revive the vile R-word by pressuring professional sports team owners and the District of Columbia government to take a ginormous step back into bigotry. This comes just as the Commanders are playing like champions, without carrying that burden of shameful history. Remember, the team’s last Super Bowl appearance was in 1992 — back when they were the Rdskns, with owners awash in their claimed privilege to call us hateful names, mock our cultures and rewrite history. That was 33 years ago! I remember it well because it was...
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The Plantation and the Reservation are often seen as separate historical injustices, one rooted in chattel slavery, the other in violent Indian removal. But what if we understood the Plantation and the Reservation not as separate injustices, but as parallel systems of racial control? Both were designed to confine, extract, and surveil Black and Indian life with ruthless precision across generations. Both the Plantation and the Reservation were created to manage what the state saw as “problems”—Indigenous sovereignty and Black freedom. These systems were structured to stifle potential threats, not through inclusion but through control. Plantations exemplified total institutions of...
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Racing Magpie located in Rapid City, South Dakota was one of the 51 selected recipients of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Spring 2025 Grant. There were 51 art organizations, museums, and university art galleries from 25 states across the country and Puerto Rico that will receive over million to support the visual arts. Two new grantees ground their programming in the Native American practices of respect, reciprocity, and collectivity. IndigenousAF (Las Vegas, NV) supports, maintains, and celebrates Indigenous artistic communities by providing exhibition opportunities, public programs, and long-term studio residencies to Indigenous artists across North America,...
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MISSION - Bob Kornely is looking ahead to his 35th year of coaching football, 33 years in high school and one year in college, this season represents his 25th year as head coach at Todd County high school; throughout the summer we’ve met three days a week for conditioning, agility, installing offense and defense and weight lifting, we have a three day camp set for July 28-30 then our first formal practice is August 11. We lost five seniors including our all-conference runner Ty Valandra plus receiver Tashawn Marshall, Harold Heinert, Hayden Poignee and Randy Marshall, added Kornely, we have...
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PHOENIX - A total of 204 high school basketball teams, 112 boys, 92 girls teams arrived in Phoenix on Tuesday for the 22nd Native American Basketball Invitational; teams come from all over Indian Country, representing 160 Native nations. Each team is in a four team pool where on Wednesday and Thursday they will play the three reams in their pool with the pool winners playing in a single elimination tournament on Friday; the semifinals and championship games take place Saturday in the Phoenix Arena, home of the Phoenix Sun of the NBA and the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Although...
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This fall, Red Cloud Renewable is launching their first-ever Weatherization Training Program—a hands-on learning experience that teaches you how to make homes safer, healthier, and more energy efficient. The training takes place over two weeks: September 29–October 3, then resumes after a weekend break October 6–10. Classes will run Monday through Friday on the Pine Ridge campus, covering everything from air sealing and insulation to building science, moisture control, and energy saving strategies. By the end of this program, participants walk away with practical skills that can lead directly into careers in home energy efficiency, weatherization work, and even HVAC or...
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PINE RIDGE - Randy Hughes who has been on loan through an IPA with IHS is returning to the Indian Health Service, his last day was July 2; Hughes has helped provide direction to the tribe’s broadband initiative as he helped set up Oglala Lakota Telecommunications LLC and served as chief executive officer and was working to integrate the OST Division of Information Technology with OLT where he served as chief information officer. Currently the Economic and Business Development committee serves as the board of directors of OLT. The overall goal has been to build infrastructure to provide high speed...
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KYLE - For the third summer in a row Little Wound will be hosting a Readers Theater Camp scheduled for July 28-August 1 at Little Wound School for students from seventh to 12th grades, starting at 9am each day at no charge with a lunch provided. “Shirlene Joseph and her son Brandon are returning as camp coordinators, nationally known, they helped two years ago to write a script using the works of Joe Marshall called ‘Walking with Grandfather’ and last year with a piece on food sovereignty called ‘Owamni’ about a restaurant in Minneapolis, both years the scripts developed at...
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MAY 5, 1979 - JULY 9, 2025 Toka Thunder Hawk was born on May 5, 1979 in Rapid City, SD to Conrad D. Thunder Hawk and Rosebud Eagleman. Toka made his journey to the Spirit World on July 9, 2025 in Rapid City, SD. Toka is survived by his father, Conrad D. Thunder Hawk; mother, Rosebud Eagleman; sisters, Iyotan Win Thunder Hawk, Danielle Black Lance, DaCarla Black Lance, Amber Black Lance, and Chancie Augustani; brother, Joseph Thunder Hawk; significant other, Lynn Has No Horse; cousins, Andy Thunder Hawk, Alex Thunder Hawk, Jr., Donovan Thunder Hawk, Jr., Wanjila Lone Hill, Mickey...
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Starting July 21st ending July 30th 2025, Reel Jobs Film School will have its 10th Summer Film Camp at its Kyle, SD Campus. Over the next two weeks, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (weekend off) we will start with breakfast and provide 3 meals a day. For folks from coming other Tribal Communities, we will also provide housing. This year, we will be doing training on all the basic film equipment. I.E. Understanding and setting up a cinema format camera, using fixed lenses, to hot and cold lighting, sound recording and basic editing. Once the new film makers are ready, they...
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JUNE 7,1938-SEPT 23,2024 Darrel M. Twiss “Wakhangli Ohankho” was born on June 7, 1938 in Pine Ridge, SD. Darrel made his journey to the Spirit World on September 23, 2024 at his home in Lonesome Valley, SD. Darrel is survived by his wife, Patricia M. Twiss; sons, John (Eva) Twiss and Darrel A. “Tony” (Kristin) Twiss, both of Rapid City, SD; daughters, Nanette “Sis” (Patrick) Twiss, of Rockyford, SD and Sheila (Loren) Ladeaux of Rapid City, SD; 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; sibling, Doug Patton, Irene Blue Horse of Pine Ridge, SD, Lois “Chic” Fraser of Porcupine, SD, Ernest...
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In a dramatic scene of the Great Plains. One of the greatest horse racing events in the nation, Casper is now that. Championship of Champions in Casper Wyoming turned out to be the showdown for native horseman and women. This event was sanctioned by the Horse Nation Indian Relay Council. Here is where the champions lay it all on the line for over 0,000 purse. This year Casper horse nations event broke the records with many many teams showing up, with a total 80 teams participating from Canada, the Midwest, Washington, Oregon, and a far. Horse racing fans from across...
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Tanyan Yahi. Those were the opening words of the eight-page program for the first Lakota Film Festival. Literally they mean “it is good you arrived,” which can be translated as “Welcome.” The year was 2014. The site was the historic Inland Theater, on Main Street in Martin, South Dakota, which had first opened its doors the evening of January 14, 1940, for a showing of The Under Pup. Seventy-four years later, it opened its doors for a day-long festival of films that were about Lakotans, by Lakotans, or filmed in Lakotan lands. The printed program reminded festival goers that they...
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On September 28th, 2024, Crazy Horse Memorial held their inaugural “Honoring the Tatanka (Buffalo) Day. There were culture bearers, singers, dancers, artists that were invited to share their teachings and knowledge with the visitors that came to the Black Hills and Crazy Horse Memorial. In the future, the event will be held every year around the same time as the Buffalo Roundup in the Black Hills. “The Buffalo Round up shows the more western perspective of the buffalo, we want to host this event to educate visitors show more of the native perspective,” said Whitney Rencountre, CEO of Crazy Horse...
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CASPER,Wyo. - Horse Nations Indian Relay Council hosted their eighth Championship of Champions September 20, 21 and 22 in Casper, Wyo; Arrow Lake out of Colville in Washington was the overall winner. “We had 85 teams, the most ever participating in our championship weekend,” said Calvin Ghost Bear, president of the Horse Nations Indian Relay Council, “competition was fierce as times got faster and faster during the two days of qualifying; we had 44 men’s teams, 14 women’s, 12 junior teams, 9 youth and six kids teams; the track was great, 24 vendors, long lines.” After Arrow Lakes in the...
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MISSION - Sinte Gleska University recently had special visitors from the South Dakota State Historical Society, of Pierre, South Dakota. Keli Brings Three White Horses, Director of the SGU Sicangu Heritage Center, gave them a tour of our campus. Their first stop was at SGU’s Great Plains Art Institute (GPAI) to view the “Rosebud Sioux, A Lakota People in Transition” - Photographic Exhibit which is made up of 75 photos that were recently donated to the Sicangu Heritage Center and are currently on exhibit in the GPAI Gallery. This exhibit, donated by Eva Anderson, widow of the late Claes H....
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She stands high overlooking the Missouri River, 50 feet tall wearing a dress style of long ago, holding a star quilt made of 128 stainless steel blue diamond shapes designed to flutter in the prairie wind and at night lights cause the diamonds to glow visible for miles. The quilt represents respect, honor and admiration in the Lakota/ Dakota culture, she is Dignity representing Lakota/ Dakota women of South Dakota. As I looked at her, the women who went before me were awakened with feelings held for centuries whispered “ Waunyankapi” they see us. I reached out to other women...
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WINNEBAGO/ PINE RIDGE - After winning the All Nations Division A championship the past two years and opening this season 4-0, Thursday, Winnebago ended the Falcon’s 25 game win streak with a dominating 36- 20 win. “Winnebago has a good football team, they have three solid lineman and three fast runners and they executed,” said Bob Kornely, long time Todd County football coach, “we didn’t execute that well, we had 14 penalties for 101 yards, two fumbles and three interceptions, they played more physical, our junior quarterback, Chris Ellert, played well, he went 11/21 for 145 yards and two touchdowns,...
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A bartender and his only customer are having a conversation at the bar when the customer asks, “Why are you always polishing a glass?” The bartender responds, “Trick of the trade, makes people nervous when a bartender just stands there.” The customer says, “So lay some bartender wisdom on me. I’m lost in space here [space can be used as a metaphor for time, here, as it better serves my purpose].” Bartender: “You’re not where you want to be, you feel like you should be somewhere else.” Customer: “You said it.” Bartender: “Say, you could snap your fingers and be...
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The 2024 general election is rapidly approaching. If you are like me, you question the accuracy of political polls, many of which position Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump. But do these polls account for “secret” Trump supporters? This column addresses that question while applying two theories—the spiral of silence and social desirability bias—to assess how they affect political polling accuracy. Let’s begin with the spiral of silence. First introduced in 1974 by political scientist Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann, the spiral of silence explains how public opinion vacillates (sometimes wildly) when morally and emotionally contentious issues are at play. The spiral of...
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This enriching cookbook celebrates eight important plants Native Americans introduced to the rest of the world: corn, beans, squash, chile, tomato, potato, vanilla, and cacao—with more than 100 recipes. When these eight Native American plants crossed the ocean after 1492, the world’s cuisines were changed forever. In Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky, James Beard Award-winning author and chef Lois Ellen Frank introduces the splendor and importance of this Native culinary history and pairs it with delicious, modern, plant-based recipes using Native American ingredients. Along with Native American culinary advisor Walter Whitewater, Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky shares more...
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JAN 25,1994-SEPT 24,2024 Daniel Ray Clements was born on January 25, 1995 in Pine Ridge, SD to Larry Clements and Amy Dixon. Daniel made his journey to the Spirit World on September 24, 2024 in Mitchell, SD TDaniel is survived by his daughters, Emalia Clements and Ellina Clements; mother, Amy Dixon; brothers, Larry (Cherish) Clements, Jr. and Jordan Clements; sisters, Maliyah (Regan Ferguson) Clements and Emmy Clements; his beloved chihuahua, El Chopo Clements; nieces & nephews, Hoksila Clements, Hinata Clements, Messiah and Ariello Ferguson; uncles, James Clements, Robert Clements, Allen Smith, and Spencer St. Germaine; aunts, Annie Smith, Alice Arcoren,...
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SEPT 20,2024-SEPT 20,2024 Kyomi was born on September 20, 2024 to Acacia Witt. Kyomi made her journey to the Spirit World on September 20, 2024 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Kyomi is survived by her mother, Acacia Witt; brother, Jacob Jumping Eagle, Jr. ; uncles, Keya Witt, Tehan Witt, and Ahiya Witt; aunts, Magaju Witt, Ohiyesa Witt and Tyanna Eare; grandparents, Santee Witt & Dottie Coleman; and great grandmothers, Ella Coleman and Felice Dubray; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Kyomi was preceded in death by her grandmother, Tamarra Dubray; grandfathers, Tyler Dubray, Christopher Coleman, Cory Coleman...
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JUNE 23,1962-SEPT 22,2024 Kirk Forrest Bartlett, Jr. was born on June 23, 1962 in Rosebud, SD. Bubba, the beloved son of Goldie White Buffalo Bartlett and Kirk Bartlett, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home on September 22, 2024, at the age of 62, following a courageous battle with Stage 4 Bladder Cancer. Bubba is survived by his cherished son, Kurt, of White River, SD; his brothers, Tim Bartlett, Sr., of White River, SD and Randal & Debbie Bartlett of Sioux Falls, SD; sisters, Alisa Bartlett of White River, SD, Ernie & Cissy Bartlett Larson of Midland, SD, and Laileen...
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OCT 30,1958-SEPT 20,2024 Lucille Ann Bull Bear was born on October 30, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to Amos Bull Bear and Alvina Fool Head. Lucille made her journey to the Spirit World on September 20, 2024 at her home in Rapid City, SD. Lucille is survived by her children, Dustin Lee Bull Bear-Gardipe and Palani Sam Bull Bear-Gardipe; half sister, Cecelia Bull Bear; niece, Monica Yazzie and Felicia Bull Bear; granddaughter, Alveena Has No Horse; aunt, Lavonne King; hunka children, Laura Lafferty, Missy Rodriguez, Shaina Mesteth, and Cassina One Horn; hunka brothers, Emmett American Horse and Didiar Du- Pont;...
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As you already know, pain has something we all either have felt, or are going to feel in the future. We humans are always looking for ways to treat either acute or chronic pain. It will always be true that the more factual information one has been exposed to about the subject one is addressing, the more likely an effective outcome will be achieved. The more assiduous one’s understanding of something is, the more expanded the solution base you will plus having more tools developed toward fixing what is fixable can be had. Emory Dean Keoke and Kay Marie Porterfield’s,...
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Photo cutline : Mark Lonehill and Hazen Bye Boxers attend reunion in Sioux Falls By James Giago Davies SIOUX FALLS— There is a special bond between boxers, that binds across decades, across personal differences, and when these fighters gather in a reunion, despite the gray hair and wrinkles wrought by time, the hugs they exchange, the stories they tell, become a time machine to an outside observer, and he can see the youthful warriors these men once were. These fighters represent three decades of South Dakota amateur boxing, and as John Hirning speaks you can see the Rapid City of...
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As a general matter, human actions are unpredictable. Whenever we try to make a single change within a complex system, we run the risk of creating outcomes we never intended. No matter how carefully actions are planned, there will be unintended consequences. Because society is an intricate web of dynamic systems, whenever an intervention is introduced within such systems—i.e., a new policy, practice, or law—it creates ripple effects. For example, consider the legal prohibition on alcohol consumption, which can inadvertently increase organized crime, bootlegging practices, unregulated and dangerous alcohol use, and unanticipated social problems. Academic social scientists have long understood...
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“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to ruin, and many there are who enter by it.” Every tribe must survive in the present, but every tribe lives in the romanticized past, even tribes rolling in greenbacks, like Shakopee. Over time, a tribe forms ears that can only listen to certain words, and mouths that can share only certain ideas. Two lines of Indians form. There is the Long Line that would stretch to the moon if there were enough Indians left to stretch that far, and this is the line...
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APRIL 20,1976-SEP 16,2024 Melinda Rae Wilcox was born on April 20, 1976 in Pine Ridge, SD to Roger Lee Red Elk, Sr. and Annie Louise (High Horse) Red Elk Sr. Melinda made her journey to the Spirit World on September 16, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Melinda is survived by her spouse, Harlan Wilcox, Sr.; children, Taylor Red Elk, Harlan “Chunky” Wilcox, Dwan Red Elk, Alvera Wilcox, Geneva Wilcox and Arliss Wilcox; grandchildren, MaKenzie Louise Red Elk, MaKinley Rae Red Elk, MaKaylee Ann Red Elk, Peyton Charging Crow, Oliver Wilcox and Presley Charging Crow. Melinda...
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MAY 6,1981-SEPT 15,2024 Susie May Iron Rope was born on May 6, 1981 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul John Iron Rope, Jr. and Maxine Spotted Elk. Susie made her journey to the Spirit World on September 15, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Susie is survived by her sons, Richard Ashley, Jr., Damius Spotted Elk and Savon Doyle; daughters, Lareese Spotted Elk, Maxine Iron Rope, Claudia Good Shield and Jacina Iron Rope; brothers, Calvin Iron Rope, Paul Iron Rope and Rydell Iron Rope; sisters, Cathy Iron Rope, Audrey Iron Rope, Joanette Iron Rope, Mary Iron...
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APRIL 17,1952- SEP 15,2024 Ingrid Faye (Stands) One Feather was born on April 17, 1952 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul Lee Stands and Lucille (Little) Fire Thunder. Ingrid made her journey to the Spirit World on September 15, 2024 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Ingrid is survived by her children, Dean (Margaret) Good Buffalo, Shawn Good Buffalo, Tonia Stands, Brian Good Buffalo, Keith One Feather, Craig, Sandy, Monica, Jerrica, and Anpo One Feather, and Alixandra Beechum; sisters, Leah Fire Thunder and Luci Fire Thunder; brothers, Raymond Stands, A.V. Fire Thunder, and Renfred Good Lance;...
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MAR 5, 1963-SEPT 14,2024 Roderic was born on March 5, 1962 to Donald Little, Sr. and Phyllis Beautiful Bald Eagle. Roderic made his journey to the Spirit World on September 14, 2024 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Roderic is survived by brothers, Donald Patrick Little, Francis “Zeno” Little, Edward Duane Little and Adrian “Shoop” Yellow Boy; sisters, Sylvia “Sissy” Yellow Boy and Joyce Adina Yellow Boy; uncles, Ernie Little and Taylor Beautiful Bald Eagle, Jr.; aunt, Helena “Babe” Little and numerous nieces & nephews. Roderic was preceded in death by his father, Donald Little, Sr.; mother,...
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AUG 21,1952- SEPT 14,2024 Dewey Stuart Lawlor Little Thunder, Sr. was born on August 21, 1952 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, SD to Jacob “Jake” Little Thunder and Caroline Mae Hawk Wing. Dewey made his journey to the Spirit World on September 14, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Dewey was a US Army Veteran and enlisted in the Army on June 20, 1972 and was honorably discharged on June 18, 974. Dewey was also teachers aide at American Horse School and graduated from Pine Ridge, SD. Dewey is survived by his children, Dewey S.L....
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APR 14,1981-SEP 14,2024 Marvin James Apple, Jr. “Elunhcaka” was born on April 14, 1981 in Pine Ridge, SD to Marvin James Apple, Sr. and Lorna (Janis) Apple. Marvin made his journey to the Spirit World on September 14, 2024 at his home in Kyle, SD. Marvin is survived by his father, Marvin Apple, Sr.; son, Dale Apple; brothers, Mark Apple, Charles Apple, Chester Apple and Maurice Apple; sister, Toni Apple; hunka sisters, Eileen Apple, Crystal Apple and Kimberly Apple; grandsons, Justice Shangreaux, Kyson Shangreaux, Josiah Apple, and Khlaio Apple. Marvin was preceded in death by his mother, Lorna (Janis) Apple;...
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JUNE 11, 1944- SEP 13,2024 “Wakinyan Ska Win” Feleta Rose Two Bulls was born June 11, 1944 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lena Fights Bear and Max Blacksmith. Feleta made her journey to the Spirit World on September 13, 2024. Feleta is survived by her sons, Samuel Two Bulls, Jr., Daniel, Sr. & Becky Two Bulls, (Daniel Jr., Jeremiah, Mark, “her baby girl” Danielle Rose), and Randolph, Sr. & Billie Two Bulls ( Randy Jr, Shaei); grandchildren, Curtis “CJ” Two Bulls, Jr. (Gallero), Morgan Weston, Colton Romero, and Zuya Romero; daughters, Mavis Two Bulls (Just, Josh, Cetan, Ryan, and Samantha)...
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WALL, SD – “The 2024 scholarship recipients represent the next generation of leaders,” said Golden West General Manager and CEO Denny Law. “Golden West is proud to support and recognize their accomplishments, and we wish them continued success in their education.” Students were selected from Crazy Horse School, Lakota Tech, Little Wound, and Red Cloud and they are: Jerilyn Richardson, a graduate of Crazy Horse High School, will receive a [post_excerpt],000 Golden West scholarship for 2024. Jerilyn Richardson is the daughter of Ardith Blackbull and Gordon Richardson. She enjoys baking, anything math-related, catching up with friends, and spending time with...
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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service released a draft environmental analysis for its application for withdrawal of the Pactola Reservoir-Rapid Creek Watershed in Pennington County, South Dakota, for a 30-day public comment period. “This comment period offers the public an important opportunity to participate in the evaluation of this requested withdrawal,” said Black Hills Forest Supervisor Shawn Cochran. “The Forest Service is requesting withdrawal of the Pactola Reservoir-Rapid Creek Watershed in response to a strong public interest in protecting this area which provides the municipal water supply for Rapid City and Ellsworth Air Force Base and expressed by...
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RAPID CITY - On Friday, October 4 at 9am across three courts in the Summit Arena at the Monument, action will get underway in the 29th Lakota Nation Volleyball tournament, a 24 team tournament with four six team pools; pool play goes Friday and Saturday morning then the top team in each pool plays a single elimination tourney to determine the LNI winner. Bennett County, Custer and Lakota Tech have opened strong seasons. The schedule for pool play opening Friday at 9am includes: Pool AWhite River vs Marty, Mahpiya Luta vs Wyoming Indian, Crow Creek vs Oelrichs, Wyoming Indian vs...
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CAMBRIDGE.Mass. - On Friday, September 20, Lori Pourier, tribal member and past executive director of the First People’s Fund was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences during a ceremony in Cambridge, Mass.; since 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences honored excellence and convenes leaders from every field of human endeavor to examine new ideas, address issues of importance to the nation and the world, and work together, as expressed in our charter, “to cultivate every art and science which, May tend to advance the interest, honor, dignity and happiness of a free, independent and virtuous...
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ROSEBUD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribe will soon receive a .8 million dollar Climate Pollution Reduction Grant as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a press release that the Rosebud Sioux Tribe was chosen for funding, along with 13 other tribes across the country. Tribal officials at Rosebud plan to: (1) Install five EV charging stations with a 500-kilowatt (kW) battery storage capacity powered by 50 kW solar panels and 10 kW of wind energy. (2) Develop two electric bus routes using three electric buses that will provide a...
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PORCUPINE - On the evening of August 31, an unknown individual or individuals robbed and vandalized a homesite four and a half miles outside of Porcupine; Arlo Iron Cloud, his wife Lisa and their two children, Azure 12 and Louie 10 have been developing a homesite for the past 17 months. In addition to taking a number of items, a fire was started in the old school bus used as the Iron Cloud’s current home. Items lost included broadcast and recording equipment, a shotgun, a tent, two pet ferrets, a laptop, an iPad Pro, and a number of other personal...
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(Pine Ridge, S.D.) The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) has ruled in favor of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in a case involving a proposed uranium mine in Fall River and Custer Counties, South Dakota. The EAB sent the EPA’s Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits for the proposed Powertech Dewey-Burdock uranium mine, owned by parent company enCore Energy, back to EPA Region 8 (located in Denver) to reconsider the permitting decision. The permitting errors that EAB identified were linked to Region 8’s failure to disclose necessary records. The EAB decision reopens the permitting process and requires EPA to...
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Kyle, SD: Oglala Lakota College will hold Board of Trustees and Local Board elections in conjunction with the Oglala Sioux Tribe General Election on November 5, 2024. There are four Board of Trustees positions open in the following districts for 4-year terms: LaCreek, Pejuta Haka, Wakpamni, and Pahin Site. There are 18 Local Board positions open in the following districts: Eagle Nest (1) two-year term, (2) four-year terms Wakpamni (1) two-year term, (1) four-year term Lacreek (1) four-year term Oglala (1) two-year term, (2) four-year terms Pahin Sinte (1) four-year term Pass Creek (1) two-year term, (2) four-year terms Pejuta Haka...
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ST. FRANCIS - The 29th Lakota Nation Invitational volleyball tournament is set for Friday and Saturday October 4,5 in Rapid City at the Monument in the summit Arena; this year’s tournament features 24 teams starting at 9:00am Friday morning with pool play, coming back Saturday to finish off pool play then play a single elimination tournament to determine the winner. The 24 teams from four states are divided into four pools of six teams each, you play five round-robin matches then the top teams from each pool participate in the single elimination tournament. Pools include: Pool A-White River, Mahpiya Luta,...
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MCLAUGHLIN/St. FRANCIS -Last week, Todd County started slow at Little Wound, finding their rhythm in the second half, this week at Mc- Laughlin it was a different story as the Falcons reeled off 22 first quarter points, added 26 in the second quarter and a final touchdown halfway through the third to polish off a 54-0 win to open the season 2-0. “After a long bus ride, we wanted to get out to a quick start and then keep the pedal down as we roared through the first half,” said Bob Kornely, Todd County head coach, “our defense played well,...
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Oscar Wilde, the famous author, poet and playwright once wrote: “There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” In other words, Oscar Wilde could easily be referring to being marginalized as the treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral. As I look back over the years, I can see that Indian people became less and less important to the “American story.” By the time I became cognizant of the idea of being Native American (which was about 3rd grade) or around 1964 we had already,...
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ROSEBUD – A newly elected tribal president, vice president, council representatives and community officers were sworn into office by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Chief Judge Sherman Marshall. Kathleen Wooden Knife took the Oath of Office as the first woman to ever be elected to the highest seat in tribal government. She served nearly 3 terms as the tribal council representative for the Soldier Creek community. “I have a lot of compassion and I feel that if we’re going to take care of the people, compassion plays a vital role in that because everything that our people need, it sits with...
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Yesterday evening a line of cars were driving along a winding Black Hills backroad and had to stop while a line of turkeys, thirty birds long, casually crossed the highway in front them. The first one was a head taller than any that followed, obviously the head honcho, and the last one was kind of a scrawny goofball, stumbling and struggling to keep up. These were Merriman’s turkeys. Many nature and hunting websites incorrectly assert that Merriman’s turkeys are native to the Black Hills. No turkeys are native to the Black Hills. They were introduced as game birds between 1948...
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On September 18th through the 19th, Makoce Agricultural Development will be hosting their 3rd annual Convergence on food sovereignty at the Woyute Regenerative Production Farm located on BIA 27 close to Porcupine, South Dakota. This conference is open to the public and encourages all community members and Lakota youth to attend. The 3rd Annual Convergence is a local, community-focused conference held on the Pine Ridge reservation. Presenters, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, are invited to come to share their expertise in various topics such as ecological knowledge, mental well-being, Lakota lifeways education, environmental projects, tribal policy, and many more. The goal...
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Once upon a time there was a mighty kingdom surrounded on all sides by fiefdoms, and at the far edge of the kingdom were the fringe fiefdoms. The fringe fiefdoms hated the Mighty Kingdom and focused all their energy and passion on this hate. They accurately accused the Mighty Kingdom of corruption, nepotism, indifference and incompetence. The Old King died, and his son became the New King. He said to each fringe fiefdom, “Send your emissary, and together we will identify and root out the corruption in the Mighty Kingdom. But first, we will all address the corruption within each...
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JAN 4,1976-AUG 24,2024 Waylon Dean Janis was born at sunrise on January 4, 1976 to Guy George Janis and Marcie Whalen-Janis. Waylon made his journey to the Spirit World on August 24, 2024 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Waylon was preceded in death by his parents, Guy George and Marcie “Mad Mare” Janis; hunka father, Verdell “Big Red” Red Cloud; brother, Timmy George Janis; paternal grandparents, Guy “Boob” Janis and Kathereen “Skite” Goings-Janis; uncles, Robert “Rocky” Janis, Leon “Chuckles” Janis, Rodney “OD” Janis, and Moss Bettelyoun; aunts, Terri Janis & Eileen Janis; cousins, Clarence “Cletus” Janis and Robert...
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MARCH 17, 1975 - AUGUST 18, 2024 Funeral services for Raylene Ann Elk, 49, of New Town, North Dakota will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Kesling Funeral Chapel in Mobridge. Burial will be at the Big Lake Cemetery near Cannonball, North Dakota under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. A private family visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. Raylene passed away, Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck. Beloved mother, grandma, sister, cousin and friend. Known by many as Raylene, RayRay, or Rae. Raylene was born in...
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JULY 8,1975-AUG 18,2024 Jennifer Lea Lone Hill was born on July 8, 1975 in Rapid City, SD to Hobart Lone Hill and Estelle Walking Elk-Lone Hill. Jennifer made her journey to the Spirit World on August 18, 2024 at the Spearfish Canyon Heath Care in Spearfish, SD. Jennifer’s smile would light up the room and her laugh and personality was infectious. She was in Dances With Wolves, a model for Cat Dueter-a famous artist, and there is also a statue of her in the park by the Monument. Jennifer was a hard working woman who never backed down from a...
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OCT 26,1972-AUG 18,2024 Sonia Marie Matthews was born on October 26, 1972 in Rapid City, SD to Robert Prue, Sr. and Tanya Ward. Sonia made her journey to the Spirit World on August 18, 2024 at her home in Sioux Falls, SD. Sonia is survived by her parents Tanya Ward and Robert Prue, Sr.; her only child, Destiny Matthews of Rapid City, SD; her grandsons with one on the way; her siblings, Shawnna Prue-Running Shield of Rapid City, SD, Robert Prue II of Beaver, Virginia, and Antonio Guerrero of Burmington, Washington; and many grandpas & grandmas, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces...
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WEST RIVER—While the federal government has extensive programs to help stamp out hunger on Indian Reservations, a system that large, with so many independent programs, there can be bureaucratic snags that prevent the food from getting to the hungry. At present, reservations in South Dakota are as much as a month behind on FDPIR deliveries. The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations is a food supplement program that was created in 1977 with the limited scope of serving reservations in Oklahoma but has since grown to encompass all of Indian Country. However, for many reservation families it has become the...
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This is our final “dispatch” from the summer of 1874. In our first column, we cited Black Elk as evidence that Lakotan people knew what was going on in their treaty lands. During the weeks that followed, we found further proof that Lakotans engaged in a form of counter-surveillance, tracking the expedition’s movements into and out of Paha Sapa. Lakotans practiced enormous self-restraint. Contrary to expectation, they refrained from making direct contact until after the expedition returned to Fort Lincoln at the end of August. According to a telegram that was published in the Chicago In- ter-Ocean newspaper on September...
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THREE MILE CREEK - Last year there were 77 Filipino teachers in schools across the Pine Ridge Reservation, this year, at the current time, there are 89 international teachers according to the OST Tribal Education Agency. Schools not using Filipino teachers include Mahpiya Luta, Kadoka, Oelrichs, Lakota Waldorf School and the Girls School. “This summer we were able to do some professional development with about 120 teachers from reservation schools and we stressed with all of the Filipino teachers that our office is there for them, we’re there to provide assistance,” said Dayna Brave Eagle, director of the Tribal Education...
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On Friday, August 16,2024, Hundreds of students and families gathered at the Journey Museum in Mniluzahan, aka, Rapid City, South Dakota, for the 5th Annual NDN Collective Backpack Giveaway. Children in grades K-12 had the opportunity to receive a free backpack loaded up with NDN Collective swag including hoodies, t-shirts, headphones, water bottles, and school supplies. This event was held the Friday before the first day of class for Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) and serves as a chance for students to prepare for the academic year ahead in a good way. The backpack giveaway began in 2020 in response...
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ROSEBUD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council reconsidered and rescinded Resolution 2022-298 to cancel an election to remove the Secretary of the Interior from the RST Constitution. A memorandum from the RST Legislative Affairs was issued on August 28, 2024 and shared on social media following the tribal council action. The memo read in part: “the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council passed a resolution to cancel the Secretarial Election. This is due to the inadequate voter registration deadline and limited time for educating the public about the proposed constitutional amendment.” Resolution 2022-298 likely originated through a petition resolution, which was then...
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WAKPAMNI LAKE - The OST Council Tuesday in Wakpamni Lake for their August regular session, with a vote of 15-1 approved taking [post_excerpt].65 million out of the General Fund to address deficiencies in school supplies and clothing and with a vote of 9-7-1 approved a 5,000 increase in the travel budgets for both the Executive Board and tribal council. Last year, the council took the school supplies/ clothes monies out of the broadband monies, this year, it’s out of the General Fund overall but not identifying exactly where or where the cuts would come out of the other parts of...
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KYLE - Both teams had some first game of the season jitters, Todd County gave up a couple of first-half interceptions and had some early season penalties so at the half, it was Todd County 8, Little Wound 8, Friday night in Kyle; the Falcons, two-time defending All Nations Conference champs righted the ship in the second half and pulled out a 48-22 win. Neither team scored in the first quarter, the Mustangs got on the board first with 58 seconds left in the first half as Cashus Hunter connected with Mathias O’Rourke on a 37 yd touchdown pass, Hunter...
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PINE RIDGE - Pine Ridge junior quarterback, Marvin Richards III was 11 for 15 for 300 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Pine Ridge Thorpes to a 56-0 win over Mahpiya Luta on Thursday afternoon. Senior Dominic Gost Bear caught TD passes of 65, 25 and 10 yards, finishing up with six catches for 190 yards; Kenny Pulliam grabbed a 35 yard TD pass while Anthony Steele caught a 15 yard TD pass. Senior Daniel Davis ran for 107 yards and two touchdowns. “We were a little rusty to start but we found a rhythm, we have a lot...
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SISSETON—Sometimes as the decades roll by, we forget the names of great Native hoop stars like Vince Whipple, Freddie Knife, Marty Waukazoo, Bruce Bad Moccasin, Jess Heart, Ray Taken Alive, and MacKenzie Casey, but induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame brings their exploits back to life, and one unusual hoop star now being honored with induction is Derrick McCauley, who was graduated from Aberdeen Central in 2004. McCauley is unusual for several reasons, some of them sad. He lost his mother to cancer when he was a boy, and to make it through four years of high school,...
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“It is true, then,” he said, rather uttering his thoughts aloud than addressing his companion, — “it is true, then, that all our actions leave their traces — some sad, others bright — on our paths; it is true that every step in our lives is like the course of an insect on the sands; — it leaves its track! Alas, to many the path is traced by tears.” —Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo Let’s define our term, consequences: it is the “result, repercussion, product or end-result of an action or condition.” — Oxford American Writer’s Thesaurus Consequences;...
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Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is the definitive reference on herbal plants and their medicinal properties for those seeking natural remedies. Detailed descriptions, constituents, and uses for more than 560 plants - Practical how to remedies for more that 150 ailments, ranging from headaches to arthritis. This book includes the latest scientific research and safety advice, and tips to sow, grow, and harvest your own herb garden. https://prairieedge.com/
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Margaret Belt Nov 10,1934-Aug 29,2024 Alan Brown, Sr. Feb. 25,1970-Aug 29,2024 Chauncey Edwin Brown, Jr. Feb 16,1972-Aug 27,2024 Ambrose Richard Horse June 29, 1968-Aug 26,2024
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JULY 25,1964-AUG 15, 2024 “Chunku” Gerald Steven Lame was born on July 25, 1964 in Pine Ridge, SD to Verna Kindle-Lame and John Lame, Jr. Gerald made his journey to the Spirit World on August 15, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Gerald was named after his aunt, Geraldine. When he was young, he was raised with the help of his aunt, Geraldine (Little Spotted Horse) Dreamer- Chalmers when his parents died in Cleveland, Ohio. Later, he was sent back to his dad’s side of the family and grew up with his brother, Robert, and his...
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JUNE 13, 1953-AUG 26,2024 Lorna Avril (Slow Bear) Lovato “Mato Slowha Wi” was born on July 13, 1953 in Pine Ridge, SD to Roland and Doris (Dreaming Bear) Slow Bear. Lorna made her journey to the Spirit World on August 26, 2024 at the Seven Sisters Assisted Living in Hot Springs, SD. Lorna is survived by her sisters, Janet Cheyenne and Judy Slow Bear; brother, David Dreaming Bear; hunka brother, Norbert Bell; aunt, Rachel Chief Eagle; uncle, Delmar Dreaming Bear; cousin, Neoma Yellow Horse; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, & cousins. Lorna was preceded in death by her...
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ROSEBUD – The Sicangu Oyate elected Lakota women Kathleen Wooden Knife (President) and Lisa White Pipe (Vice-President) as their new leaders to serve Rosebud Sioux Tribal government. Wooden Knife has served nearly 3 terms on the tribal council. She made history as the first woman ever elected as tribal president. She was currently serving as the Soldier Creek tribal council representative. Wooden Knife received 1,192 votes to top her opponent Steve DeNoyer Jr., who finished with 870 votes. A special election will be held to fill the tribal council vacancy at Soldier Creek. Voters also chose Lisa White Pipe as...
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AUG 16, 2024-AUG 16,2024 Sunset Kimimila Brave Bird, 26 weeks stillborn daughter to Trevor Brave Bird and Duawna Long Pumpkin arrived into this world with her Angel wings and left with the sunset on August 16, 2024. Sunset Kimimila had left her mother, Duawna Long Pumpkin; father, Trevor Brave Bird; sisters, Millie & Tava Brave Bird; brothers, Orlando & Grayson Brave Bird; aunts, Alyssa, Alicia, Robbie, Elizabeth, Kaylynn, Becky, and Terrielle; uncles, Teal, Chavez, Brandon, Isaiah, Duane, Jr., Chaz, and Michael; grandparents, Trinity Bald Eagle, Duane Long Pumpkin, Sr., Cloviah Around Him, Chastity (Telly) Cherish (Cornell, Jr), Jon Kills Small,...
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FEB 29,1956-AUG 12, 2024 Emma Julie Red Elk was born on February 29, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to Aloysius (Patrick) Red Elk and Phoebe (Iron Hawk) Red Elk. Emma made her journey to the Spirit World on August 12, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Emma is survived by her son Emil Red Elk, Sr.; grandchildren, Lewis, Tayden, Andrew, Amil, Kara Red Elk, Jessica and Francis Red Elk; siblings, Patsy Red Elk, Peter Red Elk, Richard Red Elk, and Genevieve Ribitsch Chase In Sight; brother-in-law, Willard Yellow Horse; nieces & nephews, Faith “Muggie” Red Elk,...
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MAR 14, 2005 – AUG 15, 2024 Ashton Ellis Drake High Hawk was born on March 14, 2005 in Pine Ridge, SD to Michael Goodman and Natasha High Hawk. Ashton made his journey to the Spirit World on August 16, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Ashton is survived by his father, Michael Goodman, Sr.; mother, Natasha High Hawk; brothers, Nishawn High Hawk, DeAndre High Hawk, MaTyus New Holy, Michael Goodman, Jr., Malik Janis, Darrell Two Bulls, Tony Two Bulls, and Jeremiah Janis; sisters, TaSina New Holy, Zoey Lessert, Trinity Janis, Michaeli Goodman, and Doreen Two...
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JULY 1, 2003 – AUG 16,2024 Tatuye Topa “Tate” Baker-Running Hawk was born on July 1, 2003 in Pine Ridge, SD to Dawn Baker. Tate made his journey to the Spirit World on August 16, 2024 near Rapid City, SD. Tate is survived by daughter, Nova Lee Mousseaux; mother, Dawn Baker; siblings, Cody Clifford, Jr., Elfreda Baker, Dante Baker, Lakota Olowan Baker, Lavayah Baker, Julian Baker, Xavier Twiss, and Nathaniel No Leaf; maternal grandparents, Julie Lakota, Kerry Niess, Gloria Lakota, and Regina Tobacco; cousins, Gerald Baker, Jr., Taylor Williams, Rylan & Bryton Baker; uncles, Mark Lakota, Gerald Baker, Sr., Marcus...
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JAN 1, 1980-AUG 14,2024 Fawn Rose Yellow Boy was born on January 1, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Stanley Yellow Boy and Marletta Soldier Wolf. Fawn made her journey to the Milky Way on August 14, 2024 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Fawn is survived by her mother, Marletta (Bianas) Soldier Wolf; children, Anna Perez and Ronald Rowland Jr of Florida; sisters, Cassandra Bianas of Sioux Falls, Mamie Bianas of Watertown, SD, Kayla Gomez of Rapid City, SD, and Liz Martinez of Texas; hunka mom, Elizabeth Warson; hunka sister, Latoya Fast Horse; uncles, Herman...
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JAN 23,1982-AUG 6,2024 Lisa Marie Brewer was born on January 23, 1982 to William “Shorty” Brewer and Jennifer Janis. Lisa made her journey to the Spirit World on August 6, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lisa is survived by children, Hailee Behan, Marshall Behan, Kaitlyn Behan, Emily Steele, and Duncan Brewer; grandson, Achilles Behan; father, William “Shorty” (Joyce) Brewer; mother, Jennifer (Art Ruff) Janis; grandmother, Arlene Brewer; siblings, Patrick Wayne Brewer, Sr., Steven Paul Brewer, Sr., Rena Brewer, Theresa Catches, and Abby Reed; step-brothers, Patrick Swallow and Stephen Swallow; step-sisters, Michelle Swallow and Marlanna Holiday;...
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Sonia Marie MatthewsOct 26,1972-Aug 18,2024Gerald Steven LameJuly 25,1964- Aug 15,2024
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References to the Indian Wars, those conflicts that accompanied US continental expansion, suffuse American military history. From Black Hawk helicopters to the exclamation “Geronimo” used by paratroopers jumping from airplanes, words and images referring to Indians have been indelibly linked with warfare. In Indian Wars Everywhere, Stefan Aune shows how these resonances signal a deeper history, one in which the Indian Wars function as a shadow doctrine that influences US military violence. The United States’ formative acts of colonial violence persist in the actions, imaginations, and stories that have facilitated the spread of American empire, from the “savage wars” of...
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The 2024 general election is approaching in November. Some folks are wondering, “which political party, Republicans or Democrats, is better for Indian Peoples and Tribes?” The relationship between Indians and political parties is complex. It cannot be easily categorized as one party being “better” for Indian Peoples and Tribes. Over the years, both Republicans and Democrats have implemented legislation affecting everyday life in Indian Country, with each party making both positive contributions, and, also, serious missteps. Traditionally, Republican administrations prioritized Tribal Sovereignty and economic development, advocating for self-determination and reductions in federal oversight. For example, during President Nixon’s administration, there...
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Meet a relative of humanity; Thomas Henry Huxley who was born in Middlesex, England — died June 29, 1895, was an English biologist, educator, and advocate of agnosticism (he coined the word). Thomas once wrote: “Trust a witness in all matters in which neither his self-interest, his passions, his prejudices, nor the love of the marvelous is strongly concerned. When they are involved, require corroborative evidence in exact proportion to the contravention of probability by the thing testified.” Would it not be in our own self-interest, as fellow human beings, to embrace the notion that ‘we are not alone’ in...
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For the first time, Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative members may vote in the 2024 Board of Directors election online or by mail through Sept. 24. Members who do not vote in advance have the option to cast a ballot in person at the cooperative’s 72nd annual meeting to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Community Center in Wall. Elect four directors Four of Golden West’s 15 board seats are up for election this year; all director terms are four years. One incumbent who is unopposed seeks re-election in District II. Two candidates are running for one...
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WOLF CREEK - The 2024 edition of the Lakota Tech Tatanka have had two weeks of practice, two weeks to build some team chemistry, to start getting used to their roles, to become familiar with the coach’s expectations, the Tatanka open their season Friday night on the road at Milbank. “We’ve had 35 players out and maybe a couple of freshman hesitating to commit, we’ve attracted a number of younger players, we’re loaded with freshman and sophomores, some coming from the middle school program,” said third year head coach, Josh Homer, “we have DJ Ross back, he’ll be at quarterback...
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EAGLE BUTTE—Many times federal courts express their sympathy for a tribe, and acknowledge the merit of the tribe’s case, but still rule against the tribe for a variety of legal reasons. This happened to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) last week in the Federal Court of Claims, where Judge David A. Tapp ruled against CRST, and their attempt to get a judgement over the deteriorating conditions of Building 2001 at Eagle Butte, which has housed large portions of tribal government and a federal agent. CRST was represented by attorneys Steve Gunn and Mark van Norman, but time and again,...
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RAPID CITY—A partnership between three Native non-profits, Makoce, Wanbli Ska and Tanka Fund, with critical funding from NDN Collective, may produce a cooperation model that will greatly increase the impact and scope of all such partnerships in the future. This partnership focuses on bison, on sustaining and developing herds for Native ranchers, on developing processing plants for the meat, hides and skulls, on developing a Native workforce to work this industry, and on creating and expanding markets for bison related product. Co-owned and co-operated by these three nonprofits, Sacred Storm is a bison meat processing facility in Rapid Valley which...
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PINE RIDGE - The deadline for submitting a completed petition was Friday, August 23 at 4:30 pm; 111 candidates turned their petitions in for 21 tribal council positions across nine districts on Pine Ridge Reservation including 18 incumbents and 17 past council representatives. There were six candidates for OST President and three for OST Vice President. Candidates are set to be certified on September sixth. Current OST President Frank Star Comes Out has taken out a petition for another term, Tyler Yellow Boy, council representative from Oglala district and chair of the Finance and Education committees is running for OST President...
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This is our Week 9 (August 16-30) “dispatch” from an infamous 1874 expedition to find gold in Paha Sapa that took place exactly one hundred and fifty years ago. We mine the rich archive of documentary records that it produced to ask what it reveals about the region’s Native inhabitants. To follow along online, go to https://tinyurl.com/ rwaffkbk. The expedition camped near a prominent landmark on August 26. It was called “Young Men’s Butte” by William Ludlow, the expedition’s engineer and cartographer. But the expedition’s geologist, Newton Winchell, wrote that it was more properly called “Spring Butte” due to the...
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has directed a five-person panel to review the 20 Medal of Honors that the Army awarded to soldiers for their actions at the Battle of Wounded Knee in South Dakota on Dec. 29, 1890. A senior defense official said that the goal is “to ensure no soldier was recognized for conduct that did not merit recognition under the standards applicable at that time,” such as attacking noncombatants and those who have surrendered, or the murder or rape of a prisoner. The events of Wounded Knee took place along a creek that lends its name to the...
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After 12 years the Bear Creek powwow, Mato Wakpa Wacipi, will be held once again this year on August 16th, 17th, and 18,2024. The powwow, which is located at Bear Creek, 7 miles north of Martin, South Dakota on Hisle Road. Bear Creek powwow first started in 1962 and was held annually for over 40 years, the last powwow took place in 2013. When the first powwow started in the 60s, Emma and Dicky Bettelyoun wanted to honor their son Charles for graduating high school. Other community members also pitched in every year to help with the powwow. Throughout the...
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PINE RIDGE - On Friday night, the growing gun violence that has impacted families and communities across Pine Ridge Reservation over the last few years, reared its ugly head at the Pow wow grounds as Tom Thunder Hawk Sr. was shot four times around 9:30pm; in a move to preclude any further violence, the OST Pow Wow committee shut the Pow wow down early but planned to move forward with the many planned events over the weekend. On Saturday, with an increased public safety presence and despite sweltering 100+ degrees, the Oglala Nation parade attracted over 100 floats, the scheduled...
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Kyle, South Dakota – After more than two decades building two successful agricultural and commercial pest control companies, Seth Tausan, founder of Southpaw Aerial Company LLC, was ready to innovate. Excited about the possibility of using drone technology to advance his work, he reached out to Lakota Funds for the second time in his career. Once again, he was greeted by an enthusiastic team ready to support his business goals. Seth’s newest Lako- ta Funds business loan allowed him to purchase two powerful drones that are already leveling up his business and expanding possibilities for future growth. “After many years...
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The contemporary writer and author, Catherine Cashmere — found at the site cccinspire. medium.com —, writes: “The old world is dying, and a new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters.” [A quote from Antonio Gramsci]. “This quote was written in 1929, a decade before the beginning of WWII, and it is no less appropriate today. People are desperate to return to the old ways, to get back to “normal”, but they are forgetting the old ways weren’t working.” I gotta ask, is this what the former president Donald Trump and his MAGA followers mean when...
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Pretendians (pretend Indian) are people who falsely claim an Indian identity. This type of identity fraud is a curious sociological phenomenon, which can be explained, but only if we consider the historical, cultural, and psychological factors that give rise to it. Several high-profile cases have brought Pretendianism into public view (i.e., Andrea Smith, Kay LaClaire, Elizabeth Hoover, Elizabeth Warren, and Sacheen Littlefeather). Each of these individuals was employed in academia, arts, politics, or media; and they leveraged a false Indian identity for enhanced job opportunities, increased financial support, and elevated social standing. Striving for personal gain drives Pretendianism. In a...
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Dear Editor Thursday before Rosebud Tribe Powwow, Rodeo and fun games we have the general election for some Tribal Council and Tribal Administration Members. The idea of term limits for tribal representatives didn’t work out as planned. We see the same people getting in our tribal office who have been around that political system for decades. Positive honest change will not come for our future generations by allowing this kind of manipulation to continue. The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, the BIA, IHS, Indian Housing and State of SD keep our people in Trust of their form of government. “In...
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This book examines the importance of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and how it can provide models for a time-tested form of sustainability needed in the world today. The essays, written by a team of scholars from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, explore TEK through compelling cases of environmental sustainability from multiple tribal and geographic locations in North America and beyond. Addressing the philosophical issues concerning indigenous and ecological knowledge production and maintenance, they focus on how environmental values and ethics are applied to the uses of land. Grounded in an understanding of the profound relationship between biological and cultural diversity, this book...
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Lillian Good Shield ObituarySept 1,1954 – Aug 1,2024Pedro SharpfishSept 29,1940-July 28,2024
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APRIL 17,1985-JULY 29,2024 Ira James Brown Bull, Sr. was born on April 17, 1985 in Pine Ridge, SD to Harold Brown Bull and Mona Mesteth. Ira made his journey to the Spirit World on July 29, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Ira is survived by his father, Harold Brown Bull; wife, Jodie Waters; children, Mariah Brown Bull, Rosalyn Brown Bull, Ira Brown Bull, Jr., Mya Brown Bull, Gabriella Brown Bull, Isabella Brown Bull, Andrea Brown Bull, Angel Brown Bull, Jada Brown Bull, and Dominic Brown Bull; brother, Jackson Mesteth; sisters, Miranda Brown Bull, Sara Brown...
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JUN 2,1938-JULY 29,2024 William George Swimmer was born on June 24, 1933 at home near Potato Creek, SD to Thomas and Lucinda (Starr) Swimmer. William made his journey to the Spirit World on July 29, 2024 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home in White Clay, NE. William is survived by his daughter, Georgette Swimmer; grandchildren, Lyle Swimmer, Billie Jo Swimmer, Rosie Steele, Angel Steele, Danny Flores, Raelynn Flores, Maxine Pleasant, Stacee (Pleasant) Sharp, Tatianna Pleasant, Jamiciah Migia, Leonard Sharp, and Adrienne L. Sharp; nephew, John Haas; and niece, Cecelia Haas. William was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas...
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NOV 11,1976-JULY 28,2024 Clint Eugene Martinez was born on November 11, 1976 in Hot Springs, SD to Ronald Martinez and Frances Young. Clint made his journey to the Spirit World on July 28, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Clint is survived by his son, Gage White; daughters, BriAnne Hamaker and Cassie Martinez; Fiancé, Kelly Hammond; mother, Francis (Tiny) Young; stepfather, Eddie Clifford; siblings, Wanda Luth, Cathy Means- Wipf, Marsha Modec, Patric Means, Gloria Lane, Lonnie Martinez, Joey Martinez, Nicole Martinez and Sissy Rose Martinez; and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles. Clint was preceded in death...
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MAY 21,1995-JULY 25,2024 Wakan Mani Moves Camp was born on May 21, 1995 in Rapid City, SD to Michael Anthony Moves Camp and Stephanie (Rockwood) Moves Camp. Wakan Mani made his journey to the Spirit World on July 25, 2024 near Oglala, SD. Wakan Mani is survived by his wife, Brianna (Cottier) Moves Camp; children, Mienna, Kianno, Kyru, Khalis and Kyden Moves Camp; mother, Stephanie Moves Camp; siblings and their families, Makauska Moves Camp, Sunka Wakan Bleceya Moves Camp (Stephanie May) - and their children, Eyankaga Moves Camp, Kaydence Moves Camp, Kyle May, Amya Ferguson, Danica Ferguson, and Reaunna Janis,...
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JULY 19,1972-JULY 20,2024 Shannon Lee Nephew, also known as “Anpe Wi Waste Win” in Lakota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, in Alexandria, Virginia, at the age of 52. Shannon’s life was marked by her dedication to others and her profound impact on those around her. Though Shannon has begun her journey beyond, her memory will forever be cherished by her loved ones. She is survived by her mother, Mary Nephew; her partner, Leo Lookingglass; her children, Frank Lookingglass, Jesse Lookingglass, Summer Lookingglass, and Angelina Lookingglass; and her grandchildren, Eliana Lookingglass and Gianna Lookingglass. Shannon was preceded in...
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On July 26, 2024, at the LaCreek CAP office, the community hosted a small event and broke ground for their new community building that will currently be in the works to be built. Finger food was served and Justin Poor Bear offered a prayer and blessed the grounds before the groundbreaking. “It will be located west of the CAP building next to where the Head Start building is. The estimated completion date will be December of 2025. The contractors will have applications for workers at the CAP office soon as the Pass Creek and Eagle Nest districts are in the...
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This is our Week 6 (August 5-11) “dispatch” from an infamous 1874 expedition to find gold in Paha Sapa that took place exactly one hundred and fifty years ago. We mine the rich archive of documentary records that it produced to ask what it reveals about the region’s Native inhabitants. To follow along online, go to https://tinyurl.com/ rwaffkbk The chief engineer and mapmaker for the expedition, William Ludlow, wrote on August 7, 1874, that “we passed over Elk Horn Prairie again.” The first time the expedition had crossed that place was nine days earlier, on July 28. On that day,...
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PINE RIDGE - We’re at the end of July, Oglala Nation is this weekend and high school sports are just around the corner; football practice for nine man football and 11B starts August 8 with All Nations Football Conference teams and the rest of 11 man divisions start Monday August 12. First games for All Nations are the week of August 26th, Todd County, two time Division A champs, open their season at Little Wound on either Thursday, August 29 or Friday, August 30; the State is still sorting out game officials. “One of my chores this summer was taking...
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RAPID CITY— If you could fire a Lakota arrow from the past to the present, that arrow would plunk back down to Mother Earth nowhere near any Indian reservation. It would seek out the heart of all that travails every modern Lakota, ground zero for lost, broken, jumbled lives. It would end its flight smack dab in the center of downtown Rapid City. There is a rich universe of sorrow and regret, hope and humanity, inside the traumatized heart of every homeless Lakota sleeping rough under trees, alongside buildings that break the cold wind. Rapid City has signs posted downtown,...
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PINE RIDGE - Petitions for the offices of OST President, Vice President and tribal council representatives are available starting Monday, August 5th at the OST Election Commission office in Pine Ridge just north and behind the Red Cloud building n the old benefits office. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm; if you have questions call 605 867-1379 or email the Commission at ostelection20@gmail.com. In a three-part series, we’d like to look at election issues from the perspective of the community, elected officials and educators. “For me, alcohol and drug use is my primary concern, it’s...
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VERMILLION - On Monday in Vermillion, Ruth Long tied her best score of the summer with a 48 for nine holes to finish second in the SDGA Junior Tour championship at the The Bluffs golf course in the 10/11 year old division. Alley Thompson from Sioux Falls took first with a 46. “The Bluffs golf course in Vermillion was a really tough course, especially if you hadn’t played on it before,” said John Long, Ruth’s father and coach, “luckily we played on it the day before when we competed in the Adult/ Junior tournament, last year we won the 10-11...
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Rapid City, South Dakota – July 27th, 2024, NDN Collective joined dozens of community members and partner organizations for the grand opening of Sacred Storm Buffalo. The new workforce development enterprise’s mission is to create sustainable futures through food sovereignty and cultural preservation. NDN Collective is excited to support the work of Sacred Storm Buffalo with a [post_excerpt].6 million investment through our Indigenous designed power-building loans. Sacred Storm Buffalo was established in partnership between Wambli Ska Okolakiciye, Tanka Fund, and Makoce Agriculture Development, with support from NDN Collective. Through each of these organizations, Sacred Storm Buffalo will develop a meat...
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ROSEBUD – Fourteen candidates advanced to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s General Election after voters narrowed the list for tribal president, tribal vice-president and ten tribal council vacancies. The top vote getters for tribal president are Kathleen Wooden Knife (490) and Steve L. DeNoyer Jr. (311). Others receiving votes were Wayne Frederick (282), Pamela Jean Kills In Water (184), C. Steve Brave (159), Phili- mon D. Two Eagle (152), James A. Iron Shell (142), Muriel Fast Horse (137) and Harold P. Thompson (100). Vice-president candidates advancing to the August tribal election are Elizabeth Lisa White Pipe (479) and Russell Eagle Bear...
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Black Elk at the Center of the Earth, by Standing Bear, ca. 1932 This is our Week 5 (July 29-August 4) “dispatch” from an infamous 1874 expedition to find gold in Paha Sapa that took place exactly one hundred and fifty years ago. We mine the rich archive of documentary records that it produced to ask what it reveals about the region’s Native inhabitants. To follow along online, go to https://tinyurl.com/rwaffkbk. On July 30, 1874, Private Theodore Ewert wrote in his diary that “we are now in sight of Harney’s Peak, the highest in the Black Hills range.” It was...
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MAY 25,1948-JULY 19,2024 “Luta Washagiya Win” (Strong Red Woman) Rosalind “Rose” Marie (Brown) Swan was born on May 25, 1948 at home near Wanblee, SD to Garfield T. Brown, Sr. and Zona (Wilcox) Brown. Rose made her journey to the Spirit World on July 19, 2024 at her home in Rapid City, SD. Rose is survived by her five children, Michele Denoyer (Charles), Morlan Swan, Jr. (Carman), Monica Swan, Moriah Sandoval-Morales (Hermenegildo), and Cordelia Barron-Cordova; three brothers, Fred Brown (Sugar), Harold Brown (Sally), and Richard Brown; three sisters, Serena Provost (Irving), Doreen Two Bulls (Orren), and Bonnie Brown; and 21...
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MAY 28,1986-JULY 20,2024 Janelle M. Whirlwind Horse-Bettelyoun, was born on May 28, 1986 in Gordon, NE to Paul Whirlwind Horse and Marjorie Broken Rope. Janelle made her journey to the Spirit World on July 20, 2024 at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO. Janelle is survived by her wife, Delonnie Bettelyoun; son, Romeo Whirlwind Horse; mother, Marjorie “Rena” Broken Rope; sister, Anna Hunts Horse; brothers, John Whirlwind Horse and Reno Whirlwind Horse; nieces, Niasha, Sage, Lilly, Maggie, Adriana, Aliyah, Georgia, and Ariyah; nephews, Tristan, Jazzdin, Orion, Reno, Jr., and Tyrian; aunts, Nancy Broken Rope, Cheryl Hudelson, Julia Broken...
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MAR 19,2005-JULY 20,2024 Hayden Lane Garnette was born on March 19, 2005 in Pine Ridge, SD to Martin Garnette and Magnolia Two Crow. Hayden made his journey to the Spirit World on July 20, 2024 at his home in Mitchell, SD. Hayden is survived by his parents, Martin Garnette, Jr. and Magnolia Two Crow; sisters, Jodi Garnette, Samantha (Sioux) Garnette, Larae Garnette, Shanae Garnette, Winnadel (John Brinker) Jacobs, and DonnaShae Garnette; brothers, Sheldon Garnette, Byron Yellow Elk, Martin James Garnette, and Coda Wright; maternal grandmother, Dixie Spotted Eagle; grandparents, Phyllis and Geno Winters, Audrey Kills Straight, Amy Rodriguez, Liz &...
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June 13,1960-July 20,2024 Vanetta L. Swift Bird was born on June 13, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Francis Swift Bird and Claira (Takes The Shield) Swift Bird. Vanetta made her journey to the Spirit World on July 20, 2024 at her home in Rapid City, SD. Vanetta is survived by her nephew, Daryl Goings, Sr. & Family, special niece, Kelsey Marie Goings; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews from her family. Vanetta was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Claira (Takes The Shield) Swift Bird; brothers, Harbor Wayne Swift Bird and Garland Swift Bird; sisters, Cornelia...
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BLACK HILLS—A “Protect the Black Hills from Mining” summit will be held at the Storm Center in Rapid City on August 20-22. The Summit is co-hosted by the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, Lakota Peoples Law Project, Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) Water Resources Department, NDN Collective, and the Rapid Creek Watershed Action. There is a per person fee to attend, and breakfast and lunch will be served both days. The summit was prompted by the growing alarm over expanding uranium and gold mining operations throughout the Black Hills. Surrounded on all sides by hun- dreds of miles of rolling...
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APR 8,1947-JULY 21,2024 Fern “Cookie” Juanita Poor Thunder was born on April 8, 1947 in Red Shirt Table, SD to Isadore Poor Thunder and Tillie Poor Thunder (DuBray). Fern made her journey to the Spirit World on July 21, 2024 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Fern is survived by her children, Melonie Poor Thunder, Donna Wilkins, John Wilkins III, Rochelle Poor Thunder, Pauline Two Bulls, Stephanie Two Bulls, Beverly Two Bulls, John Harlen Shangreaux, and Rosey Shangreau; hunka son, Kenneth Morse; siblings, Hermus Poor Thunder, Mary “Moose” Poor Thunder, Craig “Skala” Poor Thunder, Ron...
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NOV 6,2018-JULY 23,2024 “We O Wanzi Hoksila” Leo Manuel Catches was born on November 6, 2018 in Rapid City, SD to Josef Catches and Leandra Red Cloud. Leo made his journey to the Spirit World on July 23, 2024 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Leo is survived by his mother, Leandra Red Cloud; father, Josef Catches; siblings, Mason Catches, Adonis Smith, Sienna Catches, Vivienne Gayton, Sadie Red Cloud, Josef B. Catches, Tobias Catches, Khloe & Emilia Catches; maternal grandmother, Emily Lakota; paternal grandparents, Gayle Vocu and Joseph H. Catches; aunts, Jerilyn Red Cloud, Jessica...
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Once numbering in the tens of millions, these magnificent creatures played a significant role in the varies ecosystems they occupied and North American Indigenous People depended upon them. With the arrival of Europeans, the Buffalo were all but exterminated, along with the millenia-old intricate food webs and inter-species relationships. Despite this brush with extinction, the buffalo survived and are slowly recovering. Alongside this recovery, the relationships once shared with thousands of species are being re-established in a remarkable process of ecological healing. Based on Wes Olson’s thirty-five years of working intimately with bison - and featuring Johana Janelle’s stunning photography...
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My Uncle Tony Giago started out life behind the eight ball, the family car went off a one lane bridge near Batesland, and they had to rush two-year-old Tony to the hospital with a hole in his head. The priest came over from Holy Rosary to give Tony his last rites, but Tony somehow pulled through. Speculation has always been that the medical science of 1930 could not detect or treat any neurological damage and so my Uncle Tony was always a little strange. It didn’t diminish his intellect. He was a bright guy. He could tell stories, draw pictures,...
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Trauma, as defined by my on-line dictionary, narrowly includes things like distress, anguish, suffering, sorrow, ordeal, trouble, worry, or a myriad other, similar, feelings or experiences. So, if you think about it, trauma can come from not only armed service related incidents or combat, it can be, also, caused by witnessing or suffering from violence of all sorts. If you come from a violent family, a violent neighborhood or community you may demonstrate signs and/or symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or other stress-related health issues. I was diagnosed with PTSD more than 20 years ago stemming from overwhelming and...
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Have you struggled with expressing vulnerability? Do you view vulnerability as a sign of strength — or weakness? Dr. Brené Brown, a contemporary emotions guru, spent two decades studying vulnerability. In doing so, she shed light on how vulnerability shapes human relationships. Fundamentally, Dr. Brown argues that vulnerability does not equal weakness. Instead, Brown wants us to view vulnerability as courageousness. All of us should practice being vulnerable, says Brown, because it yields numerus benefits. On the surface, it sounds compelling. But it made me wonder about people with longstanding trust and safety issues. After all, trust and safety are...
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APR 28,1947-JULY 11,2024 Avril Marlene (Marshall) Livermont was born on April 28, 1947 in Pine Ridge, SD to Philip and Esther (Yellow Hair) Marshall. Avril made her journey to the Spirit World on July 11,2024 at her home in Wanblee, SD. Avril is survived by her husband, Jim Livermont of Wanblee, SD; son, Henry Livermont of Wanblee, SD; daughters, Angelica Livermont of Wanblee, SD and Jami (Trent) Dierksen of Hay Springs, NE; granddaughter/ daughter, Tigh Livermont of Rapid City, SD; grandchildren, Mataya (Dominic) Livermont, James and Norman Livermont, Teegin Livermont, Wesley Jacobs, Kort and Stran Dierksen; great-grandchildren, Tayla, Danny and...
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APR 26,1986-JUL 15,2024 Gwendolyn Jo Eagle Elk was born on April 26, 1986 in Rosebud, SD to Monte Yellow Hair and Corrine Eagle Elk. Gwendolyn made her journey to the Spirit World on July 15, 2024 in Martin, SD Gwendolyn is survived by father, Monte Yellow Hair; daughter, Summer Dawn Yellow Hair; grandson, Ezekiel Wayne Yellow Hair; best friend and companion, Spencer Standing Bear; sisters, Contessa Pony (Mateo Lopez) of Omaha, NE, Tianna Yellow Hair (Henry Tallman) of Allen, SD, and Cristi Black Spotted Horse of Sioux Falls, SD; brothers, Travis & PJ Black Spotted Horse, Stetson Eagle Elk, and...
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OCT 6,1979-JULY 15,2024 Louis James Jealous, Jr. was born on October 6, 1979 in Pine Ridge, SD to Louis Jealous, Sr. and Marlita Bald Eagle. Louis made his journey to the Spirit World on July 15, 2024 at the North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, CO. Louis is survived by his mother, Marlita Bald Eagle; his step- “pops”, Ronald Chavez, Sr. both of Denver, CO; his father, Louis Jealous of Him, Sr. of Porcupine, SD; siblings, Yvette Jealous, Anyna Big Road, Stephanie Ghost, Sam Jealous, Jose Ramirez, Jr. of Lubbock, TX, and Jason Brave Heart of Santa Monica, CA; grandchildren,...
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FEB 12,1964-JUL 11,2024 Victor Gene Kills Enemy At Night, Sr. was born on February 12, 1964 in Pine Ridge, SD to Stephen Kills Enemy At Night and Darlene Mae (Yellow Horse) Kills Enemy At Night. Victor, Sr. made his journey to the Spirit World on July 11, 2024 at his home in Slim Buttes, SD. Victor is survived by his children, Victor Kills Enemy At Night, Jr., Noah Kills Enemy At Night, and Eric Kills Enemy At Night; brothers, Purvis Kills Enemy At Night, Narcisse Kills Enemy At Night, and Dale Kills Enemy At Night; grandchildren, Todd Eagle Bear, Joshua...
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MAY 1,1999-JULY 13,2024 “Anú.g K.asa. Wa.kátuya Ki.yÁ.” (Bald Eagle Flying High) Bryan Belleron Blue Bird was born on May 1, 1999 in Pine Ridge, SD to Belleron Blue Bird and Leilani White Face. Byran made his journey to the Spirit World on July 13, 2024 near Pine Ridge, SD. Bryan is survived by his hunka mother, Joyce Tibbitts of Manderson, SD; siblings, Jaylend Brewer, Louie Black Feather, Lynette Blue Bird, Lynsey Blue Bird, Hayden Hope Elk Boy, Tiana Blue Bird, Bryanne Blue Bird, Patrick Little Moon, Jr., Winston Little Moon, Preston Little Moon, Ryan Blue Bird, Jr., Robert Blue Bird,...
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DEC 14,1978-JULY 14,2024 Christopher John White Dress was born on December 14, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to Marty Roan Eagle and Delilah White Dress. Christopher made his journey to the Spirit World on July 14, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Christopher is survived by his mother, Delilah White Dress of Pine Ridge, SD; wife of 16 years, Tami Stone of Rapid City, SD; son, Athen James Bull Bear of Kyle, SD; stepkids, Farrell Thunder Hawk, Jr., Nia and Ashley Thunder Hawk, all of Rapid City, SD, and Krasean Leeds of Pine Ridge, SD; sisters,...
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Rose SwanMay 25,1948-jul 19,2024Janelle Whirlwind HorseMay 28,1986-July 20,2024
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It takes tremendous biological creativity to be a plant. To survive and thrive while rooted in a single spot, plants have adapted ingenious methods of survival. In recent years, scientists have learned about their ability to communicate, recognize their kin and behave socially, hear sounds, morph their bodies to blend into their surroundings, store useful memories that inform their life cycle, and trick animals into behaving to their benefit, to name just a few remarkable talents. The Light Eaters is a deep immersion into the drama of green life and the complexity of this wild and awe-inspiring world that challenges...
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RAPID CITY—Born in Rapid City and raised on the Standing Rock Reservation, Ira Taken Alive knows West River North and South Dakota as well as anybody. Standing Rock extends into both states, and although the Taken Alive family is associated best with the South Dakota town of McLaughlin, Ira’s dad, Jesse Taken Alive, served 24 years on the tribal council, and was chairman of the tribe from 1993- 1997, and Ira was vice chairman just recently, and so Ira knows Fort Yates as well. For Lakota the ideal man is the common man, or ikce wicasa, and every good man...
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Leonard Peltier was released from a four-day hospital stay on Monday, July 16. The Anishinaabe elder’s diabetes has caused him to develop open wounds and tissue death on his toes and feet. “Currently, there is no exact diagnosis for what is affecting Leonard,” said Peltier’s lead attorney Jenipher Jones. Peltier is currently serving two consecutive life sentences in connection with the deaths of two FBI agents in South Dakota in 1975. Peltier is currently serving his time in the Coleman I Maximum Security Prison in Coleman, Florida, and was recently denied parole. In January, Peltier’s legal team filed an urgent...
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If you live East River the world you see is divided into only two layers, the foreground and the background. As you cross the Missouri, and you travel west, a third layer of bluffs is added on the distant horizon, but it is not until you reach the Black Hills that the vista truly opens up. As you look north from Three Forks Junction up Highway 385, on a clear day, one mountain rises up from behind another, until the far horizon is nine layers deep. Such a panoramic vista should make you feel small, but instead you feel like...
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Plato’s Allegory of the Cave “is a concept devised by the philosopher to ruminate on the nature of belief versus knowledge. The allegory begins with prisoners who have lived their entire lives chained inside a cave. Behind the prisoners is a fire, and between the fire and the prisoners are people carrying puppets or other objects. These cast shadows on the opposite wall. The prisoners watch these shadows, believing this to be their reality as they’ve shown nothing else. Plato posits that one prisoner could become free. He finally sees the fire and realizes the shadows are fake. This prisoner...
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This is our Week 4 (July 22-28) “dispatch” from an infamous 1874 expedition to find gold in Paha Sapa that took place exactly one hundred and fifty years ago. We mine the rich archive of documentary records that it produced to ask what it reveals about the region’s Native inhabitants. To follow along online, go to https://tinyurl.com/ rwaffkbk. On July 26, 1874, the expedition came across an old “Indian” camp and what looked like a hastily abandoned campsite. They found smoldering coals and discarded animal bones, as well as fresh-cut tipi poles. They also found wooden stakes driven into the...
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KYLE - For the second year in a row, Little Wound School has scheduled a Readers Theater/ Oral Interp Camp; this year the camp will run July 29 through August 2 at Little Wound School, in Dan Snethen’s classroom and the school’s amphitheater. “Last year, we had seven students who worked hard, carried the momentum forward into the school year and qualified for State, earning a Superior ranking,” said Dan Snethen, Little Wound oral Interp coach and camp coordinator, “we had nationally known Shirlene and Brandon Joseph direct the camp, using the writings of Joseph Marshall, “Walking with Grandfather” was...
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Oglala - Last week, the OST Council met in special session at the Prairie Wind Casino hotel conference room, after interviews of six of the eight Chief of Police candidates, Grace Her Many Horses was selected as the OST Department of Public Safety new Chief of Police. Candidates interviewed included Danielle Conroy Means who has been in law enforcement for 17 years and had worked in all nine districts; Mark Mesteth who has worked 25 years in law enforcement, had been an acting chief of police for almost a year and had been a captain; John Pettigrew, currently the interim...
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Petitions for positions of OST President, Vice President and tribal council representatives are available from the OST Election Commission starting Monday August 5; completed petitions need to be returned no later than Friday, August 23 with candidates certified on September 6.OST Primary ballot posted on September 26 with OST Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, polls open 8am closed 8pm, election results certified October 8. Nominating petitions for Secretary, Treasurer, Fifth member and Sgt at Arms/Critic available October 24, General Election sample ballot posted October 28, deadline to return nominating petitions for Secretary, Treasurer, Fifth Member and Sgt at...
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As the expedition marched south from the sacred cave that we described last week, the Black Hills came within view. “What a glorious moment,” a private named Theodore Ewert exclaimed when he first saw them on July 17th. But expedition soldiers were uneasy too. As we already discussed, Black Elk’s account indicates they were under surveillance. And this week, they felt watched. (If you’d like to track the expedition’s movements, please visit our website: https://tinyurl.com/rwaffkbk). On July 13th, Captain McDougall saw a “body of Indians” whom he suspected of monitoring their movements. General Custer described the encounter as proof of...
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WAKPAMNI DISTRICT - On Wednesday, tribal and district officials joined community members in breaking ground for the new government services building planned for Wakpamni district, there was plenty of food, bouncy houses and fireworks as excitement was building for this new district building. The OST Council, in September of 2021, approved investing million into government services buildings for all nine districts, between then and now, the long slow process included hiring an owner’s representative, choosing a site, securing the land, agreeing on a building design, determining a construction company and looking for additional resources. For efficiency, the nine districts...
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According to The Associated Press “The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades, and cookouts, and cold beer and …. so forth. The holiday celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence reads in part: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments...
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As the summer started with many good things happening across our homeland of the Oglala Oyate, and it’s a time of wo’ce’ki’ye for our most precious ceremony began with many returning to the ways of the sacred cannupa and teachings brought to us by Un’ci Pte San Win with Wi’wa’yang Wa’ci’pi’s in communities and we all work to stay in a good place as these prayers are for us all. Wo’pi’la to all who are praying. In the past months have been asked by many on what is going on with all the equipment and earth moving at Red Cloud...
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LOWER BRULE - There weren’t many people who thought that the All Nations Football Conference would be around after five years but the conference is preparing for their sixth season, there will be eight 9A teams and seven 9B teams, teams will start practice the week of August 12 with the first games set for the week of August 29; the only hold up is there are no refs scheduled for any games yet so teams know which week they will play, just don’t know whether the game will be on Thursday, Friday or Saturday of the scheduled week. “We...
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Sixth grader Long has goal to play college golf By Tom Crash PINE RIDGE - “My daughter Ruthie actually started going around with me on the golf course when she was one year old, when she was seven she started swinging a club and hitting balls, in 2021 she did the First Tee program at Hart Ranch, 9-10 in the morning for 4-5 weeks but it was this winter when she started working out in the gym, each morning, swinging, hitting nerf balls, using speed sticks, working to get her club speed faster,” said John Long, Ruthie’s father, past BIA...
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WASHINGTON, DC— Time and again issues come before the Supreme Court that greatly impact our tribe. In the past the justices have ruled along party lines, with the liberal justices generally supporting tribes, and the conservative justices opposing. That is until Neil Gorsuch came along. Liberals feared the worst at this point, but Trump’s relationship with the GOP old guard was rocky, and he had won the nomination and secured the presidency with little support from them but lip service. Scalia was a constitutional originalist. Trump wanted to replace him with someone who was also a constitutional originalist, and so...
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YELLOWSTONE, MT— Once every 22.75 years a white buffalo calf is born somewhere in North America. This is just an average. Between 1933 and 1994 there are no known white buffalo calf births. Last month a white buffalo calf was born at Montana’s section of Yellowstone National Park, in the Lamar Valley, on June 4, the first since 2012. Photos were taken but the calf is nowhere to be seen since, and Park authorities say it is highly likely the calf has died, as one in five calves are lost in the weeks following their birth. There is also the...
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ROSEBUD – A team of young people worked tirelessly to set up over 50 gardens across tribal communities to empower Sicangu Lakota people in achieving food sovereignty. The Sicangu Health Initiative is helping families take the first step toward gardening to promote self-sustainability. This year the program supported families with children or elders with a home garden. The team was led by change-maker interns who traveled to each garden site to till a 100-square-foot garden area. The group worked over several weeks to complete over 50 new gardens. They also delivered supplies to home gardeners. Each new garden came complete...
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The Oglala Lakota Artspace Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Program is designed to support Oglala Lakota culture bearers and artists working in the continuum of Lakota art, historically, traditionally, and contemporarily, to develop their practice and build collaborations with local artists and the community. Residencies are available for two to six weeks, including living accommodations, a food stipend, a workspace, a material stipend, transportation to and from the residency space, and uninterrupted time to concentrate on creative practice. The residency is open to Oglala Lakota visual artists, writers, composers, choreographers, interdisciplinary artists, performance artists, and collaborative teams, with established or emerging artists encouraged...
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COLEMAN, FL— Once again, the parole board at a federal penitentiary has denied convicted former AIM member Leonard Peltier parole. Peltier is serving two life sentences for the murder of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Reservation in 1975. His attorney, Kevin Sharp, told the AP that the 79-year-old Peltier’s health is fading. Peltier will not be eligible for another parole hearing until June 2026. A cause célèbre for human rights advocates for almost half a century, Peltier’s conviction was highly controversial given that others charged for the same crime had been exonerated in a previous and separate trial....
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Vignette 11” by Arthur Amiotte, showing the emergence of people on this world through Washun Niya On the 11th of July, 1874, the Black Hills expedition, guided by Goose, a Lakotan scout who we introduced in our previous column, reached a sacred cave. Before departing Fort Abraham Lincoln, Goose had told of “a great hole in the ground where the white man has never been,” which was so big that no one could find its end. He also said the cave contained “curious pictures and singular characters which he was sure the Indians had not made. Perhaps the Great Spirit...
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CACTUS FLATS - For the third year, Oglala Lakota Living History Village is open for business at Cactus Flats, just south of I 90 on the road to Interior; open four days a week, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30 am- 3:00 pm, featuring a look at reservation life from the 1880’s forward with five tipis, tents and a log house under construction. We’ve worked to build a cultural stop for visitors and be a stop that promotes places to visit on Pine Ridge Reservation, where to stay, to eat and visit like the Chamber’s headquarters, OLC’s Historical Center, White...
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If there was only you in this world, you would not need to communicate with someone like you. You could communicate with your dog, or your horse, but there would be nothing like the give and take conversation between humans. You would have no need of language, every thought in your head would be perfectly communicated to the only audience you have— yourself. This is why language only exists for one purpose— to communicate with other people, and if the language is flexible enough, even perfect strangers with whom you have nothing in common (except you both know the Vikings...
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I saw on Facebook yesterday where some guy was throwing shade on Iyeska, running down anybody that wasn’t a fullblood, and he thought he was really talking smart talk. He couldn’t spell or write a complete sentence so one wonders what he was doing given we no longer live in tipis and can no longer hunt and raid on ponies. One thing he wasn’t doing was developing a love for all the other enrolled tribal members, the ones not good enough to be given any consideration or rights because they are not fullbloods. The worst enemy any nation on this...
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WOLF CREEK - With not much wrestling experience, Lakota Tech girls wrestling team placed fourth in State in 2023 and fifth in state in 2024; they’ve been playing catch up their whole high school career, oftentimes our girls are going up against girls who have been wrestling for years, many started in AAU wrestling at 9 or 10 years of age, stated head wrestling coach Dave Michaud, all of them have come in,worked hard and really came together as a team. Work for both the girls and boys wrestling teams has continued throughout the summer. The Lakota Tech girls attended...
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MISSION - Two years ago, it was Red Cloud in the championship game, this past season it was Winnebago, Todd County Falcons have won back to back All Nations Football Conference A Division championships; even though the Falcons lost 12 players to graduation, they are working hard to be right there for a third championship in a row. “We’ve had anywhere from 10-18 players, averaging about 12 a day show up Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week” said Bob Kornely who has been coaching football for the past 32 years and this year will mark his 25th year as Todd...
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MISSION - Sinte Gleska University’s Sicangu Heritage Center is pleased to invite you to the exhibit “Rosebud Sioux - a Lakota People in Transition” Photographic Exhibit which presents the cultural transition of the Sicangu Lakota people on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation from the late 19th century into the 20th century through the eyes of pioneer photographer John Anderson and through a selection of other photographs taken by contemporary photographers, Bob Gough, Erick Haase, Claes H. Jacobson, and Tony Sandin. The exhibit will be held July 6, 2024, from 10am-6pm at the SGU Great Plains Art Institute, with special guest Eva...
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On June 29th, 2024, and June 30th, 2024, the “Back to Culture” Day Camp took place at the Spotted Horse Sundance Grounds in Allen, South Dakota. Pass Creek College Center, the Director of Pass Creek College center, Angela Martinez along with other members of the Pass Creek community, Beatrice Curry, and others have collaborated to make this event happen. The “Back to Culture” Day Camp aimed to immerse students in the rich traditions and practices of the Lakota People, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation. The goal for this day camp was so that the students will develop a deeper...
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Reuben Looks Twice Jr. (Oglala Lakota) is the Guiness World Record holder for longest hair on male teen. The national notice stated “The longest hair on a living teenager (male) is 161 cm (5 ft. 3.3”) and was achieved by Reuben Looks Twice Jr in Rapid City, SD. He is the son of proud parents Reuben Looks Twice Sr and Norma Two Lance.
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PINE RIDGE—One of the main concerns of every tribe is water. The two main impacts on tribal water rights have been the Winters Doctrine and the McCarran Amendment. Although far from the Missouri River, the Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) is considered a river tribe when it comes to water. OST combined four independent water systems into the tribally owned and controlled Mni Wiconi Project. But beyond this core system, the tribe has water rights and concerns. Tribes in West River have not quantified their water rights, but according to Indian water rights expert Dick Trudell (Mdewakanton), forty tribes across the...
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June 17, 2024— We scanned the pages of South Dakota newspapers for stories about American Indians that were published on June 17, 2004, twenty years ago today. The biggest was a tragic story about a young woman who was killed in December 1975 and who was going to be buried—for the third time!—on Monday, June 21, 2004. The story was written by Carson Walker, reporter for the Associated Press, and published as “Friends, Family to Bury Aquash in Nova Scotia” on Pages 1B and 4B in the Argus Leader, and as “Burial Monday for AIM Activist” on Page 11 in...
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PINE RIDGE - After a number of delays, work is finally underway on the OST Child Care’s STEAM Center planned for a parcel of land between the SuAnn Center and the OLHA main office just east of Pine Ridge; mobilization is underway with the Ghost Bear/Kurtz construction joint venture on the 27,000 square foot .7 million building scheduled to house the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math Center. “We’ve got our equipment moved in, hooked up electricity and internet and have begun stripping and grubbing, clearing away the top soil,” said Calvin Ghost Bear, “we’re continuing to complete surveys, rerouting...
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This is our first “dispatch” from the summer of 1874. As we discussed in last week’s column, we will track an infamous expedition to find gold in Paha Sapa that took place exactly one hundred and fifty years ago. We want to turn the extractive goals of that reconnaissance back on themselves, mining the rich archive of documentary records that it produced to ask what it reveals about the region’s Native inhabitants. For those who would like to follow along, we’ve created a website (https:// tinyurl.com/rwaffkbk). At 8am sharp on the morning of July 2nd, the expedition left Ft. Abraham...
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Joanna Abigail Fool Head-Brewer was born on February 12, 1980, Joanna’s life was marked by her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her people. Joanna passed away on June 25, 2024, Victory Day. This day commemorates the Lakota’s victory over Custer and his 7th Cavalry. It is fitting that Joanna departed this world on such a day, joining the warriors and Wakinyan who took her home. She is survived by her family, friends, and the countless lives she touched through her work and her kindness; Spouse, Dylan Brewer and his family; Kids, Rosie Fool Head and her spouse Michael Dillon,...
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DaVene Rose Brown (Fleury) was born to Fernanda Marie High Bull and Richard Gary Fleury on March 28, 1981. She made her journey home to the Spirit World on June 6, 2024. DaVene Rose leaves behind her other half, Chad (Cooky), her children: Dimetria, Angeliya, Gabriela, Chadley, Sebastian, and Trinnity. Her brothers: Gary, Craig, Conrad, and Stefano, her sisters: Buffy and Talisa, her aunt Lois Faye, many nephews, nieces, and cousins: too many to mention. What a beautiful day it will be for DaVene to join her mother Fernanda, her father Richard, her younger brothers Preston and Lindsey, her sister...
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Anthony Cyrus Hollis was born on May 11, 1989 in Minneapolis, MN to Cyrus Hollis and Juanita Stands. Anthony made his journey to the Spirit World on June 14, 2024 at his home in Bismarck, ND. Anthony is survived by his father, Cyrus Hollis; brothers, Michael Warrior, Jr. & Family, Burton Warrior & Family, Alexander Hollis & Family, and Marcus Jones; sisters, Michelle Warrior & Family and Chanelle Hollis & Family; uncles, Perry Stands & Family and Homer Stands, Jr. & Family. Anthony was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Stands; and grandparents, Homer and Louise Stands. Wake Services:...
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Marlita Mae Running Bear was born on May 11, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Roy Morrison and Zona (Eagle Bear) Morrison. Marlita made her journey to the Spirit World on June 11, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Marlita is survived by her daughters, Jolita Morrison, Jennifer Little Bear, and Lynette Little Moon; sons, Lawrence Shott, Jr., Ethan Cortier, and Stacy Bear Shirt; sisters, Violet Never Misses A Shot and Cleo LaDeaux; brothers, Charlie American Horse, Bobby American Horse, Amos American Horse, Rudell Bear Shirt, and Seth Eagle Bear, Jr.; grandchildren, Troy Tayle (Talanna), Marilyn...
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Founded in the late nineteenth century, the Women’s National Indian Association was one of several reform associations that worked to implement the government’s assimilation policy directed at Native peoples. The women of the WNIA combined political action with efforts to improve health and home life and spread Christianity on often remote reservations. During its more than seventy-year history, the WNIA established over sixty missionary sites in which they provided Native peoples with home-building loans, founded schools, built missionary cottages and chapels, and worked toward the realization of reservation hospitals. Gender, Race, and Power in the Indian Reform Movement reveals the...
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Dear Editor: I am looking for close relatives in Kyle SD Area. I am Mr. Leonard James Village Center, a sole survivor. I am wanting to hear from Mr. Rueben or Mr. Paul Get’s There First relatives. I am an Elder and my days are short and I am going home soon where I belong in Jesus Christ, loving care. Thank you for your time. Mr. Leonard J. Village CenterPO Box 348Fort Yates, ND 58538Phone: 701-854-2333
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The Rez of the Story By: Vince Two Eagles On Nuclear War (Is there an alternative?) Like most Americans, and members of other indigenous Native American Tribes, I too, am deeply concerned about the leadership in this country. After the recent presidential debates, hosted by CNN, a few days ago, I am left with this unshakeable, sinking, feeling of relentless uncertainty and compromised hope. After bearing witness to what I can only describe as a terrifying display of ineptitude and the only ‘heated’ debate our debaters had was about their respective golf handicaps. This was not very helpful or reassuring...
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BATESLAND - Over the next three months, Oglala Lakota County Schools hopes to put the finishing touches on an ambitious construction program that has added classrooms, housing units, a football field, a water tower, playgrounds and a day care center. “This has been such an incredible opportunity for the school district,” said Brownie Eagle Bull who is in his third year as Project Director, “I’ve spent between 41 and 42 years working with the district, started as a para, been a teacher, principal, Dean of students, 21st Century director, everything but a cook, it’s been such an honor to work...
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PIERRE—Three weeks ago, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced that she would be holding a “tribal public safety crisis summit” on June 24 to provide tribal law enforcement with better training. The Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST), the first of nine South Dakota reservations to recently ban Governor Noem, wasted no time in announcing that they would not be attending this summit. Only Flandreau and Standing Rock said they would accept Noem’s invitation. There is little available press coverage of the summit. Only one post-summit article pops up in search engines. If the governor’s intent was to bring tribes together on...
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ROSEBUD –The Rosebud Sioux Tribe coordinated a gathering for Sicangu elders to provide a meal, entertainment, social dances and honoring for tribal citizens aged 60+ years. Organizers publicly recognized several Sicangu elders who have reached the golden age of 90+ years. They were Lois Antoine, Muriel Antoine, Marie Waln, Victoria Plumman, Rose Little Thunder, Clara Carpenter, Pauline Jackson, Justice Colin Sr., Velma Witt and Dorothy Marshall. Tribally enrolled citizens who have reached the age of 60 are recognized as elders through a resolution approved by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in the 1980s. The resolution also set aside the fourth Friday...
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RAPID CITY - The SD Golf Association sponsors a Junior Golf Tour each summer for junior golfers from across the state, competition on several golf courses across the state includes categories, 9 and under, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-18 in both girls and boys divisions. This year’s tour started May 30 at Red Rock golf course in Rapid City. Ruth Long from Pine Ridge competes in the 10-11 girls division who play nine holes, Long tied for second with a 56 at Red Rock, was third with a 48 at Hart Ranch June 13 and was second with a 52...
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Wo’wan’yake Ece’tu’kiya , fulfilling the vision of the 1868 Treaty were my thoughts as I sat in the arbor on June 7, 2024 at Oglala Lakota College where the vision of Oglala’s in 1971 created the college and some also led the charge for local control of schools in the communities soon after PL 93-638 was passed with Loneman School being the first in the nation in 1974 followed by Little Wound in 1977. Many of the graduates took classes in the Rapid City center and on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation along with the centers in each district here...
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I have written about this subject before in the hopes that maybe, just maybe, talking about it would lend support to the idea that conversation about this pervasive disease is needed more than ever in our society’s discourse about health and well-being. I have, and now are, currently dealing with the consequences of this disease also known as obesity. It’s a touchy subject, to be sure, due to the stigma wrought by historical ignorance and mean-spirited individuals who take delight in seeing others suffer humiliation and being designated as cast-outs. The World Health Organization defines obesity as “abnormal or excessive...
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In Indian Country, people talk about the white man. But is there a meaningful difference between “a white man” and “the white man?” Being white is an immutable identity, meaning that having white skin is a personal characteristic that cannot be changed. A white person cannot alter their skin color any more than they can change yesterday’s weather. This fixed aspect of a person’s identity establishes the backdrop against which all individuals navigate life, where skin color is intricately intertwined with historical contexts, sociocultural dynamics, and personal experiences. In the United States, white skin has been linked to social advantages....
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Treaties existed between tribes before the Wasicu landed at the white sand beaches of San Salvador. Like the treaty between the Cheyenne and Lakota, a treaty deep in meaning, so deep they fought and died together and never forsook the other even to the bitter end of their freedom and the beginning of the reservation era. But that treaty was never committed to paper. A modern treaty is a co-signed document, and there is more than one kind of treaty. There is the surrender or armistice treaty, like the Germans were forced to sign at Versailles on June 28, 1919....
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On Our Own Terms contextualizes recent federal education legislation against the backdrop of two hundred years of education funding and policy to explore two critical themes: the racial and settler colonial dynamics that have shaped Indian education and an equally long and persistent tradition of Indigenous peoples engaging schools, funding, and policy on their own terms. Focusing primarily on the years 1819 to 2018, Meredith L. McCoy provides an interdisciplinary, methodologically expansive look into the ways federal Indian education policy has all too often been a tool for structural violence against Native peoples. Of particular note is a historical budget...
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Xavier Long was born on April 7, 1962 in Pine Ridge, SD to Cynthia Catches and Bart (Patricia) Long. Xavier made his journey to the Spirit World on June 13, 2024 at his home in Mission Flats near Pine Ridge, SD. Xavier is survived by his father, Bart (Patricia) Long; spouse, Theresa (Black Horse) Long; daughter, Ruthina Slow Bear; sons, Nelson S. Long and Xavier Long, Jr.; stepchildren, Grace and Gloria Sully and Nancy Cottier; sister, Shannon Long; and grandchildren, Luis, Omar, Joana, Jaylee, Asia, Amare, Darrent, Aubrey, Persaus, Kaloni, Katie, Lil’ Theresa, Carter Dixon III, Marcia, Mae, Vinny, Vivian,...
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Christine (Wounded Horse) Hollow Horn was born on April 30, 1947 in Wounded Knee, SD to Howard Wounded Horse and Hazel (Hatchett) Wounded Horse. Christine made her journey to the Spirit World on June 19, 2024 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Christine is survived by her daughters, Debbie Hollow Horn of Wounded Knee, SD, Trina Williams of Fort Thompson, SD, Carla Sleeping Bear of Manderson, SD, and Karen Porter of Manderson, SD; sons, Harold (Harriet) Hollow Horn of Porcupine, SD, Reggie Hollow Horn of Wounded Knee, SD, Frank Ghost of Manderson, SD, Roger Brings Him Back...
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FEB 12, 1951-JUN 17,2024 Gilbert Frank Jones was born on February 20, 1951 in Niobrara, NE to Alexander and Olive (Wynde) Jones. Gilbert made his journey to the Spirit World on June 17, 2024 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Gilbert is survived by daughter, Sissetowan (John George Waters) Jones; son, Ohitika Jones; bonus daughter, Casey Red Hair, grandchildren, Elithea Jones, Justina Jones, Savannah Perkins, and Jayshawn Piper; sisters in-law, Lena Morrisette, Toni Red Cloud, Bette Red Cloud, and Bobbi Phelps; nieces, Clemen Perkins, Taymarie Red Cloud, Miko Janis, Tuki Red Cloud, Cookie Lumpkin, Melarie Iron Moccasin, Raeseana Phelps,...
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OCT 15,1982-JUNE 14,2024 Clarence Anthony Janis was born on October 15, 1982 in Pine Ridge, SD to Charlotte Rae Red Cloud and Robert “Rocky” Janis. Clarence made his journey to the Spirit World on June 14, 2024 in Aurora, CO. Clarence is survived by his daughters, Angelina Janis, Kaitlyn Janis, and Keisha Janis; siblings, Gina Cordova Red Cloud, Jonathan (Stefany) Janis, Juanita (Dennis) Navarez, Myrna Rodriguez, Marilyn “Baby Mare” Red Cloud, and Misty Dillon; nieces & nephews, Briseus Janis, Treasure Janis, Memphys Janis, Amerylexa, Hoksila Suta, & Stevehn Jo Hawk, Promise Blacksmith, Mary Jo Little, Robert Little, Jr., Trent Brewer,...
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MARCH 28,1981-JUNE 6,2024 DaVene Rose Brown (Fleury) was born to Fernanda Marie High Bull and Richard Gary Fleury on March 28, 1981. She made her journey home to the Spirit World on June 6, 2024. DaVene Rose leaves behind her other half, Chad (Cooky), her children: Dimetria, Angeliya, Gabriela, Chadley, Sebastian, and Trinnity. Her brothers: Gary, Craig, Conrad, and Stefano, her sisters: Buffy and Talisa, her aunt Lois Faye, many nephews, nieces, and cousins: too many to mention. What a beautiful day it will be for DaVene to join her mother Fernanda, her father Richard, her younger brothers Preston and...
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AUG 16,1949-JUNE 10,2024 Rose (Afraid of Bear) Becenti was born on August 16, 1949 to George Afraid of Bear and Annie Kills Crow. Rose made her journey to the Spirit World on June 10, 2024 at the Linden Court Retirement Home in North Platte, NE. Rose is survived by her daughters, Annette Reha, Lisa Becenti, Amy Becenti, and Amber Afraid of Bear; son, Ernest Becenti, Jr.; sister, Esther Afraid of Bear; grandchildren, Jarred, Jose, & Nathan Reha, Alyssa Two Bulls, Kylie and Jordyn Becenti, Pamela Becenti-Two Bulls, Tony Two Bulls, Jr., Tyler Becenti, Stacy & Wiconi Northrup, Mica Becenti, Kimberly...
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Almost exactly one hundred and fifty years ago, two separate groups of people traveled through Paha Sapa, the Black Hills. The first consisted of Oglalans, and it included the well-known visionary Black Elk. The second was a much larger column of heavily armed soldiers, who numbered over one thousand men and were led by George Armstrong Custer. Their reasons for going to the Black Hills could not have been any more different. The military expedition was sent there to find gold, to make a map of the region, and to locate a suitable spot for a fort. In contrast, Black...
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PINE RIDGE—Corey Brown made the Pine Ridge varsity basketball team as a freshman. Inside the paint, he was big, he was clever, and he was super strong. He was a fan favorite all across the state because of his signature red mohawk and explosive post play. But that strength was basketball strength, which is pretty strong, but not the kind of strength needed to lift 300 pound sandbags off the ground and then take multiple steps with that immense burden. To get that kind of strength, to compete and win in Strong Man competition, Brown needed to hit the gym,...
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This year for during the 2024 Red Cloud Indian Art Show, Patrick Joe Pulliam received the Oscar Howe Award with his ledger artwork “Gaurdian of the Rez”. The Heritage Center at Mahpiya Luta/ Red Cloud hosts the Art Show for ten weeks each summer. All the artwork is for sale, with the proceeds used to support individual artists as well as the work of The Heritage Center. The show will remain active from June 1st, through August 11, 2024. Video interviews with participating artists discussing their work will be shared on social media outlets and linked to the image descriptions...
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JULY 12,1976-MAY 22,2024 William Edward Plenty Arrows, Sr. was born on July 12, 1976 in Pine Ridge, SD to Carl “Mick” Plenty Arrows, Jr. and Bonnie Faith White Butterfly. William made his journey to the Spirit World on May 22, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. William is survived by his sons, William Plenty Arrows, Jr. of Oglala, SD, Ketch Big Crow of Kyle, SD, Carlos, Samuel, and Landon Plenty Arrows and Jacoby Whirlwind Horse all of Allen, SD; daughter, JaCynda Blacksmith of Oglala, SD; step-mother, Cynthia Plenty Arrows; siblings, Floyd “Zero” Bullman, Jr., Janelle, Craig,...
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MAR 15,1964-MAY 28,2024 Angela Lynn Wright was born on March 15, 1964 in Rapid City, SD to Theodore and Mary (Fire Thunder) Wright. Angela made her journey to the Spirit World on May 28, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Angela is survived by sons, Trey Joseph Wright (Chelsea Burton), Trevor Reed Wright, and Treston Michael Wright; daughters, Latoya Roshan Wright and Cassandra Lee Wright; sisters, Linda Ann DiCesare, Gloria Gale Wright, Patricia Theodora Wright, and Crystal Dawn Wright; brothers, Alexander Shane Wright, Theodore Everette Wright, Jr., and Orrin Todd Wright; grandchildren, Tionna Wright, Kaylee Wright,...
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NOV 27,1961-MAY 17,2024 Delnore Wayne Rock was born on November 27, 1961 in Pine Ridge, SD to Verola (Rock) Brewer and his step-father, Phillip Brewer, Jr. Delnore made his journey to the Spirit World on May 17, 2024 at his home in St. Paul, MN. Delnore is survived by his daughter; brothers, Timothy (Leslie Ann Huapapi) Brewer, Sr. and Robert Brewer; aunts, Karen Red Star and Shirley Red Star-Marshall; uncles, Cornell Red Star and Jerome Kills Small; nieces, Jennifer Reavis Brewer, Serena Reavis Brewer, Brandi Brewer, Candice DeCory-Brewer, Mikela Brewer, Marilyn Brewer, Shantea Brewer, and Jada Brewer; nephews, Tim Reavis...
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DEC 22,1946-MAY 1, 2024 Manley A. Little Brave our beloved Chief Leaderman of The Native American Church 3132, passed away in Venice, Florida on May 1, 2024. He was 77 years of Awesomeness. His parents were David Little Brave and Mercy Leading Cloud. Manley was born Dec 22,1946 We gathered in Asheville, North Carolina for Services in honor of his spirit and the man he was, and will continue to be in our memories and in our hearts. After the services he will be cremated, kept then brought to Corn Creek SD in June of 2024. He will be reunited...
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SEPT 27,2017-MAY 19,2024 Rylea Marie Elizabeth Poor Bear, “Wicahpi Wayanka Win” was born on September 27, 2017 at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD to Justin Poor Bear, Sr. and Christine Julius (Poor Bear). Rylea made her journey to the Spirit World surrounded by her loving family on May 19, 2024 at the Children’s Hospital Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. Rylea is survived by her parents, Justin & Christine Poor Bear of Allen, SD; her siblings, Brittany Poor Bear, Brendan Poor Bear, Christin Poor Bear, and Justin Poor Bear Jr. all of Allen, SD; nephew, Treonday Yellow...
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FEB 23,1959-MAY 21,2024 Gary Manuel Cheyenne was born on February 23, 1959 at home in Oglala, SD to Lott Earl Cheyenne and Doreen Little Sack. Gary made his journey to the Spirit World on May 21, 2024 at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO. Gary is survived by his brother, Thomas Earl Cheyenne; sisters, Janet Cheyenne and Theda Amescua; hunka brother, Don “Cuny Dog” Cuny; special nephews, Jeremy Cheyenne and Colin Whiting, Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Lott Earl Cheyenne and Doreen Little Sack; brothers, Gerald Kills The Enemy,...
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JULY 9,1995-MAY 22,2024 Jeremy Jay Lays Bad was born on July 9, 1995 at the Pine Ridge Hospital in Pine Ridge SD to Isaac Lays Bad and Gloria Red Eagle. Jeremy made his journey to the Spirit World on May 22, 2024 at his home in Evergreen, SD. Jeremy is survived by his mother, Gloria Red Eagle; sisters, Justina Lays Bad and Chanda (Tyrell) Andrews; brothers, Bradley Lays Bad and Ryan (Phoenix) Lays Bad; nieces & nephew, Chaylee Blacksmith, Keira Lays Bad, Kalissa Lays Bad, and Andre Andrews and numerous cousins. Jeremy was preceded in death by his father, Isaac...
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WASHINGTON — Following a successful filing season pilot and feedback from a variety of partners, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will make Direct File a permanent option for filing federal tax returns starting in the 2025 tax season. The agency is exploring ways to expand Direct File to make more taxpayers eligible in the 2025 filing season and beyond by examining options to broaden Direct File’s availability across the nation, including covering more tax situations and inviting all states to partner with Direct File next year. The IRS plans to announce additional details on the 2025 expansion...
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Kyle SD: Oglala Lakota College is proud to announce its 51st Annual Graduation Ceremony on June 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with 203 graduates. The class of 2024 is the largest in the history of the college! The 203 graduates include 12 Masters, 68 Bachelors, 109 Associate Degrees and 14 Certificates. President Dawn Tobacco-Frank stated, “This momentous occasion signifies the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance and dedication.” Following the awarding of degrees, at 2:00 p.m., OLC will honor the education graduates with teaching careers. These dedicated graduates have gone above and beyond their goal as educators by remaining...
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Few veterans remain from the Allied invasion force which fought for a foothold on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Even the youngest who fought that day are now in their late Nineties. One of the few survivors is 99-year-old Charles Shay, a Penobscot from Maine. On D-Day he was a 19-yearold medic, and although 4,414 Allied soldiers died that day, Shay survived, despite continually exposing himself to enemy fire trying to help dying and wounded soldiers. “I guess I was prepared to give my life if I had to,” Shay said. Fortunately, I did not have to.”...
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AUG 17,1965-MAY 23,2023 Loren Ray Clifford, Sr. “Mahpiya Pejuta Kicun”, was born on August 17, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Collins L. Clifford and Katherine (Black Elk) Clifford. Loren made his journey to the Spirit World on May 23, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Loren is survived by his wife, Carla Sleeping Bear; brothers, Darrell “Bitsy” (Loretta) Trueblood and Don “Cuny Dog” Cuny; sisters, Penny Wolters, Angie (Percy White Plume) Clifford, & Peggy Morgan; aunt, Bernice White Hawk; daughters, Crystal Rae Clifford, Tiara Lynn Clifford, and Whitney Lynn White Hawk; sons, John Paul Clifford,...
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FRANCIS CUNY Nov 24,1936-May 31,2024 LOUIS ANTHONY WINTERS May 25,2024-May 30,2024 JOSEPH BROKEN ROPE April 19,1956-May 30,2024 WILLIAM LONE HILL Feb 26,1964-May 27,2024 CORRIE DELEON Jun 14,1987-May 27,2024
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“In my seventh winter, when my head only reached my Appe’s rib, a White Man came into camp. Bare trees scratched sky. Cold was endless. He moved through trees like strikes of sunlight. My Bia said he came with bad intentions, like a Water Baby’s cry.” Among the most memorialized women in American history, Sacajewea served as interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery. In this visionary novel, acclaimed Indigenous author Debra Magpie Earling brings this mythologized figure vividly to life, casting unsparing light on the men who brutalized her and recentering Sacajewea as the arbiter of...
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By no means would I consider myself an Elder, or wise man. But with age comes a desire to share insights and life lessons. Here, in this column, I wish to offer some words that are aimed at the youth of the next generations. While pitched to the youth, my hope is all readers of all ages will find value in the following words, reading them with the same spirit that produced them. Therefore, in the seven numbered paragraphs below, I present seven distinct lessons I have learned and believe practically useful while navigating the complexities of daily life. (1)....
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Most people don’t know what UBI is, let alone see it coming. But it is only a few years away and our tribe has to prepare for it. Universal Basic Income is going to change our lives fundamentally forever. I want to focus on how UBI will impact Indian Country. But first, for those who don’t know, UBI is already in place in other countries. Let’s take Kenya. People get 00 a month from the government for doing nothing. They then take that money and upgrade their poverty-stricken lives. They spend it, businesses profit, so they expand and hire more...
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The British publisher, Sir Ernest John Pickstone one wrote: “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” We are in the throws of yet another highly charged political season as the next presidential election looms close at hand. Never before has the confusion become so rampant about political ideas that the danger of people totally unplugging from the process, of course to their own detriment, seems extremely plausible. It seems to some that the politics in this country has become so broken with mindless partisanship...
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Team includes: Kaden Brings Plenty- Catcher, Davis Yellow Bull-Set Up Man, Holden Holiday and Austin Warrior- Backorder and Darren Yellow Bull-Camp Jack
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PINE RIDGE - On Monday, the OST Council met in special session in the council chambers of the Red Cloud building in Pine Ridge; following an executive session, the council voted 11 yes, 2 no with 2 not voting to seat a new OST Election Commission made up of Crynthia Clifford, Karen “Tiny” Pourier and Kandee Desersa. A resolution of the council appointing all three candidates passed 11-2-2. Only three candidates submitted letters of intent for the Election Commission. A motion to have Secretary Stacy Two Lance advertise for Election Commission alternates for 30 days passed 15-0. Pourier had been...
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Each Memorial Day, Washington, like cities across the United States, offers events to honor members of the military who died while serving their countries – a parade through the streets, a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, and motorcycles rolling through the city. Alongside these widely known events are other services for Memorial Day, observed last Monday in May. One of these events honored Indigenous service members. According to the Defense Department, the first national ceremony was May 30th, 1868, in Arlington National Cemetery. Then known as Decoration Day, flowers were added to soldiers’ graves. The holiday later became Memorial Day....
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Juliana Brown Eyes, from Oglala, South Dakota, was one of the two students from Institute of American Indian Arts that was selected for an internship with Nike. She currently arrived in Portland, Oregon to start her internship and will be there in Oregon until August. Brown Eyes is a recent graduate from the Institute of American Indian Arts, she graduated with a BA in Cinematic Arts. Throughout her college years, she took courses to be in the medical industry, “I took an acting class and realized how fun it was, so I switched my major from Biochemistry to English so...
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THREE MILE CREEK - Oglala Lakota College is celebrating the completion of another academic year on Friday, June 7 with graduation ceremonies at the Three Mile Creek Pow wow grounds on the Piya Wiconi campus where they will award 12 Masters degrees, 68 Bachelor degrees, 106 Associate degrees and 14 Lakota language certificates. Elaine Yellow Horse, a 2013 graduate of Oglala Lakota College, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker for the graduation ceremonies. Yellow Horse, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and a lifelong resident of Wounded Knee was a 2003 graduate of Red Cloud High School, worked...
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June 3, 2024— The South Dakota Art Museum hosted a reception for Navigating Narratives: The Corps of Discovery in Titonwan Territory, this past Saturday. The highlight was an outdoor poetry reading by four of the exhibition poets in the museum’s shaded plaza on a clear and calm early evening. Appropriately, there were a few mosquitos. Their presence, though, was not nearly as bothersome as it had been for the Corps of Discovery two hundred and twenty years ago. Back then, on June 3, 1804, William Clark wrote in his journal that he was, “tormented by mosquitos and small ticks.” The...
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PINE RIDGE - May is graduation month for all local high schools across the reservation, Oglala Lakota County Schools Virtual high school had 26 graduates, the largest graduating class in its history. Graduations represent a time of completion, finishing off four years of high school; at the same time, it’s an opportunity to look ahead, will it mean going into the work force, going into the service or continuing your education whether a trade school, a junior college or a college or university, new beginnings. “High school was helpful, prepared us for the next stage, did volleyball my sophomore year,...
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NOV 13,1998-MAY 25,2024 Kimberly Lashawn Walking was born on November 13, 1998 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul Walking and Rochelle Goings. Kimberly made her journey to the Spirit World on May 26, 2024 at her home in Pine Ridge, SD. Kimberly is survived by her mother, Rochelle Goings; step-father, Francis Spotted Elk; sisters, Tiana Walking and Alana Andrews; aunts, Whitney (Sky Bagola) Goings, Samantha Goings, Linda Walking, Katie Walking, Josephine Leeds; uncles, Cody Walking, Larry Walking, Joey Walking, Richard Walking, Jr., Cyrus Walking, Tony Walking, Stanley Walking, and Darrell Walking; niece, Kyriss Walking Eagle; nephew, Chrza Walking Eagle; paternal...
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Minneapolis, MN — The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) is proud to announce the launch of the National Indian Boarding School Digital Archive (NIBSDA), the first-ever digital archives database on Indian Boarding Schools. NIBSDA is a groundbreaking project aimed at preserving and bringing to light the history of the U.S. Indian Boarding School era. Over the last four years, NABS has been dedicated to compiling and digitizing records from Indian boarding schools. Indian Boarding Schools hold a complex and often painful legacy in American history. For generations, Native American children were forcibly removed from their families and...
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ALLEN - Last week representatives from American Horse School in Allen and from the Oglala Sioux Tribe were in Washington DC, visiting the Bureau of Indian Education, the State Department and congressional offices about J-1 visas overall and the waiver of one particular visa for a Filipino teacher at American Horse School. According to the OST Tribal Education Agency, there are 499 teaching positions across 23 schools on or near the Pine Ridge Reservation, 71 of those positions today are held by Filipino teachers holding J-1 visas; currently there are 64 teacher vacancies for the upcoming school year, more than...
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The Staff at the Department of Public Safety would like to thank the patrol staff for their commitment and dedication to performing a thankless job, day in and day out! The patrol staff was honored with an awesome meal prepared by the staff. Officers were also honored with certificates for their performance. Two officers from each side of the homeland were honored with plaques for Officer of the year and Rookie Officer of the year. The Highway Safety Data clerk of the year was Kimimila Jack! Officer of the year for the Western Division was Ofc. J. Weston. Rookie Officer...
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ROSEBUD – Several volunteers acknowledged Sicangu Lakota Elders recently on the Rosebud reservation with a healthy lunch, alternative medicines and a day of play at the track. On May 10, the staff of Wakanyeja Ki Tokeyahci and Lakota Made LLC teamed up to sponsor the second annual Tankake ki wotapi na taku icupi: “The Elders Will Eat and Take a Gift.” This gathering was held to provide a healthy lunch to Sicangu elders. On the menu was Tatanka Roast, Sweet Potato Puree, Roasted Veggies and Wild Rice Dessert with Wojapi. The staff, along with family members of students who attend...
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Jaime Red Willow Richards is a graduate from Arizona State University of 2024. She will be receiving her Master of Science in applied behavior analysis. Jaime is from Wanblee, South Dakota, her parents are Percetta Red Willow & James Richards, and her grandparents are Dorothy Winters, Wayne Richards, Francine & Jim Red Willow. Jaime graduated from Mahpiya Luta High School in 2015 and graduated from Creighton University in 2019. Drawing inspiration from her ancestors, she is dedicated to improving the developmental trajectories of children from diverse backgrounds. Richards’ decision to pursue a master’s degree was solidified through her experience post-graduation...
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SIOUX FALLS - Although rain and wind impacted this year’s SD State track meet in Sioux Falls at the Howard Wood field, a number of local athletes showcased their talents, RC Central senior Olowan Carlow qualified in four events, finishing on the podium in three of the events, including sixth in the 100 meters in 12.76, fifth in the 200 meters with 26.15 and placed fifth with RC Central in the 4x100 at 49.61. White River Senior Ethan Watson wins Class B Shot Put with a toss of 58-03.00 and took third in the Discus with a throw of 152-07,...
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HOT SPRINGS - Hot Springs and the Southern Hills golf course hosted the Region 4A golf tournament on Monday, the top 19 individuals qualified for the State A golf tournament set for June 3,4 at the Bakker Crossing CC in Sioux Falls; Little Wound junior Jaida Jacobs led all local qualifiers finishing with a 90 to take third place. Other qualifiers included 6)Aubrey Peil/ Lakota Tech with 101, 10)Esperanza Mendoza Rama/Mahpiya Luta with 107 and 17)Brooklyn Twiss/Little Wound at 114. Other local participants included 26) Saraya Weston/Mahpiya Luta with a 139, 27) Shaylee Long Soldier/ Pine Ridge at 155, 28)...
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By no means would I consider myself an Elder, or wise man. But with age comes a desire to share insights and life lessons. Here, in this column, I wish to offer some words that are aimed at the youth of the next generations. While pitched to the youth, my hope is all readers of all ages will find value in the following words, reading them with the same spirit that produced them. Therefore, in the seven numbered paragraphs below, I present seven distinct lessons I have learned and believe practically useful while navigating the complexities of daily life. (1)....
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In this enlightening legend shared by Lakota Elder Kevin Locke, Wak.á. T.á.ka (The Great Spirit) created the entire world in seven days; leaving the most precious creation for last. In order to protect this precious creation, Wak.á. T.á.ka needed to hide it where it would always be safe and turned to our animal relatives for help. Together, they found the perfect place. Do you know where they chose? https://prairieedge.com/
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LOREN RAY CLIFFORD Aug 17,196 5-May 23,2024 JEREMY LAYS BAD Jul 9,1995-May 22, 2024 WILLIAM EDWARD PLENTY ARROWS July 12,1976-May 22, 2024 GARY MANUEL CHEYENNE Feb 23,1959- May 21,2024 DELNORE WAYNE ROCK Nov 27,1961- May 17,2024
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May 8,1963-May 12,2024 John Dale Swallow III was born on May 8, 1963 in Pine Ridge, SD to John L. Swallow, Jr. and Susanna (White Wolf) Swallow. John made his journey to the Spirit World on May 12, 2024 at the University of Minnesota Health Care Center in Minneapolis, MN. John is survived by his son, Forrest Swallow; mother, Susanna Swallow; uncle, Victor Swallow; siblings, Vina (Terry) Holiday, Elizabeth Swallow, Antoinette (Lance) Fast Wolf, Mary (Kelly) Knutson, Dan (Amaris) Swallow, Gene Swallow, and Cindy (Rob) Schippacase; trusted friend & former wife, Lisa Swallow; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends....
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AUG 25,1987-MAY 1,2024 Rikki Rae Voice, 36 of Rapid City was born August 25, 1987 to Lori (Kevin) High Elk and Erick “Rick” Voice Sr. “Hinze Agli Win” is her Lakota name, inherited from her grandmother, Lucille High Elk, after her passing. Rikki passed away May 1, 2024 at her home in Box Elder, SD. Rikki leaves behind one son Carter Campbell of Kaleen, TX; mom, Lori High Elk of Dupree, SD; father Erick “Rick” Voice Sr. of Fort Thompson, SD; brothers Raymond Voice of Rapid City, SD, Erick Voice Jr. of Pierre, SD, William Voice of Eagle Butte, SD,...
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SEP 29,2007-MAY 17,2024 “Oya’te Iyuns’kin Pi” was born on September 29, 2007 in Rosebud, SD, to William Rahn and Tracy Shot With Two Arrows. Troy made his journey to the Spirit World on May 17, 2024. Troy is survived by his father, William Rahn; step-mother, Alyssa Rahn; mother, Tracy Shot With Two Arrows; siblings, Taylor Rahn, Chevy Rahn, Russell Sierra, Jr., Dontrell Blue Horse, Caleb Blue Horse, Azalea Douville, Jaziah Masten, Josh Shot With Two Arrows, Heaven Shot With Two Arrows, and Carter Shot With Two Arrows; aunts, Desiree Running Horse, Sarah Rahn-Thomas, Jordan Rahn, Cassie Herman, Molina Richards, Diana...
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MAY 9,1969-MAY 16,2024 Leora Cindy Mercado was born on May 9, 1969 in Garden City, KS to Larry Mercado, Sr. and Cecelia (White Dress) Frazier. Leora made her journey to the Spirit World on May 16, 2024 near Kyle, SD. Leora is survived by her children, William (Martina) Gay, Peter Gay, Jr., Ota Gay, Robert (Ashley) Gay, Charles (Shanda) Gay, Sunshine (Michael) Gay, Larry Gay, and Aaron Gay; step-daughters, Kristina (Reggie) Martinez, Cari (Chris) Burks, Katrina (Dean) LaPointe, Laticia (Darrell, Jr.) Brushbreaker, Victoria Iron Horn, Elizabeth Iron Horn, Arvene Comes Killing, and Tamera Mesteth; step-son, Steven Mercado; siblings, Rose Lavato,...
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MARTIN – The 11th Annual Zondo and Leroy Swalley Memorial Golf Tournament was hosted at the Markota Acres Golf Club on Saturday, May 25. This tournament hosted several two-person scramble teams. Players competed on a very well-maintained course provided by Aaron and Matt Risse, James Begdamen, and Samantha Little Eagle. A special thanks to the score keeper, Ben Bordeaux. Although we got on the course a bit earlier, we still had a long wait for the playoffs to finalize. Next year we may hand out the pin prizes immediately. Wopila (gratitude) to the City of Martin, Board of Directors, SOULS...
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Aug 30,1952-May 16,2024 Carol Jean (Clifford) Shangreaux, “Wakanyan Pahaya Nangi” was born on August 30, 1952 in Denver, CO to Cherry DuBray, and adopted to Arthur and Isabelle Clifford. Carol made her journey to the Spirit World on May 16, 2024 at the Adara Living Nursing Home in Broomfield, CO. Carol is survived by her sisters, Alice Brewer of Winslow, AZ, and Tina Farahmandi and Pamela Town both of Denver, CO; brother, James Harper of Denver CO; Hunka Family, Mary Rose Dillon of Martin, SD, Debra Johnson and Janet Eagle Heart both of Rapid City, SD, Emmy Eagle Heart of...
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ROSEBUD – Heirlooms belonging to Chief Spotted Tail, a Sicangu leader, were donated by his family to the South Dakota State Historical Society for future public display. A ceremony commemorating the donation from hereditary Chief John Spotted Tail’s family was held at the Georgia Morse Middle School this week in Pierre. Previously, the items were initially displayed in conjunction with the Sinte Gleska University Founder’s Day celebration held last winter. The display was called “Legacy Returns” and featured a collection of Spotted Tail’s (1823-1881) personal items, including an eagle feather headdress, a wig fashioned from horse hair, beaded moccasins, pants,...
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A sample of Mount Rushmore National Memorial’s drinking water had levels of a “forever chemical” exceeding new limits established by the federal government. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS, is a member of the synthetic chemical group known collectively as perfluorinated alkylated substances, or PFAS. The chemicals have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s and don’t break down easily in the environment or in the human body. Research indicates PFAS exposure may be linked to negative developmental and reproductive effects, and an increased risk of some cancers. A 2023 test of Mount Rushmore’s drinking water showed a...
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PIERRE—For the fourth week in a row LT has had to write a Kristi Noem story because tribes continue to ban her. Last week she was banned by the Sisseton Wahpeton Tribe and a few days later, by the Yankton Sioux Tribe. At the same time, she was out of state, on a national book tour, being interviewed on major news networks, for her recently released ghost written autobiography. Two questions kept popping up, visibly sparking the Governor’s ire: the shooting of her pheasant hunting dog Cricket, twenty years ago, and the claim she met with Korean leader Kim Jong...
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May 6, 2024—Yesterday, the CAIRNS director stopped at the Blue Earth County Library on his travels back to Pine Ridge Reservation. The library is built on or near the site where the gallows were built in December of 1862. The day after Christmas that year, thirty-eight Dakotan men were hanged. It was the largest mass execution in U.S. history. The library was closed, so the director could not ascertain what information pertaining to the hanging is available inside. But outside, beneath the library’s name, is a plaque with these words: “Dakota (Sioux) Memorial – 1862. The last act of Minnesota’s...
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PIERRE—For most of her political career, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has bucked the odds and rose to power during an unlikely time on a difficult path. Like Ronald Reagan, she has been made of political Teflon, nothing sticks, and she has mostly kept her foot out of her mouth. In recent years that trend has been unraveling. The latest controversy stems from excerpts from her upcoming autobiography, due for release May 7. In these excerpts, Noem talks of shooting her hunting dog Cricket, and of meeting Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The dog killing reveal has drawn ire even...
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ROSEBUD – Tribal voters will cast a ballot in July on whether or not the Indian Health Service hospital should be compacted under the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. The tribal council approved RST Resolution 2024-106 by a vote of eleven in favor, one opposed and one not voting at a special meeting held last month. The legislation reads in part to “authorize and direct the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Election Board to hold a non-binding referendum to determine whether or not the Rosebud Sioux Tribe should enter into a Public Law 93-638 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, to compact or contract...
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MISSION, SD – A language app recently launched at Wakanyeja Ki Tokeyahci school was designed with the Oyate in mind and to help students improve Lakota speaking fluency. According to a Sica.gu Co press release, U.cí Wóslolye was created by a Lakota for the Oyate and is aimed to help children in pre-kindergarten through second grade. The app was designed by Jonathan Lu of He.lógeca Wóiha.ble (Hollow Horn Visions). The app will offer engaging content enjoyable for learners of all ages, including adults on their journey to revitalize the Lakota language. Staff and students at Wakanyeja Ki Tokeyahci school hosted...
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This month we kicked off Pee Wee Basketball for students in the 1st through 4th grades. We had 95 students return permission slips for interest in being a part of the league. It is a Co-ed league coordinated by Bessie LeBeau and Deanna Big Crow. It’s been a couple of years-probably pre-covid since we hosted pee wee basketball at Wolf Creek. It used to be a PAC Board-run event, but since there wasn’t any talk about hosting the event, we decided to organize the league ourselves. We have volunteer coaches from the Lakota Tech High School Boys and Girls Basketball...
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Reporting on a Wolf Creek Elementary trip to Rushville Public Library. 6th-grade Photojournalists, 13 students, teachers, bus drivers, and librarians attended. We explored, took pictures, and saw books organized by genre. Kids read their chosen books; some searched shelves, others used the card catalog. A second grader read about weather to a classmate. We ended with Ms. Della’s read-aloud, “Berenstain Bears: St. Patrick’s Day,” and each kid got a book and magazine. Students paid attention, each found an exciting book.
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Annual Reservation Wide Science Fair hosted by Oglala Lakota College in April. With over 100 students, it became clear we couldn’t complete 100 projects. Despite this, we managed to finish 12. January - April, students developed their project ideas. They researched and chose projects that sparked their scientific interests. Before starting, we reviewed the Hypothesis and Scientific Method. Despite some challenges, my students persevered, showcasing their dedication, research, and talents in each project. I’m incredibly proud of their hard work and congratulate Wolf Creek 7-8 grade students on completing their projects! To Drink or Not to Drink –Water Quality-Wolf Creek-...
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“When I was 18, a few days after graduating from high school, I found myself on a forest fire crew at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. I returned for 15 seasons, 12 as a crew boss, and I became a pyromaniac. {Due to the importance of fire in society in prehistory and its continued importance within civilization, it is quite likely that pyromancy was one of the earliest form of divination, arising independently in many civilizations around the world. — Wikipedia} For those years I lived in one life at a university and another in the canyon’s North Rim....
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People are asking, “is free speech worth the cost?” We ponder that question. Then we become caught in a crossfire. On one side, some people will claim it prudent to censor hateful and disrespectful expression. Meanwhile, other people will claim that any limitation on speech threatens open inquiry and free exchange of ideas. But this crossfire does not exist, for one of its underlying assumptions is imaginary. Truly “free” speech is a fiction; it is neither attainable nor desirable in the real world of everyday human affairs. When I was a young boy, my parents taught the old proverb, “if...
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Traditionally, a Lakota would hear you out, not interrupt, and before he did respond, there was a respectful pause, a silence meant to convey that his mind was busy weighing the thoughts and ideas you had just shared. Even with traditional people, you can feel when they do not agree with what you are saying, but at least they are listening, and there have been many periods in my life where I was certain I knew and understood when I actually had no real clue. For a long time, I was very left wing. There was no internet and the...
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Richard Wayne Loafer was born on September 25, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Francis “Bill” and Viola (Clifford) Loafer. Richard made his journey to the Spirit World on April 14, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Richard is survived by his mother, Viola “Sissy” Loafer; children, Clay Loafer, Marie and Mariah Loafer, McKenzie Loafer, and Makaila Loafer; brother, Travis Loafer; grandchildren, Avery Brave Heart, Marcelus Loafer, and Jassiah Loafer; grandmother, Sterline Rooks; aunts, Ruby Clifford, Bonnie Standing Soldier, Hilda Diaz, Lisa Watkins, Mona Vocu, Joann Rooks, Grace Rooks, Bernie Herrera, White Dove Clifford, and Amanda...
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Gwendolyn Kaye Hollow Horn-Whirlwind Horse was born on February 20, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Glen Dale Hollow Horn and Bernice Julia Sun Bear-Simeon. Gwendolyn made her journey to the Spirit World on April 24, 2024 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Gwendolyn is survived by her mother, Bernice Simeon; spouse, Ryan Whirlwind Horse; sons, George Boyd III and Eric Lone Hill; brothers, Ronnie Sun Bear, Dale Hollow Horn, Maurice Hollow Horn, and Ricky Simeon. Gwendolyn was preceded in death by her father, Glen Hollow Horn; brother, Glen Hollow Horn, Jr.; and sisters, Anna Hollow...
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Scott Preston Two Bulls, Sr. was born on August 20, 1975 in Pine Ridge, SD to Gerald “Jerry” Two Bulls and Caroline (Weasel Bear) Two Bulls. Scott made his journey to the Spirit World on April 26, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Scott is survived by his mother, Caroline (Weasel Bear) Two Bulls; children, Scott Two Bulls, Jr. and Tashina Rae Two Bulls; stepchildren, Jeremy War Bonnett and Lexi Hall; best friend, Lindsay Hall; grandchildren, Weston Two Bulls and Robert Cisneros; siblings, Jacob Two Bulls, Tyra (Cyrus) Two Bulls, Brandon Hernandez, and Cassie Hamel; and...
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Marvin Yellow Hair was born on April 19, 1950 at home in Wakpamni to Leo Yellow Hair and Almarie (Two Lance) Yellow Hair. Marvin made his journey to the Spirit World on April 28, 2024 at the Gordon Memorial Hospital in Gordon, NE. Marvin is survived by his son, Anthony Long Soldier; siblings, Audrey Yellow Hair, Loretta Yellow Hair, Amy Ringing Shield, and Walter Yellow Hair; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. Marvin was preceded in death by his father, Leo Yellow Hair; mother, Almarie (Two Lance) Yellow Hair; brothers, Darrell Yellow Hair, Elmer Yellow Hair, Donald Yellow...
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Charles “Chucky” White Eagle, enrolled member of Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, was born on October 7, 1995 in Rapid City, SD. He was the beloved son of Daron White Eagle and Michelle Swan, both of Rapid City, SD. Charles peacefully made his journey to the spirit world on April 29, 2024 at his home in Rapid City, SD. He is survived by his daughter, Ruby Rae Ryder; mother, Michelle Swan; grandmothers, Rosalind Brown and Eleanor Miner; brothers, Chris, Clay, Cyril, Casey, and Frankie; his significant other, Tarren (Little Diddler) Red Owl; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He...
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Sue Ann Bettelyoun was born on September 5, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph Bettelyoun, Sr. and Gladys ReShaw. Sue made her journey to the Spirit World on April 30, 2024 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Sue is survived by her children, Derek Bettelyoun, Louis Bettelyoun, Jesse Whalen, Monte Whalen, Serine Whalen, and Sue Ann Whalen; brothers, Michael Parmenter and Marlin Parmenter, Jr.; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Bettelyoun, Jr. and Gladys ReShaw; son, Leonard Poor Bear, Jr.; sisters, Judy Ann Bettelyoun and...
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Tibbitts Frank Eagle Hawk, Jr. was born on December 10, 1963 in Pine Ridge, SD to Tibbitts Eagle Hawk, Sr. and Hanna Kills In Water. Tibbitts, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on May 1, 2024 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home in White Clay, NE. Tibbitts is survived by his children, Angeleah Eagle Hawk, Justin Eagle Hawk, Jessee Eagle Hawk, and Lee-Ann Eagle Hawk; grandchildren, Aubree Red Cloud, Aspen Red Cloud, Sophia Eagle Hawk, and Jayvaughn Eagle Hawk; and numerous nieces & nephews. Tibbitts was preceded in death by his parents, Tibbitts Eagle Hawk, Sr. and...
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Long before the colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans built diverse civilizations and adapted to a changing world in ways that reverberated globally. And, as award-winning historian Kathleen DuVal vividly recounts, when Europeans did arrive, no civilization came to a halt because of a few wandering explorers, even when the strangers came well armed. A millennium ago, North American cities rivaled urban centers around the world in size. Then, following a period of climate change and instability, numerous smaller nations emerged, moving away from rather than toward urbanization. From this urban past, egalitarian government structures, diplomacy, and complex economies spread...
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Over the years one process after another has resulted in the land reduction of the Pine Ridge Reservation. A 1975 case, Cook v Parkinson, the US District Court of South Dakota ruled that Congress intended to “diminish” the borders of the reservation with the 1910 Bennett County Act. Tribal members have allotments within Bennett County, and these are considered part of the Pine Ridge Reservation. The state has jurisdiction over the other parts of Bennett County. OST still maintains that Bennett County is within the reservation borders. The history leading up to the Bennett County Act of 1910 resulted in...
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He began his legal career as a prosecutor in Nebraska before moving to New York City. His heart was pulled back to the Midwest where he hoped he could help make a difference. “He was dedicated to justice,” said Stephen Pevar, an American Civil Liberties Union Attorney for 45 years who worked closely with Hanna for many years. “He wanted to help people and especially the tribes and their members.” Hanna was driven to use his career to help tribal members, especially children. Most notably, his work ensuring the Indian Child Welfare Act was enforced properly forever changed the way...
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In Forage & Feast, experienced forager and chef Chrissy Tracey takes you on a journey to discover and collect plants and fungi. Use the identification guides and nature photographs to help you forage, then cook your way through fall, winter, spring, and summer with recipes featuring the wild ingredients. No matter where you live, you’ll be able to find recipe inspiration and universally useful foraging advice. From urban magnolia blooms and easy-to-find dandelions to golden chanterelles and sweet pawpaws, Chrissy shows you how to transform nature’s treasures into vegan recipes everyone will love. Discover mouthwatering dishes like: • Morel “Fried...
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MANDERSON - With just a few hoops yet to be completed, the Oglala Sioux Tribe is in line for a million Project Grant that will be used to rebuild Highway 33 from Rockyford to the White Horse road turnoff in Manderson and then to complete a paved road from White Horse Creek road to the Red Cloud School campus. The project includes re-grading the roadway to widen ditches, increasing the size and number of culverts, raising sections of the road, widening the road to add shoulders for emergencies and evacuations and using more resilient pavement to withstand flooding, storms,...
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PINE RIDGE—Randy Hughes has a goal, to “put Oglala to work on our digital future.” As director of the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s (OST) new Oglala Lakota Telecommunications company (OLT), Hughes is heading up the concerted efforts to bring modern broadband to even the most remote corners of the Pine Ridge Reservation. At 51, and an enrolled tribal member, Hughes has “been an IT specialist my entire adult career.” “OST is creating a single IT department,” Hughes told L.T. He recently attended a National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA) in Chandler, Az, and many solid companies desiring to assist tribes with broadband...
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KYLE—There was a submit button on Don Giago’s computer screen and he just sat staring at it. “I was so scared to hit submit,” he told LT. “I asked if I could call back in thirty minutes. I was so scared because I had never had that kind of money before.” Giago (son of Warren Giago and Twila Zephyr) wanted to withdraw ,000 from his retirement account to start up a lawn care business, on a reservation where there were almost no lawns, and the people had no money for lawn care even if there were lawns. It seemed like...
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For the whole month of April, Oglala Lakota College held Wicaglata classes at 4 different college centers. The four college centers that held the class were: the Pine Ridge center, the Oglala center, Pass Creek center, and Pejuta Haka center. Steph Sorbel-Hunter, who is the enrollment management director for Oglala Lakota College for 15 years was one who was able to get the classes going. The mission for the Wicaglata classes was to produce professional and vocational students and make sure that they are well grounded in Wolakota (Lakota way of life). “A lot of our students come from generations...
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Meet Steven Yankton, the new manager at Buche Auto Parts in Pine Ridge! Steven’s story is all about hard work, loving his hometown, and helping out his community. Steven grew up in Pine Ridge and never really left. Even when he lived in other states, he always felt a connection to his hometown. Then, in 2021, during the tough times of COVID, Steven lost his job out of state. Luckily, he found a new chance at Buche Auto and Hardware. “This wasn’t just any job – it felt like home!” Steven remembered. Steven already knew a lot about fixing things...
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BATESLAND - Coming into this spring, Oglala Lakota County school board was set for two vacancies, both Deb Bluebird and Robert Two Crow’s three year terms were up in July; five candidates submitted petitions for the two seats, the two incumbents, Deb Bluebird and Robert Two Crow, two past board members Chuck Conroy and Todd O’Bryan and first time board candidate Jennifer Spotted Bear. This past fall, the county filed paperwork to hold the board election in conjunction with the State’s primary election scheduled for June 4th. All of the paperwork ended up going through the Fall River auditor Sue...
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Albuquerque for the second time in three years, Showtime won the Northern Singing contest at Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque this past weekend; there were 27 drum groups entered this year, 20 in the Northern competition worth ,000 in prize money. Top five placers in each category included 1)Showtime/Pine Ridge, SD, 2)Meskwacis/ Alberta,Canada, 3) Cree Federation/St. Paul, Alberta,Canada, 4)Sharpshooter/Sacramento, CA, 5)Young Spirit/Frog Lake,Alberta. Top five in Southern 1)Southern Style/ Montezuma Creek,UT, 2)Cozad/Laughton,OK, 3)Thunder Hill/Weatherford, OK, 4)Blazing Bear/Anadarko,OK, 5) Whitetail Boyz/Macy, NE. According to drum keeper BJ Brave Heart, Showtime came together in 2015, their first Pow wow was the He-...
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BOX ELDER - Monday, Prairie Ridge golf course in Box Elder was the site of the Lakota Nation Invitational golf tournament, competitors from nine different schools competed, four schools had enough golfers to field a team with Little Wound taking the team title with a 354, Todd County was second with 383, Pine Ridge was third at 392 with Crow Creek fourth at 429. Little Wound junior Jaida Jacobs took medalist honors with an 87, Mahpiya Luta senior Esperanza Mendoza Rama was second with 101, Lakota Tech sophomore Aubrey Peil was third with 106, Little Wound’s Brooklyn Twiss was fourth...
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I may have read at least a thousand books (or more) in my lifetime and have always considered myself to be “well read”. Early in my book reading years (early 20’s), I enjoyed reading fiction stories or novels, and always was a big fan of Steven King’s. He was not only prolific in his production of much sought after reading material but his style was such as to get and hold the readers attention. Then, I discovered Vine Deloria Jr., whom to this very day I consider to be one of the most important writers of his time or any...
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We arrived in the parking lot around 2 p.m. A long line of cars and trucks awaited their turn to hand to the toll booth operator. After paying the fee, we parked our car. The air outside was cool and damp (a bit unusual for springtime in Albuquerque), with the skies spitting rain upon the roving crowds below. After ten minutes of zigzagging through old vehicles and high-end cars, we approached the ticket counter. A sign stated that an additional would be required for entry. In the ticket lineup, audible grumbles and sighs could be heard. Wherever people...
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Heads up, tribal councils. All across this planet, brilliant minds are hard at work, and because science is money, their efforts are well-funded. People on the rez, sometimes forget that science is not just for white people. They forget that science can come calling, and when it does, it plays hardball. Tribes need to keep up on science because if it alters the way we live too fundamentally, then the treaty based relationship a tribe has with the federal government can be dramatically impacted. If tribes are aware of the nature of that impact, they can get to work crafting...
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Marvin Yellow HairApr 19,1950-Apr 28,2024Scott Preston Two BullsAug 20,1975-Apr 26,2024Gwendolyn Whirlwind HorseFeb 20,1972-Apr 24,2024Brian Joseph GibbonsNov 9,1976-Apr 22,2024
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JUNE 30,1980-APR 20,2024 Madeline A. Mesteth was born June 30,1980 at the Pine Ridge Old Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD to Marvin J. Mesteth & Emma J. Swimmer. Madeline made her journey to the spirit world on April 20, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City SD. Madeline is survived by her two children, Emily R. Mesteth of Wyoming and Ethan C. Mesteth of Kyle, SD; brothers, John Swimmer of Rushville, NE, Melvin “Hoksila” Mesteth, and Nathan Mesteth of Manderson, SD; sister, Elaine Mesteth of Manderson, SD; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and special friend, Denver...
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JAN 1,1932-APR 19,2024 Aloysius “Bud” Waters Salway “Wicasa Wakan” was born on January 8, 1932 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Salway and Jessie (Waters) Goodshield. Aloysius made his journey to the Spirit World on April 19, 2024 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Aloysius is survived by his daughters, Sharon Waters of Hot Springs, SD, Mona Waters of Cheyenne Creek, Iva Good Voice Flute and Candy Good Voice Flute both of #4 Payabya; sons, Wayne Waters of Rescue, CA, Lonnie Waters of Chadron, NE, Forrest Waters Ozark, AR, Patrick Waters of Chicago, IL, Harold and...
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AUG 5,1992-APR 21,2024 “Zintkala Luta” (Red Bird) Roger Duane Big Crow-Tyon was born on August 5, 1992 in Gordon, NE to Louis “Rattler” Tyon and Happy Big Crow. Roger made his journey to the Spirit World on April 21, 2024 near Pine Ridge, SD. Roger is survived by his children, Bryson, Logan, Jacennia, and Raiden Big Crow; parents, Louis “Rattler” Tyon and Happy Big Crow; brothers, Robert Tyon-Big Crow, Jeff Big Crow, Peanut and So’ka Big Crow, Ethan Weasel Bear, Hayden Allen Tyon, Robert Titus, Mike Jack, and Danny Bear Runner, Jr.; sisters, Diondra Tyon, Reagan Allen Tyon, Naloni Little...
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JUNE 26,1990-APR 22,2024 Nickolas Francis Charging Cloud, “Sunkpahi Aku” was born on June 26, 1990 in Pine Ridge, SD to Bryain Charging Cloud and Karen White Butterfly. Nickolas made his journey to the Spirit World on April 22, 2024 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Family that welcomed him in the Spirit World: paternal grandparents, Wallace Charging Cloud & Mathilda Little Crow; maternal grandparents, Ben White Butterfly & Frances Ice; brothers, Kelly & Jeffrey Charging Cloud and Jared Iron Horse; sisters, Katrina White Butterfly and Tessie Jack; mothers, Bonnie White Butterfly, Cheryl and Diane Chase; and...
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NOV 12,1939-APR 26,2024 Ramona Ann Young-Handley was born in Pine Ridge, SD on November 12, 1939 to Viola Peck/ Young and Harry Henry Young. Ramona made her journey to the Spirit World on April 26, 2024 at her home in Box Elder, SD. She leaves behind daughters, Carol Handley and Robin Peterson; sons, Derick and Troy Handley; she also leaves behind generations of grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. cousins and friends. Ramona is preceded in death by her parents, Viola Peck/Young, Harry Henry Young; 10 brothers; 2 stillborn sisters; 2 sons, Stacy Willert and Craig Finkbeiner; and granddaughter,...
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APR 14,1945-APR 27,2024 Michael Ronald Little was born on April 14, 1945 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wallace Henry and Mildred Elaine (Cuny) Little. Michael made his journey to the Spirit World on April 27, 2024 peacefully at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Michael is survived by his children, Charlie Little of Pine Ridge, SD, Holly Young of Phoenix, AZ, Rhonda Thunder-Glenmore of Lander, WY, Willis Lakota of Rapid City, SD, Corinna Means of Sioux Falls, SD, Michelle & Pete of New Mexico, and Tyrone Brown of Shiprock, NM; brother, Ernie A. and Elizabeth M. Little (Big Crow) of...
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AUG 10,1945-APR 18,2024 Sandra Ann Spider was born on August 10, 1945 in Pine Ridge, SD to Samuel and Dorothy (Stover) Rouillard. Sandra made her journey to the Spirit World on April 18, 2024 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Sandra is survived by her husband, Emerson Spider, Jr.; children, Ed Spider, Severt Spider, Mike Spider, Sr., Louise Spider, Brenda Spider, Audra Rouillard, Monica Sna Mani, and Jenny Rouillard; sisters, Carol Bravo and Darlene Rouillard; brothers, Lloyd Rouillard, Sr. and John Rouillard; hunka brother, Don Derry; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews....
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DEC 26, 1950 – APR 17, 2024 Barbara Gail Moore was born December 26, 1950 in Denver, Colorado to Emilie Brave Bird and William Moore. She attended He Dog Day School through sixth grade. She then attended St. Francis Mission Boarding School, where she graduated with her high school diploma in 1969. Barbara is survived by her siblings: Kathleen Moore and Michael Smith, Sr. of He Dog; children: Jeff Moore of He Dog, Leonard Crow Dog, Jr. of Oakland, CA, Krista Horvath of He Dog, Henry Onwai Crow Dog of Grass Mountain SD, Melissa Moore of Rapid City SD, Sol...
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On April 12th – 13th, 2024, the Western Heritage Awards Ceremonies were held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Western Heritage Awards honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the Western heritage through creative works in literature, music, television, and film that share the great stories of the American West. With more than 20 different awards, the night was filled with stars gracing the stage and accepting awards. Mo Brings Plenty accepted the New Horizon Award. Mo Brings Plenty is an enrolled Lakota who comes from the Pine Ridge Indian reservation. His...
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SIOUX FALLS - Last week the SD All State teams were announced by the SD Coaches Association, local players made a mark on this year’s All State teams. Pierre junior point guard Lennix Dupris helped lead the Pierre Lady Governors to the State AA tournament, Lennox Dupris/Pierre earned second team Class AA All State honors, she averaged. 14.25 points, 4.35 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 3.95 steals per game. Mahpiya Luta sophomore Ashlan Carlow Blount helped the Lady Crusaders to their fourth straight State A girls basketball tournament, she earned second team Class A All State honors, she averaged 17.7 ppg,...
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SIOUX FALL - South Dakota Scholastic held their State Chess championship in Sioux Falls Saturday at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, described as the largest chess competition in the last 20 years, St. Francis high school took the team title in the high school division, Little Wound finished in second place. Steve Bordeaux was the Warriors top finisher, placing fifth; the championship team included Gabriel Geoffrey Gatilogo, Wahokiza Xavior Broken Rope and Darrian Darnell McKinney. Little Wound, coached by Dan Snethen, included three seniors, William Quick Bear, Aiden Ray Mendoza and Caske Pawnee Leggins. Snethen said that Little Wound has...
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Opinion. South Dakota’s Republican governor, Kristi Noem, was one of the first governors to endorse Donald Trump’s bid for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. She demonstrated her support for the former president by campaigning for him in Iowa before the January caucus. It’s no secret Noem, now serving in her second term, wants to be Trump’s running mate in this year’s presidential race. When asked by Newsmax if she would consider an offer from Trump to run as vice president she said: “Oh, absolutely. I would in a heartbeat.” In the meantime, she is still governor of South Dakota, home...
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April 8, 2024—The total solar eclipse of 2024 was visible in the United States on Monday afternoon, April 8, along an arcing path from the Rio Grande River west of San Antonio, Texas, to the Canadian border just east of Ludlow, Maine. A total solar eclipse is when, during daytime, the path of the moon takes it directly between the sun and the earth, and also when the distances between the three objects is such that the moon appears big enough, from the earth, to completely block the sun. When those conditions are met, the moon appears as a black...
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One of the Sioux words for the Solar Eclipse is Anpetuwin Tokhahan, or “Disappearing Sun”, which coincidently is also the name of this week’s article (jokes). According to NASA “the sun will be completely blocked by the moon along a path from Texas to Maine. The reporting suggests that the lunar eclipse will follow a trajectory entering the U.S. at a place called Eagle Pass in southwest Texas at 1:27 P.M. CDT, then in a northeasterly path exiting the U.S. at Caribou in northern Maine at 3:32 P.M. EDT.” By the time this article hits the press the Lunar Eclipse...
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Few doors in Indian Country have not been visited by wolves. As a child, you hear him scratching at the door in the dead of night, and you know something about this house, this family, this neighborhood, this town, this life, is terribly wrong. You are small, you are weak, and you cannot keep your fears out of your dreams. The bed you sleep on is just a cot, and there is no bedroom, just some space on the opposite side of a laundry room from an old wringer washer. There is no dryer, but a clothesline just outside the...
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Wo’wa’pi Om’na’ye means archives where there is a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people. To tell the story of Holy Rosary Mission now Mahpiya Luta we have been blessed with documents of many things being housed at Marquette University a Catholic, Jesuit University founded on August 28, 1881with more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Thanks to the past leadership’s foresight to gather as many records and other written materials from the beginning of this institution that has been here in the Oglala Oyate homeland for 136 years. Along with...
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One of the Sioux words for the Solar Eclipse is Anpetuwin Tokhahan, or “Disappearing Sun”, which coincidently is also the name of this week’s article (jokes). According to NASA “the sun will be completely blocked by the moon along a path from Texas to Maine. The reporting suggests that the lunar eclipse will follow a trajectory entering the U.S. at a place called Eagle Pass in southwest Texas at 1:27 P.M. CDT, then in a northeasterly path exiting the U.S. at Caribou in northern Maine at 3:32 P.M. EDT.” By the time this article hits the press the Lunar Eclipse...
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PINE RIDGE—Ron Blacksmith, Core Systems Manager for the Oglala Sioux Tribe Rural Water Supply System (OSTRWSS), more popularly known as Mni Wiconi, has requested federal funding from the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), specifically from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding, on “six projects that would greatly benefit the Mni Wiconi rural water system and it’s beneficiary sponsor systems.” Blacksmith wrote Mike Dora at USBR that the “proposed infrastructure projects will improve operating performance and system resiliency.” Blacksmith listed six separate funding requests. This funding is in addition to the .17 million OST received last April from the BIL for six...
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April 8, 2024—The total solar eclipse of 2024 was visible in the United States on Monday afternoon, April 8, along an arcing path from the Rio Grande River west of San Antonio, Texas, to the Canadian border just east of Ludlow, Maine. A total solar eclipse is when, during daytime, the path of the moon takes it directly between the sun and the earth, and also when the distances between the three objects is such that the moon appears big enough, from the earth, to completely block the sun. When those conditions are met, the moon appears as a black...
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PINE RIDGE - The OST Child Care STEAM project was first awarded .2 million in 2019, since Covid years, a number of change orders have raised the cost to .205 million; the most recent change order of .5 million was approved by the OST Council last Wednesday by a vote of 13 yes, one no, one abstaining and four not voting. A resolution approving a payment of 2,381 was approved 15 yes, zero no, one abstaining and three not voting. “When we first proposed the idea of the STEAM project, we guessed at what we needed, since then, we have...
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Collin Provost-Fields, from Owasso, Oklahoma, presented “Finding Your Medicine” to the Black Hills State University Center for American Indian Studies for American Indian Awareness week this past Monday, April 8th. Black Hills State University Center for American Indian Studies is hosting their American Indian Awareness Week from April 8th through April 12th.The theme that they have this year is “Contemporary Art Guided by Traditional Hands”, they have over 7 different presenters that will be presenting via Zoom. Collins is from Eagle Butte, South Dakota and is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. She is a proud mother...
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The result was the “Click it or Ticket” version of two Native Americans on horseback wearing seat belts. “They wanted a new ad that would resonate with viewers,” Brusseau said to a local South Dakota televison station. “Most of the time, you see an overplayed public service announcement that doesn’t really resonate, they can be very negative.” The actors in the PSA are two Oglala Sioux Tribe citizens. The two characters are seated in a car, and the passenger tells the driver that he doesn’t want to wear a seatbelt because “our ancestors never wore them.” The next scene is...
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HURON, S.D. –The Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota has been partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since November 2022 to help conserve, maintain and improve grassland productivity, reduce soil erosion and enhance wildlife habitat through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The partnership was originally contained within the boundaries of the Reservation, however, USDA and the Oglala Sioux Tribe worked together to significantly expand the conservation partnership beyond those boundaries to now include eligible land owned by the Tribe or tribal members. This increased the CREP project area to include eligible acres in Oglala Lakota, Jackson and Bennett...
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Opinion. South Dakota’s Republican governor, Kristi Noem, was one of the first governors to endorse Donald Trump’s bid for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. She demonstrated her support for the former president by campaigning for him in Iowa before the January caucus. It’s no secret Noem, now serving in her second term, wants to be Trump’s running mate in this year’s presidential race. When asked by Newsmax if she would consider an offer from Trump to run as vice president she said: “Oh, absolutely. I would in a heartbeat.” In the meantime, she is still governor of South Dakota, home...
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SIOUX FALL - South Dakota Scholastic held their State Chess championship in Sioux Falls Saturday at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, described as the largest chess competition in the last 20 years, St. Francis high school took the team title in the high school division, Little Wound finished in second place. Steve Bordeaux was the Warriors top finisher, placing fifth; the championship team included Gabriel Geoffrey Gatilogo, Wahokiza Xavior Broken Rope and Darrian Darnell McKinney. Little Wound, coached by Dan Snethen, included three seniors, William Quick Bear, Aiden Ray Mendoza and Caske Pawnee Leggins. Snethen said that Little Wound has...
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SIOUX FALLS - Last week the SD All State teams were announced by the SD Coaches Association, local players made a mark on this year’s All State teams. Pierre junior point guard Lennix Dupris helped lead the Pierre Lady Governors to the State AA tournament, Lennox Dupris/Pierre earned second team Class AA All State honors, she averaged. 14.25 points, 4.35 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 3.95 steals per game. Mahpiya Luta sophomore Ashlan Carlow Blount helped the Lady Crusaders to their fourth straight State A girls basketball tournament, she earned second team Class A All State honors, she averaged 17.7 ppg,...
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PIERRE - The first SDHSAA Top Performance list is out with a number of local athletes making the early season list; at the end of the season, the top 24 in each event lqualify for the state track meet. This past spring, Mahpiya Luta freshman Ashlan Carlow-Blount surged from behind to take the 300 meter hurdles state championship; Ashlan is back for her sophomore year and is on the top performance list in three events, she’s fourth in 300 meter hurdles with 47.72, 9th in 100 meter hurdles with 17.39 and 18th in the 200 meter with 28.78. Lolo Carlow,...
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HURON, S.D. –The Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota has been partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since November 2022 to help conserve, maintain and improve grassland productivity, reduce soil erosion and enhance wildlife habitat through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The partnership was originally contained within the boundaries of the Reservation, however, USDA and the Oglala Sioux Tribe worked together to significantly expand the conservation partnership beyond those boundaries to now include eligible land owned by the Tribe or tribal members. This increased the CREP project area to include eligible acres in Oglala Lakota, Jackson and Bennett...
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The result was the “Click it or Ticket” version of two Native Americans on horseback wearing seat belts. “They wanted a new ad that would resonate with viewers,” Brusseau said to a local South Dakota televison station. “Most of the time, you see an overplayed public service announcement that doesn’t really resonate, they can be very negative.” The actors in the PSA are two Oglala Sioux Tribe citizens. The two characters are seated in a car, and the passenger tells the driver that he doesn’t want to wear a seatbelt because “our ancestors never wore them.” The next scene is...
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Collin Provost-Fields, from Owasso, Oklahoma, presented “Finding Your Medicine” to the Black Hills State University Center for American Indian Studies for American Indian Awareness week this past Monday, April 8th. Black Hills State University Center for American Indian Studies is hosting their American Indian Awareness Week from April 8th through April 12th.The theme that they have this year is “Contemporary Art Guided by Traditional Hands”, they have over 7 different presenters that will be presenting via Zoom. Collins is from Eagle Butte, South Dakota and is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. She is a proud mother...
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PINE RIDGE - The OST Child Care STEAM project was first awarded .2 million in 2019, since Covid years, a number of change orders have raised the cost to .205 million; the most recent change order of .5 million was approved by the OST Council last Wednesday by a vote of 13 yes, one no, one abstaining and four not voting. A resolution approving a payment of 2,381 was approved 15 yes, zero no, one abstaining and three not voting. “When we first proposed the idea of the STEAM project, we guessed at what we needed, since then, we have...
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PINE RIDGE—Ron Blacksmith, Core Systems Manager for the Oglala Sioux Tribe Rural Water Supply System (OSTRWSS), more popularly known as Mni Wiconi, has requested federal funding from the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), specifically from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding, on “six projects that would greatly benefit the Mni Wiconi rural water system and it’s beneficiary sponsor systems.” Blacksmith wrote Mike Dora at USBR that the “proposed infrastructure projects will improve operating performance and system resiliency.” Blacksmith listed six separate funding requests. This funding is in addition to the .17 million OST received last April from the BIL for six...
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Few doors in Indian Country have not been visited by wolves. As a child, you hear him scratching at the door in the dead of night, and you know something about this house, this family, this neighborhood, this town, this life, is terribly wrong. You are small, you are weak, and you cannot keep your fears out of your dreams. The bed you sleep on is just a cot, and there is no bedroom, just some space on the opposite side of a laundry room from an old wringer washer. There is no dryer, but a clothesline just outside the...
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PIERRE - The first SDHSAA Top Performance list is out with a number of local athletes making the early season list; at the end of the season, the top 24 in each event lqualify for the state track meet. This past spring, Mahpiya Luta freshman Ashlan Carlow-Blount surged from behind to take the 300 meter hurdles state championship; Ashlan is back for her sophomore year and is on the top performance list in three events, she’s fourth in 300 meter hurdles with 47.72, 9th in 100 meter hurdles with 17.39 and 18th in the 200 meter with 28.78. Lolo Carlow,...
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Wo’wa’pi Om’na’ye means archives where there is a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people. To tell the story of Holy Rosary Mission now Mahpiya Luta we have been blessed with documents of many things being housed at Marquette University a Catholic, Jesuit University founded on August 28, 1881with more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Thanks to the past leadership’s foresight to gather as many records and other written materials from the beginning of this institution that has been here in the Oglala Oyate homeland for 136 years. Along with...
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RAPID CITY - The best basketball talent across Indian Country showed up Saturday at the Summit Arena at the Monument in Rapid City for the fifth annual Lakota All Star games. Local college stars included Ale Rama from SD Mines/ Red Cloud and Raven Cournoyer from Black Hills State University/ Todd County along with a high school players Kanye Hollow Horn/ Pine Ridge, Lolo Carlow and Aaliyah Jones/ RC Central, Ray Crow/ White River and Shunzi White Woman/RC Stevens. The all star event opened with high school girls where RC Central’s Aaliyah Jones with 31 points led Wicahpi to a...
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SPEARFISH - On Friday and Saturday, March 29, 30, BHSU hosted the 2024 Black Hills AAU Nationals, operating under the name Tanka Tuff, several Lakota Tech wrestlers placed including Lakota Tech junior Jessica Waln who took the championship at 124. In addition to the one championship, the Tatanka had two seconds, four thirds, a fifth, a sixth and a seventh. As a team Lakota Tech tied with Aberdeen Central boys for the team championship Lakota Tech/Tanka Tuff brought 19 wrestlers to the BH Nationals, nine girls, 10 boys; last week they were in Rapid City for the AAU state championships,...
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“Events in history are important for a variety of reasons. They help us understand how societies, cultures, and civilizations have developed over time. By studying historical events, we can gain insights into the causes and effects of major changes, conflicts, and developments. Events also provided valuable lessons that can guide present and future decision making. Additionally, they contribute to the formation of national and global identities and help us appreciate the diversity of human experiences throughout history. Overall, events in history play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world and our place in it.” — QUORA A...
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A half mile from my front door there is a city park, where a stretch of creek winds along the base of a pine-mantled ridge. The creek has been dammed to create a placid pond. Every spring two pair of Canadian geese return to this pond and raise a couple of broods. One couple takes one end of the pond, and the other couple takes the other. Canadian geese are large birds, the male slightly larger than the female, and they are not overly aggressive like domestic geese. When I was a boy, my uncle had a big white goose...
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I regularly ruminate about the human condition, and I find myself reflecting: what is certain about humanity? To gain traction on such a slippery question, I began by conducting research. I reviewed some scholarly literature about “cultural universals,” which are practices transcending all of humanity across space and time. After perusing several published articles on this subject, some general themes emerged. We, as human beings, share much in common. We eat, sleep, and breathe. We crave security, love, and acceptance. We wish to feel good about ourselves. We create and consume art, music, and literature. We communicate using various language....
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Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if Bigfoot is real. When journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a distinguished anthropologist and professor at Washington State University, had devoted much of his career to the search for Bigfoot, she couldn’t quite believe it. A natural skeptic and a strong believer in facts, Krantz decided to conduct her own quest for the most famous and elusive mythical creature. The Search for Sasquatch takes readers through the big guy’s fun, fascinating, and complex world, posing...
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OGLALA—After several years of nearby Oglala Lake being drained and dried up, the community of Oglala will once again have a new dam and a new lake behind it. Back in 2019, heavy rains produced flood waters which rendered the dam unsafe. The lake was drained, and the water redirected around the spillway. But a new program from the Biden Administration has provided funding to restore the dam and the lake. Engineers have assessed the dam as a high risk dam, in that were it to breach, it would pose a grave threat to anyone or anything located downstream, and...
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I regularly ruminate about the human condition, and I find myself reflecting: what is certain about humanity? To gain traction on such a slippery question, I began by conducting research. I reviewed some scholarly literature about “cultural universals,” which are practices transcending all of humanity across space and time. After perusing several published articles on this subject, some general themes emerged. We, as human beings, share much in common. We eat, sleep, and breathe. We crave security, love, and acceptance. We wish to feel good about ourselves. We create and consume art, music, and literature. We communicate using various language....
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Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if Bigfoot is real. When journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a distinguished anthropologist and professor at Washington State University, had devoted much of his career to the search for Bigfoot, she couldn’t quite believe it. A natural skeptic and a strong believer in facts, Krantz decided to conduct her own quest for the most famous and elusive mythical creature. The Search for Sasquatch takes readers through the big guy’s fun, fascinating, and complex world, posing...
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Vanna Michelle Griggs Jan 19,1969-Mar 21,2024 Marvin Stoldt, Sr. Apr 24,1949-Mar 26,2024 Cheryl Helen Janis Oct 30,1973-Mar 26,2024
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JUN 05-2001-MAR 19,2024 Lathan Wayne (Little Moon) Lucero was born on June 5, 2001 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wiconi Olowan Little Moon and Thomas Lucero. Lathan made his journey to the Spirit World on March 19, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lathan is survived by his twin boys, Layton Wayne Lucero and Leon’dre Anthony Lucero; sisters, Kisa (Garrett) Little Moon, Amelia Little Moon, Lyrika Little Moon, Tate High Hawk, and Anita Lucero; brothers, Daniel & Jacob Lucero; grandparents, Leo & Phyllis Little Moon; aunts, Santana (John) Bear Eagle, Leslie (Jay) Little Moon, Leah Little...
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MAY 6,1992-MAR 24,2024 David Joseph Rowland, Jr. was born on May 6, 1992 in Pine Ridge, SD to David Rowland, Sr. and Ramona American Horse. David, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on March 24, 2024 in Rapid City, SD. David is survived by his mother, Ramona American Horse-Rowland; daughters, Leshea, Miley, and Nadalin Rowland; sons, Davien, Northern, Davey, and Mason Rowland; adopted son, Demetrius Bagola; significant other, Denitra Bagola; sisters, Rena (Duane) Waters and Jennifer Little Bear; grandfathers, Joe American Horse and Dave American Horse; hunka mothers, Dorothy Sun Bear and Denise Fast Wolf; nephews, Glorian Black...
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DEC 2,1998-MAR 22,2024 “Wah Was’te Win” ~ Good Snow Woman ~ Neve Lynn Returns From Scout was born on December 2,1998 in Rapid City, SD to Katie Returns From Scout and Paul Returns From Scout. Neve closed her eyes on March 22, 2024 at her residence in Rapid City, SD. Neve is survived by her mother, Katie Returns From Scout; her father, Paul Returns From Scout; siblings, Craig, Jezic, and Daya Returns From Scout, and Adler Walking; nephews, Corbin and Esaias Returns From Scout; niece, EmAaliyah Returns From Scout; grandmothers, Lula Walking and Julie Black Bear; uncles, Darrell, Stanley, Sr.,...
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MAY 6,1992-MAR 24,2024 David Joseph Rowland, Jr. was born on May 6, 1992 in Pine Ridge, SD to David Rowland, Sr. and Ramona American Horse. David, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on March 24, 2024 in Rapid City, SD. David is survived by his mother, Ramona American Horse-Rowland; daughters, Leshea, Miley, and Nadalin Rowland; sons, Davien, Northern, Davey, and Mason Rowland; adopted son, Demetrius Bagola; significant other, Denitra Bagola; sisters, Rena (Duane) Waters and Jennifer Little Bear; grandfathers, Joe American Horse and Dave American Horse; hunka mothers, Dorothy Sun Bear and Denise Fast Wolf; nephews, Glorian Black...
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DEC 2,1998-MAR 22,2024 “Wah Was’te Win” ~ Good Snow Woman ~ Neve Lynn Returns From Scout was born on December 2,1998 in Rapid City, SD to Katie Returns From Scout and Paul Returns From Scout. Neve closed her eyes on March 22, 2024 at her residence in Rapid City, SD. Neve is survived by her mother, Katie Returns From Scout; her father, Paul Returns From Scout; siblings, Craig, Jezic, and Daya Returns From Scout, and Adler Walking; nephews, Corbin and Esaias Returns From Scout; niece, EmAaliyah Returns From Scout; grandmothers, Lula Walking and Julie Black Bear; uncles, Darrell, Stanley, Sr.,...
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JUN 05-2001-MAR 19,2024 Lathan Wayne (Little Moon) Lucero was born on June 5, 2001 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wiconi Olowan Little Moon and Thomas Lucero. Lathan made his journey to the Spirit World on March 19, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lathan is survived by his twin boys, Layton Wayne Lucero and Leon’dre Anthony Lucero; sisters, Kisa (Garrett) Little Moon, Amelia Little Moon, Lyrika Little Moon, Tate High Hawk, and Anita Lucero; brothers, Daniel & Jacob Lucero; grandparents, Leo & Phyllis Little Moon; aunts, Santana (John) Bear Eagle, Leslie (Jay) Little Moon, Leah Little...
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Vanna Michelle Griggs Jan 19,1969-Mar 21,2024 Marvin Stoldt, Sr. Apr 24,1949-Mar 26,2024 Cheryl Helen Janis Oct 30,1973-Mar 26,2024
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Taylor Campbell, from Manderson, South Dakota is a contestant for Miss Indian World 2024- 2025. The contest for Miss Indian World will be on April 25th, 2024, at the Kiva Auditorium in down town Albuquerque, New Mexico. Miss Indian World is the world’s largest and most prestigious cultural title for young Indigenous women. As a Cultural Goodwill Ambassador, Miss Indian World represents Native American, Indigenous, and First Nations Tribal Cultures across the globe. This pageant is held every year at the Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in order to exchange ideas, traditions, and goodwill among the young...
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Turtle Creek Crossing – A model home will soon be available to showcase features available to potential tribal citizens interested in financing a new dwelling on the Rosebud reservation. The model home will also serve as the site of Sicangu Co’s Lakolya Waoniya program, a Lakota language revitalization program for local tribal citizens. A recent post on Sicangu Co’s Facebook page announced the plans to move the Lakolya Waoniya staff into the new site as soon as construction is complete on the house. Lakolya Waoniya staff are pictured above at the newly built A frame model home at Keya Wakpala...
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WANBLEE - The OST Council met at Crazy Horse School in Wanblee on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26, 27 for the March regular session, precipitated by the removal of Ramone Bear Runner, Oglala Lakota Housing Authority CEO, Dale Bear Saves Life, CFO, Robin Condon, head of maintenance and 59 temporary and permanent employees, OLHA became a combustible topic of Tuesday’s meeting; a complaint filed by Ramone Bear Runner against five unnamed individuals(HHS committee members serving as interim board for Housing) for terminating him from his position as CEO of Housing was accepted 16-3-1, a resolution to hold a special session...
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INTERIOR, S.D. — Elsie Meeks hopes to put her rural entrepreneurial experiences to work in the state legislature. She is running for state representative in District 27. State Rep. Peri Pourier, who now holds the other legislative seat in the district, says Meeks could make a true difference in Pierre. “Elsie knows our communities and the challenges we face in southwest South Dakota. Her leadership skills could really make a difference.” Meeks, who ranches with her family on the Pine Ridge Reservation near Interior, has a reputation as a champion of small business development. She and her husband, Jim, borrowed...
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The Cloud Horse Art Institute through its Reel Jobs Program, Kyle SD, is in the Pre-Production process on a new feature film ‘With You in Spirit.’ This is a Man against Nature Story with a spiritual twist. Three Oglala Lakota children are lost in the middle of Badland’s National Park how will they survive? We are looking for folks who have an interest and commitment to pioneering in the growing Native American entertainment industry. Our Reel Jobs film school which is offering Mon day Night classes on Zoom will train many of the folks who are then paid to help...
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PINE RIDGE—In two cleverly crafted letters, one to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and another to Oglala Sioux Tribal (OST) President Frank Star Comes Out, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem connected drugs, crime, and violence on the reservations to a failing of the Biden Administration to properly fund tribal law enforcement. She proposed that the Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior, and the General Accounting Office, conduct joint audits into tribal funding, concluding, “The federal government is not upholding their treaty obligations to provide the law enforcement resources to address these challenges. These audits would determine the...
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RAPID CITY - The best basketball talent across Indian Country showed up Saturday at the Summit Arena at the Monument in Rapid City for the fifth annual Lakota All Star games. Local college stars included Ale Rama from SD Mines/ Red Cloud and Raven Cournoyer from Black Hills State University/ Todd County along with a high school players Kanye Hollow Horn/ Pine Ridge, Lolo Carlow and Aaliyah Jones/ RC Central, Ray Crow/ White River and Shunzi White Woman/RC Stevens. The all star event opened with high school girls where RC Central’s Aaliyah Jones with 31 points led Wicahpi to a...
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SPEARFISH - On Friday and Saturday, March 29, 30, BHSU hosted the 2024 Black Hills AAU Nationals, operating under the name Tanka Tuff, several Lakota Tech wrestlers placed including Lakota Tech junior Jessica Waln who took the championship at 124. In addition to the one championship, the Tatanka had two seconds, four thirds, a fifth, a sixth and a seventh. As a team Lakota Tech tied with Aberdeen Central boys for the team championship Lakota Tech/Tanka Tuff brought 19 wrestlers to the BH Nationals, nine girls, 10 boys; last week they were in Rapid City for the AAU state championships,...
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“Events in history are important for a variety of reasons. They help us understand how societies, cultures, and civilizations have developed over time. By studying historical events, we can gain insights into the causes and effects of major changes, conflicts, and developments. Events also provided valuable lessons that can guide present and future decision making. Additionally, they contribute to the formation of national and global identities and help us appreciate the diversity of human experiences throughout history. Overall, events in history play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world and our place in it.” — QUORA A...
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A half mile from my front door there is a city park, where a stretch of creek winds along the base of a pine-mantled ridge. The creek has been dammed to create a placid pond. Every spring two pair of Canadian geese return to this pond and raise a couple of broods. One couple takes one end of the pond, and the other couple takes the other. Canadian geese are large birds, the male slightly larger than the female, and they are not overly aggressive like domestic geese. When I was a boy, my uncle had a big white goose...
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OGLALA—After several years of nearby Oglala Lake being drained and dried up, the community of Oglala will once again have a new dam and a new lake behind it. Back in 2019, heavy rains produced flood waters which rendered the dam unsafe. The lake was drained, and the water redirected around the spillway. But a new program from the Biden Administration has provided funding to restore the dam and the lake. Engineers have assessed the dam as a high risk dam, in that were it to breach, it would pose a grave threat to anyone or anything located downstream, and...
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Taylor Campbell, from Manderson, South Dakota is a contestant for Miss Indian World 2024- 2025. The contest for Miss Indian World will be on April 25th, 2024, at the Kiva Auditorium in down town Albuquerque, New Mexico. Miss Indian World is the world’s largest and most prestigious cultural title for young Indigenous women. As a Cultural Goodwill Ambassador, Miss Indian World represents Native American, Indigenous, and First Nations Tribal Cultures across the globe. This pageant is held every year at the Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in order to exchange ideas, traditions, and goodwill among the young...
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Turtle Creek Crossing – A model home will soon be available to showcase features available to potential tribal citizens interested in financing a new dwelling on the Rosebud reservation. The model home will also serve as the site of Sicangu Co’s Lakolya Waoniya program, a Lakota language revitalization program for local tribal citizens. A recent post on Sicangu Co’s Facebook page announced the plans to move the Lakolya Waoniya staff into the new site as soon as construction is complete on the house. Lakolya Waoniya staff are pictured above at the newly built A frame model home at Keya Wakpala...
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WANBLEE - The OST Council met at Crazy Horse School in Wanblee on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26, 27 for the March regular session, precipitated by the removal of Ramone Bear Runner, Oglala Lakota Housing Authority CEO, Dale Bear Saves Life, CFO, Robin Condon, head of maintenance and 59 temporary and permanent employees, OLHA became a combustible topic of Tuesday’s meeting; a complaint filed by Ramone Bear Runner against five unnamed individuals(HHS committee members serving as interim board for Housing) for terminating him from his position as CEO of Housing was accepted 16-3-1, a resolution to hold a special session...
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INTERIOR, S.D. — Elsie Meeks hopes to put her rural entrepreneurial experiences to work in the state legislature. She is running for state representative in District 27. State Rep. Peri Pourier, who now holds the other legislative seat in the district, says Meeks could make a true difference in Pierre. “Elsie knows our communities and the challenges we face in southwest South Dakota. Her leadership skills could really make a difference.” Meeks, who ranches with her family on the Pine Ridge Reservation near Interior, has a reputation as a champion of small business development. She and her husband, Jim, borrowed...
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The Cloud Horse Art Institute through its Reel Jobs Program, Kyle SD, is in the Pre-Production process on a new feature film ‘With You in Spirit.’ This is a Man against Nature Story with a spiritual twist. Three Oglala Lakota children are lost in the middle of Badland’s National Park how will they survive? We are looking for folks who have an interest and commitment to pioneering in the growing Native American entertainment industry. Our Reel Jobs film school which is offering Mon day Night classes on Zoom will train many of the folks who are then paid to help...
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PINE RIDGE—In two cleverly crafted letters, one to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and another to Oglala Sioux Tribal (OST) President Frank Star Comes Out, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem connected drugs, crime, and violence on the reservations to a failing of the Biden Administration to properly fund tribal law enforcement. She proposed that the Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior, and the General Accounting Office, conduct joint audits into tribal funding, concluding, “The federal government is not upholding their treaty obligations to provide the law enforcement resources to address these challenges. These audits would determine the...
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RAPID CITY/ABERDEEN/ BROOKINGS - Wall played Mahpiya Luta for the LNI girls championship, Pine Ridge played RC Christian for the LNI boys championship, all four teams played in this year’s State tournaments; Mahpiya Luta in the. state A girls in Brookings and Wall in the State B girls in Rapid City while Pine Ridge boys and RC Christian both played in the State A in Rapid City while LNI third place finisher White River played in the State B boys tournament in Aberdeen. “Really proud of our LNI teams, it’s really great to see LNI teams at State tournaments,” said...
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No treaty document has been more scrutinized, controversial, or misunderstood than the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty. To this day signatory tribes cite it as if it were binding as written, ignoring the subsequent history and the alterations to the original agreement. The government openly acknowledges the repeated violations and underhand- ed historical alterations of the original treaty but refuses to void and renegotiate the treaty. There are three major misunderstandings about the 1868 Treaty. First, the treaty is seldom identified as a peace treaty by either white historians or signatory tribes. The Wikipedia article does not even mention the words...
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RAPID CITY - The fifth annual Lakota All Star games are set for Saturday, March 30 at the Monument’s Summit Arena in Rapid City; action starts at 11:00 am with a girls high school all star game and wraps up with a 5:00pm college men’s all star game, players from as far away as Alaska and the southwestern United States are participating. Dale Pine Jr. started the Lakota All Star games back in 2019 at Loneman School in Oglala, Red Cloud had sponsored a high school all star game in 2017 but didn’t continue it so Pine just felt it...
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RAPID CITY/ABERDEEN/ BROOKINGS - Wall played Mahpiya Luta for the LNI girls championship, Pine Ridge played RC Christian for the LNI boys championship, all four teams played in this year’s State tournaments; Mahpiya Luta in the. state A girls in Brookings and Wall in the State B girls in Rapid City while Pine Ridge boys and RC Christian both played in the State A in Rapid City while LNI third place finisher White River played in the State B boys tournament in Aberdeen. “Really proud of our LNI teams, it’s really great to see LNI teams at State tournaments,” said...
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“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly.” Attributed to Teddy Roosevelt, who was “quoted in Policy (Canada)” according to the Wit and Wisdom section of THE WEEK. There are many of you in this world who are doers. Kudos to you for stepping up when no one else seemingly will. It takes courage...
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What is National Self- Determination? It is a Nation’s right to choose the political, economic, social, and cultural systems operating within its borders. As a political philosophy, National Self-determination says Nations can exercise the full extent of sovereignty to follow their destiny. As both academic concept and social movement, National Self-Determination has strong resonance in Indian Country. Indian Tribes, Chief Justice John Marshall said nearly 200 years ago, possess nationhood status and retain inherent powers of [National] Self-Determination. These self-governing powers are rooted in the fact that Indian Tribes already governed themselves before European colonizers set foot on Turtle Island’s...
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Colorado, 1864. Star, a young survivor of the Sand Creek Massacre, is brought to the Fort Marion prison castle, where he is forced to learn English and practice Christianity by Richard Henry Pratt, an evangelical prison guard who will go on to found the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, an institution dedicated to the eradication of Native history, culture, and identity. A generation later, Star’s son, Charles, is sent to the school, where he is brutalized by the man who was once his father’s jailer. Under Pratt’s harsh treatment, Charles clings to moments he shares with a young fellow student, Opal...
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DEC 29,1976-MAR 17,2024 Joey Clayton Garnette II was born on December 29, 1976 in Gordon, NE to Joey, Sr. and Shirley (Glade) Garnette. Joey II made his journey to the Spirit World on March 17, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Clay is survived by his father, Joey C. Garnette, Sr. of Rapid City, SD; brother, Joel “Shawn” Garnette (Tada) of Denver, CO; his three children, Jordan A.D. Shott, Joey “Chance” Garnette III, and Precious “Grace” Garnette all of Rapid City, SD; and many loved nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins. Clay was preceded in death by...
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OCT 12,1990-MAR 17,2024 Sheridan Sioux Shott was born on October 12, 1990 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lawrence Shott, Sr. and Marlita Running Bear. Sheridan made his journey to the Spirit World on March 17, 2024 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Sheridan is survived by his daughter, Shalaya Shott; son, Uriah Shott; mother, Marlita (Morrison) Running Bear, stepfather Roger Running Bear sisters, Jolita (Myron) Morrison, Lynette Little Moon, Jennifer Rowland, Nicole, Audrey, and Crystal Lakota, Clarissa Lone Wolf, Anna Lara, and Amy & Leslie Cortier; brothers, Lawrence Shott, Jr., Ethan Cortier, Shawn (Megan) Cortier, Stacy...
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AUG 17,1960-MAR 20,2024 Shannon Lee Palmier was born on August 17, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jacklyn Rose Palmier and Robert Palmier. Shannon made her journey to the spirit world on March 20, 2024 at her home in Pine Ridge, SD. Shannon is survived by her children, Melanie Waters, Lester Waters, Jr., Cass Waters, Sr., Cole Waters, and Lucy Real Bird; hunka son, Zack Janis; grandchildren, Jayden Brewer, Timothy Waters, Shayonna Waters, Joseph Long Soldier, Alias Waters, Cass Delane Waters, Jr., Cassandra Waters, Cole Cash Waters, River Ray Waters, Sierra Waters, Misty Waters, Cheyenne Waters, Aria Hawk, Hank Real...
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Biased whistles have cost many a rez basketball team a playoff game, and a few state championships. You wonder sometimes if the officials feel any guilt. There is no understating the longterm emotional damage to Native players cheated by racist whistles. But this column is not about that injustice, just framing it to place what follows in proper perspective. Every rez community, every school, every fan, every parent, every coach, every player, every cheerleader, every student manager, water boy, and bus driver, they all know what can happen when three white refs officiate a game with a rez team. Knowing...
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AUG 17,1960-MAR 20,2024 Shannon Lee Palmier was born on August 17, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jacklyn Rose Palmier and Robert Palmier. Shannon made her journey to the spirit world on March 20, 2024 at her home in Pine Ridge, SD. Shannon is survived by her children, Melanie Waters, Lester Waters, Jr., Cass Waters, Sr., Cole Waters, and Lucy Real Bird; hunka son, Zack Janis; grandchildren, Jayden Brewer, Timothy Waters, Shayonna Waters, Joseph Long Soldier, Alias Waters, Cass Delane Waters, Jr., Cassandra Waters, Cole Cash Waters, River Ray Waters, Sierra Waters, Misty Waters, Cheyenne Waters, Aria Hawk, Hank Real...
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OCT 12,1990-MAR 17,2024 Sheridan Sioux Shott was born on October 12, 1990 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lawrence Shott, Sr. and Marlita Running Bear. Sheridan made his journey to the Spirit World on March 17, 2024 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Sheridan is survived by his daughter, Shalaya Shott; son, Uriah Shott; mother, Marlita (Morrison) Running Bear, stepfather Roger Running Bear sisters, Jolita (Myron) Morrison, Lynette Little Moon, Jennifer Rowland, Nicole, Audrey, and Crystal Lakota, Clarissa Lone Wolf, Anna Lara, and Amy & Leslie Cortier; brothers, Lawrence Shott, Jr., Ethan Cortier, Shawn (Megan) Cortier, Stacy...
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DEC 29,1976-MAR 17,2024 Joey Clayton Garnette II was born on December 29, 1976 in Gordon, NE to Joey, Sr. and Shirley (Glade) Garnette. Joey II made his journey to the Spirit World on March 17, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Clay is survived by his father, Joey C. Garnette, Sr. of Rapid City, SD; brother, Joel “Shawn” Garnette (Tada) of Denver, CO; his three children, Jordan A.D. Shott, Joey “Chance” Garnette III, and Precious “Grace” Garnette all of Rapid City, SD; and many loved nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins. Clay was preceded in death by...
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Colorado, 1864. Star, a young survivor of the Sand Creek Massacre, is brought to the Fort Marion prison castle, where he is forced to learn English and practice Christianity by Richard Henry Pratt, an evangelical prison guard who will go on to found the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, an institution dedicated to the eradication of Native history, culture, and identity. A generation later, Star’s son, Charles, is sent to the school, where he is brutalized by the man who was once his father’s jailer. Under Pratt’s harsh treatment, Charles clings to moments he shares with a young fellow student, Opal...
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Biased whistles have cost many a rez basketball team a playoff game, and a few state championships. You wonder sometimes if the officials feel any guilt. There is no understating the longterm emotional damage to Native players cheated by racist whistles. But this column is not about that injustice, just framing it to place what follows in proper perspective. Every rez community, every school, every fan, every parent, every coach, every player, every cheerleader, every student manager, water boy, and bus driver, they all know what can happen when three white refs officiate a game with a rez team. Knowing...
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What is National Self- Determination? It is a Nation’s right to choose the political, economic, social, and cultural systems operating within its borders. As a political philosophy, National Self-determination says Nations can exercise the full extent of sovereignty to follow their destiny. As both academic concept and social movement, National Self-Determination has strong resonance in Indian Country. Indian Tribes, Chief Justice John Marshall said nearly 200 years ago, possess nationhood status and retain inherent powers of [National] Self-Determination. These self-governing powers are rooted in the fact that Indian Tribes already governed themselves before European colonizers set foot on Turtle Island’s...
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“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly.” Attributed to Teddy Roosevelt, who was “quoted in Policy (Canada)” according to the Wit and Wisdom section of THE WEEK. There are many of you in this world who are doers. Kudos to you for stepping up when no one else seemingly will. It takes courage...
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RAPID CITY - The fifth annual Lakota All Star games are set for Saturday, March 30 at the Monument’s Summit Arena in Rapid City; action starts at 11:00 am with a girls high school all star game and wraps up with a 5:00pm college men’s all star game, players from as far away as Alaska and the southwestern United States are participating. Dale Pine Jr. started the Lakota All Star games back in 2019 at Loneman School in Oglala, Red Cloud had sponsored a high school all star game in 2017 but didn’t continue it so Pine just felt it...
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No treaty document has been more scrutinized, controversial, or misunderstood than the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty. To this day signatory tribes cite it as if it were binding as written, ignoring the subsequent history and the alterations to the original agreement. The government openly acknowledges the repeated violations and underhand- ed historical alterations of the original treaty but refuses to void and renegotiate the treaty. There are three major misunderstandings about the 1868 Treaty. First, the treaty is seldom identified as a peace treaty by either white historians or signatory tribes. The Wikipedia article does not even mention the words...
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WASHINGTON – A group of Democratic US Senators have sent a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland urging a compassionate release for political prisoner Leonard Peltier. The Senators urged US Attorney General Garland “to allow for the compassionate release of Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier pursuant to the Bureau of Prison’s procedures. Mr. Peltier, who has been imprisoned for the past 49 years and is suffering from severe health conditions, should be able to return home and live out his remaining days among his own people.” The March 15 letter was signed by US Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i),...
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Reanna Ella Gourd is one of the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s very own professionally skilled braiders. Gourd has been featured in Vogue Magazine 2 times. The most recent time was this year in March 2024, this story covered her and her skill of braiding. Gourd has been professionally braiding hair since 2021 but has had her love of braiding since she was a child. “Growing up when it came to braiding, I wanted to stand out and be different. So, I began braiding and practicing different designs. Originally, I wanted to become a barber at this barber shop, I got the...
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There never was and still is not a standardized Lakotan calendar that lists days, weeks, months, and years. The closest was a “waniyetu wiyawapi,” a winter count. The earliest winter count was a hide drawing of a single event to represent the name of a year. But there were multiple winter counts and winter count keepers, and often each depicted a different event for a given year. This makes sense, because each winter count depicted events that were experienced by one or more members of a tiyoshpaye. There were several tiyoshpayes in every Lakotan tribe, and each moved independently within...
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OGLALA - An overflow elders meeting on Saturday, March 23 at the Prairie Wind Casino hotel conference room brought together elders from across the reservation , elders interested in talking about issues so that communities in every district are dealing with and issues involving a tribal government that seems unresponsive to tribal members. “We’ve been struggling for the past several years, an Elderly Advisory Council was proposed by council representative Ron Duke during the Kevin Killer administration but there wasn’t a lot of follow through then COVID hit and a lot of things seemed to happen without the peoples knowledge,...
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There never was and still is not a standardized Lakotan calendar that lists days, weeks, months, and years. The closest was a “waniyetu wiyawapi,” a winter count. The earliest winter count was a hide drawing of a single event to represent the name of a year. But there were multiple winter counts and winter count keepers, and often each depicted a different event for a given year. This makes sense, because each winter count depicted events that were experienced by one or more members of a tiyoshpaye. There were several tiyoshpayes in every Lakotan tribe, and each moved independently within...
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SPEARFISH— Nearly sixty years ago, down in Oelrichs, Wayne Morgan married his high school sweetheart, Sandy Swallow. Like a good many West River cowboys, Wayne knew ranching and farming, but the 1980’s Farm Crisis cost him his operation, and he felt lost: “I didn’t know what I was going to do.” So, Wayne went to work for the Farm Service Administration (FSA), and because he was married to an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST), Wayne was the ideal guy to serve as the FSA liaison to the nine federally recognized tribes in his service area. Sandy Swallow...
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WASHINGTON – A group of Democratic US Senators have sent a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland urging a compassionate release for political prisoner Leonard Peltier. The Senators urged US Attorney General Garland “to allow for the compassionate release of Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier pursuant to the Bureau of Prison’s procedures. Mr. Peltier, who has been imprisoned for the past 49 years and is suffering from severe health conditions, should be able to return home and live out his remaining days among his own people.” The March 15 letter was signed by US Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i),...
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SPEARFISH— Nearly sixty years ago, down in Oelrichs, Wayne Morgan married his high school sweetheart, Sandy Swallow. Like a good many West River cowboys, Wayne knew ranching and farming, but the 1980’s Farm Crisis cost him his operation, and he felt lost: “I didn’t know what I was going to do.” So, Wayne went to work for the Farm Service Administration (FSA), and because he was married to an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST), Wayne was the ideal guy to serve as the FSA liaison to the nine federally recognized tribes in his service area. Sandy Swallow...
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OGLALA - An overflow elders meeting on Saturday, March 23 at the Prairie Wind Casino hotel conference room brought together elders from across the reservation , elders interested in talking about issues so that communities in every district are dealing with and issues involving a tribal government that seems unresponsive to tribal members. “We’ve been struggling for the past several years, an Elderly Advisory Council was proposed by council representative Ron Duke during the Kevin Killer administration but there wasn’t a lot of follow through then COVID hit and a lot of things seemed to happen without the peoples knowledge,...
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Reanna Ella Gourd is one of the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s very own professionally skilled braiders. Gourd has been featured in Vogue Magazine 2 times. The most recent time was this year in March 2024, this story covered her and her skill of braiding. Gourd has been professionally braiding hair since 2021 but has had her love of braiding since she was a child. “Growing up when it came to braiding, I wanted to stand out and be different. So, I began braiding and practicing different designs. Originally, I wanted to become a barber at this barber shop, I got the...
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This past Wednesday on March 13, 2024, at Little Wound High School, the Special education department put on their annual Transition Forum. It began at 10 am and they had over 36 students in attendance and 22 booths were set up. Little Wound High School, Pine Ridge High School, and St. Francis High school had students that participated. Some of the presenters and booths that were in attendance were: Independent Living, South Dakota Transition, Social Security, South Dakota Vocational Rehab, South Dakota Benefit Specialist Network, Thunder Valley CDC, OST Corrections, OST Police department, Parent Connections, Oglala Lakota College, OST Vocational...
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This past Wednesday on March 13, 2024, at Little Wound High School, the Special education department put on their annual Transition Forum. It began at 10 am and they had over 36 students in attendance and 22 booths were set up. Little Wound High School, Pine Ridge High School, and St. Francis High school had students that participated. Some of the presenters and booths that were in attendance were: Independent Living, South Dakota Transition, Social Security, South Dakota Vocational Rehab, South Dakota Benefit Specialist Network, Thunder Valley CDC, OST Corrections, OST Police department, Parent Connections, Oglala Lakota College, OST Vocational...
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When I was a young boy, around the age of nine or ten, I believed when I grew up, I ought to be a writer. At various points in my life, I would forsake the idea. I convinced myself there was no future in writing, or I would declare myself “not good enough” with finessing the word, and then I would stop altogether. Like a demon that possesses one’s spirit, however, I forever find myself – fingers on keyboard, eyes on the blank page – wishing to keep that childhood vision alive. Who am I? I was the youngest child...
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This world is filled with powerless people. Most just go about their business, doing what they can to get by, maybe provide some security for their family. But there is a large group of people who are just smart enough to know they are not stupid, but not smart enough to know this doesn’t make them full smart. This would not be such a big problem if they did not mistake the stupid part of their brain for the smart part, whenever life pressures them, puts some zing on the fastball. Then they send me emails telling me I am...
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The short definition of ethics according to my laptop’s dictionary is, “…. moral principles that govern a person’s or group’s behavior: Judeo-Christian ethics. — the moral correctness of specified conduct: the ethics of euthanasia.” Also included in the definition of ethics is “the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles.” Moreover, the dictionary definition also states: “Schools of ethics in Western philosophy can be divided, very roughly, into three sorts. The first, drawing on the work of Aristotle, holds that the virtues (such as justice, charity, and generosity) are dispositions to act in ways that benefit both the...
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Rapid City Oceti win State A Amateur in Madison MADISON - Down by three at the half, the Rapid City Oceti came back to defeat We Are Farmers in the championship game Sunday in Madison in the State Amateur Class A 90-85. Jesse Heart led the way with 26 points, Eriq Swiftwater helped with 22 while Austin Kirkie helped with 17 and Mackenzie Casey chipped in 12 points. Heart and Kirkie were named to the All tournament teams while Casey was named MVP. We Are Farmers we’re led by Solomon Bach with 17 points, Adam Templeton helped with 16 while...
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HOT SPRINGS - Thursday night in Hot Springs, Mahpiya Luta took on the Belle Fourche Lady Broncs in the girls SoDak 16 game, the Lady Crusaders went out slowly, up only 16-13 after one but cranked up the intensity in the second and third quarters, scoring 22 points in the second and 28 points in the third on their way to an 81-49 win, their 22nd straight win of their 23/24 season and the victory that earns them their fourth straight trip to the State A tournament. Mahpiya Luta sophomore Ashlan Carlow Blount started fast, knocking down a three, a...
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PINE RIDGE - Pine Ridge closed out their regular season back on Friday, February 23 with a win over Todd County to finish up with an 18-1 record, earning a #1 seed for Region 7A and an overall #4 seed in Class A power points. As the ‘#1 seed Pine Ridge 18-1 hosted #8 seed Bennett County 3-17 on Tuesday, beating them 87-36 then hosted Mahpiya Luta Friday, winning 83-55. The Thorpes move on to SoDak 16 and play CEB at Douglas. McLaughlin at 14-6 earned the #1 seed in Region 6A and defeated #8 seed North Central 6-14 50-31...
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WOLF CREEK/WINNER - Friday, the Lakota Tech Tatanka went into Winner as the definite underdogs, at 10- 10 on the season, they were facing the 17-4 Warriors on their home floor, Lakota Tech sophomore Riley Casey opened up with a couple of threes to help the Tatanka to a 13-11 lead after one, it was still only a two point lead for Lakota Tech at the half 26-24 but a strong third quarter powered the Tatanka to a 41-32 lead after three which they parlayed into a 61- 48 win, earning a ticket to SoDak 16 Tuesday against Sioux Valley....
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The short definition of ethics according to my laptop’s dictionary is, “…. moral principles that govern a person’s or group’s behavior: Judeo-Christian ethics. — the moral correctness of specified conduct: the ethics of euthanasia.” Also included in the definition of ethics is “the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles.” Moreover, the dictionary definition also states: “Schools of ethics in Western philosophy can be divided, very roughly, into three sorts. The first, drawing on the work of Aristotle, holds that the virtues (such as justice, charity, and generosity) are dispositions to act in ways that benefit both the...
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This world is filled with powerless people. Most just go about their business, doing what they can to get by, maybe provide some security for their family. But there is a large group of people who are just smart enough to know they are not stupid, but not smart enough to know this doesn’t make them full smart. This would not be such a big problem if they did not mistake the stupid part of their brain for the smart part, whenever life pressures them, puts some zing on the fastball. Then they send me emails telling me I am...
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When I was a young boy, around the age of nine or ten, I believed when I grew up, I ought to be a writer. At various points in my life, I would forsake the idea. I convinced myself there was no future in writing, or I would declare myself “not good enough” with finessing the word, and then I would stop altogether. Like a demon that possesses one’s spirit, however, I forever find myself – fingers on keyboard, eyes on the blank page – wishing to keep that childhood vision alive. Who am I? I was the youngest child...
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December 12th, 2019, Jade returns to the rural lake town of Proofrock the same day as convicted Indigenous serial killer Dark Mill South escapes into town to complete his revenge killings, in this “superb” (Publishers Weekly) sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones. Four years after her tumultuous senior year, Jade Daniels is released from prison right before Christmas when her conviction is overturned. But life beyond bars takes a dangerous turn as soon as she returns to Proofrock. Convicted Serial Killer, Dark Mill South, seeking revenge for thirty-eight Dakota men...
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Violet Rose Yankton July 29,1983-Feb 29,2024 Mareno Jason Eder July 3,1974-Feb 27,2024
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For more than a decade, nine sisters battled the South Dakota legislature for the right to sue the Catholic Church for sexual abuses they endured during the 1950s and ‘60s at an Indian boarding school the church operated. State lawmakers have denied these women and hundreds of other Native survivors of sexual abuses the right to sue, and some have died without receiving justice. TRIGGER WARNING This story includes accounts of physical, mental, sexual and emotional abuse that survivors experienced in Indian boarding schools. If you do not have the capacity to engage with these stories right now, we encourage...
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On February 25th, 2024, in Canton, South Dakota, Evelyn Two Eagle was crowned the new Miss Midwest U.S.A. Ambassador Teen. Prior to this title, Two Eagle was the Miss Black Hills U.S.A. Ambassador Teen. She also received an award for Community Service in the teen division as well. Evelyn has helped out her community by volunteering and helping with the Elderly meals, the district service centers with food drives, Vitalant blood drives and helps out with different veteran societies such as the Black Hills Veteran Society. Two Eagle is a junior in high school and is from the Porcupine District...
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RAPID CITY—Horses not only empower entire nations, like the Comanche and the Titonwan, they have the power to heal individual people. Understanding this, Delaney Apple saw the horse as a healing tool for troubled and traumatized youth, beginning with the North Rapid Indian Community where he grew up. Three years ago, he got the first horse healing camp organized, and has since organized two more, each camp doubling in size and scope from the previous camp. “I was born in Pine Ridge,” Apple told LT. “I grew up in Manderson until I was about ten, and I’ve been in Rapid...
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On February 16, 2024 a Lakota led interdisciplinary team of more than 80 Indigenous and western scientists from around the globe were awarded the 2024 Newcomb Cleveland Prize. The prize was given at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and is the oldest and most prestigious award given by the organization. This award is offered annually to the most outstanding publication in Science Journal. It was given to the authorship team of Early Dispersal of Domestic Horses in the Great Plains and Northern Rockies, published in the journal in the spring of 2023....
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ROSEBUD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council approved a resolution authorizing law enforcement to arrest a tribal citizen, wanted on outstanding state warrants, within the reservation boundaries. The action was taken after tribal officials suspected Arkadius Wright, an alleged murderer wanted in Pennington County, had fled to the Rosebud reservation. Resolution 2024- 56 states in part: “the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services recommends the adoption and approval of the United States Marshalls Service Fugitive Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Non-Federal Agencies, the primary mission of the task force is to investigate and arrest, as part joint law...
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PIERRE—A proposed carbon dioxide pipeline would angle across hundreds of miles of East River farmland, and a battle is about to rage in the South Dakota legislature, inside the Republican Party, over the proposed pipeline. Traditionally, the GOP has supported energy development and exploration, including pipelines, but a faction within the party sees this particular pipeline project as a threat to property owner rights and a expression of tyrannical eminent domain doctrine, government overreach and overregulation. Lost in the spirited debate between these two GOP factions, and in most of the journalism relating to the proposed pipeline, is another traditional...
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ROSEBUD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council approved a resolution authorizing law enforcement to arrest a tribal citizen, wanted on outstanding state warrants, within the reservation boundaries. The action was taken after tribal officials suspected Arkadius Wright, an alleged murderer wanted in Pennington County, had fled to the Rosebud reservation. Resolution 2024- 56 states in part: “the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services recommends the adoption and approval of the United States Marshalls Service Fugitive Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Non-Federal Agencies, the primary mission of the task force is to investigate and arrest, as part joint law...
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MAY 30,1998-FEB 21,2024 Esther Marie Wolfe was born on May 30, 1998 in Rapid City, SD to John A. Wolfe and Delores Red Nest. Esther made her journey to the Spirit World on February 21, 2024 in Rapid City, SD. Esther is survived by her mother, Delores Red Nest; father, John A. Wolfe; siblings, Linda Hawk Wing, Misty (Ross Segura) Red Nest, Jake (Sheri) Wolfe Justine (Cory Fallis) Wolfe, Jennifer (Jeremy Red Cloud) Wolfe, Wyatt Wolfe, Krystal (Josey) Eagle Bull, Juanita Wolfe, John (Corrieann DeLeon) Wolfe, Jr., Shaylee Hendrickson, and Inez Hendrickson; aunts, Linda Rivera, Cindy Haws, and Kristi Hendrickson;...
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MAR 22,1937-FEB 27,2024 Florida Helen (Young Bull Bear) Jealous of Him was born on March 22, 1937 in Kyle, SD to Paul Young Bull Bear and Rosa (Morrison) Young Bull Bear. Florida made her journey to the Spirit World on February 27, 2024 at her home in Kyle, SD. Florida is survived by her children, Sharon (Reginald) Little Killer, Flora (Rick) Puckett, Lori (Bryan) Cuny, April (Neil) Adams, Edwin Waters, Denise Wounded, and Denver Wounded; grandchildren, Samantha (Jace Alex) Puckett, Regaleen Little Killer, Liliyah Arredondo, Logan McCloskey, Cole (Shikayla) Puckett, Tonya Cuny, Rylan Cuny, Kanyon Cuny, Karter Cuny, Paul (Candida)...
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NOV 16,1978-FEB 24, 2024 Lyle Theodore Mousseau, “Wanbli Unkokasapi” (Eagle That Circles Above Us), was born on November 16, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Theodore Mousseau and Vera Jane (Reynolds) Mousseau. Lyle made his journey to the Spirit World on February 24, 2024. Lyle is survived by his son, Chaske Black Bear. His children, Jacinda, Isabella, Addison, and Winston Mousseau; and their mother, Lisa Titus. He is also survived by his sister, Alicia (Tasha) Mousseau; his brothers, John & Elijah Jackson; and numerous relatives and friends. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vera (Reynolds)...
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FEB 9,1984-FEB 26,2024 Jeffrey Charles Hard Heart was born on February 9, 1984 in Pine Ridge, SD to Stanley Little Hawk, Jr. and Sharlene Hard Heart. Jeffrey made his journey to the Spirit World on February 26, 2024 in Kyle, SD. Jeff is survived by his mother, Sharlene Hard Heart; children, Braydon Hard Heart, Julius Hard Heart, Hailee Hard Heart, Wakiyan Hard Heart, Isabella Hard Heart, and Delphia Hard Heart; sisters, Sarah (Wade) Good Voice Flute, Elauria Roan Eagle, and Monica Anderson; brothers, Michael Hard Heart and Joshua Little Hawk, Sr.; aunts, Carol Hard Heart, Roselda Nelson, Sharon Hard Heart,...
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SEP 30,1938-FEB 25,2024 Russell Joseph Whirlwind Horse was born on September 30, 1938 in Allen, SD to John Whirlwind Horse and Ida Six Feathers. Russell made his journey to the Spirit World on February 25, 2024 at the Gordon Memorial Hospital in Gordon, NE. Russell is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Russell was preceded in death by his father, John Whirlwind Horse; mother, Ida Six Feathers-Whirlwind Horse; brothers, Raymond Whirlwind Horse and William Whirlwind Horse; nephews, John Bad Wound, Marvin Bad Wound, Louis Means, Philip Waters, Raymond Whirlwind Horse, Paul Whirlwind Horse, and Moses Red Bear;...
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AUG 29,1950-FEB 23,2024 Darlene Mary Gibbons Bush was born on August 29, 1950 in Wounded Knee, SD to Charles J. Gibbons and Velma (Good Medicine) Gibbons. Darlene made her journey to the Spirit World on February 23, 2024 at her home in Alliance, NE. Darlene is survived by her son, Sean Barth of Grand Island, NE; sisters, Gloria (Sam) Gonzalez of Bayard, NE and Betty Gibbons of Kearney, NE; grandchildren, Courtney and Michael Barth both of Gordon NE; nephews, Corey Gibbons, Charles J. Gonzalez of Bayard, NE, Samuel (Amanda) Gibbons of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and niece, Jolene (Bruce) Rankin of...
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DEC 3,1971-FEB 21,2024 Romaine Sitting Bear was born on December 3, 1971 in Kyle, SD to Eugene Sitting Bear and Mary (Jealous of Him) Sitting Bear. Romaine made her journey to the Spirit World on February 21, 2024 at her home in Kyle, SD. Romaine is survived by her children, Oliver (Tami) Brown Bull, Scott (Nadene) Brown Bull, Ralph Sitting Bear, Jessica Sitting Bear, and Keith Kelly; grandchildren, Carolann, Cienna, and Scarlett Brown Bull, Tryone Yellow Wolf, and Takoma Shae; brothers, Jeffrey Sitting Bear, Sr., Chris Sitting Bear, and Chester Sitting Bear; sisters, Velnita (Cleveland) Shot With arrow, Marlene (Louis)...
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MAY 30,1998-FEB 21,2024 Esther Marie Wolfe was born on May 30, 1998 in Rapid City, SD to John A. Wolfe and Delores Red Nest. Esther made her journey to the Spirit World on February 21, 2024 in Rapid City, SD. Esther is survived by her mother, Delores Red Nest; father, John A. Wolfe; siblings, Linda Hawk Wing, Misty (Ross Segura) Red Nest, Jake (Sheri) Wolfe Justine (Cory Fallis) Wolfe, Jennifer (Jeremy Red Cloud) Wolfe, Wyatt Wolfe, Krystal (Josey) Eagle Bull, Juanita Wolfe, John (Corrieann DeLeon) Wolfe, Jr., Shaylee Hendrickson, and Inez Hendrickson; aunts, Linda Rivera, Cindy Haws, and Kristi Hendrickson;...
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PIERRE—A proposed carbon dioxide pipeline would angle across hundreds of miles of East River farmland, and a battle is about to rage in the South Dakota legislature, inside the Republican Party, over the proposed pipeline. Traditionally, the GOP has supported energy development and exploration, including pipelines, but a faction within the party sees this particular pipeline project as a threat to property owner rights and a expression of tyrannical eminent domain doctrine, government overreach and overregulation. Lost in the spirited debate between these two GOP factions, and in most of the journalism relating to the proposed pipeline, is another traditional...
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WOLF CREEK/WINNER - Friday, the Lakota Tech Tatanka went into Winner as the definite underdogs, at 10- 10 on the season, they were facing the 17-4 Warriors on their home floor, Lakota Tech sophomore Riley Casey opened up with a couple of threes to help the Tatanka to a 13-11 lead after one, it was still only a two point lead for Lakota Tech at the half 26-24 but a strong third quarter powered the Tatanka to a 41-32 lead after three which they parlayed into a 61- 48 win, earning a ticket to SoDak 16 Tuesday against Sioux Valley....
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PINE RIDGE - Pine Ridge closed out their regular season back on Friday, February 23 with a win over Todd County to finish up with an 18-1 record, earning a #1 seed for Region 7A and an overall #4 seed in Class A power points. As the ‘#1 seed Pine Ridge 18-1 hosted #8 seed Bennett County 3-17 on Tuesday, beating them 87-36 then hosted Mahpiya Luta Friday, winning 83-55. The Thorpes move on to SoDak 16 and play CEB at Douglas. McLaughlin at 14-6 earned the #1 seed in Region 6A and defeated #8 seed North Central 6-14 50-31...
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HOT SPRINGS - Thursday night in Hot Springs, Mahpiya Luta took on the Belle Fourche Lady Broncs in the girls SoDak 16 game, the Lady Crusaders went out slowly, up only 16-13 after one but cranked up the intensity in the second and third quarters, scoring 22 points in the second and 28 points in the third on their way to an 81-49 win, their 22nd straight win of their 23/24 season and the victory that earns them their fourth straight trip to the State A tournament. Mahpiya Luta sophomore Ashlan Carlow Blount started fast, knocking down a three, a...
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Rapid City Oceti win State A Amateur in Madison MADISON - Down by three at the half, the Rapid City Oceti came back to defeat We Are Farmers in the championship game Sunday in Madison in the State Amateur Class A 90-85. Jesse Heart led the way with 26 points, Eriq Swiftwater helped with 22 while Austin Kirkie helped with 17 and Mackenzie Casey chipped in 12 points. Heart and Kirkie were named to the All tournament teams while Casey was named MVP. We Are Farmers we’re led by Solomon Bach with 17 points, Adam Templeton helped with 16 while...
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DEC 3,1971-FEB 21,2024 Romaine Sitting Bear was born on December 3, 1971 in Kyle, SD to Eugene Sitting Bear and Mary (Jealous of Him) Sitting Bear. Romaine made her journey to the Spirit World on February 21, 2024 at her home in Kyle, SD. Romaine is survived by her children, Oliver (Tami) Brown Bull, Scott (Nadene) Brown Bull, Ralph Sitting Bear, Jessica Sitting Bear, and Keith Kelly; grandchildren, Carolann, Cienna, and Scarlett Brown Bull, Tryone Yellow Wolf, and Takoma Shae; brothers, Jeffrey Sitting Bear, Sr., Chris Sitting Bear, and Chester Sitting Bear; sisters, Velnita (Cleveland) Shot With arrow, Marlene (Louis)...
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On February 16, 2024 a Lakota led interdisciplinary team of more than 80 Indigenous and western scientists from around the globe were awarded the 2024 Newcomb Cleveland Prize. The prize was given at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and is the oldest and most prestigious award given by the organization. This award is offered annually to the most outstanding publication in Science Journal. It was given to the authorship team of Early Dispersal of Domestic Horses in the Great Plains and Northern Rockies, published in the journal in the spring of 2023....
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RAPID CITY—Horses not only empower entire nations, like the Comanche and the Titonwan, they have the power to heal individual people. Understanding this, Delaney Apple saw the horse as a healing tool for troubled and traumatized youth, beginning with the North Rapid Indian Community where he grew up. Three years ago, he got the first horse healing camp organized, and has since organized two more, each camp doubling in size and scope from the previous camp. “I was born in Pine Ridge,” Apple told LT. “I grew up in Manderson until I was about ten, and I’ve been in Rapid...
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On February 25th, 2024, in Canton, South Dakota, Evelyn Two Eagle was crowned the new Miss Midwest U.S.A. Ambassador Teen. Prior to this title, Two Eagle was the Miss Black Hills U.S.A. Ambassador Teen. She also received an award for Community Service in the teen division as well. Evelyn has helped out her community by volunteering and helping with the Elderly meals, the district service centers with food drives, Vitalant blood drives and helps out with different veteran societies such as the Black Hills Veteran Society. Two Eagle is a junior in high school and is from the Porcupine District...
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For more than a decade, nine sisters battled the South Dakota legislature for the right to sue the Catholic Church for sexual abuses they endured during the 1950s and ‘60s at an Indian boarding school the church operated. State lawmakers have denied these women and hundreds of other Native survivors of sexual abuses the right to sue, and some have died without receiving justice. TRIGGER WARNING This story includes accounts of physical, mental, sexual and emotional abuse that survivors experienced in Indian boarding schools. If you do not have the capacity to engage with these stories right now, we encourage...
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MAR 22,1937-FEB 27,2024 Florida Helen (Young Bull Bear) Jealous of Him was born on March 22, 1937 in Kyle, SD to Paul Young Bull Bear and Rosa (Morrison) Young Bull Bear. Florida made her journey to the Spirit World on February 27, 2024 at her home in Kyle, SD. Florida is survived by her children, Sharon (Reginald) Little Killer, Flora (Rick) Puckett, Lori (Bryan) Cuny, April (Neil) Adams, Edwin Waters, Denise Wounded, and Denver Wounded; grandchildren, Samantha (Jace Alex) Puckett, Regaleen Little Killer, Liliyah Arredondo, Logan McCloskey, Cole (Shikayla) Puckett, Tonya Cuny, Rylan Cuny, Kanyon Cuny, Karter Cuny, Paul (Candida)...
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FEB 9,1984-FEB 26,2024 Jeffrey Charles Hard Heart was born on February 9, 1984 in Pine Ridge, SD to Stanley Little Hawk, Jr. and Sharlene Hard Heart. Jeffrey made his journey to the Spirit World on February 26, 2024 in Kyle, SD. Jeff is survived by his mother, Sharlene Hard Heart; children, Braydon Hard Heart, Julius Hard Heart, Hailee Hard Heart, Wakiyan Hard Heart, Isabella Hard Heart, and Delphia Hard Heart; sisters, Sarah (Wade) Good Voice Flute, Elauria Roan Eagle, and Monica Anderson; brothers, Michael Hard Heart and Joshua Little Hawk, Sr.; aunts, Carol Hard Heart, Roselda Nelson, Sharon Hard Heart,...
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SEP 30,1938-FEB 25,2024 Russell Joseph Whirlwind Horse was born on September 30, 1938 in Allen, SD to John Whirlwind Horse and Ida Six Feathers. Russell made his journey to the Spirit World on February 25, 2024 at the Gordon Memorial Hospital in Gordon, NE. Russell is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Russell was preceded in death by his father, John Whirlwind Horse; mother, Ida Six Feathers-Whirlwind Horse; brothers, Raymond Whirlwind Horse and William Whirlwind Horse; nephews, John Bad Wound, Marvin Bad Wound, Louis Means, Philip Waters, Raymond Whirlwind Horse, Paul Whirlwind Horse, and Moses Red Bear;...
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NOV 16,1978-FEB 24, 2024 Lyle Theodore Mousseau, “Wanbli Unkokasapi” (Eagle That Circles Above Us), was born on November 16, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Theodore Mousseau and Vera Jane (Reynolds) Mousseau. Lyle made his journey to the Spirit World on February 24, 2024. Lyle is survived by his son, Chaske Black Bear. His children, Jacinda, Isabella, Addison, and Winston Mousseau; and their mother, Lisa Titus. He is also survived by his sister, Alicia (Tasha) Mousseau; his brothers, John & Elijah Jackson; and numerous relatives and friends. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vera (Reynolds)...
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AUG 29,1950-FEB 23,2024 Darlene Mary Gibbons Bush was born on August 29, 1950 in Wounded Knee, SD to Charles J. Gibbons and Velma (Good Medicine) Gibbons. Darlene made her journey to the Spirit World on February 23, 2024 at her home in Alliance, NE. Darlene is survived by her son, Sean Barth of Grand Island, NE; sisters, Gloria (Sam) Gonzalez of Bayard, NE and Betty Gibbons of Kearney, NE; grandchildren, Courtney and Michael Barth both of Gordon NE; nephews, Corey Gibbons, Charles J. Gonzalez of Bayard, NE, Samuel (Amanda) Gibbons of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and niece, Jolene (Bruce) Rankin of...
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Violet Rose Yankton July 29,1983-Feb 29,2024 Mareno Jason Eder July 3,1974-Feb 27,2024
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December 12th, 2019, Jade returns to the rural lake town of Proofrock the same day as convicted Indigenous serial killer Dark Mill South escapes into town to complete his revenge killings, in this “superb” (Publishers Weekly) sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones. Four years after her tumultuous senior year, Jade Daniels is released from prison right before Christmas when her conviction is overturned. But life beyond bars takes a dangerous turn as soon as she returns to Proofrock. Convicted Serial Killer, Dark Mill South, seeking revenge for thirty-eight Dakota men...
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This seems like a fun subject to talk about, for me anyways, but at the same time scary if we don’t understand it that much. The phrase ‘artificial intelligence’ refers to instant technology that is evolving rapidly in the technology world. It effects our lifestyles and it is always great to keep, upon understanding what is going on in this world of fast moving technology, to understand the powers of it and the downside of it. I remember visiting with my mother about advancement and how it affected her and her grandparents. She used to talk about simple things like...
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I have long held a particular interest in the workings of Tribal politics and the nature of Tribal government. My grandfather, Grandpa Percy Archambeau, was a very important influence in developing my idealism around Tribal governance in particular— him being the very first Chairman under the Yankton SiouxTribe’s Amended Constitution and By-Laws, and who would take me with him to Denver on Tribal business of one thing or another. He would pick me up in a small single engine airplane at the Pierre, South Dakota airport and yes, I was given my very first exciting ride on an airplane. He...
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George Carlin used to say somewhere in the world is the world’s worst doctor, and somebody has an appointment to see him tomorrow. In keeping with that thought, when you have a medical problem, do you call an electrician or plumber? Some things require experts, men who spent years refining their skills, who have licenses to practice whatever it is they are doing. If you take your car to a mechanic, and he can’t even figure out how to pop the hood, you need to find another mechanic. When the tribe tackles treaty issues, legal issues, they turn to the...
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Well, by the time you read this more than likely the decision will be made whether your property rights are enshrined or if politicians just talk out of both sides of their mouth. I hate election years, so many do nothing bills (or we like to refer to them as fluff) and very little substance when considering the average citizen/taxpayer. And it is a direct result of government getting in bed with the big corporations. To quote my good friend Betty Olson and former SD State Legislator, “South Dakota’s Alamo is HERE!” For the last 135 years or since statehood...
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The Bureau of Indian Education is taking steps to support the mental health of students and staff at schools funded by the bureau with a new 24/7 hotline. The call line is part of the BIE Behavioral Health and Wellness Program, which provides bureau-funded schools and programs with Indigenous-focused, evidence-based and trauma informed behavioral health and wellness support. The Program’s counseling team is primarily staffed with Indigenous counselors who have experience serving Native communities. Never miss Indian Country’s biggest stories and breaking news. Sign up to get our reporting sent straight to your inbox every weekday morning. The Program, which...
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The history of indigenous peoples in North America is long and complex. Many scholarly accounts now rely on statistical data to reconstruct this past, but amid all the facts and figures, it is easy to lose sight of the human side of the story. How did Native people express their thoughts and feelings, and what sources of strength did they rely on to persevere through centuries of change? In this engaging narrative, acclaimed historian R. David Edmunds combines careful research with creative storytelling to give voice to indigenous individuals and families and to illustrate the impact of pivotal events on...
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Ramona Vocu June 8, 1956-Feb 16,2024 Gregory John Cutschall Dec 2,1959- Feb 18,2024 Esther Marie Wolfe May 30, 1998-Feb 21,2024 Romaine Sitting Bear Dec 3, 1971-Feb 21,2024 Robert Tuttle Apr 2, Feb 22,2024 Darlene Busch Aug 29,1950-Feb 23,2024
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OCT 1,1958-FEB 17,2024 Violet Marie Bissonette was born on October 1, 1958 in Hot Springs, SD to Victor Bissonette Sr. and Cordelia (Goode) Bissonette. Violet made her journey to the Spirit World on February 17, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Violet is survived by her daughter, Michelle Randall; son, Dominic Waters; hunka daughter, Cydnee Shangreaux; sisters, Victoria (John) DeLong of Casper, Wyoming and Virginia Bissonette of Pine Ridge, SD; brothers, Victor Bissonette, Jr. of Pine Ridge, SD, George Bissonette, Sr. of Benton, California, and Farrell Crow of Kyle, SD; nieces, Alyssa Hart, Rachel Bissonette, April...
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MAR 21,1952-FEB 15,2024 Gregory Wagner was born on March 21, 1952 in Pine Ridge, SD to Stella Louise Saves Life-Issacs. Gregory made his journey to the Spirit World on February 15, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Gregory was fortunate to have shared his life with and is survived his aunt, Hanna Amiotte and his adopted son, Dwight Pawnee Leggings, both of whom were always there for him until he was called to make his last journey; sisters, Orla June Salway of Oregon, and Karen Kay Issacs of Texas; and many other relatives, and friends. Gregory...
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JUN 22,1958-FEB 14,2024 James Alfred Richard, Sr. was born on June 22, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to Thomas Steven Richard and Emma Stella (Two Crow) Richard. James made his journey to the Spirit World on February 14, 2024 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. James is survived by his children, Justes Scott, Johnathon Richard and Alexander Richard both of Pine Ridge, SD; Edna “Squeak” Richard and Dakota Richard both of Rapid City, SD, Kadell Richard of Pine Ridge, SD, Brennan Cheyenne of Pukwana, SD, and Emma & Annie Richard both of Denver, CO; aunts, MaryAnn (Larry)...
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JUNE 21,1945-FEB 14, 2024 Marilyn Madelyn Crooked Eyes was born on June 21, 1945 to Ellis Crooked Eyes and Evelyn Rose Bear Shield in Wounded Knee, SD. Marilyn made her journey to the Spirit World on February 14, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Marilyn is survived by her children, Betty Ray Fox, Dennis Kills Right and Michele Kills Right; nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren-Shannon Wayne Struble, Thelma Ann Tail, Matthew John & Lynette Crooked Eyes, James Charles Crooked Eyes, Carl Dylan Crooked Eyes, Evelyn Rose Crooked Eyes, Racheal Aoloni Crooked Eyes, Echo Dream Crooked...
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NOV 6,1991-FEB 12,2024 Paul John Mercado was born on November 6, 1991 in Rapid City, SD to Peter Carl Gay and Leora Cindy Mercado. Paul made his journey to the Spirit World on February 12, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Paul is survived by his mother, Leora Cindy Mercado; sisters, Kristy (Reggie) Martinez, Kari (Chris) Burks, Katrina(Dean) LaPointe, Laticia (Darrel Jr.) Brushbreaker, and Sunshine (Michael) Gay; brothers, William Gay, Peter Gay, Jr., Ota Gay, Robert (Ash) Gay, Charles (Shanda) Gay, Larry Gay, and Aaron Gay; honorary sisters, Victoria Iron Horn and Tammy Mesteth; uncles, Aaron...
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PINE RIDGE - The OST Council met in special session this past Tuesday in the council chambers of the Red Cloud building in Pine Ridge and selected William Shorty Brewer as the new GM of the Prairie Casino. With nine votes to six, Brewer was chosen over Germaine Garnier as the new casino general manager. Five candidates had applied for the position, in addition to Brewer and Garnier, Clyde Buckman, Ray Big Crow and James Sierra had submitted a letter of interest. In the first ballot, Brewer and Garnier received six votes each, Sierra had three votes while Buckman and...
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This installment of the “Twenty for Twenty” series looks back on the day that the South Dakota Secretary of State reviewed the Articles of Incorporation of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies. The Articles were signed by three Lakotan citizens who were the incorporators: Lois Howe, an Oglala Sioux Tribe citizen; Philip Allen, a Rosebud Sioux Tribe citizen; and Craig Howe, an Oglala Sioux Tribe citizen. The secretary determined that the Articles “conformed to law” and therefore, the secretary wrote, “by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, I hereby issue this Certificate of Incorporation.”...
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PINE RIDGE—Few people on this planet are viewed by the general public with such diametric perceptions as Leonard Peltier. According to the federal government he is a murderer, convicted in the June 1975, shooting deaths of FBI agents Ronald Arthur Williams and Jack Ross Coler. But to many Native Americans, and non-Native people of conscience, he is a symbol of activist resistance and unjust incarceration. Peltier is currently incarcerated at a federal penitentiary in Coleman, Florida. He has been incarcerated for over 46 years. He has been eligible for parole since 1993, and many held high hopes President Obama would...
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Kyle, SD – Lakota Funds, in partnership with the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition, proudly hosted the 4th Annual Lakota Construction Summit in Rapid City, South Dakota, on January 31st, 2024. This year’s summit, marking a significant growth since its inception, emphasized sustainable construction, building codes, and the integration of artificial intelligence in construction. Ellen White Thunder, Deputy Director at Lakota Funds, highlighted the summit’s focus on collaboration for tribal housing solutions. “The convergence of diverse expertise from across the nation underscores our commitment to advancing tribal housing,” she stated. The summit attracted a wide range of professionals from 13...
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This past weekend at the Mother Butler Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, the community gathered to recognize and honor the life, achievements, and impact of Beverly Stabber Warne. Proclamations honoring Warne were provided by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the City of Rapid City, which designated Saturday as “Beverly Stabber Warne Day” in Rapid City, South Dakota. Several honoring songs, prayers and sentiments were shared as well as star quilts. Warne was recognized for her life of service in nursing and health care, her impact to the young people and to her tribe and communities. She credits much of...
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MISSION – Sica.gu Co is accepting applications for two seasonal community programs, the Adult Food Leaders and the Woyute ki Pejuta Waste Heca (Food as Good Medicine). The Adult Food Leaders Program, under the Sicangu Food Sovereignty Initiative, will support ten established small-scale food producers in the community. The program is designed to empower local producers by providing financial support of [post_excerpt],000 to up to ten established producers committed to gardening, seed keeping, livestock, beekeeping, foraging and growing traditional foods. “Our primary goal is to enhance local producers’ access to agriculture resources, contributing to the sustainability of the Sicangu Lakota...
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PIERRE—Over a half century back, when American combat patrols humped the buffalo grass in Vietnam, Charlie fixated his AK- 47 crosshairs on three main targets: the officer, the radio man, and the medic. Had Francis Whitebird known there was a 90 percent chance he would become a casualty, certainly wounded, very possibly killed, he probably wouldn’t have opted to be a medic. But because he did, and because he was lucky enough, skilled enough, to survive two combat tours, he saved the lives of hundreds of soldiers. After the war, Francis would earn a Masters from Harvard in education, and...
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EAGLE BUTTE, SD — The final numbers are officially in. The Cheyenne River Youth Project reported today that its 2023 Wo Otúh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive served 1,100 children and more than 250 families on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. This is no simple task. These children reside in 20 rural communities scattered across the remote, 2.8-million-acre reservation, which is the size of the state of Connecticut — and in CRYP’s deeply personal toy drive, each of those children received multiple packages chosen specifically for them, filled with fulfilled holiday wishes and warm winter clothing. During...
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SIOUX FALLS - With four out of nine qualifying wrestlers placing in this year’s State Girls Wrestling tournament, Lakota Tech finished in fifth place out of 63 teams participating, finishing behind Pierre, Canton, Harrisburg and Aberdeen Central. Lakota Tech placers included Sandra Moves Camp fifth at 165, Brandy Marshall seventh at 107, Jessica Waln seventh at 126 and Giada Scherich winning the championship at 132. Lakota Tech junior Giada Scherich entered the State tournament with a 29-2 record, she opened on Thursday and earned a win by fall in 2:47 over Kyla Logan/ Doland; in the quarterfinals on Thursday, Scherich...
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HOT SPRINGS - Thursday, #1 seed Mahpiya Luta hosted #5 seed Lakota Tech in the Region 7A semifinals, the Lady Saders went up 23-12 after one and up 47- 19 at the half on their way to a 75-27 win to earn a trip to the So- Dak 16 next week and an opportunity to go to state for the fourth year in a row. Seven different players got in the scorebook for Mahpiya Luta in the first quarter with Essence Tobacco and Jodene Hunter leading the way with five points a piece, Taleah Lunderman knocked down a pair of...
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This seems like a fun subject to talk about, for me anyways, but at the same time scary if we don’t understand it that much. The phrase ‘artificial intelligence’ refers to instant technology that is evolving rapidly in the technology world. It effects our lifestyles and it is always great to keep, upon understanding what is going on in this world of fast moving technology, to understand the powers of it and the downside of it. I remember visiting with my mother about advancement and how it affected her and her grandparents. She used to talk about simple things like...
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I have long held a particular interest in the workings of Tribal politics and the nature of Tribal government. My grandfather, Grandpa Percy Archambeau, was a very important influence in developing my idealism around Tribal governance in particular— him being the very first Chairman under the Yankton SiouxTribe’s Amended Constitution and By-Laws, and who would take me with him to Denver on Tribal business of one thing or another. He would pick me up in a small single engine airplane at the Pierre, South Dakota airport and yes, I was given my very first exciting ride on an airplane. He...
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George Carlin used to say somewhere in the world is the world’s worst doctor, and somebody has an appointment to see him tomorrow. In keeping with that thought, when you have a medical problem, do you call an electrician or plumber? Some things require experts, men who spent years refining their skills, who have licenses to practice whatever it is they are doing. If you take your car to a mechanic, and he can’t even figure out how to pop the hood, you need to find another mechanic. When the tribe tackles treaty issues, legal issues, they turn to the...
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Well, by the time you read this more than likely the decision will be made whether your property rights are enshrined or if politicians just talk out of both sides of their mouth. I hate election years, so many do nothing bills (or we like to refer to them as fluff) and very little substance when considering the average citizen/taxpayer. And it is a direct result of government getting in bed with the big corporations. To quote my good friend Betty Olson and former SD State Legislator, “South Dakota’s Alamo is HERE!” For the last 135 years or since statehood...
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The Bureau of Indian Education is taking steps to support the mental health of students and staff at schools funded by the bureau with a new 24/7 hotline. The call line is part of the BIE Behavioral Health and Wellness Program, which provides bureau-funded schools and programs with Indigenous-focused, evidence-based and trauma informed behavioral health and wellness support. The Program’s counseling team is primarily staffed with Indigenous counselors who have experience serving Native communities. Never miss Indian Country’s biggest stories and breaking news. Sign up to get our reporting sent straight to your inbox every weekday morning. The Program, which...
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The history of indigenous peoples in North America is long and complex. Many scholarly accounts now rely on statistical data to reconstruct this past, but amid all the facts and figures, it is easy to lose sight of the human side of the story. How did Native people express their thoughts and feelings, and what sources of strength did they rely on to persevere through centuries of change? In this engaging narrative, acclaimed historian R. David Edmunds combines careful research with creative storytelling to give voice to indigenous individuals and families and to illustrate the impact of pivotal events on...
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OCT 1,1958-FEB 17,2024 Violet Marie Bissonette was born on October 1, 1958 in Hot Springs, SD to Victor Bissonette Sr. and Cordelia (Goode) Bissonette. Violet made her journey to the Spirit World on February 17, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Violet is survived by her daughter, Michelle Randall; son, Dominic Waters; hunka daughter, Cydnee Shangreaux; sisters, Victoria (John) DeLong of Casper, Wyoming and Virginia Bissonette of Pine Ridge, SD; brothers, Victor Bissonette, Jr. of Pine Ridge, SD, George Bissonette, Sr. of Benton, California, and Farrell Crow of Kyle, SD; nieces, Alyssa Hart, Rachel Bissonette, April...
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MAR 21,1952-FEB 15,2024 Gregory Wagner was born on March 21, 1952 in Pine Ridge, SD to Stella Louise Saves Life-Issacs. Gregory made his journey to the Spirit World on February 15, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Gregory was fortunate to have shared his life with and is survived his aunt, Hanna Amiotte and his adopted son, Dwight Pawnee Leggings, both of whom were always there for him until he was called to make his last journey; sisters, Orla June Salway of Oregon, and Karen Kay Issacs of Texas; and many other relatives, and friends. Gregory...
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JUN 22,1958-FEB 14,2024 James Alfred Richard, Sr. was born on June 22, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to Thomas Steven Richard and Emma Stella (Two Crow) Richard. James made his journey to the Spirit World on February 14, 2024 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. James is survived by his children, Justes Scott, Johnathon Richard and Alexander Richard both of Pine Ridge, SD; Edna “Squeak” Richard and Dakota Richard both of Rapid City, SD, Kadell Richard of Pine Ridge, SD, Brennan Cheyenne of Pukwana, SD, and Emma & Annie Richard both of Denver, CO; aunts, MaryAnn (Larry)...
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JUNE 21,1945-FEB 14, 2024 Marilyn Madelyn Crooked Eyes was born on June 21, 1945 to Ellis Crooked Eyes and Evelyn Rose Bear Shield in Wounded Knee, SD. Marilyn made her journey to the Spirit World on February 14, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Marilyn is survived by her children, Betty Ray Fox, Dennis Kills Right and Michele Kills Right; nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren-Shannon Wayne Struble, Thelma Ann Tail, Matthew John & Lynette Crooked Eyes, James Charles Crooked Eyes, Carl Dylan Crooked Eyes, Evelyn Rose Crooked Eyes, Racheal Aoloni Crooked Eyes, Echo Dream Crooked...
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NOV 6,1991-FEB 12,2024 Paul John Mercado was born on November 6, 1991 in Rapid City, SD to Peter Carl Gay and Leora Cindy Mercado. Paul made his journey to the Spirit World on February 12, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Paul is survived by his mother, Leora Cindy Mercado; sisters, Kristy (Reggie) Martinez, Kari (Chris) Burks, Katrina(Dean) LaPointe, Laticia (Darrel Jr.) Brushbreaker, and Sunshine (Michael) Gay; brothers, William Gay, Peter Gay, Jr., Ota Gay, Robert (Ash) Gay, Charles (Shanda) Gay, Larry Gay, and Aaron Gay; honorary sisters, Victoria Iron Horn and Tammy Mesteth; uncles, Aaron...
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Ramona Vocu June 8, 1956-Feb 16,2024 Gregory John Cutschall Dec 2,1959- Feb 18,2024 Esther Marie Wolfe May 30, 1998-Feb 21,2024 Romaine Sitting Bear Dec 3, 1971-Feb 21,2024 Robert Tuttle Apr 2, Feb 22,2024 Darlene Busch Aug 29,1950-Feb 23,2024
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HOT SPRINGS - Thursday, #1 seed Mahpiya Luta hosted #5 seed Lakota Tech in the Region 7A semifinals, the Lady Saders went up 23-12 after one and up 47- 19 at the half on their way to a 75-27 win to earn a trip to the So- Dak 16 next week and an opportunity to go to state for the fourth year in a row. Seven different players got in the scorebook for Mahpiya Luta in the first quarter with Essence Tobacco and Jodene Hunter leading the way with five points a piece, Taleah Lunderman knocked down a pair of...
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SIOUX FALLS - With four out of nine qualifying wrestlers placing in this year’s State Girls Wrestling tournament, Lakota Tech finished in fifth place out of 63 teams participating, finishing behind Pierre, Canton, Harrisburg and Aberdeen Central. Lakota Tech placers included Sandra Moves Camp fifth at 165, Brandy Marshall seventh at 107, Jessica Waln seventh at 126 and Giada Scherich winning the championship at 132. Lakota Tech junior Giada Scherich entered the State tournament with a 29-2 record, she opened on Thursday and earned a win by fall in 2:47 over Kyla Logan/ Doland; in the quarterfinals on Thursday, Scherich...
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EAGLE BUTTE, SD — The final numbers are officially in. The Cheyenne River Youth Project reported today that its 2023 Wo Otúh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive served 1,100 children and more than 250 families on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. This is no simple task. These children reside in 20 rural communities scattered across the remote, 2.8-million-acre reservation, which is the size of the state of Connecticut — and in CRYP’s deeply personal toy drive, each of those children received multiple packages chosen specifically for them, filled with fulfilled holiday wishes and warm winter clothing. During...
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PIERRE—Over a half century back, when American combat patrols humped the buffalo grass in Vietnam, Charlie fixated his AK- 47 crosshairs on three main targets: the officer, the radio man, and the medic. Had Francis Whitebird known there was a 90 percent chance he would become a casualty, certainly wounded, very possibly killed, he probably wouldn’t have opted to be a medic. But because he did, and because he was lucky enough, skilled enough, to survive two combat tours, he saved the lives of hundreds of soldiers. After the war, Francis would earn a Masters from Harvard in education, and...
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MISSION – Sica.gu Co is accepting applications for two seasonal community programs, the Adult Food Leaders and the Woyute ki Pejuta Waste Heca (Food as Good Medicine). The Adult Food Leaders Program, under the Sicangu Food Sovereignty Initiative, will support ten established small-scale food producers in the community. The program is designed to empower local producers by providing financial support of [post_excerpt],000 to up to ten established producers committed to gardening, seed keeping, livestock, beekeeping, foraging and growing traditional foods. “Our primary goal is to enhance local producers’ access to agriculture resources, contributing to the sustainability of the Sicangu Lakota...
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This past weekend at the Mother Butler Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, the community gathered to recognize and honor the life, achievements, and impact of Beverly Stabber Warne. Proclamations honoring Warne were provided by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the City of Rapid City, which designated Saturday as “Beverly Stabber Warne Day” in Rapid City, South Dakota. Several honoring songs, prayers and sentiments were shared as well as star quilts. Warne was recognized for her life of service in nursing and health care, her impact to the young people and to her tribe and communities. She credits much of...
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Kyle, SD – Lakota Funds, in partnership with the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition, proudly hosted the 4th Annual Lakota Construction Summit in Rapid City, South Dakota, on January 31st, 2024. This year’s summit, marking a significant growth since its inception, emphasized sustainable construction, building codes, and the integration of artificial intelligence in construction. Ellen White Thunder, Deputy Director at Lakota Funds, highlighted the summit’s focus on collaboration for tribal housing solutions. “The convergence of diverse expertise from across the nation underscores our commitment to advancing tribal housing,” she stated. The summit attracted a wide range of professionals from 13...
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PINE RIDGE—Few people on this planet are viewed by the general public with such diametric perceptions as Leonard Peltier. According to the federal government he is a murderer, convicted in the June 1975, shooting deaths of FBI agents Ronald Arthur Williams and Jack Ross Coler. But to many Native Americans, and non-Native people of conscience, he is a symbol of activist resistance and unjust incarceration. Peltier is currently incarcerated at a federal penitentiary in Coleman, Florida. He has been incarcerated for over 46 years. He has been eligible for parole since 1993, and many held high hopes President Obama would...
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This installment of the “Twenty for Twenty” series looks back on the day that the South Dakota Secretary of State reviewed the Articles of Incorporation of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies. The Articles were signed by three Lakotan citizens who were the incorporators: Lois Howe, an Oglala Sioux Tribe citizen; Philip Allen, a Rosebud Sioux Tribe citizen; and Craig Howe, an Oglala Sioux Tribe citizen. The secretary determined that the Articles “conformed to law” and therefore, the secretary wrote, “by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, I hereby issue this Certificate of Incorporation.”...
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PINE RIDGE - The OST Council met in special session this past Tuesday in the council chambers of the Red Cloud building in Pine Ridge and selected William Shorty Brewer as the new GM of the Prairie Casino. With nine votes to six, Brewer was chosen over Germaine Garnier as the new casino general manager. Five candidates had applied for the position, in addition to Brewer and Garnier, Clyde Buckman, Ray Big Crow and James Sierra had submitted a letter of interest. In the first ballot, Brewer and Garnier received six votes each, Sierra had three votes while Buckman and...
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Indigenous Peoples have always carried the knowledge necessary to heal. When our people heal, our families heal, our communities heal and our land will heal. You cannot have one without the other. These stories are teachings, prophecy and protocols shared throughout the years by elders, language speakers, medicine people and helpers. They have been the foundation to individual healing and learning self-love. They teach us how to make good decisions for ourselves and for all other aspects in our lives. The author Elaine Alec (Sylix - Okanagan Nation & Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation & member of Penticton Indian Band) shares that...
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FEB 17,1950-JAN 13,2024 Bernadine Jessie Red Kettle was born on February 17, 1950 in Kadoka, SD to Burgess Red Kettle and Isabelle (Chipps) Red Kettle. Bernadine made her journey to the Spirit World on January 13, 2024 at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Bernadine is survived by her daughter, Leslie (Tim Brewer) Huapapi; sisters, Mabel Red Kettle, Mae White Bull, Sylvia Brown, Rose Standing Bear, and Faye Lamay; brother, Melvin White Bull; grandchildren, Jenna Huapapi, Kerea Huapapi, Jeremy Huapapi, Brandi Brewer, and Jesse Brewer; nephew, Rick Brandt; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. Bernadine was preceded...
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FEB 12, 1948-JAN 15,2024 Fermina Bethel (Red Owl) Quintana was born on February 12, 1948 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul and Nellie (One Feather) Red Owl. Fermina made her journey to the Spirit World on January 15, 2024 at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Fermina is survived by her sons, Wilson (Tracy Swift Bird) Quintana, Zachary (Adella Bird) Quintana, and Jay (Wynema) Quintana; daughters, Lynette Quintana, Vanessa Quintana, Tessa (Chris Coriz) Quintana, and Ashley Quintana; brothers, Robert (Phinet) Red Owl, Delmar (Linda) One Feather, and Johnathan Red Owl; sisters, Rev. Cordelia Red Owl, Jan One...
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NOV 22,1967-JAN 16,2024 Brenda Lou Bettelyoun Yankton was born on November 22, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Eugenia (Witt) Bettelyoun and Rossie Bettelyoun, Sr. Brenda made her journey to the Spirit World on January 16, 2024 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Brenda is survived by her significant other, Marlin Fineran; sons, William Bettelyoun and Royden Yankton, Jr. (Natasha), both of Wanblee, SD, Roylynn Yankton of Martin, SD and Dylan Ray Ashley of Lost Dog, SD; daughters, Ragenia Bettelyoun LeBeau (Tyler) of Wanblee, SD, Rebecca and Robin Yankton, both of Rapid City, SD; grandchildren, Brenden Bettelyoun,...
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NOV 28,1983-JAN 20,2024 Jeremy Robert Bissonette was born on November 28, 1983 in Rapid City, SD to Jon Dillon and Shelly Bissonette. Jeremy made his journey to the Spirit World on January 20, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN. Jeremy is survived by his mother, Shelly Bissonette of St. Paul, MN; daughters, Kimimila Poor Thunder and Deonna Bissonette; son, Mason Bissonette; siblings, Shawna Dillon, Cole Younger-Bissonette, and Michelle Janis. Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandparents, George Yellow and Bertha Bissonette-Yellow; and cousin, Marcus Bissonette. Visitation Services: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Mon, Jan 29, 2024 at the Mother Butler Center...
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FEB 17,1950-JAN 13,2024 Bernadine Jessie Red Kettle was born on February 17, 1950 in Kadoka, SD to Burgess Red Kettle and Isabelle (Chipps) Red Kettle. Bernadine made her journey to the Spirit World on January 13, 2024 at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Bernadine is survived by her daughter, Leslie (Tim Brewer) Huapapi; sisters, Mabel Red Kettle, Mae White Bull, Sylvia Brown, Rose Standing Bear, and Faye Lamay; brother, Melvin White Bull; grandchildren, Jenna Huapapi, Kerea Huapapi, Jeremy Huapapi, Brandi Brewer, and Jesse Brewer; nephew, Rick Brandt; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. Bernadine was preceded...
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FEB 12, 1948-JAN 15,2024 Fermina Bethel (Red Owl) Quintana was born on February 12, 1948 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul and Nellie (One Feather) Red Owl. Fermina made her journey to the Spirit World on January 15, 2024 at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Fermina is survived by her sons, Wilson (Tracy Swift Bird) Quintana, Zachary (Adella Bird) Quintana, and Jay (Wynema) Quintana; daughters, Lynette Quintana, Vanessa Quintana, Tessa (Chris Coriz) Quintana, and Ashley Quintana; brothers, Robert (Phinet) Red Owl, Delmar (Linda) One Feather, and Johnathan Red Owl; sisters, Rev. Cordelia Red Owl, Jan One...
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There is one topic that is so very important to us when we talk about family history and that is ‘landback.’ Today, it is so great to see that term planted here and there. It is a word to bring acknowledgement to a connection we all have with our ancestors, to our identity and to our tribe. For some time, I have been trying to write about and talk about that to my family regarding our family history. To emphasize that at one time, our ancestors held ownership to thousands of acres of land and fought hard to keep their...
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NOV 22,1967-JAN 16,2024 Brenda Lou Bettelyoun Yankton was born on November 22, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Eugenia (Witt) Bettelyoun and Rossie Bettelyoun, Sr. Brenda made her journey to the Spirit World on January 16, 2024 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Brenda is survived by her significant other, Marlin Fineran; sons, William Bettelyoun and Royden Yankton, Jr. (Natasha), both of Wanblee, SD, Roylynn Yankton of Martin, SD and Dylan Ray Ashley of Lost Dog, SD; daughters, Ragenia Bettelyoun LeBeau (Tyler) of Wanblee, SD, Rebecca and Robin Yankton, both of Rapid City, SD; grandchildren, Brenden Bettelyoun,...
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APR 29,1982-JAN 19,2024 Belleron Robert Blue Bird, Jr. was born on April 20 1982 in Pine Ridge, SD to Belleron Blue Bird, Sr. and Eva Mesteth. Belleron, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on January 19, 2024 in Rapid City, SD. Belleron is survived by his mother, Eva Mesteth; children, Lynette Blue Bird, Lynsey Blue Bird, and Bryan Blue Bird; sisters, Terri Blue Bird, Belle Blue Bird, and Catherine Blue Bird; brothers, Richard Blue Bird, Tim White Dress, and William Blue Bird; nephews, Tyree, Koytrell, and Dyrekas Good Crow, and Cid Long, Jr.; nieces, Keeva Good Crow, Kaylee...
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NOV 28,1983-JAN 20,2024 Jeremy Robert Bissonette was born on November 28, 1983 in Rapid City, SD to Jon Dillon and Shelly Bissonette. Jeremy made his journey to the Spirit World on January 20, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN. Jeremy is survived by his mother, Shelly Bissonette of St. Paul, MN; daughters, Kimimila Poor Thunder and Deonna Bissonette; son, Mason Bissonette; siblings, Shawna Dillon, Cole Younger-Bissonette, and Michelle Janis. Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandparents, George Yellow and Bertha Bissonette-Yellow; and cousin, Marcus Bissonette. Visitation Services: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Mon, Jan 29, 2024 at the Mother Butler Center...
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APRIL 20,1983-JAN 21,2024 Nehemiah Steven Black Bear was born on April 20, 1983 in Rapid City, SD to Garnette Black Bear, Jr. and Victoria E. LeBeau. Nehemiah made his journey to the Spirit World on January 21, 2024 in Sioux Falls, SD. Nehemiah is survived by his sisters, Garnet Black Bear of Rapid City, SD, Velvet Black Bear of Los Angeles, CA, Kira Black Bear of Sioux Falls, SD, Lacy Frost and Cassandra Frost both of Hermiston, OR, Bonnie Buchanan of Palisades, CA, and Anita Black Bear of Rapid City, SD; twin brother, Jeremiah A. Black Bear of Sioux Falls,...
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JAN 22,2024-JAN 22,2024 Kato Levi Rouillard, infant son to JuShynna Brewer and Kaden Rouillard, was born and passed away on January 22, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Kato is survived by his parents, JuShynna Brewer and Kaden Rouillard; maternal grandparents, Johaunna Dreamer and Cole Brewer; maternal great grandparents, George, Sr. and Bessie Dreamer; aunts, Arulianna Dreamer Wilson, SunShynne Brewer; and grandparents, George Dreamer, Jr., SunShynne Catches, and Ruth Dreamer. Kato was preceded in death by his great-great grandmother, Norma Blacksmith; great uncle, Jerry Levi Dreamer; great grandparents, Gabe Dreamer, Sr. and Nate Dreamer; and great-great...
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Tina Lee Standing SoldierApr 29,1956-Jan 27,2024Alton Daniel MestethJan 21,1970-Jan 27,2024Sonja J Red CloudJune 22,1943-Jan 26,2024Melissa MartinezJan 5,1973-Jan 26,2024Harry WoundedJan 31,1937-Jan 25,2024Robert Patrick RichardsJan 13,1950-Jan 24,2024Damian RichardFeb 9,1971-Jan 26, 2024
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Indigenous Peoples have always carried the knowledge necessary to heal. When our people heal, our families heal, our communities heal and our land will heal. You cannot have one without the other. These stories are teachings, prophecy and protocols shared throughout the years by elders, language speakers, medicine people and helpers. They have been the foundation to individual healing and learning self-love. They teach us how to make good decisions for ourselves and for all other aspects in our lives. The author Elaine Alec (Sylix - Okanagan Nation & Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation & member of Penticton Indian Band) shares that...
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Hello, neighbors, relatives, and friends alike. Reporting from the Capitol on my week in Pierre as we enter week four of the 99th legislative session. We are getting close to having deadlines come up on various bills and resolutions. I have dropped a number of bills that are already being debated. On Monday, in Health and Human Services, I had Senate Bill 141 come through the committee. It was an attempt to allow tribal medical marijuana cards to be used to acquire a SD medical marijuana card. There was a lot of good testimony and debate but the committee asked...
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Aggression and imperialism are things people tend to associate with Northern European culture only. We feel that dark legacy right down to the most isolated pockets of reservation housing communities. Other empires have attempted to expand and invade, the Mongols into Europe and the Middle East, the Muslims into the Balkans and Spain, the Japanese into China and the South Pacific. These invasions involved death and violence on a scale equal to any human historical aggression, and in the case of Imperial Japan, exceeded. But the Japanese are not known around the world for their barbarism and cruelty, despite the...
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When I was in my late teens I played in a top 40 ‘Indian’ band called, THE VANISHING AMERICANS. We had been booked for a weekend gig at Canyon Lake Resort and Nightclub in Rapid City, SD. It was one of my first ventures away from home playing music and getting away to see the world. I had only heard stories about the Paha Sapa and how magnificent the “Hills” were to encounter. “They” weren’t wrong. No one I knew, when I was growing up, had actually seen the “Hills” and the many sights on offer there. I was not...
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MITCHELL - After defeating Takini and Wakpala, Omaha Nation took out Lower Brule 60-50 to win the Dakota Oyate Challenge Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. Marty defeated Wakpala 69-54 for third place, Tiospaye Topa took out Flandreau Indian 49-32 for the consolation championship while Crazy Horse downed Takini 46- 29 for seventh place. Omaha Nation’s Tylisha McCauley earned MVP honors for the tourney while Desma Walker and Mikkel Parker earned All Tourney honors. Lael Middletent and Katelyn Thompson earned All Tourney honors for Lower Brule while Thompson was three point champ, Middletent was Ms. Defense and Brilyn LaRoche...
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MITCHELL - Saturday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, in the championship game of the Dakota Oyate Challenge, Lower Brule avenged an earlier loss to Crazy Horse to beat the Chiefs 53-49, with balanced scoring, Lane Grey had 16 points, Quentin McBride 15 and Payton Palmier had 14 and was the top rebounder. “Earlier in the season at LNI, Crazy Horse beat us 75-49, we’ve obviously grown from then, we’re coming around with our big guys,” said Lower Brule head coach, Brian LaRoche, “Crazy Horse was a tough team, they were consistent on their shots, had a good defensive...
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BELLE FOURCHE - With two first places, a second and three thirds and Todd County’s Unique Clairmont winning the heavyweight over RC Stevens wrestler, Lakota Tech girls took their fifth team title of the season this past Friday, Saturday in Belle Fourche. Out of 20 participating teams, Lakota Tech took first with 171 points, RC Stevens was second at 166, Spearfish was third at 161. Brandy Marshall was first at 107 and Giada Scherich was first at 132. “The girls did good, it came down to Todd County’s Unique Clairmont winning the Heavyweight division over RC Stevens Bailey Kokesh, all...
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PINE RIDGE—Treaties are struck between two nations, usually as a way to end conflict, and establish understanding and stability, where ideally, all signatories benefit. A treaty between two countries like France and the United States differs between any treaties the Oceti Sakowin have with the federal government, in that tribes are seen by the United States as “domestic dependent nations.” Congress reserves for itself a mighty cudgel, called “plenary power.” This means Congress can eliminate or alter any treaty at any time for any reason and there is no legal recourse. Plenary power is absolute. Congress does not have this...
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MOBRIDGE - The latest in a series of meetings about the fate of 135 artifacts returned from Barre Museum in Massachusetts took place on Saturday in Mobridge, a meeting hosted by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe at the Grand River Casino and their tribal president Janet Alkire. “We held meetings before the artifacts were brought back from Massachusetts in November of 2022 and since then have held several meetings at the Prairie Wind Casino; the chief judge didn’t want to rule on this and advised us to have more meetings for more public input, listening sessions on whether to burn,...
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Kyle, South Dakota - Top Hat Construction, based out of Batesland, South Dakota, has officially broken ground on a new home build for a local family. The funding provided by Lakota Funds is a major step in the relationship between local businesses and local financing. “I grew up on the reservation. As we all know, it’s very hard to start a business here. I struggled to make things work. Finally, I went to Lakota Funds for help. I was met with open arms and a strong, knowledgeable team that was able to give me the support and guidance I needed...
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APRIL 20,1983-JAN 21,2024 Nehemiah Steven Black Bear was born on April 20, 1983 in Rapid City, SD to Garnette Black Bear, Jr. and Victoria E. LeBeau. Nehemiah made his journey to the Spirit World on January 21, 2024 in Sioux Falls, SD. Nehemiah is survived by his sisters, Garnet Black Bear of Rapid City, SD, Velvet Black Bear of Los Angeles, CA, Kira Black Bear of Sioux Falls, SD, Lacy Frost and Cassandra Frost both of Hermiston, OR, Bonnie Buchanan of Palisades, CA, and Anita Black Bear of Rapid City, SD; twin brother, Jeremiah A. Black Bear of Sioux Falls,...
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January 16th, 2024 in Paris, France the Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter Men’s Fashion show took place. Included in the show were Jocy and Trae Little Sky’s artwork and clothing designs. Other native artists that were able to collaborate on the pieces were Kendorina RedHouse, Lauren Good Day, and Don Jay Twobears. It was Wild West meets melting pot America at the men’s fashion show, where musician turned designer Pharrell Williams unveiled his highly anticipated sophomore collection. The show, set against the dramatic silhouette of the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, masterfully channeled Americana, with Native designs mixing with modern luxury and...
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PINE RIDGE—President Calvin Coolidge was once quoted as saying the business of America is business, but over the past century, tribes have struggled to make business their business. For many decades the mentality was for treaty obligated programs and funds to provide what tribes needed, but some decades back tribes started creating their own corporations, and these corporations were designed to be competitive, to work for a profit, and then channel that profit back, to not only fund traditional tribal programs formally only funded by donations and federal monies, but to create, refine and expand new economic opportunities for tribes....
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JAN 22,2024-JAN 22,2024 Kato Levi Rouillard, infant son to JuShynna Brewer and Kaden Rouillard, was born and passed away on January 22, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Kato is survived by his parents, JuShynna Brewer and Kaden Rouillard; maternal grandparents, Johaunna Dreamer and Cole Brewer; maternal great grandparents, George, Sr. and Bessie Dreamer; aunts, Arulianna Dreamer Wilson, SunShynne Brewer; and grandparents, George Dreamer, Jr., SunShynne Catches, and Ruth Dreamer. Kato was preceded in death by his great-great grandmother, Norma Blacksmith; great uncle, Jerry Levi Dreamer; great grandparents, Gabe Dreamer, Sr. and Nate Dreamer; and great-great...
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Tina Lee Standing SoldierApr 29,1956-Jan 27,2024Alton Daniel MestethJan 21,1970-Jan 27,2024Sonja J Red CloudJune 22,1943-Jan 26,2024Melissa MartinezJan 5,1973-Jan 26,2024Harry WoundedJan 31,1937-Jan 25,2024Robert Patrick RichardsJan 13,1950-Jan 24,2024Damian RichardFeb 9,1971-Jan 26, 2024
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APR 29,1982-JAN 19,2024 Belleron Robert Blue Bird, Jr. was born on April 20 1982 in Pine Ridge, SD to Belleron Blue Bird, Sr. and Eva Mesteth. Belleron, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on January 19, 2024 in Rapid City, SD. Belleron is survived by his mother, Eva Mesteth; children, Lynette Blue Bird, Lynsey Blue Bird, and Bryan Blue Bird; sisters, Terri Blue Bird, Belle Blue Bird, and Catherine Blue Bird; brothers, Richard Blue Bird, Tim White Dress, and William Blue Bird; nephews, Tyree, Koytrell, and Dyrekas Good Crow, and Cid Long, Jr.; nieces, Keeva Good Crow, Kaylee...
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PINE RIDGE—President Calvin Coolidge was once quoted as saying the business of America is business, but over the past century, tribes have struggled to make business their business. For many decades the mentality was for treaty obligated programs and funds to provide what tribes needed, but some decades back tribes started creating their own corporations, and these corporations were designed to be competitive, to work for a profit, and then channel that profit back, to not only fund traditional tribal programs formally only funded by donations and federal monies, but to create, refine and expand new economic opportunities for tribes....
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In anticipation of CAIRNS’ 20th birthday this coming winter solstice, we launched a series of columns that we are calling “Twenty for Twenty.” This fourth offering is an exploration of the CAIRNS logo. Though CAIRNS was founded in late 2004 and hosted its first seminar in May of 2006, it wasn’t until June 29, 2006, that work officially began on finalizing a CAIRNS logo. Old doodles and sketches were translated into digital drawings. Then, dozens and dozens of variations were developed and considered. Our core concepts were an open hand, intersecting geometries, layers of meanings, and a modern minimalistic or...
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January 16th, 2024 in Paris, France the Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter Men’s Fashion show took place. Included in the show were Jocy and Trae Little Sky’s artwork and clothing designs. Other native artists that were able to collaborate on the pieces were Kendorina RedHouse, Lauren Good Day, and Don Jay Twobears. It was Wild West meets melting pot America at the men’s fashion show, where musician turned designer Pharrell Williams unveiled his highly anticipated sophomore collection. The show, set against the dramatic silhouette of the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, masterfully channeled Americana, with Native designs mixing with modern luxury and...
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Kyle, South Dakota - Top Hat Construction, based out of Batesland, South Dakota, has officially broken ground on a new home build for a local family. The funding provided by Lakota Funds is a major step in the relationship between local businesses and local financing. “I grew up on the reservation. As we all know, it’s very hard to start a business here. I struggled to make things work. Finally, I went to Lakota Funds for help. I was met with open arms and a strong, knowledgeable team that was able to give me the support and guidance I needed...
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MOBRIDGE - The latest in a series of meetings about the fate of 135 artifacts returned from Barre Museum in Massachusetts took place on Saturday in Mobridge, a meeting hosted by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe at the Grand River Casino and their tribal president Janet Alkire. “We held meetings before the artifacts were brought back from Massachusetts in November of 2022 and since then have held several meetings at the Prairie Wind Casino; the chief judge didn’t want to rule on this and advised us to have more meetings for more public input, listening sessions on whether to burn,...
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PINE RIDGE—Treaties are struck between two nations, usually as a way to end conflict, and establish understanding and stability, where ideally, all signatories benefit. A treaty between two countries like France and the United States differs between any treaties the Oceti Sakowin have with the federal government, in that tribes are seen by the United States as “domestic dependent nations.” Congress reserves for itself a mighty cudgel, called “plenary power.” This means Congress can eliminate or alter any treaty at any time for any reason and there is no legal recourse. Plenary power is absolute. Congress does not have this...
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In anticipation of CAIRNS’ 20th birthday this coming winter solstice, we launched a series of columns that we are calling “Twenty for Twenty.” This fourth offering is an exploration of the CAIRNS logo. Though CAIRNS was founded in late 2004 and hosted its first seminar in May of 2006, it wasn’t until June 29, 2006, that work officially began on finalizing a CAIRNS logo. Old doodles and sketches were translated into digital drawings. Then, dozens and dozens of variations were developed and considered. Our core concepts were an open hand, intersecting geometries, layers of meanings, and a modern minimalistic or...
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BELLE FOURCHE - With two first places, a second and three thirds and Todd County’s Unique Clairmont winning the heavyweight over RC Stevens wrestler, Lakota Tech girls took their fifth team title of the season this past Friday, Saturday in Belle Fourche. Out of 20 participating teams, Lakota Tech took first with 171 points, RC Stevens was second at 166, Spearfish was third at 161. Brandy Marshall was first at 107 and Giada Scherich was first at 132. “The girls did good, it came down to Todd County’s Unique Clairmont winning the Heavyweight division over RC Stevens Bailey Kokesh, all...
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MITCHELL - Saturday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, in the championship game of the Dakota Oyate Challenge, Lower Brule avenged an earlier loss to Crazy Horse to beat the Chiefs 53-49, with balanced scoring, Lane Grey had 16 points, Quentin McBride 15 and Payton Palmier had 14 and was the top rebounder. “Earlier in the season at LNI, Crazy Horse beat us 75-49, we’ve obviously grown from then, we’re coming around with our big guys,” said Lower Brule head coach, Brian LaRoche, “Crazy Horse was a tough team, they were consistent on their shots, had a good defensive...
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MITCHELL - After defeating Takini and Wakpala, Omaha Nation took out Lower Brule 60-50 to win the Dakota Oyate Challenge Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. Marty defeated Wakpala 69-54 for third place, Tiospaye Topa took out Flandreau Indian 49-32 for the consolation championship while Crazy Horse downed Takini 46- 29 for seventh place. Omaha Nation’s Tylisha McCauley earned MVP honors for the tourney while Desma Walker and Mikkel Parker earned All Tourney honors. Lael Middletent and Katelyn Thompson earned All Tourney honors for Lower Brule while Thompson was three point champ, Middletent was Ms. Defense and Brilyn LaRoche...
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There is one topic that is so very important to us when we talk about family history and that is ‘landback.’ Today, it is so great to see that term planted here and there. It is a word to bring acknowledgement to a connection we all have with our ancestors, to our identity and to our tribe. For some time, I have been trying to write about and talk about that to my family regarding our family history. To emphasize that at one time, our ancestors held ownership to thousands of acres of land and fought hard to keep their...
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When I was in my late teens I played in a top 40 ‘Indian’ band called, THE VANISHING AMERICANS. We had been booked for a weekend gig at Canyon Lake Resort and Nightclub in Rapid City, SD. It was one of my first ventures away from home playing music and getting away to see the world. I had only heard stories about the Paha Sapa and how magnificent the “Hills” were to encounter. “They” weren’t wrong. No one I knew, when I was growing up, had actually seen the “Hills” and the many sights on offer there. I was not...
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Aggression and imperialism are things people tend to associate with Northern European culture only. We feel that dark legacy right down to the most isolated pockets of reservation housing communities. Other empires have attempted to expand and invade, the Mongols into Europe and the Middle East, the Muslims into the Balkans and Spain, the Japanese into China and the South Pacific. These invasions involved death and violence on a scale equal to any human historical aggression, and in the case of Imperial Japan, exceeded. But the Japanese are not known around the world for their barbarism and cruelty, despite the...
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Hello, neighbors, relatives, and friends alike. Reporting from the Capitol on my week in Pierre as we enter week four of the 99th legislative session. We are getting close to having deadlines come up on various bills and resolutions. I have dropped a number of bills that are already being debated. On Monday, in Health and Human Services, I had Senate Bill 141 come through the committee. It was an attempt to allow tribal medical marijuana cards to be used to acquire a SD medical marijuana card. There was a lot of good testimony and debate but the committee asked...
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JUL 6,1953-JAN 14,2024 Julia Sarah Randall, “Oyate Waokiye Win” was born on July 6, 1953 in Hisle, SD to Joseph Randall and Marie Brush Breaker-Randall. Julia made her journey to the Spirit World on January 14, 2024 at the Hans Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, SD. Julia is survived by her children, Anson, Gary, Jr., Taneal, Brianna, Brennan, and Kaitlyn; grandchildren, Riverson, Quentin, Colton, Paige, Alex, Cheyne, Truman, Caleb, Connor, Kylie, Teija, and Tyra; great grandchildren, AmeriKis, Kelby, Rancelyn, Keion, Tabor, Brilyn, Kyrin, Reyna, Reagan, Kaiser, Kashton, Xander, Caidence, Zaylei, and Nalaya; siblings, Ron “Beef”, Gloria, Joanne, Agnes, Reynold Todd,...
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DEC 25,1956-JAN 16,2024 Wesley Eugene Whirlwind Horse was born on December 25, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to Anthony Whirlwind Horse, Sr. and Eileen (White) Whirlwind Horse. Wesley made his journey to the Spirit World on January 16, 2024 at his home near Pine Ridge, SD. Wesley is survived by his sisters, Emily Stephens, Nadine Linehan, Marilyn White, Linda May, and Linda Herman; brother, Anthony Whirlwind Horse, Jr.; aunts, Verine Lafferty, Mae Whirlwind Horse, and Connie Whirlwind Horse; and numerous nieces & nephews. Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony, Sr. and Eileen (White) Whirlwind Horse; aunts, Shirley...
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Brenda Lou Yankton Nov 22,1967-Jan 16,2024 Bernadine Red Kettle Feb 17,1950-Jan 13,2024
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KYLE - The OST Council met in Special Session on Monday, January 22 at the Oyate Teca Center in Kyle, with a 15-0 unanimous vote, they approved Loeffler Construction LLC to provide construction management services and the putting up a 10% contingency fund for construction of multipurpose community centers in Porcupine, Wounded Knee and Medicine Root districts. Back in September of 2021, the tribal council approved the set aside of million of ARPA monies for multipurpose community centers in all nine districts, million for each district with .5 million for construction and [post_excerpt].5 million for government services. Over...
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Tiana Spotted Thunder along with other local Lakota Winyan are putting on a Wicaglata Learning Circle. While attending the class, females who are interested in learning how to sing can learn in a more intimate, safe, empowering and women-only class. Women will also be learning the profound significance of Wicaglata protocol, societal importance, and also learn the intricate process of crafting skirts, and shawls in the heart of this learning experience. When this idea of the Wicaglata learning circle first came about, one of Spotted Thunder’s mentors/ past instructors, Monique Apple , was reaching out on social media for women...
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KYLE - The OST Council met in Special Session on Monday, January 22 at the Oyate Teca Center in Kyle, with a 15-0 unanimous vote, they approved Loeffler Construction LLC to provide construction management services and the putting up a 10% contingency fund for construction of multipurpose community centers in Porcupine, Wounded Knee and Medicine Root districts. Back in September of 2021, the tribal council approved the set aside of million of ARPA monies for multipurpose community centers in all nine districts, million for each district with .5 million for construction and [post_excerpt].5 million for government services. Over...
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Tiana Spotted Thunder along with other local Lakota Winyan are putting on a Wicaglata Learning Circle. While attending the class, females who are interested in learning how to sing can learn in a more intimate, safe, empowering and women-only class. Women will also be learning the profound significance of Wicaglata protocol, societal importance, and also learn the intricate process of crafting skirts, and shawls in the heart of this learning experience. When this idea of the Wicaglata learning circle first came about, one of Spotted Thunder’s mentors/ past instructors, Monique Apple , was reaching out on social media for women...
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STANDING ROCK— All of Lakota Country benefits from the skill and expertise of the Standing Rock elders council, and men like elder Tim Mentz, who long after the news cameras have turned away from DAPL, and their pipeline plans, have continued to fight for the protection and safety of the Missouri River watershed that cuts Indian Country in half. But in addition to these men, tribes have an ally in 33 members of Congress, who sent a letter to Michael L. Connor, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, dated January 18, 2024. This from the Army Corps...
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MISSION - Sinte Gleska University will host their 52nd Annual Founders Week Celebration during the week of January 29, 2024 - February 4, 2024. This years Celebration will begin with the sunrise ceremony and prayers on Monday morning. Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi (TGKP) will host a Family Fun Night beginning with dinner at 5pm in the SGU Wakiyan Wanbli Multi Purpose Building Commons Room. TGKP is collaborating with other Child/Family Serving programs to provide informational booths and activities such as “Lakota Simon Says”, Stick Horse NDN Relay Race, Hand Drum Contest, SGU Trivia, Roping, Food Races, both a rabbit and...
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ROSEBUD – Emergency personnel responded to numerous calls from tribal citizens requesting assistance for help during several days of dangerous subzero temperatures and life-threatening wind chill warnings. The Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP) is activated by the tribe in response to severe weather. EPP has a plan in place to respond to calls. The public was notified on January 9 that EPP had been activated. Several public buildings invited local residents to shelter if needed. The Antelope, St. Francis and Parmelee community halls were open to the public. Hot meals and drinks were provided. Robert Oliver was appointed to oversee the...
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PARMELEE – Harvest Wind LLC, a small business which sold star quilts, was a total loss after the building where it was located was destroyed by fire. The fire was reported to authorities during the late afternoon of January 14 after residents noticed smoke billowing from the building. The smoke could be seen miles away. Crews from the Parmelee Volunteer Fire Department, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Volunteer Fire Department, RST Road Department and the Mission Volunteer Fire and Rescue responded to battle the blaze in subzero temperatures. A crew remained on site to monitor the structure all night. Harvest Winds...
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CHADRON - With four first places and two seconds, Lakota Tech girls wrestling team took a resounding win over 20 teams competing in the Chadron Invitational on Saturday. The Tatanka easily outdistanced second place Chadron 150-92. First place finishers included Brandy Marshall at 110,:Cante White Bull at 120, Lakota Rogers at 130 and Giada Scherich at 135. “We hadn’t wrestled for awhile, think we went eight days without practicing due to the weather but the girls are more dedicated, they’ll put the work in at home, they did really well, our girls are in great shape, we break people down,...
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PINE RIDGE - Red Cloud raced out to a 17-8 first quarter lead over visiting Class AA Spearfish then played steady throughout the game to take away a 63- 53 win for the Lady Saders, their 11th straight win to open the season. In the second and third quarters, Spearfish closed the lead to single digits but Red Cloud’s balanced scoring and pressure defense made the difference in their closest game of the season. Senior Kennedy Fridia led the Saders with 19 points, junior Jodene Hunter finished with 16 while sophomore Ashlan Carlow-Blount helped with 14 points. Earlier in the...
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VERMILLION - It had been two weeks since the Pine Ridge Thorpes had laced up their sneakers for a game, Monday night in Vermillion, the Thorpes took a quarter to warm up, going up 17-16 on the Tanagers before running to a 72-64 win, pushing their season record to 8-1. Sophomore point guard Marvin Richard III started knocking down three pointers and the Thorpes started running, racing out to a 20- 12 edge in the second quarter to take a 37-28 halftime lead over Vermillion. Threes and speed pushed the Thorpes lead out to 55-42 lead at the end of...
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With DNA research becoming more in the limelight, so does the entertainment industry around the issue. Exciting research sparks emotion and that sells. Last week, on the ‘Finding Your Roots,’ a PBS reality show hosted by Louis Gates Jr., well known actor Wes Studi learned about his paternal roots through DNA and research. If you all don’t know Studi, he is a Cherokee actor and film producer that played many characters in various movies. Most known for his stanch warrior roles. He was in Dances With Wolves, Last of the Mohicans, Powwow Highway, Older Than America and so many other...
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In the office for Truth and Healing at Red Cloud School there are many books written in the past years by individuals and groups on boarding schools in America and a book called “A Knock on the Door”. The essential history of Residential Schools from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, 2015 with a foreword by Phil Fontaine once the National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations and a survivor of residential school. It’s a comprehensive compilation of the history of Residential Schools in Canada beginning in 1834 with the first schools by Christian denominations. There is a...
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DEC 25,1956-JAN 16,2024 Wesley Eugene Whirlwind Horse was born on December 25, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to Anthony Whirlwind Horse, Sr. and Eileen (White) Whirlwind Horse. Wesley made his journey to the Spirit World on January 16, 2024 at his home near Pine Ridge, SD. Wesley is survived by his sisters, Emily Stephens, Nadine Linehan, Marilyn White, Linda May, and Linda Herman; brother, Anthony Whirlwind Horse, Jr.; aunts, Verine Lafferty, Mae Whirlwind Horse, and Connie Whirlwind Horse; and numerous nieces & nephews. Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony, Sr. and Eileen (White) Whirlwind Horse; aunts, Shirley...
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JUL 6,1953-JAN 14,2024 Julia Sarah Randall, “Oyate Waokiye Win” was born on July 6, 1953 in Hisle, SD to Joseph Randall and Marie Brush Breaker-Randall. Julia made her journey to the Spirit World on January 14, 2024 at the Hans Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, SD. Julia is survived by her children, Anson, Gary, Jr., Taneal, Brianna, Brennan, and Kaitlyn; grandchildren, Riverson, Quentin, Colton, Paige, Alex, Cheyne, Truman, Caleb, Connor, Kylie, Teija, and Tyra; great grandchildren, AmeriKis, Kelby, Rancelyn, Keion, Tabor, Brilyn, Kyrin, Reyna, Reagan, Kaiser, Kashton, Xander, Caidence, Zaylei, and Nalaya; siblings, Ron “Beef”, Gloria, Joanne, Agnes, Reynold Todd,...
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MAY 11, 1932-JAN 13,2024 Marcella Vivian DuBray-Iron Cloud was born on May 11, 1932 in Martin, SD to Eugene DuBray and Eva (Gap) DuBray. Marcella made her journey to the Spirit World on January 13, 2024 at her home in Porcupine, SD. Marcella is survived by her sister, Joan (David) Arguello and her children Alvin Iron Cloud, Sr., Bernadine (Mikey) Iron Cloud-Garcia, Hazel (late Marcell) Iron Cloud-Bull Bear, Patrick (Sandra) Iron Cloud, Joseph (Lori) Iron Cloud, Bruce Iron Cloud, Paul Iron Cloud, Sr., David Iron Cloud, Sr., Robert Iron Cloud, and Mark Iron Cloud; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great...
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OCT. 5,1990-JAHN 12,2024 Chelsea Lynn Ross was born on October 6, 1990 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital to DeAnn Twiss-Jackson and Duane “Chuck” Ross. Chelsea made her journey to the Spirit World on January 12, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Chelsea was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Casper Twiss and Gertrude Irving Twiss; her aunt, Lana Twiss-Hernandez; and paternal great grandparents, Margaret Cuny and Thomas Cuny, and Harvey and Agnes Ross. Chelsea is survived by her parents, DeAnn Twiss-Jackson and Duane “Chuck” (Winona) Ross; grandparents, Sharon Martin, Duane “Hep” (Janet) Ross; children,...
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MAY 26, 1934 - JAN 11, 2024 Orval DeVere Elliott, age 89, was born on May 26, 1934 in Buffalo Gap, SD to Frank Orval Elliott and Ruth (Miller) Elliott. Orval passed away on January 11, 2024 in Arizona surrounded by his loving family. Heaven gained a great cowboy. Orval was raised in the Buffalo Gap and Hot Springs area. Orville was known by many different names from his family and friends, such as “Jr.”, ”Grandpa Smokey”, “Snowball”, “Ice Cream Man”, or “Big O”. He was a wonderful father and loved everybody. We were very fortunate to have him with...
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MAY 24,1960-JAN 11,2024 Michael Anthony Lawrence, Sr. was born on May 24, 1960 in Orlando, FL to Mary Ann Mesteth. Michael made his journey to the Spirit World on January 11, 2024 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Michael is survived by his children, Michael Lawrence, Jr., Loreli Lawerence, Anthony Lawrence, Daniel Lawrence, Julianna Lawrence, and Alan Bennett; brothers, Rob Lawrence, Bryan Deans, and John Witt; sister, Rhea Mora; grandchildren, Marielle Lawrence, Rozlynn Lawrence, Antonio Coleman, Jr., Alex Coleman, Aaliaha Lawrence, Isaac Lawrence, and Aalizah Lawrence; hunka son, Michael Murray; hunka daughter, Loretta Tobacco; and goddaughter, Kimimila Deans. Michael...
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JULY 9,1972-JAN 8,2024 David Howard Arapahoe, Sr. was born on July 9, 1972 in Scottsbluff, NE to Emery Arapahoe and JoAnn Sierra. David made his journey to the Spirit World on January 8, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. David is survived by his mother, JoAnn Sierra; children, David Arapahoe, Jr. and Alden Arapahoe; step-children, Steven Swift Bird and Alexandria Barrett; significant other, Audrey Kills Back; wife, Chrys Barrett-Arapahoe; brothers, Carlos Hoof, Emery Arapahoe, Jr., Joseph Hoof, John Eder, and Antonio Weston, Sr.; sisters, Mary Ortiz and Adelyne Elk Boy; aunt, Susan Roan Eagle and Dorothy...
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Here it is, the final word on the most sought-after wild fruit in the mountain west, the tangy berry that makes its domestic cousin, the blueberry, seem like bland stuff. This wildly popular book features 37 delectable recipes from cakes to champagne. This book also examines Rocky Mountain huckleberry ecology and lore, including defining the types, picking and preserving, proper manners in a huckleberry patch (after all, huckleberries are one of the favorite foods of bears; all done with charming humor and sheer joy in finding, picking, and eating the huckleberry and enjoying its mountain domain. https://prairieedge.com/
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Regardless of whether Donald Trump, Joe Biden, or somebody else becomes the next U.S. President, this year’s 2024 general election has left me wondering: what does the U.S. Presidency mean for Indian Peoples and Tribes? And what does it mean to be a good or bad U.S. President for Indian Country? Let’s start with a notable presidential villain to Indian Peoples, Andrew Jackson. Before becoming President, Jackson advocated for a policy of Indian Removal. If America was to make progress as a nation, Jackson reasoned, then Indians needed to be removed from their homelands and shunted elsewhere. In 1829, Andrew...
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Back in 1862, most of the Mdewakanton in Minnesota were starving. We all know this story. It is called Little Crow’s War, and it resulted in the deaths of hundreds of white settlers, and the ordered hanging of 38 Mdewakanton “ring leaders” by President Lincoln. But this is a story about what happened after the hanging. Calls went out to exterminate every Indian in the state, and once the fear and anger subsided, the solution became to remove all the Indians from Minnesota. Not every tribe had taken part in the conflict. Even so, the Winnebago did nothing to help...
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“Whether you call them cellphones, mobil phones, or smartphones, our modern pocket-sized communication devises are taking over our lives one text message at a time. As the capabilities of our mobile devices have increased, so has the discussion on what effect smartphones will have on our daily lives.” — ansonalex.com. Taken from the Technology page of THE WEEK (January 19, 2024 issue) one reads the following: “To break my smartphone addiction, I switched to a “dumb-phone,” said Kashmir Hill in the New York Times. Weary of my “thumb twitch,” that physical urge to constantly check my phone, I swapped my...
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In the office for Truth and Healing at Red Cloud School there are many books written in the past years by individuals and groups on boarding schools in America and a book called “A Knock on the Door”. The essential history of Residential Schools from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, 2015 with a foreword by Phil Fontaine once the National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations and a survivor of residential school. It’s a comprehensive compilation of the history of Residential Schools in Canada beginning in 1834 with the first schools by Christian denominations. There is a...
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With DNA research becoming more in the limelight, so does the entertainment industry around the issue. Exciting research sparks emotion and that sells. Last week, on the ‘Finding Your Roots,’ a PBS reality show hosted by Louis Gates Jr., well known actor Wes Studi learned about his paternal roots through DNA and research. If you all don’t know Studi, he is a Cherokee actor and film producer that played many characters in various movies. Most known for his stanch warrior roles. He was in Dances With Wolves, Last of the Mohicans, Powwow Highway, Older Than America and so many other...
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VERMILLION - It had been two weeks since the Pine Ridge Thorpes had laced up their sneakers for a game, Monday night in Vermillion, the Thorpes took a quarter to warm up, going up 17-16 on the Tanagers before running to a 72-64 win, pushing their season record to 8-1. Sophomore point guard Marvin Richard III started knocking down three pointers and the Thorpes started running, racing out to a 20- 12 edge in the second quarter to take a 37-28 halftime lead over Vermillion. Threes and speed pushed the Thorpes lead out to 55-42 lead at the end of...
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PINE RIDGE - Red Cloud raced out to a 17-8 first quarter lead over visiting Class AA Spearfish then played steady throughout the game to take away a 63- 53 win for the Lady Saders, their 11th straight win to open the season. In the second and third quarters, Spearfish closed the lead to single digits but Red Cloud’s balanced scoring and pressure defense made the difference in their closest game of the season. Senior Kennedy Fridia led the Saders with 19 points, junior Jodene Hunter finished with 16 while sophomore Ashlan Carlow-Blount helped with 14 points. Earlier in the...
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CHADRON - With four first places and two seconds, Lakota Tech girls wrestling team took a resounding win over 20 teams competing in the Chadron Invitational on Saturday. The Tatanka easily outdistanced second place Chadron 150-92. First place finishers included Brandy Marshall at 110,:Cante White Bull at 120, Lakota Rogers at 130 and Giada Scherich at 135. “We hadn’t wrestled for awhile, think we went eight days without practicing due to the weather but the girls are more dedicated, they’ll put the work in at home, they did really well, our girls are in great shape, we break people down,...
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PARMELEE – Harvest Wind LLC, a small business which sold star quilts, was a total loss after the building where it was located was destroyed by fire. The fire was reported to authorities during the late afternoon of January 14 after residents noticed smoke billowing from the building. The smoke could be seen miles away. Crews from the Parmelee Volunteer Fire Department, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Volunteer Fire Department, RST Road Department and the Mission Volunteer Fire and Rescue responded to battle the blaze in subzero temperatures. A crew remained on site to monitor the structure all night. Harvest Winds...
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ROSEBUD – Emergency personnel responded to numerous calls from tribal citizens requesting assistance for help during several days of dangerous subzero temperatures and life-threatening wind chill warnings. The Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP) is activated by the tribe in response to severe weather. EPP has a plan in place to respond to calls. The public was notified on January 9 that EPP had been activated. Several public buildings invited local residents to shelter if needed. The Antelope, St. Francis and Parmelee community halls were open to the public. Hot meals and drinks were provided. Robert Oliver was appointed to oversee the...
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MISSION - Sinte Gleska University will host their 52nd Annual Founders Week Celebration during the week of January 29, 2024 - February 4, 2024. This years Celebration will begin with the sunrise ceremony and prayers on Monday morning. Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi (TGKP) will host a Family Fun Night beginning with dinner at 5pm in the SGU Wakiyan Wanbli Multi Purpose Building Commons Room. TGKP is collaborating with other Child/Family Serving programs to provide informational booths and activities such as “Lakota Simon Says”, Stick Horse NDN Relay Race, Hand Drum Contest, SGU Trivia, Roping, Food Races, both a rabbit and...
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STANDING ROCK— All of Lakota Country benefits from the skill and expertise of the Standing Rock elders council, and men like elder Tim Mentz, who long after the news cameras have turned away from DAPL, and their pipeline plans, have continued to fight for the protection and safety of the Missouri River watershed that cuts Indian Country in half. But in addition to these men, tribes have an ally in 33 members of Congress, who sent a letter to Michael L. Connor, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, dated January 18, 2024. This from the Army Corps...
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“Whether you call them cellphones, mobil phones, or smartphones, our modern pocket-sized communication devises are taking over our lives one text message at a time. As the capabilities of our mobile devices have increased, so has the discussion on what effect smartphones will have on our daily lives.” — ansonalex.com. Taken from the Technology page of THE WEEK (January 19, 2024 issue) one reads the following: “To break my smartphone addiction, I switched to a “dumb-phone,” said Kashmir Hill in the New York Times. Weary of my “thumb twitch,” that physical urge to constantly check my phone, I swapped my...
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Back in 1862, most of the Mdewakanton in Minnesota were starving. We all know this story. It is called Little Crow’s War, and it resulted in the deaths of hundreds of white settlers, and the ordered hanging of 38 Mdewakanton “ring leaders” by President Lincoln. But this is a story about what happened after the hanging. Calls went out to exterminate every Indian in the state, and once the fear and anger subsided, the solution became to remove all the Indians from Minnesota. Not every tribe had taken part in the conflict. Even so, the Winnebago did nothing to help...
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Regardless of whether Donald Trump, Joe Biden, or somebody else becomes the next U.S. President, this year’s 2024 general election has left me wondering: what does the U.S. Presidency mean for Indian Peoples and Tribes? And what does it mean to be a good or bad U.S. President for Indian Country? Let’s start with a notable presidential villain to Indian Peoples, Andrew Jackson. Before becoming President, Jackson advocated for a policy of Indian Removal. If America was to make progress as a nation, Jackson reasoned, then Indians needed to be removed from their homelands and shunted elsewhere. In 1829, Andrew...
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Here it is, the final word on the most sought-after wild fruit in the mountain west, the tangy berry that makes its domestic cousin, the blueberry, seem like bland stuff. This wildly popular book features 37 delectable recipes from cakes to champagne. This book also examines Rocky Mountain huckleberry ecology and lore, including defining the types, picking and preserving, proper manners in a huckleberry patch (after all, huckleberries are one of the favorite foods of bears; all done with charming humor and sheer joy in finding, picking, and eating the huckleberry and enjoying its mountain domain. https://prairieedge.com/
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Brenda Lou Yankton Nov 22,1967-Jan 16,2024 Bernadine Red Kettle Feb 17,1950-Jan 13,2024
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JULY 9,1972-JAN 8,2024 David Howard Arapahoe, Sr. was born on July 9, 1972 in Scottsbluff, NE to Emery Arapahoe and JoAnn Sierra. David made his journey to the Spirit World on January 8, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. David is survived by his mother, JoAnn Sierra; children, David Arapahoe, Jr. and Alden Arapahoe; step-children, Steven Swift Bird and Alexandria Barrett; significant other, Audrey Kills Back; wife, Chrys Barrett-Arapahoe; brothers, Carlos Hoof, Emery Arapahoe, Jr., Joseph Hoof, John Eder, and Antonio Weston, Sr.; sisters, Mary Ortiz and Adelyne Elk Boy; aunt, Susan Roan Eagle and Dorothy...
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MAY 24,1960-JAN 11,2024 Michael Anthony Lawrence, Sr. was born on May 24, 1960 in Orlando, FL to Mary Ann Mesteth. Michael made his journey to the Spirit World on January 11, 2024 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Michael is survived by his children, Michael Lawrence, Jr., Loreli Lawerence, Anthony Lawrence, Daniel Lawrence, Julianna Lawrence, and Alan Bennett; brothers, Rob Lawrence, Bryan Deans, and John Witt; sister, Rhea Mora; grandchildren, Marielle Lawrence, Rozlynn Lawrence, Antonio Coleman, Jr., Alex Coleman, Aaliaha Lawrence, Isaac Lawrence, and Aalizah Lawrence; hunka son, Michael Murray; hunka daughter, Loretta Tobacco; and goddaughter, Kimimila Deans. Michael...
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MAY 26, 1934 - JAN 11, 2024 Orval DeVere Elliott, age 89, was born on May 26, 1934 in Buffalo Gap, SD to Frank Orval Elliott and Ruth (Miller) Elliott. Orval passed away on January 11, 2024 in Arizona surrounded by his loving family. Heaven gained a great cowboy. Orval was raised in the Buffalo Gap and Hot Springs area. Orville was known by many different names from his family and friends, such as “Jr.”, ”Grandpa Smokey”, “Snowball”, “Ice Cream Man”, or “Big O”. He was a wonderful father and loved everybody. We were very fortunate to have him with...
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OCT. 5,1990-JAHN 12,2024 Chelsea Lynn Ross was born on October 6, 1990 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital to DeAnn Twiss-Jackson and Duane “Chuck” Ross. Chelsea made her journey to the Spirit World on January 12, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Chelsea was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Casper Twiss and Gertrude Irving Twiss; her aunt, Lana Twiss-Hernandez; and paternal great grandparents, Margaret Cuny and Thomas Cuny, and Harvey and Agnes Ross. Chelsea is survived by her parents, DeAnn Twiss-Jackson and Duane “Chuck” (Winona) Ross; grandparents, Sharon Martin, Duane “Hep” (Janet) Ross; children,...
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MAY 11, 1932-JAN 13,2024 Marcella Vivian DuBray-Iron Cloud was born on May 11, 1932 in Martin, SD to Eugene DuBray and Eva (Gap) DuBray. Marcella made her journey to the Spirit World on January 13, 2024 at her home in Porcupine, SD. Marcella is survived by her sister, Joan (David) Arguello and her children Alvin Iron Cloud, Sr., Bernadine (Mikey) Iron Cloud-Garcia, Hazel (late Marcell) Iron Cloud-Bull Bear, Patrick (Sandra) Iron Cloud, Joseph (Lori) Iron Cloud, Bruce Iron Cloud, Paul Iron Cloud, Sr., David Iron Cloud, Sr., Robert Iron Cloud, and Mark Iron Cloud; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great...
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OCT. 15,1980-AUG 27,2023 Larry Leroy Thompson, Jr. was born on October 15, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Larry L. Thompson, Sr. and Helen (Yellow Bear) Thompson. Larry, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on August 27, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Larry is survived by his sisters, Lorna Thompson & Family of Rapid City, SD, Tracy Thompson of Oglala, SD, Virginia Thompson & Family of Oklahoma, and Jessica Thompson & Family of Rapid City, SD; brother, Barry Thompson of Rapid City, SD; daughters, Kitana and Nevaeh Thompson of Sioux Falls, SD; son,...
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Born at the turn of the 21st century, The Storyteller, also known as Ishkwegaabawiikwe (Last Standing Woman), carries her people’s past within her memories. The White Earth Anishinaabe people have lived on the same land for over a thousand years. Among the towering white pines and rolling hills, the people of each generation are born, live out their lives, and are buried. The arrival of European missionaries changes the community forever. Government policies begin to rob the people of their land, piece by piece. Missionaries and Indian agents work to outlaw ceremonies the Anishinaabeg have practised for centuries. Grave-robbing anthropologists...
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Delores Rose Merrival Nov 9,1980-Aug 21,2023 James Fredrick Mesteth Feb 1,1968-Aug 31,2023 Carl Richard Clifford Feb 16,1941-Aug 29,2023 Tina Joann Robertson July 27,1962-Aug 29,2023 Tina Joann Robertson July 27,1962-Aug 29,2023
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OCT 3,1932-AUG 28,2023 Anita Jo Ecoffey was born on October 3, 1942 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph Lee Clifford, Sr. and Thelma Mae (Garcia) Clifford. Anita made her journey to the Spirit World on August 28, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Anita is survived by children, Richard “George” Ecoffey, Carmen Maria Ecoffey, Tonia (Vincent) Ecoffey, Mary Ellen Red Shirt, Marjorie (Frank) Murdock, Robert “Little Bob” (Kamook) Ecoffey, and Roberta Ecoffey; sisters, Theresa Perkins and Mary Wilson; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. Anita was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph &...
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MURDO/MISSION - Last year, White River finished with two wins for the season, Friday night, the Tigers on the road defeated Jones County 40-8 to open their current season with three straight wins. Senior quarterback Nic Marshall threw for four touchdowns and ran for two scores to lead White River to the victory. “Jones County took their opening drive down the field and punched in a touchdown, going up 8-0 to start the game,” said White River head coach Spencer Blom, “once I heard that Nic Marshall was coming out for football, i knew he was going to help us,...
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On Monday, August 28, a Washington man, Cristobal “Cris” Magno Rodrigo, 59, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. For years, Rodrigo was selling Philippine-produced products as authentic Alaska Native-produced artwork at a store in Ketchikan, Alaska. The supplier of the products was Rodrigo Creative Crafts, a company owned by Rodrigo and his wife and located in the Philippines. The business was created for the sole purpose of producing carvings featuring Alaska Native designs and motifs using Philippine labor, according to court documents. The carvings were shipped to the U.S. and...
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WOLF CREEK - Tuesday, the regular session of the OST Council was hosted by Lakota Tech high school at Wolf Creek and Wakpamni District; with a vote of 16-0-2, the council enlarged the OST Marijuana Commission from three to five members. Jenilee Rooks and Josh Williams, original commissioners have been suspended pending a legal decision earlier in August and Taylor Little White Man had been added to the Commission back in July..A follow up resolution nominating Gerald Cournoyer Jr. and Dominic Pilcher as Commissioners passed 17-0-1. Advertisement to fill the commission vacancies would be handled by the Law and Order...
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BOX ELDER - Lakota Tech’s Landon Little topped all golfers at last week’s Douglas Invitational finishing with a 78, Jackson Wiles/Custer was two strokes behind with an 80, Lane Poper/ Custer was third with an 81, STM’s Brady Sage and Custer’s Zayden LaPlaca tied for fourth with 82’s. Custer took the team title with 331, RC Stevens finished second with a 374, Hot Springs was third with 376, RC Central was fourth at 378 while STM tied for fourth with 378. Lakota Tech was seventh at 447 while Mahpiya Luta was eighth at 449. Lakota Tech’s additional finishers included Christian...
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MURDO/MISSION - Last year, White River finished with two wins for the season, Friday night, the Tigers on the road defeated Jones County 40-8 to open their current season with three straight wins. Senior quarterback Nic Marshall threw for four touchdowns and ran for two scores to lead White River to the victory. “Jones County took their opening drive down the field and punched in a touchdown, going up 8-0 to start the game,” said White River head coach Spencer Blom, “once I heard that Nic Marshall was coming out for football, i knew he was going to help us,...
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“TOKALA LUZAHAN” (SWIFTY FOX) JULY 26,2023-AUG 27,2023 Nico Allen Gene Flute was born on July 26, 2023 in Sioux Falls, SD to Erica Weston and Sheldon Flute. Nico made his journey to the Spirit World on August 27, 2023 at the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Nico is survived by his mother, Erica Weston; father, Sheldon Flute; siblings, Alila Ten Fingers, Uriah Two Lance, and Wocekiya Two Lance; and numerous other relatives. Nico was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal great grandparents. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 5:00 PM, Thursday, September 7, 2023...
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Back in 1996, Jon Proudstar released the first ever comic book featuring an all-Native American cast of superheroes called “Tribal Force”. But as of recently, Proudstar, a Pascua Yaqui from Tucson, Arizona, will be releasing a new edition of “Tribal Force” after a 27-year hiatus. Plus, a second edition will be released next month. When first coming up with the idea of Tribal Force, as a child Jon got tired of waiting for native superheroes to come out, there was Thunderbird from Marvel but was disappointed that Thunderbird got killed off early. Finally, one day Proudstar decided to just start...
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ROSEBUD – The Tribal Election Board accepted a challenge to the Primary Election filed by a candidate and issued a statement on social media halting the swearing in ceremony “indefinitely.” On Saturday, September 2, 2023, social media posts on Facebook pages maintained by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe announced the Election Board’s decision to “indefinitely” halt the swearing in of winning candidates. The announcement appeared on the KOYA FM, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Communications and the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council Facebook pages. Candidate for Tribal Secretary, Calvin “Hawkeye” Waln, Jr., filed the challenge with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Election office last week...
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Back in 1996, Jon Proudstar released the first ever comic book featuring an all-Native American cast of superheroes called “Tribal Force”. But as of recently, Proudstar, a Pascua Yaqui from Tucson, Arizona, will be releasing a new edition of “Tribal Force” after a 27-year hiatus. Plus, a second edition will be released next month. When first coming up with the idea of Tribal Force, as a child Jon got tired of waiting for native superheroes to come out, there was Thunderbird from Marvel but was disappointed that Thunderbird got killed off early. Finally, one day Proudstar decided to just start...
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ROSEBUD – The Tribal Election Board accepted a challenge to the Primary Election filed by a candidate and issued a statement on social media halting the swearing in ceremony “indefinitely.” On Saturday, September 2, 2023, social media posts on Facebook pages maintained by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe announced the Election Board’s decision to “indefinitely” halt the swearing in of winning candidates. The announcement appeared on the KOYA FM, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Communications and the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council Facebook pages. Candidate for Tribal Secretary, Calvin “Hawkeye” Waln, Jr., filed the challenge with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Election office last week...
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Sioux Falls, SD– During the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition’s first-ever Annual Membership Meeting, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced a [post_excerpt].7 million grant award from its Invest Native initiative to support the Coalition’s continued growth and development, including creating a new housing development subsidiary to support tribal communities in their efforts to increase the number of safe and affordable homes. “As the Bank of Doing, our goal is to work alongside Native communities and continue a dialogue around how we can best support local leaders and their work,” stated Otis Rolley, president of the Wells Fargo Foundation. “The collaborative approach...
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This past week in Mission, South Dakota, community members were able to gather for the Keya Wakpala gathering. LeMoine LaPointe facilitated the event and all those that attended were able to speak their opinions and inputs about how they would like to see this project help the reservation. At the gathering there was positive thinking and probabilities instead negative thinking. The purpose for the Keya Wakpala project is to help look for more homeowners and help with the housing issue on the Rosebud Sioux reservation. Currently to start the project they are looking for 9 individuals who are interested in...
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Sioux Falls, SD– During the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition’s first-ever Annual Membership Meeting, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced a [post_excerpt].7 million grant award from its Invest Native initiative to support the Coalition’s continued growth and development, including creating a new housing development subsidiary to support tribal communities in their efforts to increase the number of safe and affordable homes. “As the Bank of Doing, our goal is to work alongside Native communities and continue a dialogue around how we can best support local leaders and their work,” stated Otis Rolley, president of the Wells Fargo Foundation. “The collaborative approach...
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This past week in Mission, South Dakota, community members were able to gather for the Keya Wakpala gathering. LeMoine LaPointe facilitated the event and all those that attended were able to speak their opinions and inputs about how they would like to see this project help the reservation. At the gathering there was positive thinking and probabilities instead negative thinking. The purpose for the Keya Wakpala project is to help look for more homeowners and help with the housing issue on the Rosebud Sioux reservation. Currently to start the project they are looking for 9 individuals who are interested in...
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WOLF CREEK - Tuesday, the regular session of the OST Council was hosted by Lakota Tech high school at Wolf Creek and Wakpamni District; with a vote of 16-0-2, the council enlarged the OST Marijuana Commission from three to five members. Jenilee Rooks and Josh Williams, original commissioners have been suspended pending a legal decision earlier in August and Taylor Little White Man had been added to the Commission back in July..A follow up resolution nominating Gerald Cournoyer Jr. and Dominic Pilcher as Commissioners passed 17-0-1. Advertisement to fill the commission vacancies would be handled by the Law and Order...
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On Monday, August 28, a Washington man, Cristobal “Cris” Magno Rodrigo, 59, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. For years, Rodrigo was selling Philippine-produced products as authentic Alaska Native-produced artwork at a store in Ketchikan, Alaska. The supplier of the products was Rodrigo Creative Crafts, a company owned by Rodrigo and his wife and located in the Philippines. The business was created for the sole purpose of producing carvings featuring Alaska Native designs and motifs using Philippine labor, according to court documents. The carvings were shipped to the U.S. and...
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BOX ELDER - Lakota Tech’s Landon Little topped all golfers at last week’s Douglas Invitational finishing with a 78, Jackson Wiles/Custer was two strokes behind with an 80, Lane Poper/ Custer was third with an 81, STM’s Brady Sage and Custer’s Zayden LaPlaca tied for fourth with 82’s. Custer took the team title with 331, RC Stevens finished second with a 374, Hot Springs was third with 376, RC Central was fourth at 378 while STM tied for fourth with 378. Lakota Tech was seventh at 447 while Mahpiya Luta was eighth at 449. Lakota Tech’s additional finishers included Christian...
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Heinrich Heine, according to Britannica, was a “…virtuoso [genius] German poet, satirist, and visionary humanist” who was born on December 13, 1797 and died on February 17, 1856. Quoted in The Florida Star, Heine once wrote; “Where they burn books, they will ultimately burn people.” His insight is disconcerting to say the least, agree? When I came across Mr. Heine’s quote in the most recent issue of The WEEK I couldn’t help but think about the recent book banning and burning going on right here in our own back yard. I could easily conjure up images of books about, and...
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Recently, I wrote about what DNA can prove and it brought forth some discussion online. The DNA research is a sort of fascination for me and this is something that is going to keep going forward into the future. I am just hoping it doesn’t turn out too bad for mankind, you know like what we see in the science fiction movies. The enticing hope it that it could be positive for humans in the area of treatments for illnesses, cancer or behavior issues that we don’t have now. Just a sample of a DNA can make up somebody’s entire...
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Heinrich Heine, according to Britannica, was a “…virtuoso [genius] German poet, satirist, and visionary humanist” who was born on December 13, 1797 and died on February 17, 1856. Quoted in The Florida Star, Heine once wrote; “Where they burn books, they will ultimately burn people.” His insight is disconcerting to say the least, agree? When I came across Mr. Heine’s quote in the most recent issue of The WEEK I couldn’t help but think about the recent book banning and burning going on right here in our own back yard. I could easily conjure up images of books about, and...
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OCT. 15,1980-AUG 27,2023 Larry Leroy Thompson, Jr. was born on October 15, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Larry L. Thompson, Sr. and Helen (Yellow Bear) Thompson. Larry, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on August 27, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Larry is survived by his sisters, Lorna Thompson & Family of Rapid City, SD, Tracy Thompson of Oglala, SD, Virginia Thompson & Family of Oklahoma, and Jessica Thompson & Family of Rapid City, SD; brother, Barry Thompson of Rapid City, SD; daughters, Kitana and Nevaeh Thompson of Sioux Falls, SD; son,...
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Recently, I wrote about what DNA can prove and it brought forth some discussion online. The DNA research is a sort of fascination for me and this is something that is going to keep going forward into the future. I am just hoping it doesn’t turn out too bad for mankind, you know like what we see in the science fiction movies. The enticing hope it that it could be positive for humans in the area of treatments for illnesses, cancer or behavior issues that we don’t have now. Just a sample of a DNA can make up somebody’s entire...
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Born at the turn of the 21st century, The Storyteller, also known as Ishkwegaabawiikwe (Last Standing Woman), carries her people’s past within her memories. The White Earth Anishinaabe people have lived on the same land for over a thousand years. Among the towering white pines and rolling hills, the people of each generation are born, live out their lives, and are buried. The arrival of European missionaries changes the community forever. Government policies begin to rob the people of their land, piece by piece. Missionaries and Indian agents work to outlaw ceremonies the Anishinaabeg have practised for centuries. Grave-robbing anthropologists...
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Delores Rose Merrival Nov 9,1980-Aug 21,2023 James Fredrick Mesteth Feb 1,1968-Aug 31,2023 Carl Richard Clifford Feb 16,1941-Aug 29,2023 Tina Joann Robertson July 27,1962-Aug 29,2023 Tina Joann Robertson July 27,1962-Aug 29,2023
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OCT 3,1932-AUG 28,2023 Anita Jo Ecoffey was born on October 3, 1942 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph Lee Clifford, Sr. and Thelma Mae (Garcia) Clifford. Anita made her journey to the Spirit World on August 28, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Anita is survived by children, Richard “George” Ecoffey, Carmen Maria Ecoffey, Tonia (Vincent) Ecoffey, Mary Ellen Red Shirt, Marjorie (Frank) Murdock, Robert “Little Bob” (Kamook) Ecoffey, and Roberta Ecoffey; sisters, Theresa Perkins and Mary Wilson; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. Anita was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph &...
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“TOKALA LUZAHAN” (SWIFTY FOX) JULY 26,2023-AUG 27,2023 Nico Allen Gene Flute was born on July 26, 2023 in Sioux Falls, SD to Erica Weston and Sheldon Flute. Nico made his journey to the Spirit World on August 27, 2023 at the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Nico is survived by his mother, Erica Weston; father, Sheldon Flute; siblings, Alila Ten Fingers, Uriah Two Lance, and Wocekiya Two Lance; and numerous other relatives. Nico was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal great grandparents. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 5:00 PM, Thursday, September 7, 2023...
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Before discussing the apparent passing of a star, we need to know when Lakotan years begin and how long they are. A Lakotan year overlaps with around 9 months of a given Gregorian, year plus another 3 months or so of the next Gregorian year. For instance, this Lakotan year (which has no identifying number or name) began with the first full moon after the ducks returned to Lakotan country from their winter homes in the south. The Gregorian date of that full moon was April 5, 2023. This Lakotan year will end the day before the full moon that...
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Back in August, Stella Standingbear traveled to Canada to the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards show as she was nominated for three different awards. She won two of the three awards that she was nominated for, Best Female Hip Hop Artist for her song “Home Run” and Best Music video for her song “Home Run”. Her song “Home Run” was also filmed here on the Pine Ridge reservation, “This song is so much more personal for me, and we won these awards,” said Standingbear. As of lately, Stella has been performing around the reservation, she performed in Allen, South Dakota...
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Another summer wanes as we approach Chanwahpegi Win (the Moon when the leaves turn brown) and I see the school buses are busy hauling kids to school already. It seems like school just got out for the summer and like it or not here we are— another school year has begun. The heat wave we are experiencing here in our neck of the woods will soon enough slip into our memories as the cold inevitably returns. The month ahead we call September brings us another ‘National Good Neighbor Day’ on the 28th. The author, Edmund Burke once wrote, “No one...
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Of all things I have learned during the past 40 years, the most painful, I have come to realize, is how badly I was miseducated about U.S. history. Instead of being educated about the realities of this country’s founding, I was shown a cartoon. It started with parochial schools during my elementary years, then it proceeded to state-run public schools for grades 7-12, then a Lutheran college, and then an Ivy League university for my master's and Ph.D. During these formal schooling years, I was required to take courses in U.S. history. The teachers taught about European explorers who set...
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The gripping, forgotten tale of Ira Hayes—a Native American icon and World War II legend who famously helped raise the flag at Iwo Jima but spent the latter half of his life haunted by being a war hero. IRA HAYES tells the story of Ira Hamilton Hayes from the perspective of a Native American combat veteran of the Vietnam generation. Hayes, along with five other Marines, was captured in Joe Rosenthal’s iconic photograph of raising the stars and stripes on Mount Suribachi during the battle for the Japanese Island of Iwo Jima. The photograph was the inspiration and model for...
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AUG 1, 2004-AUG 20,2023 Ashton Raine Provost came into this world on August 1, 2004 with a wild heart and soul in Pine Ridge, SD to Casey Provost and Lorilei Janis. Ashton and her baby made their journey to the Spirit World together on August 20, 2023 near Porcupine, SD. Ashton is survived by her daughter, Brealla Rein Provost; parents, Lori Janis and Casey Provost; brothers, Casey Provost, Jr. and Tanner Provost; sisters, Page Janis, Jasey Provost, and Kaylee Provost; paternal grandparents, Orren and Doreen Provost; maternal grandmother, Colleen White Butterfly; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, & cousins. Ashton...
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MAY 10,1977-AUG 20,2023 Kim Loren Bad Heart Bull was born on May 10, 1977 in Pine Ridge, SD to Matthew “Kayo” Bad Heart Bull and Eleanor (Hart) Bad Heart Bull. Kim made his journey to the Spirit World on August 20, 2023 in Oglala, SD. Kim is survived by his son Krio Pumpkin Seed; siblings, Martin “Marty” Hart, Elaine Provost, Ronnie “Lyndon” Stone, Tiffany Stone, Doyle Bad Heart Bull and Kenneth Hart; hunka siblings, Sadie Long Visitor, Calendra Fast Horse, and Leah Long Visitor; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kim was preceded in death by his mother,...
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NOV 20,1948-AUG 24,2023 Tyrone Paul Apple was born on November 20, 1948 in Rapid City, SD to Paul Apple and Estella (King) Apple. Tyrone made his journey to the Spirit World on August 24, 2023 at the Gordon Countryside Care in Gordon, NE. Tyrone is survived by his sons, Dorian Jason Apple and John Brown Bull; brother, Garfield Apple; sisters, Audrey Apple, Zandra Apple, and Susan Apple; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. Tyrone was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Estella Apple; daughter, Christian Sidney Apple; son, Jerome “Buzzy” Brown Bull; siblings, Annabelle Apple, Valaria Apple, Levi...
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Cydney LeeAnn Fast Wolf Aug 23,1983-Aug 23,2023 Robert Flying Hawk Dec 17,1959-Aug 19,2023
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WOLF CREEK - Lakota Tech volleyball opens their new 2023 season without key players Tawny Rodríguez, Shyleigh Richards, Shayla Bravo, Melina Shangreaux and Alexis Two Bulls while assistant coach Nick Prado has moved up this year to be the head coach. “We’ve had as many as 31 players out for volleyball this year, we’re down to 26 at the present time, we’re scrappy, we play hard,’ have strong servers and get along well,” said head coach Nic Prado after reviewing the first two weeks of practice, “we need to work on receiving the serve, we’re athletic and will stress defense...
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WHITE RIVER/ TRIPP - After opening the season with a 36-18 win over Kadoka Area, the White River Tigers hosted Bennett County Friday night, rolling up a 40-22 win behind senior quarterback Nic Marshall’s three rushing touchdowns and three passing TD’s helping the Tigers open the season 2-0. Marshall opened the scoring with a 15 yard TD pass to Tiegan Bouman, the two point pass was incomplete so with 1:21 to go in first quarter, White River goes up 6-0 over Bennett County. After surviving a fumbled punt, the Tigers went up 14-0 at the 5:35 mark of the second...
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This summer there was a project that the Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council was able to collaborate with Wind Cave. The project is called the “Buffalo Seedkeepers”, they aimed to assist Member Tribes in the development and restoration of their buffalo pastures. This project started in the beginning of June and lasted until the beginning of August, they were able to determine the best methods for seed collection for use by the InterTribal Buffalo Council Member tribes. In late March, ITBC was able to start putting things together through the tribe and was contracted through Wind Cave to do the plant restoration through...
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RAPID CITY – Friends of the Children announced that National Director of Tribal Programs Tasha R. Fridia, J.D., Pejuta Cangleska Win (Sacred Medicine Circle Woman), is among the first cohort of 100 emerging changemakers selected to participate in the Obama Foundation’s Leaders USA program. The Obama Leaders program is a six-month virtual program that supports and connects emerging leaders in the United States, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe through a values-based leadership framework inspired by the ideals and legacy of President and Mrs. Obama. Chosen from a highly competitive pool of applications, Fridia—who is an enrolled member of the Wichita and...
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PINE RIDGE - Postponed from Oglala Nation weekend because of a wet track, Horse Nation Indian Relays came to Pine Ridge Saturday and Sunday; 20 men’s relay teams, six women’s teams and several junior meant over 30 teams competed over the weekend. “We’ve been doing Indian Relays here for the past 8-10 years, this was our best Relay, it was a stand-alone event, our crowds were standing room only, somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000 people. It was an exciting event,” said Calvin Ghost Bear, president of Horse Nations Indian Relays, “sponsored by the Oglala Sioux Tribe, we had somewhere between...
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For the next five weeks, there will be several people, including myself that will be doing a weekly KILI Radio show on Thursday mornings from 9 am to 10 am. We will be taking turns.. The talk radio show topics will be centered around genealogy but most of it will be to encourage community to share their stories, photographs and other items they may have in their family collections on their ancestors who participated in the Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West show. We have been doing the show but more of a here-and-there basis, but truly there is so much...
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RAPID CITY - Red Cloud golfers have opened their 2023 golf season with at least two meets a week for the first two weeks of the season, last Monday the Crusaders were at Sturgis, playing at Boulder Canyon, Thursday it was Meadowbrook hosted by RC Stevens, this Monday, RC Central hosted a meet at the Elks course in Rapid City and Thursday they’ll be at a pre-region meet at Hart Ranch south of Rapid City. These are all second year golfers, we have three juniors and two sophomores, stated second year coach, John Long, they all enjoy the game, everyone’s...
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PINE RIDGE - “Yes, this will be my 28th year coaching, we had 51 girls come out for volleyball, right now we have 11 on the varsity,” said Nelly Long who is acting Athletic Director as well as head volleyball coach, “serving will be our strength, we’ll be working on our footwork, on hitting and getting our timing down and I’m back out there with the girls, I had to recuperate from a knee injury last year.” Long has named four starters so far Jonnie Apple, a 5’9” senior, Trinity LeBeaux, a 5’10” senior, her setter, Keisha Janis, a 5’2”...
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PINE RIDGE - A lot of folks were looking forward to the 2023 Oglala Nation parade on Saturday morning, officially there were 105 entries but according to the Parade Director, Tiny D, there were a few unofficial entries who just eased their way into the parade as it made its way through the streets of Pine Ridge; the parade was dedicated to the memory of Eileen Janis who passed away in May from cancer after being a lifetime fixture in Pine Ridge, as a council representative and suicide prevention worker among other things. “It was so good to see all...
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Miracle Spotted Bear released her first album on August 18th, 2023, titled “Stuck in Between”. Spotted Bear comes from Pine Ridge, South Dakota and grew up going to ceremonies, powwows, handgames and singing everywhere. “I grew up doing everything and one thing I really enjoyed was singing with my dad, Singing has been a huge part of my life.” said Spotted Bear. When the pandemic first started, Spotted Bear started to record her own music, and record songs, she even made a Youtube channel because people were asking where they can listen to her music. Once she started putting her...
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The board, management, and staff of Bennett County Hospital and Nursing Home (BCHNH) are so grateful for the faithful care, service, and support of our patients, residents, employees, and family members, from this community through the years. Together we’ve had the opportunity to live in this great community and provide compassionate, loving care to our neighbors, family members, seniors, and their families. Today the nursing home industry, including our nursing home in Martin, faces challenges unimaginable even a few years ago that have worsened tremendously since the COVID–19 pandemic. We’ve had more and more difficulty hiring local staff and welcoming...
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PINE RIDGE - Monday, the OST Council met in special session in the council chambers of the Red Cloud building in Pine Ridge, with a vote of 15-3, the council rescinded the requirement that all students from preschool to high school on Pine Ridge Reservation needed a Covid-19 vaccine to enroll. Concerned that a number of preschool and Headstart students have been kept from enrolling, a number of representatives felt it was necessary to rescind the vaccination requirement. My feeling that the vaccine doesn’t keep you from getting Covid, that the vaccine makes it so you are less sick and...
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OGLALA - “In March, the casino re-instituted the monthly district allocation program, we send to the OST Treasurer ,000 per week to cover the district allocations,” said Prairie Wind Casino general manager Bill Pourier, “we tightened our belt out at the casino, we’ve been real careful with expenditures and our income has started to increase, this July was better than last July and we’re doing better in August so things are improving.” During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Prairie Wind Casino closed down, when we opened back up, we had to build back the casino business, it didn’t bounce...
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Jessie TakenAlive Rencountre will be officially releasing her newest book “Pet’a Shows Keya Energy!” on September 12th, 2023. This is her 5th children’s book that will be published. The inspiration for this book came to her when the pandemic shut everything down in 2019-2020. She was answering emails one day, when the story came to her, so she immediately grabbed her laptop and started writing it down. This new book is a sequel to her very first book “Pet’a Shows Misun the Light”, and it talks about our feelings, mainly fear and anxiety. Another point that the book covers is...
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Jan 2, 2021-Aug 2,2023 Richard Tommy Dreamer was a New Year’s baby, born on January 2, 2001 in Pine Ridge, SD to Rose Dreamer and Richard Clifford, Jr. Richard made his journey to the Spirit World on August 2, 2023 in Eagle Butte, SD. Richard is survived by his mother, Rose Dreamer (Chris); father, Richard Clifford, Jr.; siblings, Indika Dreamer and Vaughn Clifford of Bismarck, ND; grandmothers, Delores Red Shirt and Merilyn Bear Robe, both of Oglala, SD; girlfriend, Chandler Ellen Rose Marrowbone of Eagle Butte, SD; aunts, Roxie (Tony) Whirlwind Horse of Pine Ridge, SD, Rhonda and Rochelle Dreamer...
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JUN 2, 1953-AUG 3,2023 Russell Lee Stover, “Wakinya Sapa” was born on June 2, 1953 in Alliance, Nebraska to Oliver William “Ben” Stover and Evelyn Hungry. Russell made his journey to the Spirit World on August 3, 2023 at the Spearfish Canyon Health Center in Spearfish, South Dakota. Russell is survived by his children, Denise Lynette Stover of Aurora, CO, Timothy Maurice (Letitia) Stover of Kayenta, AZ, Patrick Wayne Stover of Martin, SD, Jesse Lee (Cenedra) Stover of Oglala, SD, Jennifer Rose (Timmy) Jones of Rapid City, SD, Annalise Rose (Alex) Stover/Green of Durango, CO, Emma Marie Stover of Socorro,...
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MAY 18,1978-AUG 7,2023 On August 7, 2023 Asual Dion Elbow Shield, age 45, made his journey to the Spirit World from Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Asaul Dion was born at the General Hospital in Dallas, TX on May 18, 1978 to Renita Dawn Red Star and Charles D. Elbow Shield. Asaul is survived by his six children, daughter, Savannah; son, Daniel Elbow Shield of Pueblo, Colorado with their mother, Crystal Ten Fingers; daughter, Renita, twins Dion and Diondra, and son, Nathan Elbow Shield of Waubun, Minnesota with their mother Luci Fire Thunder; siblings, Sophia D. Elbow...
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MAR 30,2007-AUG 10,2023 Wynona Rose Kills Crow Indian-Star was born on March 30, 2007 in Rapid City, SD to Jody Kills Crow Indian and Silas Fred Star. Wynona made her journey to the Spirit World on August 9, 2023 in Porcupine, SD. Wynona is survived by her mother, Jody Kills Crow Indian of Porcupine, SD; father, Silas Fred Star of Pine Ridge, SD; siblings, Louis A. Kills Crow Indian-Star, JoBeth Tayle, Manuel Tayle III, Sunsharay Kills Crow Indian, Creighton Star-Cortez and Bethany Lone Elk; grandparents, Marjorie White Bear Claws and Vine Star; and special friend, Jacob Left Hand of Wounded...
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JUN 23, 2005-AUG 10,2023 Tialeigh Rose Sevilla Kills Crow Indian was born on June 23, 2005 in Cheyenne, WY to Betty Kills Crow Indian-High Hawk and Gerardo Sevilla Zapeda. Tialeigh made her journey to the Spirit World on August 9, 2023 in Porcupine, SD. Tialeigh Is survived by her mother, Betty Kills Crow Indian-High Hawk of Cheyenne, WY; stepfather, Jemal Resah of Louisville, KY; father, Gerardo Sevilla-Zapeda; siblings, Anissa Kills Crow Indian, Juan Nunez, and Lucas Sevilla, all of Cheyenne, WY; and nephews, Ayan Kills Crow Indian, Milo Nunez, and Elis Nunez, all of Cheyenne, WY. Tialeigh was preceded in...
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MAY 30,1964-AUG 19,2023 Colleen Lisa Condon was born on May 30, 1964 in Eagle Butte, SD to Andrew Condon and Mary (Black Feather) Condon. Colleen made her journey to the Spirit World on August 19, 2023 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Colleen is survived by her children, Tracy (Wounded) Ghost and William Ray Wounded; grandchildren, Violet Bagola, Leslie Ghost, Jr., and Amara Ghost; special friend, Willy Wounded; brothers, Tom Rowland, Andrew Condon, Jr., Colyn Condon, Sr., and Robin Condon; sisters, Hope Condon and Tammy Condon; her ex-husband, Harold Two Bulls; son-in-law, Leslie Ghost Sr.; and...
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MAY 12, 1993-JULY 31,2023 Miguel Angel Guardado, Jr., was born on May 12, 1994 in Denver, CO to Bridgette Helper and Miguel Angel Guardado, Sr. Miguel made his journey to the Spirit World on July 31, 2023 in Denver, CO. Miguel is survived by his parents, Bridgette Helper and Miguel Guardado, Sr.; children, Genesis Chaske, Angelo Silas, Promise Hope and their mother, Raina McLaughlin, and Saviera Guardado and her mother, Amanda See Walker; siblings, Shantel Eagle Heart, Crystal Eagle Heart, Katrina Eagle Heart, Jessica Helper, Maria (Helper) Ramirez, Jose Helper, Ezequiel Guardado, Angela Guardado, and Nataly Guardado. Miguel was preceded...
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Mabelann Elizabeth Cheyenne Apr 3,1987-Aug 15,2023 Robert Flying Hawk Aug 19,2023
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Perry Firekeeper Birch has always known who she is - the laidback twin, the troublemaker, the best fisher on Sugar Island. Her aspirations won’t ever take her far from home, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. But as the rising number of missing Indigenous women starts circling closer to home, as her family becomes embroiled in a high-profile murder investigation, and as greedy grave robbers seek to profit off of what belongs to her Anishinaabe tribe, Perry begins to question everything. In order to reclaim this inheritance for her people, Perry has no choice but to take matters...
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The world is ever-changing, sometimes for the good and sometimes for the bad. It is astounding how much we can differ as to that which constitutes ‘good’ and that which constitutes ‘bad’. People all over the world debate how things were, how things are, and how things ought to be — you know dynamic. So what exactly caused this place we call the Universe to come into reality. Believers maintain that the universe was created by a being they call God (a divine entity). Of course different cultures have different languages so naturally they have a name for this deity...
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Lupert Costo was a Cahuilla writer, activist, publisher, and philanthropist. He was co-founder of the American Indian Historical Society and the Indian Historian Press publishing company who lived from the years 1906 through 1989. He once wrote, “There is not one Indian in the whole of this country who does not cringe in anguish and frustration because of these textbooks. There is not one Indian child who has not come home in shame and tears.” I mention the above because another summer nears conclusion (yes, already) and the return to school is just around the corner, which brings me to...
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Recently, on the local social media, there has been much discussion on blood quantum and of course people have their own opinion of what they believe. I have written in past writings of DNA results of finding ancestry and relatives and discovering cousins. There has been 20 or more of my family that have launched their own discovery into what their DNA is and started building their family trees. When DNA testing started first becoming available for public there were skeptics that came on board that voiced their concerns on the testing. One of the reasons that was urging people...
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With the smell of burning sage in the air, students at Wakanyeja Tokeyahci Wounspe Ti gather around the drum for their morning song. For these students, practicing Lakota traditions and speaking their ancestral language is the norm. Whether they know it or not, they are at the forefront of a growing movement to revitalize Indigenous languages. “I wanted to create the school that I needed when I was a student,” said Sage Fast Dog, the school’s founder and director. “I wanted a school that recognized me as Lakota and didn’t see my skin color as a roadblock to my intelligence....
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South Dakota residents bear the lowest tax burden per capita in the region, according to a report shared with lawmakers Monday. But residents also bear the region’s heaviest sales tax burden. The Legislative Research Council, which provides legal and fiscal analysis for lawmakers, shared the report with the South Dakota Legislature’s Executive Board during a meeting in Pierre. The report compared South Dakota with Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wyoming. South Dakota ranked just below Montana for the lowest overall per capita tax burdens in 2020. South Dakota’s total per capita tax burden that year was ,466, while...
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An internship offered by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson is fostering connections between Washington, D.C., and tribes in South Dakota. The Ben Reifel Internship has existed for several years and is named after the only Native American to represent South Dakota in Congress. Among internships sponsored by South Dakota’s congressional delegation, it’s the only one focused specifically on tribes. “This is a key way for us to make sure that we’re creating more opportunity for people who care about tribal affairs,” said Johnson, R-South Dakota. “At the same time, we’re creating a new generation of people who understand that federal tribal...
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LAS VEGAS - During the first week of August, 3-6, the North Dakota Warriors participated in the 28th annual Las Vegas Latino Hoops Classic, finishing second in the 60 and older division, an open international division. In pool play running Thursday and Friday, the Warriors knocked off Team Mazda 59-42, downed Lake Powell Canyon Tours 62-59 and lost to Austin Express 54-35. Bracket play went Saturday and Sunday, the Warriors opened by defeating Vegas OG’s 44-31 then ran by Team Mazda in the semis 45-15 only to lose in the championship 62- 42 to Austin Express. “Been sponsoring a basketball...
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WOLF CREEK/MISSION - Todd County Falcons went undefeated last season, winning the All Nations Football Conference 9A in November, knocking off Red Cloud in the Dome; they’re back this year, a different team but ready to take on a seven game schedule, break in new players, break in experienced players in new positions and be competitive. “In the beginning, I was hesitant about nine man football but it’s re-energized football in Indian Country, I saw it last year in Standing Rock, in St. Francis, for us, it’s helped us to rebuild our numbers,” said Bob Kornely, long time head coach...
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This past weekend at the Kyle Fair, the second annual Lakota Women Tipi Challenge took place. The event was a perfect opportunity for Lakota women who were tipi experts or new to the scene to come and celebrate Lakota culture, showcase their skills, and connect with other community members. When first starting out, it was during the pandemic, sisters Charlie and Starr Cuny wanted to come up with an idea to be outside and not stay couped up indoors. So, they started putting up tipis at home, recorded the video and challenged their sisters and other women virtually through social...
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FEB 15,1978-AUG 7,2023 Randy Dean Black Crow, “Toka Kowicakpešni” was born on February 15, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to Dwight and Sandra (Harvey) Black Crow. Randy made his journey to the Spirit World on August 7, 2023 in Rochester, MN. Randy is survived by his parents, Dwight and Sandy Black Crow; sisters, Debra Black Crow and Kammi Black Crow; brother, JayDee (Kathy) Black Crow; relatives, Betty Faye Black Crow & Family, Mary Lou Black Crow & Family, Tammy Harvey & Family, Pearline Harvey & Family, Rick Gray Grass & Family, Waylon Black Crow, Sr. & Family, Eugene Black Crow...
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AUG 11,1970-AUG 5, 2023 Emmaline Maria Roan Eagle was born on August 11, 1970 in Pine Ridge, SD to Roger Dale Roan Eagle and Irene Young Dog. Emmaline made her journey to the Spirit World on August 5, 2023 in Portland, OR. Emma is survived by her sons, Vincent DuBray, Marlyn Black, Jr., Marvin Black, and Marty Black; special friend, Marlyn Black, Sr.; and siblings, Roger Roan Eagle, Jr., Travis Roan Eagle, Crystal Roan Eagle, Bernadette Roan Eagle, Latoya (Roan Eagle) Gonzalez, and Francelia Little John; aunts, Roberta Yellow Horse, Barbara Dull Knife, Delmaire Bradfield, Angeline Roan Eagle, Trivean Roan...
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JAN 2, 2001-AUG 5,2023 “Wicahpi Etan Hi” Lucas Ash Apple was born on January 2, 2001 in Pine Ridge, SD to Mark Apple and Jody Shangreaux. Lucas made his journey to the Spirit World on August 5, 2023 in Kyle, SD. Lucas is survived by his mother, Jody Shangreaux; father, Mark Apple; brothers, Donte Shangreaux, Jesse Shangreaux, Caden Mesteth, Cruz Apple, Neomiah Scott, Jayseon Apple, Marcelo Apple, and Cory Apple; sisters, Jonna Shangreaux, Melina Shangreaux, and Amelia Apple; paternal grandfather, Marvin Apple; and maternal grandmother, Beverly Gay. Lucas was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne Shangreaux, Joe Shangreaux, Elroy...
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Tialeigh Sevilla June 23,2005 – AUG 10,2023 Winona Kills Crow Indian March 30,2007 –Aug 10,2023 Asaul Elbow Shield May 18,1978 – Aug 7,2023
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MAY 5, 1989- AUG 6,2023 Jacinda Ree Kills Straight “Wawokiye Omani Win” (Goes Around Helping Woman) was born to Teresa Nieto on May 5, 1989, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She was raised in Sharps Corner, SD, and Kyle, SD. As an adult she lived in Rapid City, SD, Santo Domingo, Pueblo NM, and Chamberlain, SD. At the time of her passing, on August 6, 2023, she resided in Chamberlain, SD. Jacinda is survived by her mother, Teresa Nieto; stepfather, Keith Fleury; father, Kirby Kills Straight; sisters, Justice Cree Kills Straight, Mary Anne Clinchers, and Melissa Jo Clinchers; fur brother,...
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FEB 11,1989-AUG 11,2023 Heather Angel Red Feather was born February 11, 1989 in Pine Ridge, SD to Emery Red Feather, Jr. and Wilda Black Bear. Heather made her journey to the Spirit World on August 11, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. Heather is survived by her children, Hayven Waters, Kenna Waters, Hailey Waters, and Kylen Red Feather; fiancé, Zachary Mardis; brothers, Francis (Hesakwin) Red Feather, Emery Red Feather III, Edward Red Feather, Emerson Red Feather, Elmer White Face, Robert White Face, and Cornell White Face; sister, Elmarie White Face; aunt, Marjorie Sanchez; uncles, Quincy...
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The long-awaited, profoundly moving, and unforgettable new novel from PEN Award–winning Native American author Mona Susan Power, spanning three generations of Yanktonai Dakota women from the 19th century to the present day. From the mid-century metropolis of Chicago to the windswept ancestral lands of the Dakota people, to the bleak and brutal Indian boarding schools, A Council of Dolls is the story of three women, told in part through the stories of the dolls they carried…. Sissy, born 1961: Sissy’s relationship with her beautiful and volatile mother is difficult, even dangerous, but her life is also filled with beautiful things,...
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Badlands Observatory, in Quinn, South Dakota, is where the CAIRNS director was last Friday night to present “Lakotan Winter Counts” on the observatory’s outdoor observation deck. Following the talk, Ron Dyvig, astronomer and co-owner of the observatory, gave an informative “tour” of the night sky during which he used a laser to point out specific stars and constellations. The final phase of the night’s event was an opportunity for attendees to look through telescopes and astronomy binoculars at a few planets and deep-space objects such as supernovas, star clusters, and galaxies. The warm night air, clear moonless sky, and calm...
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Dan’s Smokin’ Country BBQ has been cooking since 2019. When first starting out, Dan Clifford moved back home to White Horse Creek from Texas. He was living down south in Texas for a while before coming back home to South Dakota. There weren’t many places around the reservation or surrounding areas that sold BBQ, so he decided to start selling plates from his house. “Cooking is a passion of mine and I have learned some smoking tips when I lived down south. I would always have cookouts at home and after some feedback from my family I came up with...
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APRIL 19,1952-JULY 26,2023 ‘Wiyakpa Wicahpi Wicasa’ Leonard Robert Poor Bear, Sr. was born on April 19, 1952 in Pine Ridge, SD and made his journey to the Spirit World on July 26, 2023 peacefully in his home in Tea, SD. Leonard is survived by his children, Kathryn Thunder Hawk, Corbin Feather Earring, Lenora Poor Bear, Bernadette Poor Bear, Chuck Poor Bear, Lynn (Charles) Poor Bear- Burge, Mesa Nolte, and Garron Harris; grandchildren, Liessa Poor Bear, Kenyon Red Dog, Casiyah, Kato, Mya, Champ, Saniya, Kyrie, Cortland, Cattaleah, and Ruben Poor Bear, Yamni Red Dog, Tiara Poor Bear, Corbin Feather Earring, Jr.,...
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JAN 31,1967-AUG 2, 2023 Byron Louis Roach, Jr. was born on January 31, 1967 in Rapid City, SD to Byron Louis Roach, Sr. and Marletta Pacheco. Byron, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on August 2, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Wake Services: 4:00 PM, Wednesday, Aug 9, 2023 at the On Common Ground Church in Rapid City, SD Funeral Services: 10:00 AM, Thur, Aug 10, 2023 at the On Common Ground Church in Rapid City, SD. Officiating: Pastor Keith Rich and Pastor Wendell Ghost Bear Burial Services: 11:30 AM, Thur, Aug 10,...
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JUNE 4,1971-JULY 26,2023 Leland Gene Featherman was born on June 4, 1971 in Pine Ridge, SD to Everette Featherman and Theresa (One Horn) Featherman. Leland made his journey to the Spirit World on July 26, 2023 at the Avantara Milbank Nursing Home in Milbank, SD Leland is survived by his daughters, Leann (Jordan) Featherman of Rapid City, SD and Leighanna (Julian) Featherman of Porcupine, SD; granddaughter, Jaleah Spotted Eagle of Rapid City, SD; his twin sister, Linda Featherman of Rapid City, SD; sisters, Devonna (Charles) Good Voice Elk of Potato Creek, SD, Vicky Brown Bull, Ardean Featherman, and Roberta Featherman...
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JUNE 30,1947-JULY 26,2023 William Vaughn Helper was born on June 30, 1947 at home in the community of Red Shirt Table to Peter and Lillian (Red Shirt) Helper. William made his journey to the Spirit World on July 26, 2023 at the Indian Health Services (I.H.S.) in Pine Ridge, SD. William is survived by his companion, Erdine Red Ear Horse; sisters, Corrine (Helper) Janis and Darlene Helper; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete, Sr. and Lillie (Red Shirt) Helper; sisters, Geraldine Helper, Mary Helper, Helen Helper Lodge; brothers, Peter Helper, Jr.,...
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Jacinda Ree Kills Straight May 5,1989-Aug 6,2023 Lucas Ash Apple Jan 2, 2001-Aug 5,2023 Russell L. Stover Jun 2,1953-Aug 3, 2023 Richard Dreamer Jan 2, 2001-Aug 2,2023 Miguel Angel Guardado May 12,1993-July 31,2023 Clifford Allen Grass Sept 3,1964-July 21,2023
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After centuries of colonization, this important new work recovers the literary record of Oceti Sakowin (historically known to some as the Sioux Nation) women, who served as their tribes’ traditional culture keepers and culture bearers. In so doing, it furthers discussions about settler colonialism, literature, nationalism, and gender. Women and land form the core themes of the book, which brings tribal and settler colonial narratives into comparative analysis. Divided into two parts, the first section of the work explores how settler colonizers used the printing press and boarding schools to displace Oceti Sakowin women as traditional culture keepers and culture...
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Marcus Tullius Cicero, according to National Geographic, “….was a Roman lawyer, writer, and orator. He is famous for his orations on politics and society, as well as serving as a high-ranking consul.” Cicero died in 43 B.C.E. and once wrote, “This last act must take place, as surely as the fruits of the trees and the earth must someday wither and fall. But a wise person knows this and accepts it with grace.” — Cicero, quoted in The Atlantic. The following narrative is taken from the Rainforest Alliance website and is entitled, ‘6 Claims Made by Climate Change Skeptics— and...
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PINE RIDGE RESERVATION - Schools across the reservation are getting ready to open their doors for the 2023/24 school year, high school sports are starting ahead of time, getting prepared for the fall semester. High school golf starts Monday, August 7, cross country and volleyball get underway Thursday, August 10 while All Nations Football Conference starts Monday, August 14 with SD 11A football starting Monday, August 7. “We’re getting ready for a new school year, BJ Brave Heart is the new coach for football, assistants are back AB Morgan, Justin and Justina Pourier, Danielle Merrival is back for her second...
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PINE RIDGE - Friday night the 2023 Oglala Nation Wacipi and Dance Contest opened the weekend’s celebration with 460 dancers and 25 drum groups; three quarters of the way through Saturday’s parade, the rains came wiping out the second day of the Wacipi but Sunday the sun came out and although it took until 1:30am Monday morning to complete two grand entries and the 2023 Wacipi and dance finished up in grand style. “Despite the rain, the weekend was awesome, the parade in memory of Eileen Janis had over 100 entries, we had rodeo, golf, skateboarding, 3 on 3 basketball,...
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ALLEN—This Lakota community on the Pine Ridge Reservation The donation will help build a basketball court, named Wita Najiin (“Standing Together”). The court will show youth on the reservation that their community values and supports them as does the Foundation. It also provides access to a safe and healthy recreational activity in an area with few other options. “Many years ago when I was an NBA player for the NY Knicks, I led youth basketball camps on Pine Ridge,” said Phil Jackson in a prepared statement. “The experience of spending time with the Oglala nation enlarged and enriched my life....
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The One Spirit Program is an all-volunteer worldwide group that seeks to help the Oglala Lakota tribe to achieve happier, healthier lives. They have worked in partnership with the residents of the Pine Ridge reservation since 2005 to help fulfill their vision of a self-sufficient and independent future. The programs that they have available provide the tools and employment to bring healthy food, fuel, and cultural support. The programs that are offered are: the Food Distribution program which ties in with the Agricultural program, the Allen Youth Center, they have an Employment program, the Charging Buffalo House, Wood for Heat,...
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The new national monument in Arizona that President Biden is announcing today is primarily aimed at protecting Native American sacred sites on just fewer than a million acres of federally owned land. It’s a reflection of his administration prioritizing goals of America’s indigenous peoples. There’s only one tribe who actually lives inside the Grand Canyon, the Havasupai, and they’ve been among the most outspoken of the more than dozen tribes in the area who have cultural and historic ties to the canyon. They’ve been pushing for land protections for decades, and banded together formally after President Obama issued a 20-year...
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In 2019-2020 the owner of Warpath Cannabis Medical Dispensary, DonRoy “Cubby” Ghost Bear attended a seminar in Thunder Valley for the cannabis industry. From there on, he went with it with the tribe and saw it as medical, recreational, and revenue venture for the reservation. Ghost Bear also helped with getting an ordinance going with the tribe and helped pushed and worked for the marijuana ordinance for the tribe as well. Once that was all in place, Warpath Cannabis was able to get started with their business. The tribe was able to now start working with people who were interested...
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Just recently, the Miss Black Hills USA Ambassador Teen 2023, Evelyn Two Eagle has won a Presidential Service Award for Community Service while participating in the USA National Ambassador National Pageant in Orlando, Florida. Two Eagle was able to travel for Nationals down in Florida and was able to have more experience within the pageant world and was able to build more friendships and relationships as well. She was able to spend 6 days down there and gain more knowledge. Evelyn does a very good job and representing who she is and where she comes from, Pahin Sinte elder, Waverly...
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PINE RIDGE - Saturday and Sunday, August 5, 6 during the 2023 Oglala Nation, Horse Nations Indian Relays are scheduled at 2:00 pm each day at Three Moccasin Park just south of the village; in addition to men’s and women’s and youth relay teams there will be Warrior, Chief, Maiden and a number of youth races each day. “We’re looking at at least 15 men’s Indian Relay teams, three women teams and several youth teams,” said Calvin Ghost Bear who heads up Horse Nations Indian Relays, “we’ve had a successful season so far with events at Ft. Pierre, Islip, WA,...
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CAIRNS Etanhan Wotanin (News from CAIRNS) One hundred and fifty-five years ago, on July 31, 1868, the U.S. Army abandoned Fort Phil Kearny, which is remarkable, because its construction had started only two years earlier, on July 13, 1866. The fort was approximately 100 miles northwest of Fort Laramie, along the Bozeman Trail, near present-day Story, Wyoming. Fort Phil Kearny was the largest of three forts that were built along the Bozeman Trail in 1865 and 1866. The other two were Fort Reno (near present-day Kaycee, Wyoming) and Fort C.F. Smith (near present-day Fort Smith, Montana). Fort Reno was the...
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The Yellow House Skatepark is now open in Mission, South Dakota. The park opened officially on June 15th, 2023. It is located on Highway 18 in the middle of Mission, SD. The Rosebud Skatepark Development Project is an expansive group of entities that are devoted to developing long-lasting concrete skateparks within the communities on the Rose- bud reservation. There are currently 3 skateparks on the reservation: The Yellow House Skatepark in Mission, South Dakota, The Parmalee DIY Skatepark in Parmalee, South Dakota, and the Antelope Skatepark in Antelope, South Dakota. On July 15th, 2023, The Yellow House had their very...
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JULY 24,2023-JULY 24, 2023 Baby G Goings, stillborn infant to Meco Goings and Karla Byrd, was born and passed away on July 24, 2023 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Baby G is survived by his parents, Meco Goings and Karla Byrd; siblings, Loretta, Korra, and Logan Respects Nothing, Koda and Caleb Byrd, and Mechane Ryder, Kristen Ran, and Rima Ray Goings; and grandparents, Marty Goings, Holly Wilson, Elizabeth Watkins, and Sylvester Byrd. Traditional Lakota Services: Peta Catches Burial Services: 3:00 PM, Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Wilson Family Cemetery, #4 Community, Pine Ridge, SD...
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JUL 3,1948-JUL 102023 Lloyd Oliver Red Eagle was born on July 3, 1948 in Poplar, MT to Oliver Red Eagle and Margaret (Bush) Red Eagle. Lloyd made his journey to the Spirit World on July 10, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ. Lloyd is survived by his children, Lynda Red Eagle of Porcupine, SD, and Robert Red Eagle of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Joyce A. Casillas of San Bernadino, CA, Olivia Lorentz of Wolf Point, MT, Patricia (Red Eagle) White Face of Porcupine, SD, Richard Red Eagle of Aberdeen, SD, Gloria Red Eagle of Porcupine, SD and Rodney Red Eagle of Denver,...
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FEB 7,1969-JULY 19,2023 Mark Julius Red Eagle was born on February 7, 1969 in Los Angeles, CA to Lloyd Oliver Red Eagle and Patricia Ann (Fast Horse) Cross. Mark made his journey to the Spirit World on July 19, 2023 at his home in Gordon, NE. Mark is survived by his mother, Patricia Ann (Fast Horse) Cross; siblings, Robert Red Eagle, Linda Red Eagle (Jay Marshall), and Linette (Lenny) Clifford; and granddaughter, Christina Lone Elk. Mark was preceded in death by special friend Edna Wilson, his father, Lloyd Red Eagle; and grandparents, Oliver Red Eagle, Margaret Bush-Red Eagle, Joseph and...
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FEB 17,1957-JULY 22, 2023 Cecelia Theresa (Yellow Boy) LaPointe “Takini Win” was born on February 16, 1957 in Pine Ridge, SD to Eugene Yellow Boy, Sr. and Beatrice (Little Soldier) Yellow Boy. Cecelia made her journey to the Spirit World on July 22, 2023 at her home in Wolf Creek Community near Pine Ridge, SD. Cecelia is survived by her sons, James LaPointe and Darrin Yellow Boy (Joni); grandchildren, Erica Two Crow, Tyler Two Crow, Angel, Aaron, and Alissa Yellow Boy, Jordan, Vincent, and Leatrice Warner, Jaylah Warner, Shaquille, Tashina and Mahryah Esparza, Kobe Perry, Myrain, Myaura, Jace, Jared, Jerrah...
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AUG 14,1994-JULY 24,2023 Byron Lee White Dress was born on August 14, 1994 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wallace White Dress, Sr. and Deborah Hollow Horn. Byron made his journey to the Spirit World on June 24, 2023 near Manderson, SD. Byron is survived by his parents, Wallace White Dress, Sr. and Deborah Hollow Horn; son, Lyndon White Face; daughter, Kendra White Face; brothers, Wallace White Dress, Jr. and Willis White Dress; sisters, Adeline White Dress and Christina White Dress; grandmother, Christine Hollow Horn; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins. Byron was preceded in death by his grandfathers,...
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JAN 5,1958-JUL 5,2023 Viewing services for Juliana Martinez, age 65 of Martin, SD, will be held from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Sioux Funeral Home in Pine Ridge, SD. Juliana passed away on July 25, 2023 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD.
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Leland Gene Featherman June 4,1971-July 26,2023 Leonard Poor Bear April 19,1952-July 26,2023 William Vaughn Helper June 30,1947-July 26,2023 Clifford Allen Grass Sept 3,1964-July 212023
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Winifred has lived in the apartment above the cemetery office with her father, who works in the crematorium, all her life, close to her mother’s grave. With her sixteenth birthday only days away, Winifred has settled into a lazy summer schedule, lugging her obese Chihuahua around the grounds in a squeaky red wagon to visit the neglected gravesides and nursing a serious crush on her best friend, Jack. Her habit of wandering the graveyard at all hours has started a rumor that Winterson Cemetery might be haunted. It’s welcome news since the crematorium is on the verge of closure and...
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PIERRE - Jaida Jacobs from Porcupine, shot an opening round of 88 Monday to sit in second place, behind Southeast’s Megan Christoffels who finished with an 80 in the SDGA 2023 Junior Tour Cup 16-18 girls division played in Pierre at the Hillsview Golf Course. The Junior Tour Cup brings together the top points leaders (ages 20 & up) from each region to compete for individual and region titles. The second round will be played Tuesday in Pierre. Jacobs will be a junior at Lakota Tech this fall. On Thursday, last week, the SDGA Junior Tour made its last stop...
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Mahatma Gandhi one said that, “Adaptability is not imitation. It means power of resistance and assimilation.” During my many years in being around and exposed to forced adaptability, I have asked myself and others so many times - who am I? Am I an Indian and what does it all mean? I know one of the words used to describe Indian people who have adopted ‘white man’s ways’ is to be an ‘apple’; you know white on the inside and red on the outside. Being assimilated was a bad thing as some of us were perceived as having ‘gone over’...
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In doing genealogy research, it takes time and sometimes money. Sometimes I can spend several hours scoring through old documents, articles or reports to find one historical find on my ancestors. Then I share, sometimes I find audience in my family and sometimes most of them just don’t really care. Recently one of my sister’s made her journey to her forever home and that is so tough on our family as she was one of the strong ones of my family of eight sisters and four brothers. Now we are sister circle is slimming as we are down to five...
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KYLE - Following an executive session, the tribal council voted 13-5 to remove the OST Chief of Staff Camron Lafferty immediately, this past Tuesday at the June regular session of the tribal council. at the Oyate Teca Center in Kyle. When the original motion was made, Ryan Jumping Eagle, council representative from Medicine Root who chairs both the HHS and Youth Affairs committees, made a motion to table the action, the tabling action failed seven yes nine no. Dakota High Hawk would be interim chief of staff until position filled. Not following through on directives from the council led to...
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TALEQUAH,Okla. - Originally, the Cherokee Nation applied for assistance to help their own workers who had struggled through the Covid impacted years, the USDA, through their Farm and Food Workers Relief Program awarded the Cherokee Nation million in assistance for not only their workers but for workers across Indian Country; workers across Indian Country who had worked a minimum of one hour in an agricultural re- lated position or a meat processing plant are eligible for a one time flat payment of 0. “At first we were surprised that the USDA wanted to use the Cherokee Nation as a...
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Just recently the U.S. Public Health Service just announced their newest mascot, Abigail. She is officially trained and is in charge of helping provide therapeutic care to patients and Public Health Service officers. A big focus for Abigail as the USPHS mascot is to improve mental well-being, enhance camaraderie and assist in public health missions. Abigail is a Labrador Retriever from Warrior Canine Connection; she went through special training to serve as a facility dog. Abigail is a living symbol of the service’s commitment to serving the nation’s comprehensive health needs. She is named after the former First Lady of...
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Christopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated Oppenheimer comes to the big screen five days after the 44th anniversary of the Church Rock uranium mill spill, when 94 million gallons of radioactive waste poured into the Puerco River, spanning northwestern New Mexico and northern Arizona, and across the Navajo Nation. Children played in the contaminated water, while livestock drank from radioactive aquifers. What came next—cancers, miscarriages, and mysterious illnesses—is a direct consequence of America’s race for nuclear hegemony. It’s an accomplishment built on top of the bodies of Navajo men, women, and children— the lived experience of nuclear weapons development in the United States....
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This Fall, on November 23rd, 2023 in New York City, New York, the cheerleading team from Lakota Tech High School will be able to perform and cheer in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Cheerleaders that will be performing will be Jordan Lefthand, Drew Weasel Bear-Slow Bear, Timarie Ghost Bear, Adrienne Weasel Bear-Slow Bear and Caitlyn Ghost Bear. Their coach Misty Mousseaux- Begay will be accompanying them along the trip as well. Mousseaux-Begay is SDSH Coaches Association 2021-22 Coach of the Year and Finalist for C.O.T.Y. in 2022-23. This will be Mousseaux-Begay’s 3rd year with the cheerleading team at Lakota...
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White Horse Stone is one of the first Native owned granite companies that specializes in making custom made granite countertops. They are based in Loveland, Colorado. At White Horse Stone, they are not the average “countertop shop”. They are highly specialized stone craftsmen and leaders in the industry. Their experience allows them to keep everything “in house; they don’t outsource their fabrication or installations to 3rd party companies. From custom fabricating and installing at pioneer shops to managing the biggest factories in the Midwest, they are able to combine their vast experience to provide customers with the highest quality countertops...
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Dave Williams, the state’s archeologist, said the team searching near the former Genoa Indian Industrial School plans to meet on Zoom with representatives of 40 tribes across the U.S. next week to determine next steps. “I would have preferred that we found the children,” said Judi gaiashkibos, a member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and the executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs. “But we have to remain hopeful. They’ve been gone more than 90 years. I feel like I have to remain steadfast and committed.” The search for gained renewed interest after hundreds of children’s remains...
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MAY 3, 1952-JULY 22,2023 Tommy L. Vaughn, age 71, of Martin, South Dakota, formerly of Winner, died on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Bennett County Healthcare Center in Martin. Tommy Lewis Vaughn was born May 3, 1952, in Valentine, Nebraska to Frank and Beverly (May) Vaughn. Survivors include his sister Twila Goodman and brother Dave Nelson. Nephews Rob and Shawn Goodman, JR and Travis Nelson and niece TR Nelson and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Bev Vaughn, brother Michael “Butch” Vaughn, uncles Bud and Dan May, aunts...
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OCT 20,1983-JULY 12, 2003 Marcus “Mark” W. Bissonette was born on October 20, 1983 in Rapid City, SD to Sherry Bissonette. Marcus made his journey to the spirit world on July 12, 2023 at his home in Moorhead, MN. Marcus is survived by his mother, Sherry Bissonette of Moorhead, MN; brother, Damon Bissonette of Minneapolis, MN; sister, Michaela Bissonette of Portland, TX; nephews, Damien Bissonette, Phillip Bissonette, and Marcus Jackson-Bissonette, all of White Earth, MN and Angello Rodriguez of Portland, TX; and niece, Qurissa Rodriguez of Portland, TX. Marcus is preceded by his grandmother, Bertha Bissonette-Yellow; grandfather, George Yellow; aunt,...
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AUG 29,1955-JULY 14, 2023 Kathleen Marie Meyer was born on August 29, 1955 in Igloo, SD to the late Gertrude (Bobbie) & Ephraim Brafford. Kathy made her journey to the Spirit World on July 14, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Kathy is survived by her sons, Bob Ray Brafford & Whitney Oster of Gillette, WY, Tim Valenti & his wife, Lori; granddaughter, Bri; step-granddaughters, Miranda & Hailey of Sioux Falls, SD, and Kenneth Meyer & Ashley McCabe of Deadwood, SD; brothers, Dennis Brafford & Hazel of Edgemont, SD, Neil Brafford & his wife, Jenny of...
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DEC 14,1965-MAY 1,2023 Beverly Ann Morland was born on December 14, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lloyd Patton, Sr. and Elizabeth (Iron Rope) Patton. Beverly made her journey to the Spirit World on May 1, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS Graveside Services: 9:00 AM, Sat, Aug 12, 2023 at the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery near Rockyford, SD. Traditional Lakota Services: Pete Swift Bird and Joe Swift Bird
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FEB 1,193-JULY 15,2023 James Cody Red Wing was born on February 1, 1983 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lawrence Red Wing and Darrelyn Steele. Cody made his journey to the Spirit World on July 15, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Cody is survived by his father, Lawrence Red Wing of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Darrell Red Wing of Denver, CO, Jesse (Tasheena) Red Wing of Pine Ridge, SD, and Taelor Red Wing of Rapid City, SD; children, Stormy Red Wing and Spirit Red Wing both of Brookings, SD, and Chloe Red Wing and Xzhavier Red...
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Byron Lee White Dress Aug 14,1994-July 24, 2023 Cecelia Theresa LaPointe Feb 17,1957-July 22, 2023 Mark Red Eagle Feb 7,1969-July 19,2023 James Mousseau April 18,1966-June 30,2023
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The Grattan Massacre happened on August 19th, 1854 near Fort Laramie in the Nebraska Territory. The story goes that Lieutenant John L. Grattan of the U.S. Army led twenty nine soldiers and a civilian interpreter to a large Lakota encampment to essentially arrest an Indian man who was allegedly accused of killing a Moron emigrant’s cow! As a result of already tense negotiations, brash demands were made, and the situation went from bad to worse pretty fast. In the chaos, the soldiers open fired into the Lakota encampment and mortally wounded Chief Conquering Bear. This therefore, infuriated the villagers where...
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The South Dakota-based leader of the Native Women’s Society of the Great Plains is encouraging people to provide input during a federal commission’s upcoming hearings on missing and murdered Indigenous people and human trafficking. Carmen O’Leary, Cheyenne River Lakota, of Eagle Butte, is the executive director of the society. “It is important to our community that the people have input, whether it is by contributing a personal story, offering a possible solution to address the problem, or helping to identify gaps in the system,” O’Leary said. The Not Invisible Act Commission will conduct a public hearing Tuesday and Wednesday in...
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Last week I ended with a quote from Dr. Scott Butsch who is the director of Obesity Medicine at the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute of the Cleveland Clinic regarding “faulty beliefs” concerning obesity. He says, “And the problem is that people who have these beliefs are everywhere— physicians, dietitians, schoolteachers, people who work on policy issues…” I would add to the list of folks with faulty beliefs come from members of the general public including some of our closest, well meaning relatives. Ruth Marcus from the Washington Post goes on to state, “Almost immediately after my first injection of Ozempic,...
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PHOENIX, Ariz. - Sunday, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, home of the NBA Suns and WNBA Mercury, Legendary Elite defeated Quiet Storm 69-47 in the girl's division with Ashiaan Hunter scoring 21 points and was named MVP, Zoie Austin had 25 points in a losing cause while Akicita downed the Oklahoma Runners 85-67 in the boys division, Akicita’s Mark Fasset Jr. led the way with 14 points earning MVP honors. Marlon Beauchamp, a member of the Yakima Natuon and in his second year with the Milwaukee Bucks passed out the trophies to the winning teams and individuals. When the...
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OGLALA - On Wednesday, July 26, the OST Water Resources plans a formal ribbon cutting ceremony at Prairie Wind Casino for the first of what could be as many as eight weather stations across Pine Ridge Reservation, the ceremonies get underway at 9:00 am with an introduction from Water Resources Director Reno Red Cloud, a welcome from OST President Frank Star Comes Out, a presentation by Nathan Edwards, a state climatologist on the weather station and the mesonet network and travel to the weather station a mile south and east of Prairie Wind Casino. “This weather station is bringing us...
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WALL, SD – Taylor Byerley will receive a [post_excerpt],000 Golden West scholarship for 2023 and Lamya Blue- Bird will receive a [post_excerpt],000 Golden West scholarship for 2023. Lamya is a 2023 graduate of Little Wound High School.3. Taylor Byerley, a 2023 graduate of Lakota Tech High School, Taylor is the daughter of Jesse Byerley and April Brown Eyes. This fall, Taylor plans to pursue a degree in kinesiology at the University of South Dakota and to run cross country and track for the Coyotes. “The 2023 scholarship recipients represent the next generation of leaders,” said Golden West General Manager and...
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NOV 20,1960-JUL 5, 2023 Debbie Ann Trejo was born on November 20, 1960 in Shamrock, TX to Guadalupe Trejo and Melda Red Bear. Debbie made her journey to the Spirit World on July 5, 2023 in Colorado Springs, CO. Debbie is survived by her daughters, Soledad Rivera, Felicia Trejo, and Lydia Trejo; siblings, Robert Trejo, Lucille Barrientos, Ruben Trejo, Jimmy Trejo, Barbra Trejo, and Raenn Trejo; and grandchildren, Casmiro Rivera, DeAnn Trejo, Marie Rivera, Heizkia Trejo, Mokpeaa Litle Wolf, David Daniel, Dylan Daniel, and Steven Daniel. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Melda Red Bear-Trejo and Guadalupe Trejo,...
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MAY 5,2004 – JULY 1, 2023 Tyler Jon Laforge was born on May 4, 2004 in Rapid City, SD to Tyler G. Laforge and Tessie Yellow Elk-Laforge. Tyler made his journey to the Spirit World on July 1, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Tyler is survived by his mother, Tessie Yellow Elk-Laforge; father, Tyler G. Laforge; aunts, Genevieve Yellow Elk, Tanya Cutschall, Lisa Yellow Elk, Tammy Ghost Bear, Grace White Hawk, Justine White Hawk, and Victoria White Hawk; uncles, Edgar Ghost Bear, Edward Ghost Bear, Jesse Luke White Hawk, and Eugenio “Cowboy” White Hawk; brothers,...
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AUG 14,1948-JULY 6,2023 Calvert Willard Dreaming Bear was born on August 14, 1948 in Pine Ridge, SD to Herbert Dreaming Bear and Mary (Brown Ear Horse) Dreaming Bear. Calvert made his journey to the Spirit World on July 6, 2023 in Denver, CO. Calvert is survived by brother, Delmar Dreaming; nephews, Wayne & Phillip Dreaming Bear; niece, Dakota Dreaming Bear; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Calvert was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Dreaming Bear and Mary (Brown Ear Horse) Dreaming Bear; brothers, Victor Dreaming Bear and Marvin Dreaming Bear; and sisters, Doris Dreaming Bear, Loretta Dreaming Bear,...
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JULY 11,2023-JULY 11,2023 Journey Joy Whitepipe, stillborn infant daughter to Krystal Lakota and Dalton Whitepipe, was born and passed away on July 11, 2023 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Journey is survived by her mother, Krystal Lakota; father, Dalton Whitepipe; siblings, Alayah Hawk Wing, Elijah Hawk Wing, Niveyah Lakota, Myannah Lakota, and Dalton Whitepipe, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Harriet and Chauncy White Face; paternal great grandmother, Marilyn White; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Journey was preceded in death by her grandparents, Audrey Lakota, Willard Eagle Bear, Lester Cortier, Kevin Two Bulls, and Maynard & Lila...
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FEB 16,1948-JULY 12,2023 MARTIN – Alvina Catherine “Kathy” Dubray was born to Rebecca (Cottier) and Joseph Apple on February 16, 1948 in Martin, SD. Alvina made her journey to her forever home on July 12, 2023 at the Monumental Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD after a lengthy illness. Kathy is survived by her son, Sylvester Dubray; her daughters, Cherie Dubray of Omaha, NE, Mabel Miller of Albuquerque, NM, Helen Romero of Martin, SD and Sundance (Frank Rosalez) Dubray of Ohio; adopted children, Marley Apple, Derikk Dubray, Jordan Dubray, and Marcelina Dubray all of Martin, SD and Nicholas Dubray of...
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James Mousseau April 18,1966-June 30,2023 James Red Wing Feb 1, 1933-July 15,2023 Kathleen Marie Meyer Aug 29,1955-July 14,2023 Marcus W. Bissonette Oct 20,1983-July 12,2023
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The horse Indians is the story of the history of the Wind River Wyoming Eastern Shoshoni Indians who left that region in 1500 and traveled into northern Texas and New Mexico. They Subsequently came to be called the Comanche Indians and the “Lords of the Southern Plains”. https://prairieedge.com/
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Corporal Bald Eagle was born on June 9, 1929, in Pine Ridge SD. Son of Peter and Mary Crier Bald Eagle Bear, he joined the U.S. Army and was a member of the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in the Korean War during the battle of Punchbowl on March 11, 1953, in the town of Chohanggol. In addition to the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Korean War Service Medal. Corporal Bald Eagle Bear...
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“Every year on July 24th, International Self Care Day promotes selfcare as a vital foundation of health. It’s also a day for people around the world to prioritize self-care and make it a part of their lifestyle.” — www.NationalDayCalendar.com In the spirit of this observance, this week’s offer of ‘The Rez’ begins as follows: In our language we refer to folks (including children) who are overweight as chepa. In fact on occasion the word chepa becomes a nickname for some children sticking with them for a lifetime. Unfortunately, depending upon the family’s usage, I’ve observed that being labeled as chepa...
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WOLF CREEK - The Tatanka Tuff Wrestling camp opened for two days Monday morning at 9:00am at Lakota Tech high school east of Pine Ridge; 47 student athletes participated in the two day camp representing Lakota Tech, Red Cloud, Pine Ridge, Little Wound, Todd County, RC Central, Chadron and Bennett County. Mike Hamel was the head clinician for the camp, he was a four time Arizona state tournament place winner, winning two state championships, was a NCAA Division II All American and currently is a Bellator MMA professional fighter. He is being assisted by Lakota Tech’s David Bull- Dawg Michaud,...
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WOLF CREEK - Last week, Oglala Lakota County School Board hired Mackenzie Casey as head boys basketball coach to coach the Lakota Tech Tatanka in the upcoming 23/24 school year. “We are so pleased that we could get a coach of Mackenzie Casey’s caliber and experience,” said Bryan Brewer, Oglala Lakota County Schools Board Chair, “with his high school and college experience, playing at NCAA Division I South Dakota State University, we’re fortunate to have him, he’s a family man, he’s taught and coached here on the res and in Rapid City, he is what we need to build a...
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Oglala Lakota County is reminding community members that there are Pistol Permit requirements. Be aware of these requirements. -You must obtain your Enhanced certificate and have your fingerprints already complete prior to coming in to fill out the application form for Enhanced Permits. -You must have your fingerprint process already completed prior to coming in to fill out the application form for Gold Card. -Your address must be current on your Driver’s License and you need to provide the current address on the application forms.
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THREE MILE CREEK - “Tourism is an untapped market in Indian Country, tourism in South Dakota is a multimillion dollar opportunity across the state,” said Ivan Sorbel who heads up the Pine Ridge Area Chamber of Commerce, “our economy is fragile, what we do has to have strong roots, looking at gaps in the economy, tourism was an area we could do, how do we keep people on the reservation for more than eight hours a day, we need rooms, restaurants, public restrooms, making it a good experience so people spend more time, more money, there is product here, jobs,...
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Since July 1st, local up-and-coming music artist Stella Standing Bear has been nominated for several awards with the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards. The awards that she has been nominated for are “Music video of the year” for her song “Homeruns”, “Collaboration of the year” for her song “Blessings” featuring Destorykasmin, and “Best Female artist Hip hop artist of the year” for her song “Home Runs”. The 3rd annual International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards will be taking place live from the host city of Vancouver British Columbia, CA in the Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh nations. The International Indigenous Hip Hop...
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Two hundred and nineteen years ago this week (July 17-23), the Corps of Discovery was traveling up the Missouri River toward its intended winter camp in the Mandan nation in what is now North Dakota. On the 17th, Clark wrote: “We concluded to lay by today to fix the longitude and latitude of this place and to fix the chronometer (she ran down the day before yesterday).” This layover location was near the present town of Peru, Nebraska. Over the next five days, the Corps covered approximately seventy-six river miles, camping the night of the 22nd about ten miles above...
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Just recently on July 4th, Main Street Cannabis in Pine Ridge, South Dakota celebrated their one-year anniversary being open. Richard Shangreaux along with his amazing team have been working very hard and diligently throughout the year. Originally the dispensary was opened up as Star- Buds and offered CBD products but was later renamed to Main Street Cannabis. Shangreaux is the sole owner/ investor and worked hard and put a lot of his own money into the store. Being able to work in several different industries such as construction, lumberyard, and now the cannabis industry, has been helpful with getting the...
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WOUNDED KNEE/VERMILLION - In May of 2021 and May of 2022, Jade Ecoffey won both the 1600 meter and the 3200 meter runs at the SD State track meet, after tearing her ACL in a basketball conditioning workout at Red Cloud high school a week after the cross-country season ended in late October, the Red Cloud senior could only watch at this year’s SD State track meet at the end of May. “Oh my God, I wish I was out there, It was like watching someone eat your favorite food in front of you, everyone expected me to be out...
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Without question Indian country (both as a place and a unique culture) has long been devastated by attempts of zealous missionaries who have targeted Native people for elimination. White Christianity has set out to replace Native cultures and life ways with the “right” way to think and be. Thanks to these efforts many of our people now live in compromised living conditions including manifest chronic physical and mental health concerns; forced homelessness, social disorder, and political turmoil. Now a new agenda of the Christian right being described as “Christian Nationalism” has emerged or spotlighted in modern day politics. Many people...
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Rhodes Professor of History at the University of Oxford Pekka Hämäläinen leads off this collection of new perspectives on South Dakota history with a stunning interpretation of Lakota power in the Northern Plains. With their mastery of the horse, the Lakota mounted “an expansive and constantly shapeshifting Indigenous regime that controlled human fates in the North American interior for generations,” writes Hämäläinen. The essays that follow take up a variety of topics on South Dakota history: • Borders, by Thomas D. Isern • Railroads, by H. Roger Grant • Weather, by Christopher R. Laingen • West River Country, by John...
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APRIL 15,1954-JUNE 27,2023 Randy Johnson Thunder Hawk was born on April 15, 1954 in Pine Ridge, SD to Vincent Thunder Hawk and Adelia (Afraid of Hawk) Angel. Randy made his journey to the Spirit World on June 27, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Randy of is survived by his brothers, Roger Thunder Hawk and Clement Angel; sisters, Norma Thunder Hawk, Bernadine Thunder Hawk, Geraldine Thunder Hawk, and Iris Angel; grandchildren, Tionna, Tadreanna, Tatum, Tatelynn, and Taliyah; great grandchild, Tavani; and numerous nieces & nephews. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent Thunder Hawk...
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Gerald ”Machine” M. Brings Him Back was born on October 20,1948 in Shannon County, SD to Ellis Brings Him Back and Eva Forked Butte-Brings Him Back. Gerald made his journey to the spirit world on July 3, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City SD, Gerald is survived by his wife, Anna (Long Soldier) Brings Him Back; daughters, Lisa Brings Him Back, Jeri Brings Him Back, and Joylinn Long Soldier all of Pine Ridge, SD; sons, Tony (Lois Cross) Long Soldier of Oglala, SD and Jason Brings Him Back of Pine Ridge, SD; sister, Ruby Schluter; brother, Ed...
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APRIL 13,1948-JULY 1, 2023 Her father was Norman Shortbull and her mother was Elizabeth Prue. Her grandparents on her father’s side were Leslie Short Bull and Alice Bingham and her grandparents on her mother’s side were Henry Prue and Louise Desersa. Her great grandparents on her father’s side were Short Bull, a well-known Lakota spiritual leader and Bessie Plenty Shells; and Thomas Bingham who discovered the Wind Cave near Hot Springs, and Etta Sherman. Her great grandparents on her mother’s side were Joseph Prue and Sally McDonald; and Michel Desersa and Josephine Rogers. Her family moved to Rapid City in...
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MAR 14,1985-JULY 3,2023 Paul Edward Twiss was born on March 14, 1985 to Donald and Harriet (Waters) Twiss. Paul made his journey to the Spirit World on July 3, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Paul is survived by his wife, Doris Charging Crow of Allen, SD; daughters, Maya Twiss and Callista Twiss of Porcupine, SD; step-daughter, Delilah Charging Crow; step-son, Alonzo Charging Crow both of Allen, SD; his parents, Donald and Harriet Twiss; brothers, Andrew (Lauren) Twiss, Robert Twiss, Joshua (Jaycee) Twiss, and Jeffery Twiss all of Porcupine, SD; uncles, James (Mona) Twiss, Charles Waters,...
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MACH 7, 1965-JULY 5,2023 Alvina Marian Feather Earring was born on March 7, 1936 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Grass and Etta Cordelia Weston. Alvina made her journey to the Spirit World on July 5, 2023 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Alvina is survived by her husband, Benjamin Conquering Bear; daughters, Verla Feather Earring of Sioux City, IA, Gerda Feather Earring of Minneapolis, MN, Shirline (Joe) Rainey of Porcupine, SD, Millie (Bud) Blue Horse of Pierre, SD, Tana White Face, Latoya Feather Earring, and Beula & Arlette Weasel Bear all of Porcupine, SD, Lavina...
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MAR 11,1952-JUNE 28,2023 Cecil Wayne Apple, Sr. was born on March 11, 1952 in Pine Ridge, SD to Kenneth and Edith (Two Crow) Apple. Cecil, Sr. made his journey to the Spirit World on June 28, 2023 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Cecil is survived by his children, Cecil Apple, Jr., Heather Apple, Kenneth (Kayla) Apple, Mary (Dale Pourier, Jr.) Apple, and Marilyn Apple; grandchildren, Shayna Apple, Ian Apple, Leland Apple, Wisdom Apple, Cecil Apple III, David Brewer III, Xavier Apple, Kenneth Apple, Jr., Oceana Apple, Kenley Apple, Kaysen Apple, Dante Apple, Matthias Sierra, Andrew Thunder Hawk, Payton...
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WOLF CREEK - Originally. Lakota Tech had 21 students sign up for their first ever girls fast pitch softball team, 12 ended up playing in their JV schedule, both the pitcher, Kaelyn Jack and catcher Crimson Hotz are back for the second year. “We learned early on that we need to look for players in seventh and eighth grade to build a team on, students that have a potential of six years in the program,” said Nick Prado who’ll be back to coach the second year, “there’s a team camp at Chadron State College on July 25, hoping to take...
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Note: Amanda’s column won 1st place in the National Native American Journalist 2023 Journalism Awards. Congratulations Amanda. Genealogy has been a great hobby of mine and I am glorified when I get time to do research and find out cool things about my ancestry. For the next two weeks, Thunder Valley Inc. is sponsoring a storytelling series with some culturally knowledgeable people who have cool stories laced with teachings. You can look on their website or social media page to find the details. The first week, Joseph Marshall, well known Sicangu author, spoke about our connection to identity of who...
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Lakota Times has won three awards in the 2023 National Native Media Awards given out by the Native American Journalists Association including coveted award for General Excellence. Lakota Times entered in Division I -Circulation category under 5,000 copies printed per edition. Lakota Times, winner of over 100 National Awards in the last 18 years, can now add 3 more Awards in Best Column, Best Digital Edition, and Best General Excellence Awards. “Its so satisfying to see Lakota Times recognized in Indian Country along with other Major Media companies like ‘Indian Country Today’ and ‘Smoke Signals.’ Said Connie Smith Owner and...
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[This week’s column is written by Tyler Young, a graduate student at The Ohio State University] Five to four. Eight to one. Seven to two. What do all of these number pairs have in common? They add up to nine, which happens to be the number of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. These particular number pairs also represent the split decisions of the most recent rulings on cases arising from Indian country. Arizona v. Navajo Nation. 5-4 against the Navajo Nation. Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians v. Coughlin. 8-1 against the Lac...
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In August of this year, Destiny Big Crow and Chase Baird Iron Cloud are hosting a young woman’s camp, Otakuye Waokihipi Empowerment camp both in Porcupine, South Dakota and in the Black Hills at Camp Marshall. There are two sessions of the camp, the first one taking place in Porcupine on August 7th through August 10th and the second session will be in the Black Hills from August 12th through August 17th. In collaboration with Mila Yatan Pika Oyate Okolakiciye (Knife Chief Buffalo Society) they were able to bring into fruition Otakuye Waokihipi, this young women’s camp empowerment through kinship...
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Pine Ridge, SD – Ma.píya Lúta | Red Cloud is proud to announce the appointment of Cecelia Fire Thunder as the Executive Director of Truth and Healing. With a wealth of leadership experience as a nurse, artist, writer, and strong advocate for health and education in Indian Country, Cecelia made history as the first female President elected to the Oglala Sioux Tribe in 2004. Cecelia brings a deep understanding of Ma.píya Lúta’s Truth and Healing initiative, which seeks to explore the organization’s past as a former American Indian Boarding school known as Holy Rosary Mission. Having been involved as a...
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Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) has presented RF Buche with its prestigious Spirit of America Award, recognizing his commitment to the independent grocery industry and his work in his community. Buche, a fourth-generation grocer and president of South Dakota-based GF Buche Co., received the award during NGA’s Fly- In for Fair Competition, held June 6-7, 2023, in Washington, D.C. “RF Buche has demonstrated that independent grocers play a central role in expanding food access in rural, remote and underserved communities,” noted Greg Ferrara, NGA president and CEO. “His extensive efforts toward fighting food insecurity, as well as...
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KYLE - For the past seven years, Don Giago has been working at Oglala Lakota College, for the past four years as director of the Employee Assistance Program and athletic director and last five years as head men’s basketball coach but June 16 was his last day as an employee of Oglala Lakota College; what started as a business on the side in the summer of 2021 had grown into three businesses with anywhere from 2-7 employees. “That first summer, I was self funded, got a John Deere tractor mower, had a half ton truck, installed my own lawn at...
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Debbie Trejo Nov 20,1960-July 5,2023 Tyler Laforge Mary 5, 2004-July 1,2023 James Mousseau Apr 18,1996-June 30,2023
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PINE RIDGE - We ask the girls, what are you doing in the gym, stated Red Cloud assistant girls coach, Amanda Carlow, we have regular open gyms, the weight room is open, there’s a shooting gun and the gyms are available for workouts, working on your game, conditioning, ball handling, shooting and lifting, they’re available. As many as 18 teams are participating in Tuswetcha AAU basketball from third grade to incoming seniors. The varsity played in the girls high school summer league, they went 7-1, losing one game when they had only four players. Both the varsity and JV teams...
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MAR 14,1938-JUNE 18,2023 Durwood Harland Swimmer was born on March 14, 1938 to William Henry Swimmer and Josephine (Young) Flood near the Moreau River in Dewey County, SD. Durwood made his journey to Spirit World on June 18, 2023 at his home in Hot Springs, SD. Durwood is survived by his children, Karen Swimmer Blacksmith, Ramona Swimmer-Peneaux, Theresa Swimmer-Lamping, Kimberly Swimmer, and Douglas Swimmer; sisters, Marion Young-One Star, Germaine Flood, and Mildred Flood; nephews, Larry (Sandra) Swimmer and Marlin (Kathy) Swimmer; niece, Janelle (Dick) Swimmer-Simon; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. Durwood was preceded in death by his...
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WANBLEE - After seven years at Crazy Horse School, James Bagwell is set to be the Middle School/High school principal for the upcoming 2023/24 school year; over the past seven years he has been the athletic director and at different times the head girls basketball coach and the head boys basketball coach, as he moves into the principal position, he’ll leave the AD position but keep the boys head coach position. “The main challenge is supporting our teachers, providing leadership, making sure our instruction is good, that we’re preparing our students for whatever direction they go, the work force, the...
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Recently we have been doing research in our spare time to help with the “Wichóoyake ki. aglí—They Bring the Stories Back: Connecting Lakota Wild West Performers to Pine Ridge Community Histories” a project of OLC. Me and my cephasni Cecilia Fire Thunder and we get on the KILI 90.1 sometimes to talk about it and encourage people to share. It has been an interesting journey and the point of the project is to be able to tell the Lakota views of our ancestors and their stories of being a part of the Wild Bill Cody expo show, which 100s of...
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WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA - Summer season rankings are out at the end of June for the SDGA Junior Tour, local golfers Jaida Jacobs/ Porcupine and Ruth Long/Pine Ridge are near the top of their divisions. Jaida Jacobs just completed her sophomore year at Lakota Tech, she is in second place in the 16-18 girls division, with 60 points, Jacobs is second to Alison Kennedy/Spearfish who has 70 points out of 10 girls in the division. In the 10&11 girls division, Ruth Long is tied for fourth at 45 points with Maddie Hayes/ Rapid City, Jada Geary/ Rapid City is first...
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ROCKYFORD - The OST Council met last week, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 27, 28 at Rockyford School for their June regular session, following a four and a half hour executive session on Wednesday, the council voted 16-1-1 to remove the Porcupine School Board and authorize the interim school board to advertise and hire a new principal, curriculum director and needed staff and schedule a new school board election during the 2024 tribal election cycle. The removed Porcupine School Board included Rhonda Two Eagle, chair, Philip Good Crow, Ernest Weston Sr., Dawn Black Bull and Velma Kills Back. The interim school board...
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In the last eight years, missing and murdered Indigenous people in our nation has become more on the forefront. It has become more prominent in the news, in the halls of our legislative state and federal systems and in our tribal communities. But historically, it has always been an issue in our grassroots communities and it still is, it was that way when colonization came. There is going to be a Not Invisible Act hearing on July 15 and 26, 2023 in Billings, MT to take testimonies on what is needed in our communities for the Murdered and Missing Indigenous...
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For the past 2 years, the Lakota AI Code Camp has been up and running, co-founder Mason Grimshaw, Sicangu Lakota, has been inspired to start a youth-based code camp to teach the youth about coding and computer science. This year the camp took place June 11-30th in the He Sapa at the Black Hills State University campus in Spearfish, South Dakota. The 3-week long camp came about when Grimshaw had the idea to not only introduce the Lakota youth to coding but also to help create researchers for computer programming. The Lakota AI Code Camp is a combination of the Lakota...
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Pine Ridge-based solar energy nonprofit Red Cloud Renewable was awarded a [post_excerpt].5 million federal grant to increase the number of Native American women working in the solar industry. The grant is part of the Biden Administration’s “Investing in America” agenda aimed at achieving a 100% clean electricity grid by 2035 while boosting economic growth across the country. The grant is one of 12 nationwide with a total investment of .5 million. According to the 2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, Indigenous workers make up 1% of the 330,000 solar energy employees across the country — and Indigenous women make up...
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Monday morning, at 5:38 Pine Ridge Time, the fourth round moon of the Lakotan year, marked the change of months from Ripe Turnips—Tinpsila Itkaghcha Wi— to Ripe Chokecherries—Chanpasapa Wi. According to Buechel’s dictionary, this new Lakotan lunar month is the “moon when the choke-cherries are black,” which he converted into the Gregorian month of “July.” Since the full—or round—moon was on the third day of July this year, and the next full moon will be on the first day of August, the conversion from Chanpasapa Wi (the fourth Lakotan month) to July (the seventh Gregorian month) seems obvious. But it...
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There is a new food/ catering business open in the Black Hills area, and that is the Oyul Fusion – Laokota Cuisine. Oyul Fusion is ran by two sisters, Mali Souksavath and Kahomy Weston, they are both Lakota and Lao who have a huge passion for cooking and love to incorporate both cultures within their cooking. Both sisters are very good cooks, who love to try new and different recipes, while also using a variety of different plants and medicines in their recipes. Being half Lao, they proudly incorporate the beautiful teachings, language, customs, and traditions within their dishes as...
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Cecil Apple March 11,1952-June 28,2023 Randy Thunder Hawk April 15,1954-June 27,2023
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Do Native people here in the US celebrate the 4th of July? Obviously some Tribe’s do celebrate Independence Day such as the ‘Annual 4th of July Pow Wow’ on the Sisseton/ Wahpeton Sioux reservation and the Greenwood 4th of July Pow Wow celebrated on the July 4th weekend here on the Yankton Sioux Reservation to name a couple. Dennis W. Zotigh (Kiowa/ San Juan Pueblo/ Santee Dakota Indian) is a member of the Kiowa Gourd Clan and San Juan Pueblo Winter Clan and a descendant of Sitting Bear and No Retreat, both principal war chiefs of the Kiowas. Dennis works...
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DEC 23,1952-JUNE 21,2023 Stanley George Hawkins was born on December 23, 1952 in Bridgeport, NE to Owen Hawkins and Marie (Good Shield) Hawkins. Stanley made his journey to the Spirit World on June 21, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Stan is survived by his wife of 50 years, Laurie; son, Chris and his wife, Jen of 30 years; daughter, Anna; grandchildren, Justin, Jesse, & Bryson, Jonathan, Danial, Anthony, Deja, Breanna, Ralph-John Andreas, and Paxstan; four great grandchildren; sisters, Teresa Hawkins, Twila Hawkins-Dell, and Patricia (Donald) Schwartz; and numerous nieces and nephews. Stan was preceded in...
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MAR 30,1959-JUNE 23,2023 Archie Lloyd Red Owl, Jr. was born on March 30, 1959 in Wagner, SD to Archie Red Owl, Sr. and Pauline (Montileaux) Pawnee Leggins. Archie made his journey to the Spirit World on June 23, 2023 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Archie is survived by his spouse, Denise King- Red Owl; daughters, Wiyaka Red Owl, Latonna Red Owl, Niomi Red Owl, Dawn Red Owl, Dora Red Owl, Bree Red Owl, Bella Red Owl, and Veronica Rattler; sons, Archie W. Red Owl III, Presley Red Owl, and Ronald Red Owl; siblings, Rita Red...
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APR 4,1964-JUNE 23,2023 Everard Wayne Lone Hill was born on April 4, 1964 in Chamberlain, SD to Everard Dave Jumping Elk and Harriet (Iron Elk) Lone Hill and was raised by Edgar Lone Hill who adopted him when he was a baby. Everard made his journey to the Spirit World on June 23, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. Everard was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Harriet Lone Hill and Everard Dave Jumping Elk; siblings, Sean, Baby sister Kelly, Gordon and Ben; his maternal grandparents, Harry Iron Elk and Elizabeth Denoyer; and...
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JUNE 24,1885-JUNE 18,2023 Morgan Lee Lone Hill was born on June 24, 1985 in Pine Ridge, SD to Malcolm Louis Lone Hill, Sr. and Velma Susan (Elk Boy) Gomez. Morgan made his journey to the Spirit World on June 18, 2023 in Sacramento, CA. Morgan is survived by his mother, Velma (Elk Boy) Gomez; step-father, Antonio Gomez; father, Malcolm Lone Hill, Sr.; daughters, Christine Venzke Lone Hill of Sacramento, CA, Rosemarie Hernandez Lone Hill of Porcupine, SD, and Alexis Graham Lone Hill of Lincoln, NE; sons, Morgan Lone Hill, Jr. of Sacramento, CA, and Angel Lone Hill and Herman Lone...
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SEPT 25, 1999-JUNE 24,2023 Selena Marie LeBeaux was born on September 25, 1999 in Pierre, SD to Michael R. LeBeaux and Patricia A. Merrival. Selena made her journey to the Spirit World on June 24, 2023 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Selena is survived by her mother, Patricia Merrival; father, Michael LeBeaux; children, Ava Isabella Williams LeBeaux and Cashton Emmanuel Williams, Jr.; siblings, Chanelle Merrival, Krystal Merrival, Lataevia Smith, Chailyn LeBeaux, and Terrell Thomas; grandparents, Kathy Glenn, Daniel Merrival, and Glenda LeBeaux; great grandparents, Mary Moran, Eunice Rogers, Lena Chipps, and Stella Quiver; great grandfathers,...
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SEPT 28,1987 –JUN 27,2023 Gary Dale Little Hawk, Jr. was born on September 28, 1987 in Pine Ridge, SD to Gary Little Hawk, Sr. and Judy Bad Heart Bull. Gary, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on June 27, 2023 in Pine Ridge, SD. Gary is survived by his father, Gary (Karyn) Little Hawk, Sr.; mother, Judy Bad Heart Bull; siblings, Nolan (Brenda) Bad Heart Bull, Shaina Bad Heart Bull, and Timothy Eder-Bad Heart Bull; uncles, Elgin Bad Heart Bull, Robyn Bad Heart Bull, and Darren Bad Heart Bull; and aunties, Diana Little Hawk, Brenda Bad Heart Bull,...
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OCT 11, 1975-JUNE 27,2023 Doreen Lynn Brown was born on October 11, 1975 in Rapid City, SD to Lester William Brown and Violet Catches. Doreen made her journey to the Spirit World on June 27, 2023 in Pierre, SD. Doreen is survived by her mother, Violet Catches; daughters, Kellie Walking Eagle, Kaleen Walking Eagle, and KaiDee Walking Eagle; sons, Jalen Walking Eagle, Manuel Bad Milk, and Waylon Bad Milk; siblings, Merril “Shorty” Catches, Candace Brown, Lester Brown, Jr., Jolene Thompson, Lawton Thompson, Sarah Catches, and Edwin Schenk; grandchildren, Lester Carlow and Brylee & Keenan Walking Eagle; aunts, Rose Swan, Bonnie...
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs was hatched in the U.S. Department of War to subjugate and eliminate American Indians. Yet beginning in the 1970s, American Indians and Alaska Natives took over and now run the agency. Choctaw anthropologist Valerie Lambert argues that, instead of fulfilling settler colonial goals, the Indians in the BIA have been leveraging federal power to fight settler colonialism, battle white supremacy, and serve the interests of their people. Although the missteps and occasional blunders of the Indians in the BIA have at times damaged the federal–Indian relationship and fueled the ire of their people, and although...
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ATLANTA - For the second year in a row, Lakota Tech sophomore Devonte Ross was invited to the Native American All Star Baseball Showcase hosted by the Atlanta Braves at Truist Field in Atlanta June 24, 25. “This second year was better for me than last year, first year, I was a bit Shell-shocked, hardly talked with anyone, this year I knew the ropes, got to know people, learned more from the experience,” said Devonte Ross who plays football, wide receiver and corner back and basketball at Lakota Tech high school where he’ll be a junior this fall, “had a...
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I think most people I know are simply baffled by what AI is and what it represents to human beings - cultural, political and racial differences not withstanding. AI was not, and is not now, a typical issue among elders of our society, among ever expanding human being circles or in the classrooms of yesteryear. I have noted that people in general feel at a loss in engaging in the topic conversationally. Maybe this article will help bring some clarity by clearing up some of your questions and probably will generate many more in the process. In the June 23,...
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The Cloud Horse Art Institute, a Lakota 501c3, with its campus located in Kyle SD, is offering a wide range of art programs this summer. Slots are limited so please contact us at 605-890-6280 or leave a message at 605-455- 2972 if you are interested in attending any of the camps listed in this press release. Here is a list of our offerings. Cloud Horse Arts Institution, with a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts is teaming up with Dan Snethen for the dramatic production of Charlotte’s Web. This is a play was adapted by Joseph Robinette based...
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Aliyah American Horse, from Gordon, Nebraska, was just recently selected as the 2023-2024 Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate. American Horse graduated from the Gordon Rushville High School and is a remarkable advocate and uses her voice to talk about equal rights, mental health destigmatization, and topics within the native American communities such as MMIW. American Horse started writing out songs as a young girl, she would always just write songs and as she progressed into high school, her teachers and other students loved how her writing was and encouraged her to start into poetry. There is one teacher, Ms. Hadden, who...
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MORRIS, Main. - University of Minnesota Morris student Paisley Sierra was just wrapping up her junior year when she was presented with the Bill and Ida Stewart Equity, Diversity, Advocacy Award. Sierra was chosen the Equity, diversity, inclusion officer for the Minnesota Morris campus student organization; in her new role Paisley coordinated a tie dye event to commemorate the National Boarding School Remembrance Day, challenged a board member who stated too much diversity at Morriis was contributing to lost student retention numbers, hosted a Diversity event that provided a forum for students to share their Morris positive stories and was...
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Just recently, two students from Lakota Tech High School were accepted into the BIA Youth Indian Police Academy down in Riverside, Oklahoma. They are participating in the camp for several weeks and will be home July 1st. The two students that were selected are Peji Hota Win “Sadie” Bird Necklace and Rayanna Weston. In this camp they will be able to get a hands-on experience of what the Indian Police Academy has to offer. The opportunity for Lakota Tech students to apply for this youth academy will be available next summer as well. Elaine Locke, who is a Career Technical...
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The year was 1981 and Mr. Chuck Conroy was sworn in as a board member for the Shannon County School Board. Over the next 34 years, Chuck would serve on the board many different terms. On June 22, 2023, the Oglala Lakota County School Board presented a plaque for his years of service. He also received a star quilt commemorating his dedication to students, staff, and parents of the Oglala Lakota County School District. Chuck’s retirement will give him more time for family. Chuck and his wife, Pattiy, have made their home in the Batesland Community. Chuck enjoys the outdoors...
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JUNE 29,1962-JUNE 18,2023 Collette June Two Bulls was born on June 29, 1962 in Pine Ridge, SD to LaVern and Gladys (Red Breath Bear) Two Bulls. Collette made her journey to the Spirit World on June 18, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Collette is survived by her spouse, Frank Waters, Sr.; children, Cecelia Rose Stanley, Clayton Stanley, Victor Kills Enemy At Night, Jr., Noah Kills Enemy At Night, and Eric Kills Enemy At Night; stepchildren, Frank Waters, Jr. and Carmen Waters; grandchildren, Narya Stanley, Darwin Kills Enemy at Night, Todd Kills Enemy At Night, Joshua...
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APR 8,1943-JUNE 19,2023 Emily was born to Mamie (Palmier) and Frank Steele on April 8, 1943, in Rockyford, SD. She was the youngest of 14 siblings. Emily passed away at her home in Pine Ridge, SD on June 19, 2023. Emily grew up in the Gunnery Range area of the badlands and later moved to Pine Ridge, SD. Emily attended elementary school at Holy Rosary Mission and Oglala Community School in her middle and high school years. Emily completed her GED later in life and received her AA in Chemical Dependency Counseling. Emily is survived by her daughters, Dawn Deon,...
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SEP 16,1946-JUNE 12,2023 Robert Kenneth Lacota, Sr. was born on September 16, 1946 in Pine Ridge, SD to Leon and Ida (Water) Lakota. Robert made his journey to the Spirit World on June 12, 2023 in Denver, CO. Robert was a Veteran, who served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Descendent of Chief Calico. Robert is survived by his 3 children, Rebeca Lacota (Raymond James), Robert Lacota II (Felisha Bautista) and Anthony “Tony” Lacota (Suzanne Freyta); and grandchildren, Derhae Lacota, Marcus Lacota, Serena Lacota and Summer Aguirre. Robert had many grandchildren and great grandchildren – too numerous...
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OCT 31,1980-JUNE 1,2023 Bear was born on October 31, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Dwayne Richards and Robin Standing Bear. Paha made her journey to the Spirit World on June 13, 2023 at her home in Martin, SD. Paha is survived by her father, Dwayne Frank Richards; siblings, Misty Standing Bear, Cheryl Standing Bear, Maria Standing Bear, Frankie Standing Bear, Sr., William Bettelyoun, and Mario Standing Bear, Sr.; children, Dwayne Bad Bear, Damon Bad Bear, Dominique Bad Bear, Trevor Red Bear, Jr., Edsel Red Bear, Cecil Red Bear, and Mato Standing Bear; and grandchildren, Peyton High Bull and Bernard...
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APR 8,1974-JUNE 18,2023 Crystal Eileen Waters was born on April 8, 1974 in Rapid City, SD to Ernie Eli Waters, Sr. and Sophia Gloria Yellow Boy. Crystal made her journey to the Spirit World on June 18, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD Crystal is survived by her mother, Gloria Yellow Boy; daughters, Kyleen Waters and Allison (Cruz) Bagola; siblings, Fred “Harlen” Yellow Boy, Janell (Frank) Raney, Ernie Waters, Jr., and Daryl Waters; adopted brother, Tobias Good Iron; aunts & uncles, Bunny (John) O’Mara, Fred (Sandy) Yellow Boy, Albert (Francine) Waters, and Herman (Sally) White Whirlwind;...
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JUNE 14,2023-JUNE 14, 2023 Kiya Hoksila James G. Slow Bear was born and passed away on June 14, 2023 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Kiya is survived by his mother, Myra Slow Bear; brothers, Quincy Slow Bear, Dominic Slow Bear, Kylo Brings Plenty, & Brandon Brings Plenty, Jr.; sisters, Tkiya and Kaleb Slow Bear; grandmother, Biloria Pulliam; grandfathers, Ron Slow Bear, Sr. and William Pulliam; great grandfathers, Bill Pulliam and Pat Pulliam; great grandmothers, Lorraine Tracke and Louise Pulliam; aunt, Kylynn Slow Bear; and uncles, RJ Slow Bear, Jerome Slow Bear, Chance Pulliam, Jesse Pulliam,...
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MAR 7,1933-JUN 20,2023 The man, the myth, the legend, Gerald (Sonny) Pourier, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Stanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls. He was born March 7, 1933, in Pine Ridge to John and Pearl (O’Rourke) Pourier - the fifth of six children. Grateful to have shared his life are his wife, Mary Jo, and his children, Christine (Sam) Stewart of Scenic, SD, Dene Pourier of Kyle, SD and Kevin (Valerie) Pourier, Scenic, SD. Sonny was a proud grandpa to Lacy Harris (Brandon Keyser) and Kayla Harris, Rapid City, SD; Ross (Desiree) Stewart, Lily and...
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The Cottonwood Sings is the delightful story of the lovely Hunku (First Woman), who was immortal and never aged. The animals and plants loved her, but Hunku was lonely. Every day she would go to the riverbank and cry herself to sleep. Beaver, who lived in the river, fell in love with the beautiful Hunku and begged the Great Spirit to turn him into a man. The Great Spirit agreed, and Beaver became Takahe (First Man), but the Great Spirit told him that one day he would have to go back to being Beaver. Hunku and Takahe enjoyed their life...
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I hear again. 19 years ago after an early girlhood of inner ear aches and infections which lead to hearing difficulties most of my adult life, and remember the late 40’s and most of 50’s on our homeland there were no clinics and antibiotics, those came at a later time. I woke up one morning and the right ear which was the one working no longer worked as my left side stopped thus a drive to town accompanied by my second older sister Mary as she was visiting for a emergency hearing test, and it was gone, the audiologist said....
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Archie Red Owl March 30,1959-June 23,2023 Stanley George Hawkins Dec 23, 1952-Jun2 21, 2023 Morgan Lee Lone Hill June 24,1985-June 18,2023 Derwood Swimmer Mar 14, 1938-June 18,2023
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OCT 20,2004-JUNE 17,2023 Nekole Rae Kindle was born on October 20, 2004 in Rapid City, SD to Neal Kindle and Stephanie (Flying Horse) Kindle. Nekole made her journey to the Spirit world on June 17, 2023 in Allen, SD. Nekole is survived by her parents, Neal & Stephanie (Flying Horse) Kindle; sisters, Henrietta (Arius & Ashtynn) Kindle, Krisann (Tyson, Damien, Shaila, & Kataleya) Kindle, Tashena (Stephan & Tyrus) Kindle, and Madison (AJ & Ayden) Kindle; brother, Taylen Blacksmith; special friend, Anthony “Tone” Hernandez; great grandmother, Edna Janis-Plenty Arrows; grandparents, Travis I. Brave Bird, Sr., Pat, Sr., Lee, Alphonzo, & Dale...
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SEPT 28,1992-JUN 10,2023 Elizabeth Ann LeBeau was born on September 28, 1992 in Pine Ridge, SD to Patrick Little and Misty Dawn LeBeau. Elizabeth made her journey to the Spirit World on June 10, 2023 in Aliceville, AL. Elizabeth is survived by her father, Patrick (Tania) Little; children, Frankie James Shaw, Jemini Leighann Drapeaux, and Jeronimo Lee Drapeaux; sisters, Chalsee LeBeau, Andreanna Tyon, Alexandra Tyon, and Deondra Tyon; brother, Danyion LeBeau; grandmothers, Sheri High Hawk, Francine Running Shield, & Priscilla Locke; grandfather, Donald Patrick Little; aunts, Jennifer Yellow Boy, Stephanie Little, and Grace Swick; uncles, Donovan Little, Garrell Little, Wallace...
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KYLE - For the first time, Little Wound School’s Oral Interp program is sponsoring a Reader’s Theater camp, set for July 10-14 at the school in Kyle, at no cost, Little Wound students from grades 7-12 are welcome to attend the camp that will run daily 10am-noon and 1-3:00pm each day from Monday through Friday. “We’re planning a fun but intense workshop for students from grades 7-12, no prior experience is necessary, just bring a great attitude and a willingness to learn and participate,” said Dan Snethen, a teacher at Little Wound School since the mid 90’s and who has...
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ATLANTA - For the second year in a row, Lakota Tech sophomore Devonte Ross was invited to the Native American All Star Baseball Showcase hosted by the Atlanta Braves at Truist Field in Atlanta June 24, 25. “This second year was better for me than last year, first year, I was a bit Shell-shocked, hardly talked with anyone, this year I knew the ropes, got to know people, learned more from the experience,” said Devonte Ross who plays football, wide receiver and corner back and basketball at Lakota Tech high school where he’ll be a junior this fall, “had a...
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RAPID CITY - RC Stevens hosts a boys high school basketball league in June and July each summer; water problems forced the cancellation of the first week’s schedules but the six week league gets underway with 25 teams on Wednesday, June 21. Varsity teams participating include RC Stevens, Custer, Red Cloud, Belle Fourche, Philip, Wall, Lakota Tech, Little Wound, Hill City, Newcastle, Crazy Horse and Douglas. Varsity/ JV teams playing include Stevens JV, Hill City JV, Douglas JV, Pine Ridge JV, New Underwood, Lead-Deadwood and Bennett County JV. JV/C teams that are on the schedule include Stevens C, Red Cloud...
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Now that Clara is almost in third grade, she’s finally old enough to spend her first summer away from home visiting Grandma and her cousin Juniper on the Standing Rock Reservation. To welcome her visit, Uncle Louie brings an extra-special surprise in his pickup truck: the family tipi that Grandma keeps, passed down for generations. The Girls learn how to stack the poles and wrap the canvas covering around them, how to paint spirit pictures on its walls, and how the circle of the tipi reminds us all how to live in the great Circle of Life. During their summer...
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(PINE RIDGE, SD) – To celebrate the launch of a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cooperative agreement for the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives (HFMI) program, a community event at Pine Ridge, South Dakota, is set to take place on Wednesday, June 28 beginning at 10 a.m. MT. The program titled, Add Milk! was launched by Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) to offer a healthy fluid milk incentive at more than 14 retail locations throughout South Dakota. Add Milk! seeks to increase the purchase of healthy fluid milk (nonfat and low-fat) by low-income consumers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,...
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One of the reasons I push learning about family history and genealogy is because it provides our youth with a sense of identity and belonging and that helps them connect with their place in the world. Also gives them that connection with relatives. When I first did my DNA test and logged onto to my account in Ancestry.com and seen so many connections I had with family and cousins all over the nation, Canada and overseas, we shared the same ancestors and DNA, it was amazing to me and that there showed me what those ancestral connections mean. From the...
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There has been a lot of press coverage of late regarding the sightings of UFO’s (unidentified flying object) or UAP’s (unexplained anomalous phenomenon) by the public and now David Grusch, a UFO Pentagon whistleblower has stepped forward to tell his story in the news. According to NewsNation Grusch, the whistleblower, has “discussed how the U.S. UFO retrieval program worked and why Americans should be concerned about not knowing it existed.” Growing up I heard my maternal grandfather tell stories about how a long time ago Indian people saw lights that moved around out in the Badlands area of South Dakota....
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Wa’wan’ya’ka’pi, as I approached the Piya Wiconi campus to participate in the graduation ceremony for 151 individuals who will receive diplomas and certificates in courses and completion of studies and saw the arbor filled with family who celebrated with them on this journey to reach this place. For family is to be applauded for supporting and helping these graduates on this journey to today. Over fifty years ago a vision arose from a handful of Lakota’s who saw this place where their children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren would be those that rebuild the Lakota Nation thorough education. I thought...
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MAY 31,1997-JUNE 6,2023 Wiconi Rose Antonia Runs Above was born on May 31, 1997 in Pine Ridge, SD to Rebecca Runs Above. Wiconi made her journey to the Spirit World on June 6, 2023 in Pine Ridge, SD. Wiconi is survived by her two sons, Kaleb Z. Runs Above and Kobe Shae Runs Above; mother, Rebecca Runs Above; siblings, “Bubbz” Whisper, Summer, & Caidance Runs Above, Ricky Johnathan “Baby Doll” Arlene Valance, Lana Samantha “Shug”, Robin, Rico, Sky, Raymond “Storm”, and Deitrich Bagola; aunts, Jessie Pulliam, Phoebe Bad Yellow Hair, and Emily Lakota; hunka sisters, Jaime Janis, Shelly Martin, Xandrea...
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JAN 31,1979-JUNE 5,2023 Leslie Brings Him Back was born on January 31, 1979 in Pine Ridge, SD to Linda Two Two and Gerald Brings Him Back. Leslie made her journey to the Spirit World on June 5, 2023 at her home in Portland, OR. Leslie is survived by her mother, Linda Two Two; father, Gerald Brings Him Back; son, A’Dre’An Brings Him Back; siblings, Lisa Brings Him Back, Jason and Jerrilee Brings Him Back, Nora War Bonnet, Thomas “Jody” War Bonnet, Matthew War Bonnet, Jr., and Marlena War Bonnet; aunts, Sylvia Red Cloud and Ruby Brings Him Back; uncle, Ed...
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JUNE 5,1997-MAY 30,2023 “Wicahpi Ob Wacin” Kyle Jamie Longman was born on June 5, 1997 in Pine Ridge, SD to Egan Edison Longman, Sr. and Christine Whiting. Kyle made his journey to the Spirit World on May 30, 2023 in Rapid City, SD. Kyle is survived by his mother, Christine Whiting; father, Egan (Claudia) Edison Longman, Sr.; siblings, Colin B. Whiting, Colette E. Whiting, David J. Whiting, Egan E. Longman, Jr., Kelly E. Longman, Charles Longman, Tara Yellow Hawk, Darshan Longman, Colton J. Whiting, Connie Longman, and Adam Longman; aunts, Roberta Whiting, Victoria Whiting, and Lynore Long Man; and uncles,...
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Just recently, at the Sioux Indian Museum in Rapid City, South Dakota, is a new exhibit on display showcasing Lakota artist Gene Swallow. The display is titled “Doll Revolution” which shows over 16 different dolls that Swallow created himself, people can go see this display from June 16th through August 27th, some pieces will also be for sale as well. Growing up Gene played with both dolls and action figures as a child and being around his mother seeing her as an avid quilter. When he started creating dolls and doing artwork, he already had the skillset of sewing and...
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Oglala Lakota College title. We wish you a great year and blessings on your journey as a young Lakota woman leader/ ambassador for Oglala Lakota College and our Oglala Lakota Nation. Also pictured: Fallen Sorbel, previous Miss OLC
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Tok’n Tuwins is a new dispensary located on the reservation in Porcupine, South Dakota, they have been open since February 1st, 2023. Tok’n Tunwins is owned by Frieda Brewer but is also the sister company of the Warpony Dispensary that is in the Medicine Root District of Kyle, South Dakota. Both stores are part of the Brewer, Big Crow, and Hunter family business. Brewer’s daughter, Alice Big Crow-Hunter, came up with the idea over the wintertime to expand the business, Brewer was on board with the idea and from there the whole family played a part in getting Tok’n Tuwins...
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Oceti Sakowin Territory, SD - Representative Peri Pourier celebrates today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The historical decision represents a significant victory for Tribal Nation sovereignty, self-determination, preservation of Indigenous families, and protection of Indian children across the United States. The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), enacted in 1978, was designed to address the alarmingly high rates of Native children being unjustly removed from their homes and placed in non-Native foster care and adoptive homes. It seeks to affirm the inherent right of Tribal Nations to govern their...
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The Department of Public Safety and the Oglala Sioux Tribe have recently teamed up to purchase a firearms detection dog. Canine Officer Rikki Randall and partner Bora recently successfully completed the 5-week training for this specific technique. The Team specializes in finding guns, ammunition and firearm precursors. The team will be used to assist officers as well as conduction community presentations. During the month of June 202, the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Department of Public Safety will be placing more focus on illegal gun activity throughout the month the month. Officers will be increasing police presence, conducting check points and doing...
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OCT 18,1934-JUN 6,2023 Victoria Davis was born on October 18, 1934 in Hisle, SD to Levi Long Soldier and Molly Marie (Randall) Long Soldier. Victoria passed away surrounded by her family on June 6, 2023 at her home in Hot Springs, SD. Victoria leaves behind her children, Debra Davis, Orin O. Davis, and Russell Red Horn; siblings, Steven Long Soldier and Pauline Long Soldier; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. Victoria was preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Molly Long Soldier; spouse, Orville E. Davis; children, Fred Van Dyken and Pamela Morsette; and siblings, Audrey Dupree,...
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OCT 12,1961-JUNE 10,2023 Helen Mary Helper was born on October 12, 1961 in Pine Ridge, SD to Pete Helper, Sr. and Lillie (Red Shirt) Helper. Helen made her journey to the Spirit World on June 10, 2023 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE. Helen is survived by her spouse, Henry Lodge; sisters, Corrine (Helper) Janis and Darlene Helper; brother, William Vaughn Helper; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Pete, Sr. and Lillie (Red Shirt) Helper; sisters, Geraldine Helper and Mary Helper; brothers, Peter Helper, Jr., Timothy Helper, and Ernest...
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DEC 18,1961-JUN 11,2023 Roger Allen Amiotte “Ta Sunke Luta” was born on December 18, 1939 in Pine Ridge, SD to Emery Carl Amiotte and Blanche Emma May Wilcox. Roger made his journey to the Spirit World on June 11, 2023 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. Roger is survived by his spouse, Twylla (Brown) Amiotte and numerous children. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Emery Amiotte and Blanche Wilcox; and daughter, Angie. Wake Services: 1:00 PM, CT, Thurs, June 22, 2023 at the Ben Looking Cloud Memorial Hall in Norris, SD. Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, CT,...
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Morgan Lee Lone Hill June 24, 1985-June 1, 2023 Colette Two Bulls Jun 29-une 18,2023 Nekole Kindle Oct 20,2004-June 17,2023 Robert Kenneth Lacota Sept 6,1946-June 2,2023 Elizabeth Ann Leeau Sept 28,1992-June 10,2023
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RAPID CITY - RC Stevens hosts a boys high school basketball league in June and July each summer; water problems forced the cancellation of the first week’s schedules but the six week league gets underway with 25 teams on Wednesday, June 21. Varsity teams participating include RC Stevens, Custer, Red Cloud, Belle Fourche, Philip, Wall, Lakota Tech, Little Wound, Hill City, Newcastle, Crazy Horse and Douglas. Varsity/JV teams playing include Stevens JV, Hill City JV, Douglas JV, Pine Ridge JV, New Underwood, Lead-Deadwood and Bennett County JV. JV/C teams that are on the schedule include Stevens C, Red Cloud C,...
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WATERTOWN - White River senior TJ Beardt shot 88, 99 for a 187 and a tie for 78th place in last week’s State B golf tournament in Watertown, teammates Steve Becker 97, 97 for 194 and a tie for 91st, Bryson One Star 91, 106 for 197 and a tie for 100th and Joe Sayler 106, 101 and a tie for 118th. Top finishers for the State B golf tournament included 1)Eli Fogel/ Gregory 78, 73 151, 2) Wyatt Larson/McIntosh 74,/78 152, 3)Gavin Colton/Sully Buttes 79, 74 153, 4) Blake Larson/ Wessington Springs 80, 80 160 and 5)Trey Murray/ Gregory...
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NOV 2,1941-JUN 4,2023 Leon Joseph Adams, Sr. was born on November 2, 1941 in Pine Ridge, SD to Russell Adams and Sarah Running Shield. Leon, Sr. made his journey to the Spirit World on June 4, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Leon is survived by his children, Alton Adams, Amber Adams, Sarah Adams, JaShaun St. John, Leon Joseph Adams, Jr., and Lori Zephier; grandchildren, Sarah Jumping Eagle, Tanner Adams, Jordan Adams, Leighton Shangreaux, Dora Shangreaux, Liyah Adams, Lilleighanna Quintana, Leon Adams, Liane Adams, CaCee Adams, Josephine Adams, Seanna Good Buffalo, Briley Adams, Brian Good Buffalo,...
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JULY 3,1967-MAY 30,2023 Marvin Wayne Hernandez was born on July 3, 1969 in Pine Ridge, SD to Clarence Walking Eagle and Beverly Colhoff. Marvin made his journey to the Spirit World on May 30, 2023 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Marvin is survived by his siblings, Stephanie Little Bear, Arvella (Austin Backward) Wanbli Luta, Laurentia Walking Eagle, and Christopher Walking Eagle; hunka brother, Gaylen Two Bulls; uncles, Donald Morgan, Ben Brewer, and Pat Brewer; aunts, Wilma Colhoff, Toni Colhoff, Gwen Colhoff, Marsha Colhoff, Dawn Colhoff, and Colleen Franks; and numerous nieces, nephews, & grandchildren. Marvin was preceded in...
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JUL 9,1935-MAY 31,2023 Lila Jean (Pretty Boy) Cortier was born on July 9, 1935 in Porcupine, SD to Levi Pretty Boy and Hazel Pine Bird. Lila made her journey to the Spirit World on May 31, 2023 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Lila is survived by her children, Marie Pretty Boy, Marylin Pretty Boy, Louise Frogg, Harley Cortier, Wayne Cortier, Adrian Cortier, Carl Cortier, Tracy Cortier, and Amber Cortier; siblings, Mario Pretty Boy, Serena Pretty Boy, and Charity Pretty Boy; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lila was preceded in death by father, Levi Pretty...
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APRIL 20,1952-JUNE 1,2023 Edward William Bores A Hole was born on April 22, 1952 in Pine Ridge, SD to Winfred Bores A Hole and Irene Warrior. Edward made his journey to the Spirit World on June 1, 2023 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home in White Clay, NE. Edward is survived by his sister, Linda Bores A Hole; uncle, Pedro Sharpfish; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and grandchildren. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred Bores A Hole and Irene Warrior; spouse, Christine Mesteth; paternal grandparents, Willie Bores a Hole and Isabelle Pretty Cloud; maternal grandparents, Fargo...
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FEB 24,2001-JUN 3,2023 Charles Jacob Chasing Hawk was born on February 24, 2001 in Winner, SD to Dora Lee Chasing Hawk. Charles made his journey to the Spirit World on June 3, 2023 in Minneapolis, MN. Charles is survived by his brothers, Baltazar Baltazar and Tate’ Ohitika Olowan Makes Room For Them. Charles was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dodger Chasing Hawk and Marie Spotted War Bonnett; and paternal grandparents, Victor Makes Room For Them and Rita Metcalf. Wake Services: 6:00 PM, CT Fri, June 9, 2023 at the St. Francis Community Center in St. Francis, SD. Funeral...
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SEPT 29,1960-JUN 6, 2023 Aubrey Anthony Two Crow was born on September 29, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Emerson Two Crow and Georgianna (One Horn) Has No Horse. Aubrey made his journey to the Spirit World on June 6, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Aubrey is survived by children, Jessica Two Crow, Amber Two Crow, Alma Broken Rope-Nichols, and Albert Broken Rope; sisters, Marla (Charles) Two Crow-Poor Bear, Rosalie (Alden) Spoonhunter, and Mary Little Whiteman; brothers, Aaron Two Crow, Alvin (Cheryl) Has No Horse, Jr., and Alan Has No Horse; and grandchildren, Tyler Two...
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OCT 18,1934-JUNE 6, 2023 Victoria Davis was born on October 18, 1934 in Hisle, SD to Levi Long Soldier and Molly Marie (Randall) Long Soldier. Victoria passed away surrounded by her family on June 6, 2023 at her home in Hot Springs, SD. Victoria was preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Molly Long Soldier; spouse, Orville E. Davis; children, Fred Van Dyken and Pamela Morsette; and siblings, Audrey Dupree, Josephine Ryan, Florence Long Soldier, Robert Long Soldier, and Benjamin Long Soldier. Visitation Services: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Fri, June 9, 2023 at the Chamberlain-McColley’s Funeral Chapel in...
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DEC 16,1953-JUNE 7,2023 Ta Siyo Tanka Ho Tanka (Gene) was born to Joseph and Clara (Irving) Giago on December 16, 1953 in Pine Ridge, SD, he was the youngest child of 11 siblings. Gene spent his early years in the town of Igloo, SD where his father worked disarming left over bombs. At the tender age of 5 years old, he began his academic journey at Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, OCS and finished the majority of schooling at Marty Mission where he graduated in 1972. Eugene is survived by his wife, Cindy Giago; daughters, Heather (Mike) Giago-Brings Plenty,...
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Gillette/Mobridge - After taking fourth in the opening Indian Relays competition in Ft. Pierre the third week of May, Dancing Warrior rebounded with back to back Indian Relay wins In Gillette, Wyo. and in Mobridge. In Gillette, there were 14 teams, Dancing Warrior defeated Front Line Relay, Old Elk, River Road and Rock Relay in the finals. In Mobridge, there were 17 teams, Dancing Warrior knocked off Fast Horse Relay, Brew Crew, War Front, White Tail and Mountain River in the finals. According to team owner, Shorty Brewer, some competitions use times to determine which teams make the finals, some...
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Last week the CAIRNS team conducted a traveling seminar for Community Healthcare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD). It was called “Lakotan Lands & Identities” and drew heavily from our eight years of experience developing what we originally called “Classrooms on Wheels,” now frequently referred to as “Workshops on Wheels.” These seminars are organized around particular places where memorable events occurred or are tied to Lakotan history and culture in some way. In a large motorcoach bus, which serves as our classroom, the seminar travels to these places so attendees can see them and, in many cases, get off the bus...
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MAY 31,1967-JUNE 9,2023 Esther Mae Buckman was born on May 31, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wilbert Buckman, Sr. and Joan (Whiting) Buckman. Esther departed this earthly life and joined her mother in heaven on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD surrounded by her father, children, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, and two adopted sisters, Jenni Robertson, and Tammy (Lunderman) Valdez. Esther is survived by her father, Wilbert Buckman, Sr.; children, Terrina Buckman, TeeJay Buckman, Mark Buckman, Joanie Melendez, and Jose Melendez, Jr.; brothers, Wilbert Buckman, Jr. and Harold Hollow Horn, Jr.; sister,...
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Pervasive myths of European domination and indigenous submission in the Americas receive an overdue corrective in this far-reaching revisionary work. Despite initial upheavals caused by the European intrusion, Native people often thrived after contact, preserving their sovereignty, territory, and culture and shaping indigenous borderlands across the hemisphere. Borderlands, in this context, are spaces where diverse populations interact, cross-cultural exchanges are frequent and consequential, and no polity or community holds dominion. Within the indigenous borderlands of the Americas, as this volume shows, Native peoples exercised considerable power, often retaining control of the land, and remaining paramount agents of historical transformation after...
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Greetings, my son is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Nation out of the Medicine Root District in Kyle, Soutb Dakota. His name is Avery Whiteeyes, this year he graduated from Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah. His class consisted of approximately 621 students and out of those student 6 were Native American. Our son Avery wore his two eagle feathers one for his Lakota Name and other for his graduation accomplishment adorned with beadwork on his cap completed by me, his mother. I just wanted to highlight that our son represented his tribe proudly and it was certainly...
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Oral histories are invaluable and we need to do more recording of them virtually. One topic that has been our interest lately is the Lakota perspective of the Buffalo Bill Cody Wild West show and some of the expo shows that highlighted Native American lifestyles back in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It believed that there were about 117 different wild west shows that traveled during that time. Cody’s was the one that featured more Lakota people than any other tribe and they participated at actors, horsemen and they and their families were set up their tipi and homes...
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Oral histories are invaluable and we need to do more recording of them virtually. One topic that has been our interest lately is the Lakota perspective of the Buffalo Bill Cody Wild West show and some of the expo shows that highlighted Native American lifestyles back in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It believed that there were about 117 different wild west shows that traveled during that time. Cody’s was the one that featured more Lakota people than any other tribe and they participated at actors, horsemen and they and their families were set up their tipi and homes...
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Over the last week, Miranda O’Bryan is newly crowned Miss South Dakota. O’Bryan is from Martin, South Dakota, her parents are Mikaela and Chris O’Bryan. Miranda is also an evening news anchor for KOTA Territory News, and KEVN Black Hills Fox. This is her 6th year participating in the Miss South Dakota pageant, and every year she grew more and more determined to win the title and gain knowledge and experiences with other participants of the pageant. She graduated from College in Brookings, South Dakota with a double major in Journalism and History. She was able to be an intern...
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Sadie LaPointe, 20 years old, from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe is a part of the new film Eureka, by Lisandro Alonso, that is set to be released later this year or in early 2024. “The film is a little abstract: it doesn’t have a very conventional narrative. It passes from one place to another, from time to space,” said Alonso. Eureka has both American Indians and natives from central America. In the film there are parts of the movie that take place here on the Pine Ridge reservation, Oaxaca, Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, and Spain as well. Viggo Mortensen stars in...
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Kyle SD: Oglala Lakota College (OLC) announces its 50th Annual Graduation Ceremony with 151 graduates receiving Masters, Bachelors, Associate Degrees and Certificates. This year the celebration will include a Feather Tying Ceremony and Baccalaureate on Thursday, June 15, 2023, beginning at 5:30 PM. The Graduation Ceremony and Awarding of Degrees is on Friday, June 16, 2023, starting with the graduation procession at 10:00 AM. The ceremonies will take place at OLC’s Piya Wiconi Administrative Campus southwest of Kyle, SD. Dr. Dawn Tobacco Frank, OLC President, is pleased to announce Tatuye Topa Najin Win Means, Executive Director of Thunder Valley Community...
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RAPID CITY - After a first round of 93, Lakota Tech sophomore Jaida Jacobs shot a 102 to finish up with 195 and a 43rd place in this year’s State A golf tournament last Monday and Tuesday at Meadowbrook golf course in Rapid City. “Jaida had to grind out that first day, needed to make more putts, and fewer penalty strokes, I thought she did well but she’s hard on herself, puts a lot of pressure on herself, she’s a competitor, she wants to be up there competing with Rylan Horning, the state champ,” said Greg Stolley Lakota Tech golf...
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Helen HelperOct 12, 1961-June 10,2023Wiconi Runs AboveMay 31,1997-June 6,2023Leslie Brings Him BackJan 1,1979-June 5,2023Kyle Jamie LongmanJune 5,1997-May 30,2023
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SIOUX FALLS- Let’s go back to the 1989 Lakota Nation Invitational boys championship game, it was Custer, coached by Larry Luitjens against Red Cloud coached by Dusty LeBeaux, a game where every possession, every free throw, every turnover counted, Custer outlasted Red Cloud 69- 63 then three months later, the two teams played on the same civic center floor for the State A championship, in another hard fought game, Custer beat Red Cloud 52-56. “Those two games in the 89/90 season were great, more importantly it was the beginning of a life long friendship with a good man; you had...
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One Spirit Okini Market is a new and affordable thrift store located between Evergreen, South Dakota, and Sharps Corner. They opened in the beginning of this year in March and have been growing more and more with the new inventory that they receive. Originally, they were supposed to open last year in December but due to the weather it pushed back the opening, but the Okini Market crew was still determined to get everything ready for the grand opening. Okini Market is a part of the One Spirit Program, who is in a partnership with the Oglala Lakota of the...
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Pine Ridge, SD – In a significant leap forward for the revitalization of the Lak.óta language, 13 dedicated individuals have successfully completed a intensive 4-year Lakhóta language fluency program hosted at Ma.píya Lúta | Red Cloud on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The participants, a mixture of teachers, parents and community members, have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to learning and revitalizing the Lakhóta language. Wóiwahoye Gluótku.zapi is a community effort, with a goal of increasing the number of proficient Lak.óta Language speakers. participants commit to an hour a day, five nights a week over the course of four years. Students...
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On June 16, the Oglala Lakota Children’s Justice Center is hosting an event called “Evolving Community Supported Justice for Advocacy & Healing” at the Prairie Winds Casino & Hotel in Pineridge from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MST. The event will strengthen cross-sector & interagency collaboration centering the protection of Native children against child sexual abuse. This strategic community conversation will explore interagency partnerships and agreements. Tribal leadership, child welfare programs, law enforcement, organizations, agencies, advocates, and community members working
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INDIAN COUNTRY - Whether it’s a college or high school graduation, the sacrifices, loss of sleep, the stress and the work all seem worthwhile once you cross the stage and receive your diploma. Oglala Lakota College celebrates their 50th annual graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 16, at 10:00am at the Three Mile Creek Pow wow grounds at their Piya Wiconi campus, seven mile southwest of Kyle. The college will be presenting 138 degrees and nine certificates. A feather tying ceremony is set for 5:30pm on Thursday, June 15 with a Baccalaureate to follow at 6:30pm. The OLC Graduation Wacipi and...
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MAR 24,19958-MAY 25,2023 Lena Louella Bell was born on March 24, 1958 in Crow Agency, MT to Harold, Sr. and Nora Wilson. Lena made her journey to the Spirit World on May 25, 2023 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Lena is survived her spouse, Tyrone S. Bell; children, Angel Blue Bell- Reed, Sybilea Bell-Farrell, Ormando Bell, and Tilavester Bell; sisters, Mary Rose Wilson and Peggy Rising Sun; and brothers, Dennis Wilson, Harold Wilson, Jr., Brence Wilson, and Lloyd Wilson. Lena was preceded in death by her parents, Harold, Sr. and Nora Wilson; siblings, Benny Wilson,...
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South Dakota Humanities is offering 3 free graduate or undergraduate credit hours this summer. 25 South Dakota teachers and students in SD colleges or universities, preparing to become teachers can sign up for the 5-day workshop style Summer Teacher Institute. It is also open to Senior High School students in South Dakota. The class delves into the history and culture of the Lakota people in South Dakota, including how white settlement impacted them then and now. EDUC 359/559 Lakota History and Culture: The intersection of Indigenous Life and White Settlement, is a field-trip style workshop based in rural Gregory County,...
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RAPID CITY - The State A girls golf tournament opened on Monday in Rapid City at the Meadowbrook golf Course; top local competitors included: Lakota Tech sophomore Jaida Jacobs shooting a 93 and putting her in a tie for 25th; Red Cloud junior Esperanza Rama shot a 119 and was sitting in 83rd after the first round. Top finishers across the state after one round included 1)Claire Crawford/ Aberdeen Roncalli, 81, 2)Rylan Horning/STM 82, 3) Tori Peterson/SF Christian 83, 3)Stephanie Carr/Vermillion 83, 5) Kate Betsworth/Dakota Valley 84 and top teams included: SF Christian 339, Vermillion 343, St. Thomas More 359....
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APRIL 30,1951-MAY 29,2023 Peter Carl Gay was born on April 30, 1951 at home in Kyle, SD to Alexander Gay and Sophie (Red Wolf) Gay. Peter made his journey to the Spirit World on May 29, 2023 at his home in Kyle, SD. Peter is survived by his wife, Leora Cindy Mercado; children, Kristy (Reggie) Martinez, Kari (Chris) Burks, Katrina (Dean) LaPointe, Laticia (Darrel Jr.) Brushbreaker, Sunshine (Michael) Gay, William (Martina) Gay, Peter Gay, Jr., Ota Gay, Paul Gay, Robert (Ash) Gay, Charles (Shanda) Gay, Larry Gay, and Aaron Gay; honorary daughter, Victoria Iron Horn; siblings, Aaron (Sandra) Gay, Gayla...
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“It takes a strong effort on the part of each American Indian not to become Europeanized. The strength of this effort can only come from the traditional ways, the traditional values that our elders retain.” — Russell Means Last week I spent some time defining what elder abuse is all about. This week I’m going to discuss how we can recognize the signs and symptoms of elder abuse along with some ideas about what we can do address elder abuse. “At first you might not recognize or take seriously signs of elder abuse. They may appear to be symptoms of...
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APR 15,1962-MAY 25,2023 Roberta “Marlette” Bernadette Thunder Horse was born on April 15, 1962 in Pine Ridge, SD to Robert Thunder Horse, Sr. and Lorene Hollow Horn. Roberta made her journey to the Spirit World on May 25, 2023 in Pine Ridge, SD. Roberta is survived by her children, Dorothy (Joseph) Yellow Horse, Lynette (Jacinda) Yellow Horse, Elaine (Jillian) Yellow Horse, Kelly Thunder Horse, Charlotte (Berdell) Thunder Horse; brothers, Robert Thunder Horse, Jr., Michael (April) Thunder Horse, Sr., Bruce (Malina) Thunder Horse, and Tony Serbousek; sister, Robin Thunder Horse; hunka sister, Barbara Nixon; grandchildren, William Thunder Horse, Jr., Robert &...
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MAY 31,1967-JUNE 2,2023 Esther Mae Buckman was born on May 31, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wilbert Buckman, Sr. and Joan (Whiting) Buckman. Esther departed this earthly life and joined her mother in heaven on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD surrounded by her father, children, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, and two adopted sisters, Jenni Robertson, and Tammy (Lunderman) Valdez. Esther is survived by her father, Wilbert Buckman, Sr.; children, Terrina Buckman, TeeJay Buckman, Mark Buckman, Joanie Melendez, and Jose Melendez, Jr.; brothers, Wilbert Buckman, Jr. and Harold Hollow Horn, Jr.; sister,...
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AUG 9, 1971-MAY 17,2023 Teri Lynn Arcoren was born on August 9, 1971 in Rosebud, SD to Terry Lee Arcoren and Reva Stead-Rattling Leaf. Teri made her journey to the Spirit World on May 17, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Teri is survived by her siblings, Paki Arcoren and Steve Arcoren; children, Cassie Jo Herman, KayRose Roether, Rosalie Compton, Gage Waukechon, and Hugo Eisenbraun, Jr.; grandchildren, Jaydin Paul Kitteaux, Jasmin Nicole Kitteaux, Josie Rose Kitteaux, Jamiya Rhae Kitteaux, and Obie Star Roether; hunka children, David Flying, Jr. and Roger “Yamni” Roether III; and special friend,...
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OCT 9,1982-MAY 13,2023 Winston (George) Little made his journey to the Spirit World on May 13, 2023 in Denver, CO. George was born on October 9, 1982 to Paul Joseph Little and Elizabeth F. (Garnier) Little. Winston (George) Little attended school at Loneman School, Oglala, SD early elementary than to Oelrichs School, Oelrichs, SD and later graduated from Pine Ridge High School in May 2002. Following graduation, Winston (George) moved to Denver, CO seeking employment and he began his career with the Denver Mint. He lived and worked in Denver, CO until his death. Winston is survived by his mother,...
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In the late 1880s, a movement called the Ghost Dance swept across the nation. Indians believed that this dance would give stolen land back to them, bringing about a renewal of Native society. Indians would join together to dance for this renewal at the protest of the federal government. On December 29th, 1890, a group of Lakota Indians led by Chief Spotted Elk made camp near Wounded Knee Creek on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. There, U.S. Army 7th Calvary troops were sent to disarm the Lakota. A struggle occurred between the U.S. Army and some of...
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Held by the Land invites us to explore our natural surroundings and renew our connection to the land. With lyrical, meditative prose, ethnobotanist Leigh Joseph advocates for a way of living that develops and builds relationships with the plant life around us, viewing ourselves as part of the ecosystem rather than outside, imposing our whims upon it. Her approach, informed by her cultural heritage as a member of the Squamish First Nation, calls upon reclaiming ancestral knowledge and practices that were impacted by centuries of colonization and rejuvenating them for future generations. The book also acts as a field guide...
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Leon J. AdamsNov 2, 1041-June 4,2023Charles Chasing HawkFeb 24, 2000-June 3,2023Edward William Bores A HoleApr 20,1952-June 1,2023Lila CortierJuly 9,1935-May 31,2023Marvin Wayne HernandezJul 3,1967-May 30,2023Kyle WhitingJune 5,1997-May 30,2023Marvin Wayne HernandezJuly 3,1967-May 30,2023
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JULY 13,1961-MAY 29,2023 Darwin “Dagwood” Glen Spotted Tail, Sr. was born on July 13, 1961 in Rosebud, SD to Buck and Mordella (Siers) Spotted Tail. Darwin, Sr. made his journey to the Spirit World on May 29, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Darwin is survived by his children, Precious Fawn (Buddy Jones) Spotted Tail; Stevie Kay (Bud) White Hat, Darwin Spotted Tail, Jr., and Johnny Flores-Spotted Tail; grandchildren, Shania High Pipe, Alonzo West, Amisa Jones Jr., Yamni and Tate’ Ota Semans, Myleigh, Samuel, Taytum, and Xena Lafferty, and Letty Holy Bull, and Chief Spotted Tail;...
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In researching our family history and linage, one of the most important tools is old photographs. Most of the time, there is someone in your family who is the family historian, they are the ones that were interested enough in keeping information about family. Sometimes it is stories they share or actually research they document. Whatever their means of their documentation, they become the family historian. Then we have the people in our families that enjoy documenting family with visuals like photographs. Historically we had family members who would take photographs and keep them and this started way back in...
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MARCH 15, 1965-MAY 18,2023 Raymond John Antelope was born on March 15, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Francis Morrison, Sr. and Hannah. Raymond made his journey to the Spirit World on May 18, 2023 in Sioux Falls, SD. Raymond is survived by his daughter, Estella Thompson; brother, Tyler Morrison; grandchildren, Mizayha, Lyric, Quaneya, Alekiah, Ziva, Teleyahnie, Tiauna, and Teon; half sisters, Sandra Morrison and Marcida Eagle Bear; and half brothers, Francis Morrison, Jr., Orlando Morrison, Sr., Leroy Morrison, Sr., William Morrison, and Sanford Morrison. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Morrison, Sr. and Hannah; sisters, Evelyn...
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JUL 5,1979-MAY 18,2023 Jerome Louis High Horse, Jr. was born on July 5, 1979 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jerome, Sr. and Theresa (Charging Crow) High Horse. Jerome, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on May 18, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jerome, Jr. is survived by his parents, Jerome, Sr. and Theresa High Horse; children, Cole, Taylor, Tanner, Zach, Austin, & Blaze; siblings, Denise Standing Bear, Tara High Horse, Jeremy & Rachel High Horse, Edwin High Horse, Agnes & Jaybird High Horse-Clairmont, Rachel Helm, Tigh Livermont, Mike Marshall, Jr., and Eliel Poor...
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OGLALA - Saturday, Dan Swallow sponsored the first ever Soggy Bottom Rib Throw down, billed as a fundraiser for their youth girls basketball team, the event brought five teams looking to win the title with the best ribs and sides all cooked onsite, a site that had originally been used as a mud bog race track at the southeast side of Oglala Dam. “This is the first time we’ve tried this, went pretty well, we had 12 teams signed up with five teams actually showing up, the entry fee was , we provided a rack of ribs to each contestant,...
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Below: Lakota Tech’s Taylor Byerley (#1185) leads Madison’s Ellie Keller (#1206) and St. Thomas More’s Paetyn Carlin (#1339) around a corner during the Girls Class A 800-meter run, Byerley placed 10th and made the podium placing 6th in the 400-meter dash.
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SIOUX FALLS - Saturday, on the final day of the 2023 SD State track meet in Sioux Falls, Red Cloud freshman Ashlan Carlow-Blount rounded the corner in third place in the finals of the Class A girls 300 meter hurdles, as she hit the straight away, the announcer said these three runners went 1, 2, 3 last year then Carlow Blount started her kick and blew past the two runners in front of her to win the event in 45.73. Ashlan finished third last year in the 300 hurdles as an eighth grader behind McCook Central/Montrose’s Brandy Pulse and Mt....
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SIOUX FALLS - Saturday, on the final day of the 2023 SD State track meet in Sioux Falls, Red Cloud freshman Ashlan Carlow-Blount rounded the corner in third place in the finals of the Class A girls 300 meter hurdles, as she hit the straight away, the announcer said these three runners went 1, 2, 3 last year then Carlow Blount started her kick and blew past the two runners in front of her to win the event in 45.73. Ashlan finished third last year in the 300 hurdles as an eighth grader behind McCook Central/Montrose’s Brandy Pulse and Mt....
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Sandy White Hawk, a Sicangu Lakota adoptee from the Rosebud Indian Reservation, has come out with her first published book titled “A Child of the Indian Race: A Story of Return”. In her memoir she talks about how life was for her growing up in an abusive adoptive home, the things she endured, especially the abuse her adoptive mom made her endure. From there she goes on to talk about starting her journey of healing and reconnecting with her birth relatives on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. She talks about how she learned what it means to be Lakota as well....
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Recently, Breana Brave Heart was selected to participate in the Miss South Dakota Teen USA pageant that will be taking place on June 9th through June 11th in Watertown, South Dakota. Her parents are Candi Brings Plenty and BJ Brave Heart. Brave Heart, who has just recently graduated from Pine Ridge High school, was very active and vocal during her high school career and used her voice to make changes within the school and the reservation. She was the student body president, captain of the cheerleading squad and co-captain of the volleyball team. Breana plans to attend the Institute of...
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It was the autumnal equinox, upriver from the big bend, which the expedition had navigated the day before, when one of the captains wrote in his journal: “We observed a great smoke to the southwest, which is an Indian signal of their having discovered us.” The Corps of Discovery, commonly called the Lewis & Clark Expedition (after its two captains) had unknowingly entered the territory of the Titonwanian nation. Over the course of the next eight days, the boatmen navigated the swirling waters and shifting sandbars of the Mnishoshe (Missouri River). They also negotiated the differing strategies of Titon- wanian...
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AUG 30,1949-MAY 19,2023 Patrick Francis Carlow, Sr. was born on August 30, 1949 in Pine Ridge, SD to Rober L. Carlow and Arta Elizabeth (Irving) Carlow. Patrick, Sr. made his journey to the Spirit World on May 19, 2023 at his home in Oglala, SD. Patrick is survived by his children, Lisa Carlow, Patrick “Hot Shot” Carlow, Jr., JoDee (Favorite Son-in-Law: Ken Wike) Carlow, and Patricia Carlow; sisters, Wynema DeLong, Phoebe Carlow, Joyce (Terry) Pourier, and Ella John (Bill Pourier) Carlow; brothers, Irving “Bud” Pond and Michael (Marilyn) Carlow, Sr.; grandchildren, Alexis Carlow, Tanner Carlow, Patrick Carlow III, Nicholas Carlow,...
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FORT PIERRE - Hughes County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre was the site of the first Horse Nations Indian Relay of the 2023 season on Saturday, Sunday, May 20, 21, the first of 12 Indian Relay events that lead up to the Championship of Champions in Casper, Wyo. September 22-24. Well Known Buffalo, out of Crow, with Desmond Archilta, took the overall championship, winning just over ,000. Birdinground Relay was second with Tristen Birdinground from Three Affiliated Tribe, Awa Daa Hey with Lawrence Brewer, was third, Dancing Warrior with Kayden Brings Plenty took fourth while White Tail Express with Alva Curlew...
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FEB 10,1938-MAY 23, 2023 Philip G. Puckett was born February 10, 1938, to Russell and Minnie Puckett at Canata Basin in the Badlands, and spent most of his life on his ranch east of Sharps Corner, SD. He passed away in Bennington, NE on May 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Phil is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Vinnie. His sons Rusty, Randy (Tammy), Philip (Lori) and Rick (Flora). Sixteen grandchildren; Shannon, Tess, Sadie, Lea and Chevelle Puckett; Derek and Sara Puckett, Shelby Quintin and Kasey Puckett and Cameron Lafferty; Roxanne and Chance Puckett, Cole, Kyle...
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DEC 5,1949-MAY 20,2023 Ron DuBray was born on December 5, 1949 in Denver, CO to Cherry DuBray. Ron made his journey to the Spirit World on May 20, 2023 at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO. Ron is survived by his wife, Irene Duke of Allen, SD; daughters, Rhonda (Richard) Du- Bray-Gillette of Twin Buttes ND, Geraldine DuBray of Wisconsin, Cherry Rene DuBray of Washington State, and Ronnie Jay DuBray of Allen, SD; hunka daughter, Shania Has No Horse of Allen, SD; son, Ron Dubray, Jr. of Nebraska; step-daughter, Delonnie Bettelyoun; nephew/son, Brett Bettelyoun of Wanblee, SD; special...
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MAR 13, 1962-MAY 24,2023 Gerald Randolph Red Cloud, Sr. was born on March 13, 1962 in White Clay, NE to Christine Ghost Bear-Red Cloud and Bernard Red Cloud, Sr. Gerald made his journey to the Spirit World on May 24, 2023 at the Pine Ridge Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Gerald was the 5th generation of the “Great Chief Red Cloud.” Gerald is survived by his wife of 46 years, Emily Lakota; daughters, Jerilyn (Rodney), Jessica, Marion, Christina, Miranda, and Leandra; sons, Farrell, Tyrone, Gerald, Jr., and Matthew Red Cloud; 23 grandsons; 12 granddaughters; brothers, Henry John, Ronald, Darrell, and...
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NOV 27,1933-MAY 17,2023 Doris J. Hicks, 89 of Martin, S.D. passed away May 17th at her home in Martin surrounded by her family. Doris J. Hicks was born on November 27, 1933, in Pine Ridge, S.D to Martin and Blossom Allen. In 1951 she married the love of her life Neil Hicks of Martin, S.D. Neil and Doris had four children LeRoy, Dorothy, Jackie, and Karen. Doris also had 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchild, 4 great-great grandchildren. Doris’ children and grandkids thought the world of her. Doris was an active member of both St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church and the Martin Community....
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Lena BellMar 24,1958-May 25, 2023Molbay Adolph MartinezApr 4, 1950-May 23, 2023Duane Troy Yellow CloudMar 19,1971-May 21, 2023Isaak Henry Allen Left HandJan 31, 1938-May 17,2023
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Review by Anita: While I was growing up in Fort Yates, ND and McLaughlin, SD on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation during the 1960s, the schools nor our family taught us our own history. I always knew Sitting Bull, a great man and advocate for his people, but reading this book gave me a better understanding of that fact. The author of “Prairie Man,” Norman E. Matteoni, tells of THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN SITTING BULL and INDIAN AGENT JAMES Mc- LAUGHLIN. The two determined intelligent men, Sitting Bull wanting to live as he always had and James McLaughlin, a bureau man...
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“Those who respect the elderly pave their own road toward success.” — African Proverb LT Contributor Brittany Poor Bear tells us in her awesome article in Vol. 19 Iss. 37 of the Lakota Times that June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. And so it is. If you haven’t already done so, please take the time (or better yet, make the time) to check her article out. I’m going to double down on the critical subject of elder abuse this week. Taking care of my elderly mother has taught me many an important lesson - none of which is...
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THREE MILE CREEK - “Saturday was a special day, although it actually first opened in the summer of 2021, Oglala Lakota Artspace had its official grand opening on Saturday, May 20,” said Lori Pourier, President and CEO of the First People’s Fund, “this special event marked a significant milestone in a collaborative effort between the First People’s Fund, Lakota Funds, Lakota Federal Credit Union and Artspace; this momentous occasion heralded the unveiling of a space designed to nurture artists and culture bearers on the Pine Ridge Reservation.” The grand opening Saturday featured an art market, poetry reading, silk screen demonstrations...
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The “Bears On Pine Ridge” is a documentary film that takes place on the Pine Ridge Reservation, and focuses on the suicide epidemic with youth. The film depicts how the community, along with Yvonne “Tiny” Decory and the Bears help within the community to make change and be supportive. Back in 2009 and 2010, Noel Bass, a producer and director, from Los Angeles, California had been doing some research about mental health, while researching he came across statistics and data of native tribes and the high rates of suicide, and what they all faced. When looking more into it, he...
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Lakotah Publishing LLC is focused to publish Indigenized Storytelling through editing from a Lakota-Indigenous perspective in collaborations with Indigenous writers, educators, and composers. Tar-ah Pretends Eagle Weber is the publisher of Lakotah Publishing has had this vision for publishing for over 20 years. Starting off in 2000, she was a journalist for the Lakota Times and wrote entertainment stories for the paper. As the years went on, she became more involved as she continued to write, Pretends Eagle- Weber has also been an advocate for MMIW for 15 years and did work involving social justice. Over the years Tara has...
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EAGAN, MN. – Despite the horror of being physically hurt, and having their money or medication stolen, elders who are abused or neglected often endure the abuse without calling for help. As lifelong caregivers and protectors, many elders suffer in silence to maintain the well-being of their family and that may include their abuser. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) - a day to raise awareness and prevent elder abuse. It’s a day to reflect on what it’s like to become an Elder and the many challenges they are facing such as: losing strength, muscle, and bone mass....
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Established in 1986 as the first Native American community development financial institution (CDFI), Lakota Funds began by helping entrepreneurs on the Pine Ridge Reservation realize their dreams through 0 loans. Today, Lakota Funds continues to play a vital role in improving life for the Lakota people by placing capital with new and growing businesses on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations and surrounding areas. Since their inception, they have deployed over 1,419 loans totaling over .2 million, helped establish or expand 983 businesses, and created 2,348 permanent jobs. With lending at the heart of their mission, Lakota Funds provides business...
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RAPID CITY - A total of 29 golfers from eight different schools participated in the Region 4A golf tournament hosted by St. Thomas More on Tuesday, May 16 at the Meadowbrook Golf Course in Rapid City; the top three teams and the top 15 individuals qualified for the 2023 State A golf tournament June 5,6, also at Meadowbrook in Rapid City. Lakota Tech sophomore Jaida Jacobs shot a 97 to tie for 6th while Red Cloud junior Esperanza Mendoza-Rama finished with a 105, good for 14th place. The top 15 individuals make it to state. First place went to St....
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PIERRE - Final track meets this past week represented the last opportunity for athletes across the state to qualify for the SD State track meet scheduled for Sioux Falls May 25- 27.For local athletes it was the Region 7A meet Thursday in Mission and the Region 7B meet in Kadoka. Where it used to be the top two finishers in the region and any competitors meeting the state standards who qualified for the statute track meet, today it’s those athletes who are in the top 24 performances in each event. If there are scratches in any event, they move the...
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Cecelia Fire Thunder will take over from Maka Black Elk as Director of Truth and Healing on July 1st. Fire Thunder comes to this position with first-hand experience as a former boarder of Holy Rosary Mission. She has a wealth of experience in tribal communities across the country and has been a member of Red Cloud’s Truth and Healing Community Advisory Council since 2021. From September 2022 to February 2023, she helped to compile testimony from former boarders of Holy Rosary as part of an oral history project. Cecelia Fire Thunder is a citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation. She...
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Across the nation, we have old forts that still have some buildings standing and these building housed military that fought against our ancestors in the Indian wars. In our area, we have Fort Robinson and Fort Meade nearby. Fort Robinson was a military fort that was originally built to protect Red Cloud agency and was later used for other reasons. Crazy Horse, a famous Oglala chief was killed there when he surrendered at Fort Robinson in 1877. Also at that fort in 1879, a band of Cheyenne of Dull Knife’s was held prisoners there and broke out and ran west...
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He saw sixty two winters before he was ‘called home’ as the saying goes in ‘The Moon When the Ducks Come Back’ or Magasicaagdi Wi in April of 1976. Like many of his time he learned the value of hard work and a life guided by uncompromising values. He was not a perfect man (whatever that is) but he applied the better part of himself to what ever endeavor or endeavors he took on. He arrived in one piece (as far as anyone could tell) at this place aptly named Mother Earth in what we Dakota call ‘The Moon that...
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Against the backdrop of contemporary reservation life and the majestic spaces of the western Dakotas, Neither Wolf Nor Dog tells the story of two men, one white and one Indian, locked in their own understandings yet struggling to find a common voice. In this winner of the 1996 Minnesota Book Award, acclaimed author Kent Nerburn draws us into the world of a Native American elder named Dan, who leads Kent through Indian towns and down forgotten roads that swirl with the memories of the Ghost Dance and Sitting Bull. Along the way we meet a vivid cast of characters -...
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Jerome Louis High Horse Jul 5,1979-May 18,2023 Teri Arcoren Aug 9,1971-May 17,2023 Paulette Ann Clifford June 1,1958-May 8,2023
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JULY 17,1979-MAY 5,2023 Dacia Janelle Pretty Bird was born on July 17, 1979 in Rapid City, SD to Richard Bald Eagle Bear and Mary Pretty Bird. Dacia made her journey to the Spirit World on May 5, 2023 at her home in Portland, OR. Dacia is survived by her father, Richard (Agatha) Bald Eagle Bear; mother, Mary Pretty Bird; children, Martine Pretty Bird, Gloria, Brianna, and Gregorio “Georgie”; sister, Miranda Pretty Bird; brothers, Aaron Rivera and Frank Begay; grandmother, Cecelia Bald Eagle Bear; aunts/uncles, Lovencia Blue Arm, Daryl “Geno”, Maggie, Lyle, Thomas, and Karyn Thunder Hawk, and Harvey (Priscilla) Pretty...
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MAR 21,1995-MAY 15,2023 Chance Cole Schultz was born on March 21, 1995 in Rapid City, SD to Walter Schultz and Alice (Forster) Schultz. Chance made his journey to the Spirit World on May 15, 2023 at the Gothenburg Health Hospital in Gothenburg, NE. Chance is survived by his parents, Walter and Alice Schultz; siblings, Tristen Schultz, Warren Danyel Schultz and Megan (Andrew) Aden, all of Gothenburg, NE, and James (Alex) Schultz of Blacksburg, VA, and Angel Lewis of Kearney, NE; grandparents, Melvin Forster of Gordon, NE and Josephine Richards of Denby, SD; aunts, Brenda (Duane) Shepherd of Moorefield, NE, Cheryl...
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MAR 3,1949-MAY 14,2023 Lorita Florence (Black Elk) Running Hawk was born on March 3, 1949 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wilson Black Elk and Sarah Walking Elk. Lorita made her journey to the Spirit World on May 14, 2023 at the Pine Ridge IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Lorita is survived by her siblings, Benedict (Marla) Black Elk, Owen (Dawn) Black Elk, Calvin (Theresa) Monroe, Iva Black Elk and Avis Monroe; stepdaughter, Maxine Running Hawk; hunka daughters, Marlene Bear Stops, Raylene Ochoa, Ranae & Marian Bagola, Cynthia Johnson, and Louella Youngman; hunka sons, Jr. (Donna) Whalen and Dwayne (Rose)...
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AUG 27,1939-MAY 102023 Irene Ruth Fast Wolf was born on August 27, 1939 in Pine Ridge, SD to Antoine Makes Good and Olive (LaMont) Makes Good. Irene made her journey to the Spirit World on May 10, 2023 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. In August of 1965, PeeWee started her lifelong passion of teaching by working as a teacher aid in all the classrooms at the American Horse School. Education was very important to Pee- Wee. She attended OLC and graduated with an A.A. in Education with the Class of 1984. She had been moved to the...
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SEPT 29,1949-MAY 17,2023 Mary Belle (Black Feather) Poor Bear was born on September 29, 1949 in Pine Ridge, SD to Steven and Irene (Slow Bear) Black Feather. Mary made her journey to the Spirit World on May 17, 2023. Mary is survived by her children, Francis Poor Bear, Julie Poor Bear, Tina Buckman, Aaron Poor Bear, Miriam Jealous of Him, Eric Poor Bear, Isaiah Poor Bear, and Daniel Poor Bear; sister, Corrine Black Feather; brother, George Black Feather; special friend, George Running Horse, Jr.; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Steven Black...
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Chamberlain, S.D. -- During the summer months, St. Joseph’s bookmobile travels to communities throughout South Dakota to distribute free reading material for all ages and interests. For the third year, the venue will have Native American books by Native American authors onboard, one for each person – young or old – who comes to the bookmobile. The arrangement was made possible through Word Carrier in Rapid City, S.D. Besides sharing books this summer, Alumni Liaison Andy Lepkowski wants to connect with anyone who attended St. Joseph’s Indian School! Andy, volunteer staff and St. Joseph’s bookmobile will be in your area...
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OGLALA - On Wednesday, May 10 at the Prairie Wind Casino dome, the OST Council met to honor students that had been brought forward by the Youth Affairs committee; the meeting was chaired by OST President Frank Star Comes Out with 18 tribal council representatives in attendance. First students to be honored included the Lakota Tech high school dance team: Drew Slow Bear, Jordyn Left Hand, Adrianne Slow Bear, Nora Marshall, Kimimila Deans, Briseis Janis, Timarie Ghost Bear and Sioux Tera Jack with head coach Misty Mousseaux Begay, team chaperone/music runner Reneet Poor Bear and bus driver Roscoe Black Feather....
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The stories below about American Indian lands appeared on the front pages of South Dakota newspapers 75 and 100 years ago this week, May 15- 21, 2023. The oldest, from 1923, reports on one of the largest lawsuits against the federal government at that time. The suit was brought by the tribes governing the “Rosebud, Pine Ridge, Standing Rock, Cheyenne River, Crow Creek and Lower Brule reservations in South Dakota, the Santee reservation in Nebraska, and the Fort Peck reservation in Montana.” The other two stories are from 1948. The first of them concerns Sioux Indian sanatorium lands in Rapid...
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The Cloud Horse Art Institute, located in Kyle SD, is offering a wide range of art programs this summer. Folks who might want to attend from other Reservations will have housing provided. Slots are limited so please contact us at 605-890-6280 or leave a message at 605-455- 2972 if you are interested in attending any of the camps listed in this press release. Here is a list of their offerings. May 30th- June 2, Traditional Hide Tanning. This camp is for anyone 14 and older. This may be the first and last time this class is offered. June 6-9, Young...
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Starr Chief Eagle has been hoop dancing all her life, she is a well-known winyan hoop dancer and educator that travels to different places and school in South Dakota as well as other places around the United States. She talks about the culture, the teachings and performs her hoop dance routines as she finds hoop dancing is her way of healing and reconnecting. Starr was taught how to dance by her father, Dallas Chief Eagle who is also a well-known hoop dancer, since before she could even start walking. “Hoop dancing is a very important part of myself, and that’s...
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Shaina Clifford is the new director of Marketing & Public Relations for the InterTribal Buffalo Council. She started in April of 2023 and plans to bring in more networking and awareness for the Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council. The InterTribal Buffalo Council is a collection of 80 tribes in 20 different states that facilitates the management of over 20,000 buffalo. The members manage more than 32 million acres of tribal lands and have restored buffalo to nearly 1 million of those acres. InterTribal Buffalo Council is committed to reestablishing buffalo herds on tribals lands in a manner that promotes cultural enhancement, spiritual revitalization,...
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President Star Comes Out was invited by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairwoman Janet Alkire to be a part of the meeting with the US Army Corp of Engineers. The meeting was March 11, 2023 in Fort Yates North Dakota. President Star Comes Out attended the meeting accompanied by the Legislative Liaison Darla Black and Mr. Reno Red Cloud, Oglala Sioux Tribe Natural Resources Director.
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SIOUX FALLS - White River senior Joe Sayler helped lead the White River Tigers to five straight State B boys basketball tournaments and Sunday afternoon during the award luncheon in Sioux Falls he was named Hansen Anderson Mr. Basketball for 2023. Kami Wadsworth from the State A champion Hamlin Chargers was named Miss Basketball. This year, Sayler averaged 30.8 points per game with 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists per game and 1.7 steals per game; finishing his high school career with 2,702 points, fifth on the SD all time career scoring list. During the State B boys basketball tournament in Aberdeen,...
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MISSION - Thursday, Todd County hosted the Lakota Nation Invitational track meet, Todd County took both the girls and boys team title, Pine Ridge’s Julian Weston, Red Cloud’s Ashlan Carlow-Blount, Todd County’s Lesleen Makes Room for Them and Todd County’s Chris Ellert all had three first places while new LNI records were set in the girls 200 meter(April Knight/Red Cloud 26.35, girls 1600 meter run(Taylor Byerly/Lakota Tech 5:45.68) and boys 4X100 relay(Mc- Laughlin 46.88). Those with multiple firsts included Ashlan Carlow-Blount 1st 100 hurdles 17.68, 1st high jump 4-08.00, and 1st in 4X100 relay; Julian Weston/Pine Ridge 1st in 110...
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According to Wikipedia “Edmund Burke was an Anglo-Irish statesman, economist, and philosopher. Born in Dublin, Burke served as a member of Parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 who once said: “Rage and frenzy will pull down more in half an hour, than prudence, deliberation, and foresight can build up in a hundred years.” According to the Oxford dictionary colonization is defined as “the action or process of settling among and establishing control over indigenous people… the action of appropriating a place or domain for one’s own use.” In order to effect the “appropriation” of a territory already inhabited by others...
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“It was the first time that the animals and birds danced to the heartbeat of Mother Earth.” Animals stop and listen. A new sound is in the forest. The beat vibrates through the trees and across the meadows. What is it? Where is it coming. Muskrat and Skunk thump on a hollow log - BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Bords begin to dance. Buffalo and Antelope join in. there is a rustle in the bushes; a large shape emerges. The animals scatter. Muskrat and Skunk drum on. The story of the drum connects the instrument’s sound to the heartbeat of Mother Earth...
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AUG 28,1957-MAY 9,2023 Calvet Ann Patton was born on August 28, 1957 in Pine Ridge, SD to George B. Patton and Inez (Ruff) Patton. Calvet made her journey to the Spirit World on May 9, 2023 at her home in Rapid City, SD. Calvet is survived by her two brothers, Darrell (Patty) Twiss and Doug (Rilda) Patton; and sister, Estelle Goings. Calvet was preceded in death by her father, George Patton; mother, Inez (Ruff) Patton; brothers, Paul Patton and Wayne Patton; two sisters, Theresa Sis Ecoffey and Ivy Nita Patton; nephews, Calvin “Sonny” Patton, Dale Ecoffey, and Michael Patton; nieces,...
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FEB 27, 2002-MAY 8, 2023 Aliastair Sheldon Crow-Herrod was born on February 27, 2003 in Rapid City, SD to Sheldon Eugene Herrod and Avis Crow. Aliastair made his journey to the Spirit World on May 8, 2023 in Oglala, SD. Aliastair is survived by his mother, Avis Crow; brother, Austin Crow-Herrod; grandparents, Diane Crow, Corrine Brave, Katie Kindle, Cordelia Blindman, Audrey Kindle, Minnie Kindle, and Katherine Starr; aunts, Tessie Her Many Horses and Bev (Kevin) Belt; uncles, James Cromwell and Brian Featherman; nephews, Derek Jealous of Him and Brian Featherman, Jr., and nieces, Briseis Crow and Breelynn Featherman. Aliastair was...
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AUG 2, 1974-MAY 6,2023 Terese Yvetta Ghost Dog was born on August 2, 1974 in Pine Ridge, SD to Donald Yellow Horse and Marilyn Ghost Dog. Terese made her journey to the Spirit World on May 6, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Terese is survived by her children, Samantha Ghost Dog of Arizona, Jesse Ghost Dog of Rushville, NE, Savannah Ghost Dog, Drayonne Backward, and Taequinn Backward all of Rapid City, SD; father, Donald Yellow Horse; hunka dad, Wade Broken Nose; grandchildren, David “DJ” Belcarris, Romiah Gibbons, Leoncio Gibbons, Demar, Aubriana, & Maggie May Ghost...
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SEPT 9,1949 – MAY 8,2023 Renee McLaughlin, 73, of White Horse, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at Medicine Wheel Village, Eagle Butte. Renee Sue Iron Wing was born September 9, 1949, at the Old Agency, SD to George Gilford and Pearl (Defender) Iron Wing. She loved staying home, caring for her mother and her husband, watching golf and Wheel of Fortune on T.V., playing cards or bingo, doing Sudoku puzzles, or just visiting with family and friends. Renee is survived by her son, Corey James Traversie; grandchildren: Ashtyn Miner and Tacoma and Oliviah Traversie; sister, Hazel Traversie; and numerous...
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FEB 25,1926-MAY 7, 2023 Florien Elvira (Respects Nothing) Taylor was born on February 25, 1926 at home in Grass Creek, SD to George Respects Nothing and Rose Bird Necklace. Florien made her journey to the Spirit World on May 7, 2023 at her home in Rapid City, SD. Florien is survived by her children, Gloria Eastman, Everett H. Eastman, Jr., and Georgianne Eastman; grandchildren, Travis Spotted Wolf, Anthony Spotted Wolf, Damian & Jennifer Stedman, Kendra & Tye Kjeldgaard, Christina & Matt Larson, Everett Eastman, Christina Eastman, and Andrew Eastman; great grandchildren, Talys Whirlwind Horse, Jaspur Stedman, Madesi Stedman, Sequoia Stedman,...
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Lakota Cabins & Rental Management LLC has been up and running since 2020. Located south of Kyle, South Dakota, they have rooms and small rental cabins available for nightly rent. Some of the cabins are also available for short term and long-term rental. Tess Puckett partners this business alongside her father Russell Puckett, who has been extremely helpful as he is the one who builds the cabins. Russell has been building homes for over 45 years. The cabins are very energy efficient; they currently have 5 units that are occupied but currently right now they are building 4 more units,...
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In the fall of 2021, Dusty Nelson saw that many working families were struggling to find childcare as they were being called to work in person. She made a decision to undertake founding a Montessori immersion daycare and provide not only a service to parents, but also up the ante on early childhood education in her community. This is how the Lakota Children’s House came to be on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Nelson has a very strong calling to work with all ages of children. She completed her Montessori training in 2018, after accumulating over a decade of experience in...
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BATESLAND - In February of this year, the Little Eagle Nest Day Care center at Batesland School marked its one year of operation serving employees of Oglala Lakota County Schools; its open 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday for children newborn to five years of age at no cost. “The center started with 11 children, went up to 13 and now is at 12, there’s a limit of 20,” said district day care coordinator Sara Clifford who is from Martin, a Bennett County HS graduate who earned a bachelor in Early Childhood Education from Oglala Lakota College and a masters...
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Project Aware will be hosting “Hoksikilowanpi” which is going to consist of Lakota lullaby sessions, and recordings. They want all the relatives from different communities to get a chance to share, create and preserve a collection of songs, some of the songs will be childhood songs, Lakota lullabies, and bedtime songs. Project Aware’s mission in the schools is to help students become good relatives, they are focused on helping students to be culturally informed and to help be good role models. Throughout the school year they help to provide strength to the students to encourage them and show them that...
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Sioux Chef, Sean Sherman was recently named one of the country’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023 by Times Magazine. He is the co-founder of the nonprofit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems in south Minneapolis and is founder of Owamni, the high-profile restaurant that is centered around Indigenous food and cooking. Several months ago, Sherman said he received an email stating that he was selected as one of the individuals for Times Magazine. Also in the article Padma Lakshmi, the longtime hose of the TV cooking competition “Top Chef” wrote that Sherman “brings a deep sense of pride and...
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In the mid-nineteenth century a Hidatsa woman who’s name was Buffalo Bird Woman lived along a bend of the Missouri River known as “Like A Fishhook.” As an old woman she looks back on those faraway times, I think, with a mixture of nostalgia and perhaps with a little melancholy sprinkled in. BBW: “I am an old woman now. The buffaloes and black-tail deer are gone, and our Indian ways are almost gone. Sometimes I find it hard to believe that I ever lived them.” “My little son grew up in the white man’s school. He can read books, and...
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“It did not occur to me at the time that I was going away to learn the ways of the white man. My idea was that I was leaving the reservation and going to stay away long enough to do some brave deed and then come home again alive. If I could just do that, then I knew my father would be so proud of me.” ~Luther Standing Bear on going to the Carlisle Indian School in 1879 (My People the Sioux, 128) The Rapid City Indian School was one of twenty-eight off-reservation boarding schools built and operated by the...
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CLEMENT NEAL HOLY EAGLE JULY 24,1969-APR 10,2023 MALA IRENE VALENCIA-VASQUEZ SEPT ,1983-APRIL 7,2023
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OCT 27,1957-APRIL 11, 2023 David Allen Brave Heart was born on October 27, 1957 in Watford City, ND to Basil Albert Brave Heart and Deolores Iva (Hopkins) Brave Heart. David made his journey to the Spirit World surrounded by his family on April 11, 2023 in Mankato, MN. David graduated from Chisago City High School, and earned a bachelor’s degree from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD and worked as a PE teacher and coach on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Later, Dave worked as a cultural consultant in Minnesota with American Indian prison inmates, focusing on lowering recidivism...
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JUN 4,1992-APR 9,2023 Jenna Rae White Eyes was born on June 4, 1992 in Rapid City, SD to Anthony White Eyes, Sr. and Donna Yellow Elk. Jenna made her journey to the Spirit World on April 9, 2023 at the Monument Health Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis, SD. Jenna is survived by her parents, Anthony White Eyes and Donna Yellow Elk; daughter, Meriah Rae Richards; spouse, Devin Richards; brother, Anthony White Eyes, Jr.; sisters, Christine Yellow Elk and Santana Yellow Elk; nieces, Ayden Montoya, Jaycinda Yellow Elk, and Sierra Galati; nephews, Aaron Sutherland, Dominick Yellow Elk, and Cameron Gibbs; grandmother, Chrystal...
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OCT 18,1977-APRIL 9,2023 Andreana Grace Red Feather-Guerra was born on October 18, 1977 in Hot Springs, SD to Frances Agnes Red Feather and Norman Two Bulls. Andreana “Gina” made her journey to the Spirit World on April 9, 2023 at the Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. Andreana “Gina” is survived by her husband, Jesus S. Guerra, Sr.; daughters, Rosa M. Guerra, Reyna B. Guerra, and Amaris M. Martinez; son, Jesus A. Guerra, Jr. all of Brandon, SD; sisters, Holly (Adrian) Red Feather of Gordon, NE, Elizabeth (Marvin) Parham of Sacramento, CA, Amanda (Manuel) Red Feather of Pine Ridge, SD,...
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APR 20,1981-APR 8,2023 Candace Eleanor Red Cloud was born on April 20, 1981 in Pine Ridge, SD to Peter Black Bear and Marletta Red Cloud. Candace made her journey to the Spirit World on April 8, 2023 near Manderson, SD. Candace is survived by her mother, Marletta (Joe Carpenter) Red Cloud; daughters, Charlize Rodriguez and Rebecca Shields; son, Brandon Rodriguez; brothers, Wanbli Isnala Morris, Julius Morris, and Silas Little Brave; sister, Brandi Red Cloud; aunts, Neomi (Ed Anderson) Red Cloud, Monique White Bear Claws, Marquetta Peltier, Audrey (Dennis, Sr.) Martinez, Audrey (Jay) Thompson, and Lexie Shield; grandmothers, Audrey Shields and...
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Red Cloud Renewable, in a long standing, positive partnership with InOurHands, is happy to announce funding for their shared dream, The Lakota Thiyuha Project. A project aimed at building homes and fostering economic opportunity on Pine Ridge. Thanks to The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Fund, The Turner Foundation, and the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, among other supporters, phase one of this project has been secured. This funding allows RCR and IOH to pilot a scalable, low-cost, energy efficient building project, designed and implemented by both nonprofits. The goal of our shared work is to provide housing, emergency warming shelters,...
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WOLF CREEK - Lakota Tech seniors Quincy Means, Sam O’Rourke and Jayshawn Morrisette all signed to go to school and play football at University of Minnesota Morris, their signing ceremony took place at Lakota Tech Monday night. Back on February 10th, Lakota Tech senior Taylor Byerly signed to go to school and run cross-country and track at NCAA Division I, University of South Dakota in Vermillion. “Originally looked at Black Hills State University, Southwest Minnesota State or Minnesota State, they were my top three picks but USD reached out to me through Instagram, talked to them then went for a...
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NEW TOWN,NDak. - After going 2-2 in pool play in the AIHEC Women’s basketball tournament at the Four Bears Entertainment Center in New Town, N.Dak. March 30 and April 1, the Oglala Lakota College Lady Brave Hearts lost to Chief Dull Knife College 60-23 in the tournament then defeated Turtle Mountain Community College 45-36 for fifth place. In pool play OLC defeated Navajo Tech 42-39 and beat Sisseton Wahpeton College 46-39 and lost to Chief Dull Knife College 42-35 and Salish Kootenai College 45-38. OLC had six players Hope Flournoy, Tara Rouillard, Macy Rouillard, Jacobie Knight, Justina Pourier and Jayellen...
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When you’re young, you grandparents or your uncles or aunties tried to tell you their history and you don’t listen because you just weren’t interested at that time. Then later on in life, always, you wish you wrote down they said. I know I did, there has been so many times, I wished I listened more to my parents and grandparents and my aunties and uncles. Especially the ones who loved to talk and tell stories. I heard this phrase before about family historians. We are the chosen as in each family there is one who seems to be called...
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Good Spring day to all One Spirit folks, hope you’re all doing fine and in good spirits. It’s spring here. It’s still cold but you can feel it in the air. That was one tough winter, it hit us hard right after deer season ended in December. All of a sudden we had 30+ inches of snow over our wood piles. It was hectic to say the least, well glad that’s all behind us. We had a special time feeding the buffalo hay thanks to you who sponsored the hay. The buffalo were here all winter and at the very...
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WOLF CREEK - As part of an ambitious construction plan for the Oglala Lakota County School district, four pods of five two bedroom apartments have been completed on the Wolf Creek school campus six miles east of Pine Ridge, 15 of the 20 apartments already have tenants, certified staff have priority for school apartments. According to Superintendent Connie Kaltenbach, there are plans for the construction of 14-16 three bedroom homes, we are working with the state and their Governor’s Homes project. Funding for the current construction projects comes from the Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ESSER) funds through the state...
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April 15 is Tax Day, the day personal income tax returns are due in the United States. But this year that was not the case because the 15th fell on a weekend. Usually when April 15 falls on a weekend, Tax Day is the following Monday, which would have been April 17 this year. But April 17 is Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia, a public holiday, and since the federal government offices are in the District of Columbia, its offices are closed. The result is that Tax Day 2023 is April 18. American Indians across the United States...
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This past week at Lakota Tech high school, the Freshman Impact: Caught in the Moment came down to host a very powerful one day influential program. This event was sponsored by the OST DPS Highway Safety and Lakota Tech high school. Freshman Impact’s focus is to educate primarily the freshman students all the possible consequences of wrong choices and the lasting effects physically and emotionally on their bodies, their families and friends, and their community. The upper-class students and members of the community also had the opportunity to play active roles and make these scenarios very authentic. Students from Lakota...
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On May 1st, 2023, the Oglala Sioux Tribe will have their first Lakota woman sworn in as the new sheriff. Vanessa Plume will be the newly appointed female sheriff for Oglala Lakota County. Plume’s career started in 2011 with Public Safety as an officer, she worked mostly around Pine Ridge and around 2019-2020 she made the transition to a go to a Criminal Investigation school and then transitioned to a Criminal Investigation program, she became the first female C.I. that was not under BIA. Her goal and dream were to become a Criminal investigator and she was able to work...
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For over two years, rightwing think-tanks and Fox News have railed against CRT teaching in the schools. Gov.-Noem jumped on the anti-CRT bandwagon in late 2021. Presumably, it was the presence of narratives about slavery that prompted Gov.-Noem to discard the first set of history standards in 2021. Gov.-Noem’s proposed Social Studies Standards package for South Dakota was developed by a little conservative college in Michigan, Hillsdale College. I’m writing this because the Hillsdale product worries many. The AHA (American History Association) wrote letters of concern to the state Board of Education last fall. Gov.-Noem shows no indication of taking...
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This morning, I had to call my cousin and tell her to stop doing the Snoopy Happy Dance. She was dancing because we had heard the Pope had revoked the Doctrines of Discovery. That was not true. He only ‘repudiated’ the Doctrines of Discovery, not “revoked” them. Then another cousin called and I had to tell him the same thing. There is a difference between ‘repudiate’ and ‘revoke’. The word “repudiate” according to the Mirriam Webster Dictionary means “to cast off” or “to refuse to have anything to do with” or “to refuse to acknowledge.” We can all do that...
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John F. Kennedy once wrote, “The weapons of war must be abolished before they abolish us.” The great Carl Sagan once said, “Imagine a room awash in gasoline, and there are two implacable enemies in that room. One of them has nine thousand matches. The other has seven thousand matches. Each of them is concerned about who’s ahead, who’s stronger. Well that’s the kind of situation we are actually in. The amount of weapons that are available to the Unites States and the Soviet Union are so bloated, so grossly in excess of what’s needed to dissuade the other, that...
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RAPID CITY - With protestors standing outside the fence, construction crews started the demolition of the old historic Sioux San hospital building on the Sioux San campus in west Rapid City early Thursday morning. The building was built in 1898, used first as an Indian boarding school until 1933 when it closed; it served next as a Civilian Conservation Corps camp until Sioux Sanatorium opened in 1938, a tuberculosis clinic for Native Americans; the hospital became part of the Indian Health Service in 1955. The Oglala Sioux Tribe along with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe working with the Great Plains...
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DES MOINES, Iowa - Four wrestlers from Lakota Tech traveled to Salem last week for tryouts for the SD Dual wrestling team; after wrestle offs Zaniyan Iron Eyes at 145 and Kolt Fox at 182 won their matches and made the SD A team, South Dakota Storm. With their team, they were off to the AAU National Dual Tournament in Des Moines at the Wells Fargo Center on April 1, 2. On Saturday, April 1, after wrestling five duals, the SD Storm made the Gold Bracket for Sunday’s competition, Iron Eyes went 4-4 over the two days, Fox went 5-3,...
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Kyle, SD The South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition is pleased to announce that it has selected Red Dawn Foster (Oglala Lakota and Navajo) as Executive Director to lead the formation and launch of its housing development subsidiary, an entity that will support tribal communities in their efforts to increase the number of safe and affordable homes. “Housing is the foundation to economic development and overall health and wellness of families,” says Foster. “I’m excited to be part of helping Native communities to leverage resources and find innovative solutions.” Foster is in her third term as a South Dakota State Senator...
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The federal government needs to change how it collects data on Native Americans, a new Brookings research report published March 30 says. That’s because— under its current collection, aggregation, and publication method of race and ethnicity data— the government could be excluding more than three-quarters of Native Americans from official data sets, the report says. “These practices may bias research, contribute to negative policy impacts, and perpetuate long-standing misunderstandings about Native American populations,” researchers Robert Maxim (Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe), Gabriel Sanchez, and Kimberly Huyser (Diné) wrote. Currently, the Census Bureau collects race data based on the 1997 U.S. Office of...
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PINE RIDGE – Sexual violence is an epidemic in tribal communities nationwide and schools on the Pine Ridge reservation will have an opportunity to help reduce those numbers in the next three years. This collaborative effort is being funded by a .2 million grant from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Grand Challenges Catalyst Competition to the Wahwala Iyohlogya Otipi, Peaceful Means Center, located by the Wakpamni CAP office, east of Pine Ridge. The center was named with input from community members to inspire others to reconsider what it means to end conflict using peaceful means. The center’s logo was designed by...
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PINE RIDGE - In a report from the OST Revenue Office covering the first two quarters of sales of legalized marijuana from July 1, through December 31, 2022, there were [post_excerpt].3 million in sales generating 5,000 in tax revenue for the Marijuana Commission. According to Jenilee Rooks, Chair of the Marijuana Commission, we’re projecting between .5-4 million in sales over the first full year with a tax revenue of close to 0,000; currently we have 37 licenses for dispensaries, processors and cultivators, nine of those are for dispensaries, four in Pine Ridge, two in the Kyle area, one in Porcupine,...
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PIERRE, S.D. – On July 1, 2023, South Dakota’s tax rate will decrease from 4.5 percent to 4.2 percent. Governor Kristi Noem and the Department of Revenue are working diligently to account for the three-tenth percent sales tax decrease created by House Bill 1137. “We are excited to provide this tax relief for the people of South Dakota and will work to deliver a permanent tax cut in the future,” said Governor Noem. “South Dakotans will be paying lower taxes when many other states are raising theirs. I appreciate the Department of Revenue for working diligently to implement this relief.”...
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APRIL 12,1969-APR 1,2023 Lucille Marie Lone Elk was born on April 12, 1969 in Pine Ridge, SD to Frank Leroy Lone Elk and Vestana Lou Iron Boy-Elk Boy. Lucille made her journey to the Spiriit World on April 1, 2023 at her home in Rapid City, SD. Lucille is survived by her son, Craig Chase of Rapid City, SD; daughters, Katrina Chase of Rapid City, SD and Brianna Roan Eagle of Carnegie, OK; brothers, Quentin Lone Elk, Percy Lone Elk, Brian “Olie” Lone Elk, Bruce Yellow Wolf, and Dennis (Bernice) Lone Elk; sisters, Jennifer (Mitch) Long, Vestana “Bee” Iron Boy,...
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TURNING HAWK OCT 21,1974-APR 2,2023 “TAOPI CIKALA” Marlin Wayne Charles Turning Hawk was born on October 21, 1974 in Pine Ridge, SD to Cordelia (Turning Hawk) Old Horse. Marlin made his journey to the Spirit World on April 2, 2023 at his home in Kyle, SD. Marlin Is survived by his mother, Cordelia (Turning Hawk) Old Horse; son, Tyson Eagle Heart; step daughters, Annabelle Watkins and Dianna Watkins; step sons, James Watkins and Brandon Watkins; siblings, Verlin (Eileen) Old Horse, Jonas Old Horse, Jason (TJ) Old Horse, Sonny Old Horse, Emma Old Horse, Asay (Alex) Old Horse, Rose Old Horse...
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MAY 12,1947-APR 3, 2023 Abel Aaron Red Bird made his journey to the Spirit World on April 3, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Abel was born on May 12, 1947 in Thunder Butte, SD to Simon Red Bird and Kate (Elk Nation) Red Bird. Abel is survived by his wife, Betty Red Bird; sons, Brian Herrald and Gerald Bad Cob, Sr.; special grandson, Gerald Bad Cob, Jr.; niece, Karen Red Bird of Little Eagle, SD; and numerous nephews, nieces, and grandchildren. Abel was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Kate Red Bird; five...
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JAN 25,1956-APRIL 2, 2023 Wilbert Owen Warrior was born on January 25, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wilbur Warrior and Mary Alice (Walks Underground) Morgan. Wilbert made his journey to the Spirit World on April 2, 2023 at the Crest View Care Center in Chadron, NE. Wilbert is survived by his daughters, Cher Warrior, Brandi Warrior, and Misty Warrior; sons, Jesson Warrior, Tristan Warrior, Manny Warrior, and Jerome Warrior; siblings, Dale Warrior, Michael Warrior, Charles Warrior, Geraldine Warrior, Crystal Jones, Lisa Bickel, and Robert Bickel; grandchildren, Justin & Dom Blaze, Ariyah & JoyneeLynn Leland and numerous grandchildren, nieces, &...
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MAY 14,1983-APR 1,2023 Alec Lee Dillon was born on May 14, 1983 in Pine Ridge, SD to De- Witt Louis Dillon and Marilyn Red Cloud- Brown. Alec made his journey to the Spirit World on April 1, 2023 in Pine Ridge, SD. Alec is survived by his mother, Marilyn J. Red Cloud of Pine Ridge, SD; sons, Jesse and Chance Pulliam; siblings, Charles “Matt” Dillon of MT, Mike Red Cloud, Merle “Shorty” Catches, both of Rapid City, SD, Trent Brewer, Lester Brown, James Track, Nathaniel Track, Jr., of Pine Ridge, SD, Yvonne Dillon, Veronica Dillon, Tylynn Dillon, all of MT,...
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ENOS BACK BEAR Feb 22, 1936-Apr 7, 2023 GEORGE PUMPKIN SEED Feb 3, 1971-April 6, 2023 APRIL LEE BAD YELLOW HAIR Apr 21, 1978-Apr 5, 2023 FLOYD RUNNING HAWK Oct 30,1939-Apr 4,2023
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Severt Young Bear stood in the light - in the center ring at powwows and other gatherings of Lakota people. As founder and for many years, lead singer of the Porcupine Singers, a traditional singing and drumming group, he also stood, figuratively, in the light of understanding the cherished Lakota heritage. Young Bear’s own life in Brotherhood Community, Porcupine District of the Pine Ridge Sioux Reservation, is the linchpin of this narrative, which ranges across the landscape of Dakota culture, from the significance of names to the search for modern Lakota identity, from Lakota oral traditions to powwows and giveaways,...
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JAN 7,1937-MAR 28,2023 Catherine Carmen (Running Hawk) Bianas was born on January 7, 1937 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph and Hattie (Bad Heart Bull) Running Hawk. Catherine made her journey to the Spirit World on March 28, 2023 at her home in Pine Ridge, SD. Cathy is survived by her children, Sandra Johnson, Kaye Rojo, Dana Rojo, Terry Two Bulls, Sr., Tiffany Bianas, Isabella Dreamer, Denver Bianas, Lloyd Bianas, Belva Thunder Hawk, and Marletta Soldier Wolf; hunka daughters, Miriam Martin and Darla Black; hunka son, Evans Martin; siblings, Albert Running Hawk, Diane Standing Soldier, Janet Carrera, and Faye Charging;...
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According to abc news.go.com, “The definition of ‘woke’ changes depending on who you ask. The term has recently been used by some conservatives as an insult against progressive values. The term, however, was originally coined by progressive Black Americans and used in racial justice movements in the early to mid-1900s.” “To be “woke” politically in the Black community means that someone is informed, educated and conscious of social injustice and racial inequality, Merriam Webster Dictionary states. One of the earliest uses was in a historical recording of the protest song “Scottsboro Boys” by Lead Belly. In that recording, it was...
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Sometime ago, I wrote about the Oglala Lakota College’s project Wichóoyake ki aglí which means, ‘They Bring the Stories Back.’ One of the purposes of the project is to enhance and empower Lakota people to add to powerful stories of our ancestors who participated in the expo shows. To add to the exhibits and photographs. Mainly the Wild West Bill Cody Show, which ran from the mid 1800s to early 1900s. In the near future there is plans to do more education to the community and to gather information from community and from the descendants that have stories or images....
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OCT 7,1962-MARCH 15,2023 Thomas Harold Cottier, Sr. was born on October 7, 1962 in Rushville, NE to William Cottier, Jr. and Cecelia “Sisterbabe” (Shangreau) Cottier. Thomas made his journey to the Spirit World on March 15, 2023 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Thomas is survived by his daughters, Ashley Cottier, Brandy Cottier, Cherie Cottier and Miracle Cottier; sons, Thomas Cottier, Jr., Teejay Cottier, Ron Martin and Marco Cottier; brother, James “Jim” Cottier; hunka brother, Wes Shangreau; aunts/uncle, Emma Gallego and Tom & Ann Conroy; grandchildren, Tommee Cottier, Tyra Cottier, Trenton Cottier, Taylin, Kinleigh and Riverly Cottier, Tarryn Wilson,...
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BURKE, SD – The Billie Sutton Leadership Institute’s fifth year is underway, and the 2023 Sutton Leaders and Rural POWER class has been announced. Sixteen members of the new class met for a training seminar this past weekend in Oacoma to kick off the yearlong leadership development program. After launching the fifth year of the program, Billie Sutton, a former state senator, 2018 candidate for governor of South Dakota, and founder of the Sutton Leadership Institute said, “Year after year I’m impressed by the talent and passion of the leaders who come to this program with a focus on...
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ABERDEEN/ PIERRE - Two days after the third place game between White River and Aberdeen Christian at the 2023 State B tournament in Aberdeen, Dan Swartos, executive director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association issued a statement admitting mistakes were made in both the actual score and the counting of fouls during the second half. The game ended up being tied at 59 all at the end of regulation with Aberdeen Christian winning it in overtime 70-65. There were a minimum of three mistakes made during the third quarter and second half of the third place game, following...
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When Blue Bird and her grandmother leave their family’s camp to gather beans for the long, threatening winter, they inadvertently avoid the horrible fate that befalls the rest of the family. Luckily, the two women are adopted by a nearby Dakota community and are eventually integrated into their kinship circles. Ella Cara Deloria’s tale follows Blue Bird and her daughter, Waterlily, through the intricate kinship practices that created unity among her people. Waterlily, published after Deloria’s death and generally viewed as the masterpiece of her career, offers a captivating glimpse into the daily life of the nineteenth-century Sioux. This new...
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ALLEN - The OST Council met at American Horse School in Allen for the March regular session, the Council’s proposed actions to terminate Prairie Wind Casino GM Bill Pourier and in a separate action to terminate Pahin Sinte Owayawa board, principal and curriculum director were tabled. A motion made by Pine Ridge representative Robin Tapio was on the table to terminate Prairie Wind Casino general manager Bill Pourier, pay a severance package and advertise the position. Cora White Horse, council rep from LaCreek and chair of the Finance Committee, moved to have the council go into executive session. Following the executive...
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March is known as Women’s History month, so every year the Vice President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Alicia Mousseau and her team honor women of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and recognize them for the work and the influential impact that they have made. It all varies who the team posts about, they like make sure there is women from all over the reservation that have made and impact everywhere, from the tribal offices, health professionals, through schools, and those who advocate health and wellness too. They want to bring awareness to the communities, that there are women out here...
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JUNE 22,1980-MAR 30,2023 Kristy Kay Two Bulls was born on June 22, 1980 in Rapid City, SD to Fred Two Bulls, Jr. and Pearl McLaughlin. Kristy made her journey to Spirit World on March 30, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Kristy is survived by her special friend, Ross Salway; daughters, La- Pearla Two Bulls, Santana Salway, Kristy Salway, and Paige Salway; sons, Donnie Salway, Cameron Salway, Austin Salway, and Trent Salway; brothers, Jessie Poor Thunder, Fred Two Bulls III, Dale Mc- Laughlin, Clifford Mc- Laughlin, and Billy Jack McLaughlin; sisters, Becky Patterson, Lisa McLaughlin, Trisha...
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Ronald L. Cournoyer, 79, passed away at home in Sarasota, FL, on March 26, 2023, after a long illness. A citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Cournoyer was a lifelong tribal advocate as an agency executive, health care leader and consultant. He worked initially as a hospital administrator in South Dakota and Oklahoma for the Indian Health Service. In 1970, the IHS director ordered Cournoyer to Florida to support a new regional alliance of tribes in the Southeast and New York. Establishing its headquarters in Sarasota, United South and Eastern Tribes hosted the National Congress of American Indian convention in...
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JAN 24,1961-MAR 18,2023 Troy Lynn Good Crow was born on January 24, 1961 in Pine Ridge, SD to Levi Good Crow and Jeanie Tapio-Good Crow. Troy Lynn made her journey to the Spirit World on March 18, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Troy is survived by her mother, Delores Jean Good Crow; daughter, Nicole Siers; son, Warren Waters; nieces, Angela Good Crow and Shawnna Good Crow; siblings, Corwin Good Crow and Patty Jo Good Crow; and grandchildren, Kenneth Good Crow, Adrien Apple, Shania Apple, Kendra Apple, Shealyn, Bobby Jo, Larry III, Larrissa, Lewis, Nakiyah, Natalia,...
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Stella Standing Bear is an up-and-coming musician from Salt Lake City, Utah. She currently resides here on the Pine Ridge Reservation in Porcupine, South Dakota. Her music would be described as melodic rap that gives an uplifting message. Growing up, Stella has been very passionate about music, making music and wants to help heal with the music that she creates. Standing Bear represents her people, the Lakota Nation, and is very devoted to the MMIW movement. Standing Bear strives to become successful with her music, she wants to be able to give back to her community, to be able to...
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[This week’s column is written by Tyler Young, a graduate student in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University] Last week’s news cycle contained an item of interest from Vatican City – the (earthly) seat of power of the Catholic Church nestled inside the Italian capital of Rome – that was sure to catch the attention of believers and non-believers alike. Around the world, news publications small and large quickly sent out to their readers a headline similar to this one, issued by the New York Times: “Vatican Repudiates ‘Doctrine of Discovery,’ Used as Justification for Colonization.”...
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Federal authorities expect to return a 13-year-old boy’s remains to his Native American tribe in South Dakota this fall, they said Friday. The statement comes days after the tribe urged for a faster return of the child who died at a federal boarding school for Indigenous children in 1879. The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate wrote to the head of the U.S. Army’s cemetery office this week, demanding movement on their effort to have the remains of Amos LaFromboise repatriated from a graveyard at the Carlisle Barracks, a military facility in Pennsylvania. The letter from three lawyers with the Native American Rights...
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MAR 10,1985-MAR 15,2023 Michael Lee Hultgren, Jr. was born on March 10, 1985 in Rapid City, SD to Michael Lee Hultgren, Sr. and Bernadine Freeman. Michael, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on March 15, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Michael is survived by his father, Michael L. Hultgren, Sr.; mother, Bernadine Freeman; children, Ezra Wright, Elijah Hultgren, and Ezekiel Hultgren; brother, Marcus “Axel” Hultgren; sisters, Marilee Hultgren, Monika Hultgren, Martina Hultgren, Marsha Hultgren, Marcy Hultgren, and Michelle Hultgren; grandmother, Josephine Fast Wolf; aunt, Hope Fast Wolf; significant other, Alexandria Wright; and numerous...
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Begun as a pork-barrel project by the federal government in the early 1900s, the Canton Asylum for Insane Indians quickly became a dumping ground for inconvenient Indians. The federal institution in Canton, South Dakota, deprived many Native patients of their freedom without genuine cause, often requiring only the signature of a reservation agent. Only nine Native patients in the asylum’s history were committed by court order. Without interpreters, mental evaluations, or therapeutic programs, few patients recovered. But who cared about Indians and what went on in South Dakota?
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MA 16,1984-MAR 14,223 Joseph Dale Looks Twice was born on March 16, 1984 in Gordon, NE to Dale Joseph Looks Twice, Sr. and Elane Mae Twiss. Joseph made his journey to the Spirit World on March 14, 2023 near Porcupine, SD. Joseph is survived by his children, Lavaiah, Lawrencia, Leileigh, Akicita, and Joseph, Jr. Looks Twice, and Rudy Steele; special friend, Doreen Poor Bear; brothers, Jason Apple, Reuben (Norma) Looks Twice, Sr., Lloyd Looks Twice, Boyd Looks Twice, Quentin Looks Twice, Justin Looks Twice, Dale Looks Twice, Jr., and John Jumping Eagle; sisters, Elizabeth Looks Twice, Denise Jumping Eagle, Sunni...
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JAN 6, 1989-MAR 15.2023 Jerry Cheyenne Sounding Sides was born on January 6, 1989 in Rapid City, SD to Santos Sidney Sounding Sides-Chalmers and Lavina Red Paint. Jerry made his journey to the Spirit World on March 15, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jerry is survived by his mother, Lavina Red Paint; father, Santos Sounding Sides-Chalmers; daughter, Wiyaka Sounding Sides; sons, Mahpiya Akan Najin Sounding Sides, and Grayson Puppel; siblings, Lucy Camargo, Jacob Sounding Sides, Phillip Black Bear, Kayden Chalmers, and Tasina Chalmers. Jerry was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Geraldine Dreamer-Chalmers, Lorenda (Running...
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OCT 26,1953-MAR 17,2023 Delphine Jeanette Bull Man was born on October 26, 1953 in Pine Ridge, SD to Vienna Good Voice Elk- Bull Man and Silver Bull Man. Delphine made her journey to the Spirit World on March 17, 2023 in Allen, SD. Delphine is survived by her children, Peter Brown Bull of Kyle, SD, Carl Bone Shirt, Jr. and Richard Fool Bull both of Rosebud, SD, and Verdell Brown Bull; special friend, Wallace White Dress; step-sons, Willis Zephier and Wallace White Dress, Jr.; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and nieces & nephews, Sami Young Bear, Tony Good Voice Elk,...
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SEP 27,1990-MAR 17,2003 Robert Lee Watters, Jr. was born on September 27, 1990 in Pine Ridge, SD to Robert Lee Watters, Sr. and Eileen Rose Janis. Robert made his journey to the Spirit World on March 17, 2023 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Robert is survived by his daughter, Aubree Cottier; hunka daughter, Emerald Bird Necklace; brothers, Adam James Watters, Darrell Watters, John Watters, Eric Shaka Sampson, Jr., and Quincy Means; sister, Rebecca Watters; hunka sisters, Alicia and Amelia Red Fish and numerous hunka brothers and sisters; aunts, Veronica, Emerald, Francine, Cora, and Terri Janis, Patty (Leo) Eagle...
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MAY 23, 1990-MARCH 18,2023 Adam Edward Bear Robe was born on May 23, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Richard Roy and Tessie Bear Robe. Adam made his journey to the Spirit World on March 18, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Adam is survived by his father, Richard Roy; siblings, Patricia Red Cloud, Andrew Red Cloud, LaShawnda Red Cloud, Kimberlin Red Cloud, Rain Ortega, Sylvia Red Cloud, and Phillip Standing Soldier, Jr.; grandparents, Bonita Andrews, Joyce Bear Robe, Corrine Janis & Family, Nancy Marshall, Trudy New Holy, Melissa Janis, Yvonne Mousseaux, and Sam Moves Camp; aunts,...
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JAN 24,1961-MAR 18,2023 Troy Lynn Good Crow was born on January 24, 1961 in Pine Ridge, SD to Levi Good Crow and Jeanie Tapio-Good Crow. Troy Lynn made her journey to the Spirit World on March 18, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Troy is survived by her mother, Delores Jean Good Crow; daughter, Nicole Siers; son, Warren Waters; nieces, Angela Good Crow and Shawnna Good Crow; siblings, Corwin Good Crow and Patty Jo Good Crow; and grandchildren, Kenneth Good Crow, Adrien Apple, Shania Apple, Kendra Apple, Shealyn, Bobby Jo, Larry III, Larrissa, Lewis, Nakiyah, Natalia,...
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Oya’te Omni’ci’ye is one way to describe the men and women who are chosen from within their districts on the Pine Ridge Reservation to not only look out for the community but also serve on standing committees to help all the communities on the homeland. I wanted to do a series of articles trying to explain to the community on the role and responsibilities given to these 21 men and women who serve on the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council. I also want to begin with this quote from many who have served on the council “that they are not social...
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Family reunions are great events to bring family together and that is how networking is communicated. In my mother Rebecca Cottier-Apple’s journal, she wrote about how important family and tiospaye functions were to family. It was an entertaining time and most of the time they got together not only to have visiting and food but to get something done. It could have been helping someone raise their house, working on gardens, harvesting, butchering or for some sort of holiday or gathering. They didn’t have entertainment like we have no, no televisions, no movies, no libraries, very few radio stations, no...
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WOLF CREEK - Officially, the first ever SDHSAA sanctioned girl’s fast pitch softball season opened across South Dakota last week; South Dakota was the last State in the US to sanction the sport and after it was sanctioned and the decision was made to have it be a spring sport, 55 schools signed up for the first season including four schools from Indian Country, Lakota Tech, Pine Ridge, Lower Brule and Crow Creek. “Last week we had 24 students sign up for girls fast pitch softball,” said Nick Prado who was hired to be Lakota Tech’s first head coach, “we...
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https://www.tribalnationsmaps.com/ Supreme Court ruling in late June is a recent example of a growing divide between the Supreme Court and Congress over federal Indian law. The ruling highlights the relevance of one man’s decades-long cartography effort to document thousands of Native American Tribes. With the diligence of a seasoned collector, Aaron Carapella was always searching. At the library, he scoured books. He hoped to find it at museum gift shops. He combed the shelves and perused the display cases filled with heishi necklaces, kiva step pots, storyteller dolls, and framed sand paintings but came up empty. Despite his age, he...
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SIOUX FALLS - Last week the SD Media Association released the SD All State teams for Class AA, A and B, Red Cloud’s Ashlan Carlow-Blount and Todd County’s Julise Shaw were named to the Class A third team all state while RC Stevens Taaliyah Porter was named to the Class AA second team all state. Carlow-Blount, a 5’10” freshman was the starting point guard for Red Cloud this year, helping to lead the Lady Crusaders to a fourth place finish in this year’s State A girls tournament in Watertown. Ashlan averaged 15.6 points per game, 5 rebounds a game, 5.1...
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A little under a year ago I wasn’t feeling quite right so I went to see my doctor to find out what was going on. Routinely I was scuttled off to the lab to give blood and urine samples. I was immediately diagnosed with COVID-19 infection after having tested positive. I was taken aback a little thinking about my close relatives who had already been lost to the disease. The worry quickly set in while wondering if this might be my exit coming up in very short order. I followed my doctor’s advice and quarantined up for recommended 5 days....
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WOLF CREEK - “We’re looking at getting healthy together, making wellness a priority here at Oglala Lakota County Schools,” said Doni DeCory who was hired as the director of health and wellness for the county schools in December of last year, “three past district Rotary Club governors John Siemienowicz, Venu Rao and Tony Gilmore donated 1,200 Fitbits to Oglala Lakota County Schools this past December and we’re using them to jumpstart our ‘Let’s get healthy together program’ with staff and students working together; some schools are using them in PE classes, some are having step competitions among staff, it’s different...
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Martin, SD – Beginning of the month of March at the Buche Ace Hardware store, they honored and gave a Certificate of Recognition for one of their employees, Wakan Movescamp. Movescamp has worked at this hardware store for over 6 years and counting. Starting his job with the store, known as Ace Hardware, then, back in 2017, Wakan started out doing small engine repairs and worked on chainsaws, lawn mowers and other tools. As the years went by, he was able to learn more new things and could work anywhere in the store. A couple of years ago, Buche was...
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This past year Karin Eagle was given the opportunity to work with Nickelodeon to help consult and create a character for the show Monster High. She was able to help create the backstory and with the character development as well. The character is named Coach Thunderbird, she makes her first appearance on the 10th episode of the season which is titled “Crushed”. Eagle first started working with Nickelodeon in 2020, she was able to be a consultant for the show ‘The Casagrandes”. There was a new Lakota character named Charles Little Bull that made his debut on the show, he...
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WASHINGTON – The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) honoring the life and legacy of the late James George Abourezk. The resolution highlights Abourezk’s accomplishments and dedication as a public servant. The resolution reads in part, “James G. Abourezk was elected to the United States Senate in 1972, representing the State of South Dakota from 1973 to 1979, and was the first Arab American to serve in the United States Senate; “James G. Abourezk re-established the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate, serving as the first Chair of...
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How does RCR’s Solar Training honor Native wisdom? Native empowerment leads to Native energy sovereignty! Our training programs lay the important groundwork. Participants gain a deeper understanding of how energy equity, energy assessments, and energy efficiency lead to energy sovereignty. Renewable energy education access to disproportionately harmed and underserved populations is the work of environ- mental, social, and racial justice. We advocate local empowerment that generates local prosperity. Native Nations are sovereign Nations. Chief Henry Red Cloud’s vision is to make at least one Native Nation energy sovereign before mainstream America. RCR is here to meet the energy needs of...
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According to stacker.com, “From 1778 to 1871, the United States government entered into more than 500 treaties with Native American tribes; all of these treaties have since been violated in some way or outright broken by the US government . . .” It is indisputable that America has dishonored itself by its practice of unilaterally breaching its contract obligations in violation of its own Constitution which in part states, “Article Six of the Unites States Constitution establishes the laws and treaties of the United States made in accordance with it as the supreme law of the land . . .”...
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LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (AP) - A Native American tribe and a northern Wisconsin town have reached an agreement under which the tribe will temporarily reopen four barricaded roads that are the subject of a decade long dispute and a recent lawsuit. Officials with the town of Lac du Flambeau on Saturday accepted the Lac du Flambeau tribe’s offer to remove barricades blocking the roads for 90 days in exchange for ,000 as negotiations continue for a more permanent solution, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported. On Jan. 31, tribal officials barricaded the roads, which traverse tribal land, cutting off non-tribal...
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MAY 23,1947 –MAR 10,2023 Leo Francis Cottier was born on May 23, 1947 in Pine Ridge, SD to Leo F. Cottier, Sr. and Regina (Hernandez) Cottier. Leo, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on March 10, 2023 at his home in Rapid City, SD. Leo is survived by his wife, Henrietta (Ghost) Cottier of Rapid City, SD; children, Cameron Ghost, Sr. of Minneapolis, MN, Gabriel Cottier of St. Cloud, MN, Steven Cottier of Rapid City, SD, Stacie Cottier of Pierre, SD, Sheila Cottier of Sioux Falls, SD and Breanna Cottier of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Irene Cottier, Lonnie...
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MARTIN/ALLEN/PINE RIDGE - Back in 2019, the Crazy Horse Planning Commission met and discussed the need for new district service centers, most of the current centers had been built 40-45 years ago then on September 1, 2021, the tribal council passed legislation to allocate million from ARPA to each district, .5 million for a multipurpose building and [post_excerpt].5 million for government services; recently the council gave the oversight responsibility for the multipurpose facilities to the Economic and Business Committee and today districts are in various stages in working towards getting these proposed buildings off the ground and built.“We’ve been...
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My Name is Dalton Buckman, I am the event director for “Culture Shock”. A Board And Collective has came together to bring Nammy and Grammy wonders from all different backgrounds that are here to promote their individuality and create culture shock from all different backgrounds and places around the globe. Culture Shock will be at The Summit Arena , Saturday April 15th, 2023. We have a collective of beautiful renowned artist from all over - highlighting and incorporating talent from its inspiring stages to being a recognized mega talent in the industry, we also are promoting causes throughout our event...
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Konrad Pumpkin Seed, 17 years old, is an up-and-coming artist who specializes in neo-expressionism with his artwork. Pumpkin Seed comes from Wanblee, South Dakota, and is a senior in Topeka, Kansas. His mother is Tasha Cross, and his father is the late Konrad Pumpkin Seed. In the beginning of March, Pumpkin Seed received an Honorable Mention award for the First Nation Institute: Justice Through the Lens of Native Artists Competition. His piece that he submitted was titled “Matoaka.” First Nations believes that including the perspectives of Native artists is essential to building a movement to advance Native justice because art...
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MAY 10,1963-MAR 12,2023 Eugene Acorn High Hawk, Sr. was born on May 10, 1963 in Pine Ridge, SD to Melvin High Hawk, Sr. and Vera (Moose) Bad Bear. Eugene made his journey to the Spirit World on March 12, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Eugene is survived by his daughters, Michelle High Hawk, Nicole (Dustin) Little Moon, and Angelina High Hawk; sons, Warfield High Hawk and Spencer High Hawk; hunka son, Mike Clifford; brothers, Melvin High Hawk, Jr. and Delbert High Hawk, Sr.; sister, Martha Bad Bear; and grandchildren, Joselyn, Charles, Kristanna, Caleb, Oakleigh, Tate,...
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DEC 8,1988 – MAR 9,2023 Rory Derek Anderlik was born on December 8, 1988, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota to Jeffrey and Delores (Ten Fingers) Anderlik. He died on Thursday, March 9, 2023 near Racine, MN. He enlisted into the United States Army as an infantryman and began basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia on September 4, 2008. In December of 2008, Rory was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, where he became part of Charlie Company, 1-12 Infantry Regiment. A year later, Rory deployed to Kunar Province, Afghanistan in 2009-2010, where he saw heavy action as light infantry fire team...
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Oglalan author James LaPointe published traditional Lakotan narratives in his 1976 book, Legends of the Lakota. Several of them relate to stars, including one about how the culture hero, Fallen Star, saved the lives of seven Lakotan girls by imploring a small mound of earth to rise into the sky, thereby thwarting a pack of bears that had surrounded the girls and were closing in to eat them. That landmark was thereafter called Mato Tipila. Oglalan artist and historian Amos Bad Heart Bull used that name on his late 1800s map. All the earliest non-Indian maps use the English translation,...
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They had a vision for the future our relatives in the Medicine Root District, Little Wound Community or Kyle. In 1868 the treaties with the government were entered into which clearly outlined that education was to be provided, 21 years later Oceti Sakowin was broken up with reservation boundaries established and given agency name. 86 years later in 1975 the self-determination act was passed and 109 years from when the Treaty of 1868 was signed could a community like Kyle begin to take ownership of its school and education. Each community like Kyle beginning with the Oglala District and ending...
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Why is there no Native woman David Sedaris? Or Native Anne Lamott? Humor categories in publishing are packed with books by funny women and humorous sociocultural-political commentary—but no Native women. There are presumably more important concerns in Indian Country. More important than humor? Among the Diné/Navajo, a ceremony is held in honor of a baby’s first laugh. While the context is different, it nonetheless reminds us that laughter is precious, even sacred. Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese’s is a powerful and compelling collection of Tiffany Midge’s musings on life, politics, and identity as a Native woman in America....
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JERRY CHEYENNE SOUNDING SIDE JAN 6, 1989-MARCH 15,2023 MICHAEL LEE HULTGREN MAR 10,1985-MARCH 15,2023 JOSEPH DALE LOOKS TWICE MARCH 16,1984-MARCH 14, 2023 COLE JAMES CHASE MAY 10,1983-MAR 14,2023 LENORA MAE ANGEL FEB 26,1965-MAR 13,2023 THOMAS EDWARD WILSON MAR 24,1966-MAR 13, 2023 FRANK RUNNING SHIELD DEC 10,1950-MAR 5,2023
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OCT 7, 1962-MAR 15,2023 Thomas Harold Cottier, Sr. was born on October 7, 1962 in Rushville, NE to William Cottier, Jr. and Cecelia “Sisterbabe” (Shangreau) Cottier. Thomas made his journey to the Spirit World on March 15, 2023 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Thomas is survived by his daughters, Ashley Cottier, Brandy Cottier, Cherie Cottier and Miracle Cottier; sons, Thomas Cottier, Jr., Teejay Cottier, Ron Martin and Marco Cottier; brother, James “Jim” Cottier; hunka brother, Wes Shangreau; aunts/uncle, Emma Gallego and Tom & Ann Conroy; grandchildren, Tommee Cottier, Tyra Cottier, Trenton Cottier, Taylin, Kinleigh and Riverly Cottier, Tarryn...
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NOV 25,1985-MAR 12,2023 Marsha Gail Poor Bear-Fast Horse was born on November 25, 1985 in Pine Ridge, SD to MacArthur Poor Bear and Marybelle (Black Feather) Poor Bear. Marsha made her journey to the Spirit World on March 12, 2023 in Blackfoot, ID. Marsha is survived by her husband, Gabriel P. Fast Horse Jr.; sons, Gabriel P. Fast Horse III, MatoOhitika T. Fast Horse, and Talon Wakinyan Wanbli Fast Horse; daughter, Wanbli Akishawin M Fast Horse; mother, Marybelle (Black Feather) Poor Bear; siblings, Francis Thomas, Julia Renee, Tina Marie, Aron Luther, Miriam Jessica, Eric James, Isaiah Ray and Daniel Lee;...
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RAPID CITY - Once again the Lakota All Star game is set for the Summit Arena at the Monument in Rapid City on Saturday, April 29. The fifth annual all star game will feature a girls high school game and two boys high school games. Rosters for the all star games were released Tuesday and included for the boys: Team Wanbli Gabriel Brooks/Red Cloud, TJ Beardt/White River, Elias Sims/Mc- Laughlin, Gavin Thigh/ Lower Brule, Brian LaRoche Jr./Lower Brule, Charles Long/ Todd County, Cante Kills in Water/St. Francis, Dennis Sand III/ Tiospaye Topa, Jacob Moran/Wakpala, Tigh Garreau/CEB, Bradyn Brother of All/Crow...
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Lakota Tech’s Waln, Eagle Elk take first at Black Hill’s Nationals SPEARFISH - This past weekend, hundreds of wrestlers of all ages participated in the 19th annual Black Hills Nationals AAU World Folkstyle Wrestling Championship at the Donald Young Center on the campus of Black Hills State University in Spearfish, Lakota Tech brought 12 girls and 12 boys to compete with wrestlers from 17 different states around the country; coming off a fourth place finish in this year’s SD State girls wrestling tournament, all 12 girls from Lakota Tech placed including Jessica Waln and Grace Eagle Elk who won their...
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ABERDEEN - The Kul Wicasa of Lower Brule went into their third straight State B tournament as the #1 seed, took out a tenacious Castlewood in the first round, battled through White River in the championship semifinals on Friday night then faced a rematch of last year’s championship game with two time defending State B champs De Smet only to come up short, getting out rebounded by the taller Bulldogs 42-27 and losing 62-48. Lower Brule played steady the first quarter, matching De Smet shot for shot as seniors Brian LaRoche Jr. and EJ Langdeau set the tone for the...
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Pine Ridge, SD – March 8, 2023 – Last week, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced million in federal spending for buffalo conservation, which will include the transfer of more herds from federal to tribal lands. The announcement follows a multi-year trend of reintroducing the iconic animal to Native American homelands, which has mainly happened through agreements between federal agencies and tribes. While this shift has benefited tribal entities and revitalized cultural connections, the opportunities for privately-owned buffalo ranches have not been as abundant. However, Virgil Two Eagle (Oglala Sioux) of Black Feather Buffalo Ranch on the Pine Ridge Indian...
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Crimsun Hotz participated in the Miss Rapid City’s Outstanding Teens Pageant in Rapid City, South Dakota. She won the title “Miss Badlands’ Outstanding Teens” and also won the Teen Talent category. Some of the different titles that the contestants can win are: Miss Rapid City’s Outstanding Teen, Miss Rushmore’s Outstanding Teen, Miss Badlands’ Outstanding Teen, Miss Pasque’s Outstanding Teen, Miss Once Upon a Festival’s Outstanding Teen, and Miss Black Hills Gold’s Outstanding Teen. There are several categories in the pageant that each contestant participates in such as: the workout routine, the public speaking portion, the talent section, which Hotz decided...
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Students from the Mahpiya Luta Immersion School traveled to this year’s State A girls basketball tournament to sing the Lakota Flag song before a session each day, the group included Antoine Garnier, Keegan Carlow, Kimimila Rama, Gracie Banks Rama, Sakowin Banks Rama, Juliana Hussman, Gianni Weston, Tasunke Two Eagle, Barratte Haas Jr. Kai’milla Weston, Harper McGhee and Diyari Huggins, led by Jason Drapeau;
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In We Had a Little Real Estate Problem, acclaimed comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff focuses on one of comedy’s most significant and little-known stories: how, despite having been denied representation in the entertainment industry, Native Americans have influenced and advanced the art form. The account begins in the late 1880s, when Native Americans were forced to tour in wild west shows as an alternative to prison. (One modern comedian said it was as “if a Guantanamo detainee suddenly had to appear on X-Factor.”) This is followed by a detailed look at the life and work of seminal figures such as Cherokee...
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Jennifer Young Bear from the 3 Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara) in North Dakota will be conducting a Powwow dance fitness zoom class. This class is open to females of all ages, they will be focused on beginner level young women traditional, jingle and fancy shawl dance styles. The idea for this class came from a friend from Arizona who has asked Jennifer if she was interested in teaching a class over zoom for young girls off the reservation that were interested in learning how to powwow dance. There was a survey that was conducted of what people off...
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Recently we have included in our genealogy column information that leans more to healing or to understanding the emotional impacts of issues we acquired from our ancestors. Years ago, one of the first time I heard about historical trauma was from Dr. Maria Yellow Horse-Brave Heart. She was doing a parent project with a local school on updating parenting skills with a focus on the boarding school era and what our ancestors went through and passed on into regards to parenting skills. It was interesting and I was interested in enough I learned the curriculum and continued on with it....
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Earlier this month at the Pine Ridge High School 10 students completed a star quilt table project. Tommy Wilson is the woodshop/manufacturing teacher for the Pine Ridge School. Mr. Wilson has been teaching at the high school for 7 ½ years. He is currently working on his Masters in Industrial Tech. This project came about with his masters class last year to represent the school they are teaching at. He came up with the design and with his Advanced Woods class, they were able to work on this project. The Star quilt table project is a very advanced project as...
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JUL 16,1971-MAR 8,2023 Lawrence Clayton Running Hawk was born on July 16, 1971 in Pine Ridge, SD to Floyd Running Hawk, Sr. and Abigail Yellow Boy. Lawrence made his journey to the Spirit World on May 8, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lawrence is survived by his father, Floyd (Lorita) Running Hawk, Sr.; sisters, Roberta Yellow Boy, April Nelson, Rexanne Holy Dance, Helen Holy Dance, Maxine Janis, and Mayonne Lakota; brothers, Russell Running Hawk, Donald Running Hawk, Dennis Running Hawk, and Robert Iron Cloud; adopted sister, Marlene Bear Stops; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren....
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JUN 1,1984-MAR 7,2023 Lawrence Clayton Running Hawk was born on July 16, 1971 in Pine Ridge, SD to Floyd Running Hawk, Sr. and Abigail Yellow Boy. Lawrence made his journey to the Spirit World on May 8, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lawrence is survived by his father, Floyd (Lorita) Running Hawk, Sr.; sisters, Roberta Yellow Boy, April Nelson, Rexanne Holy Dance, Helen Holy Dance, Maxine Janis, and Mayonne Lakota; brothers, Russell Running Hawk, Donald Running Hawk, Dennis Running Hawk, and Robert Iron Cloud; adopted sister, Marlene Bear Stops; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren....
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NOV 2,1948-MAR 3,2023 James Gerald Miller was born on November 25, 1948 in Eagle Butte, SD to William, Sr. and Martina (Medicine) Miller. James made his journey to the Spirit World on March 3, 2023 at his home near Porcupine, SD. Wake Services were, Sun, March 12, 2023 at the Pahin Sinte Owayewa in Porcupine, SD with Veteran’s Role Call at 9:00 PM that evening. Funeral Services were, Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at the Pahin Sinte Owayewa in Porcupine, SD Traditional Lakota Services: Mr. Ivan Looking Horse Burial Services: 2:30 PM, Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at the Black Hills National...
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In recognition that March represents an opportunity to honor who some regard as the “better half of the human race,” I want to quote Wilma Mankiller who was an American Cherokee activist and social worker who became the first woman elected as Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation: “Cows run away from the storm while the buffalo charges toward it — and gets through it quicker. Whenever I’m confronted with a tough challenge, I do not prolong the torment, I become the buffalo.” Taken from Inspiring Quotes; “According to the United Nations, there are currently more than 370 million Indigenous...
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WATERTOWN - Amber Sierra, a mother of three and member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe started reffing basketball games in 2008, after officiating games, on and off over the past 15 years, raising a family and attending school, Sierra was selected to officiate her first state basketball tournament this year, picked as one of 12 officials to referee the SD State A girls basketball tournament last week in Watertown. “Yes, I was pretty excited to be picked to ref at a state tournament, a little nervous though; the biggest challenge is trying to maintain control of the floor, especially as...
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ABERDEEN - Tuesday, the SoDak 16 play-in games were held across the state, the winners moved on to State tournaments, the losers were out and their seasons were over; in Class A #7 Mt. Vernon/Plankinton defeated #10 Pine Ridge 82-66 and on Thursday, #2 St. Thomas More knocked off #15 Mc- Laughlin 52-34 while in Class B on Tuesday, #1 Lower Brule outlasted Irene-Wakonda 72-50, #5 White River got by #12 Howard 72-51 and #3 De Smet downed #14 Crazy Horse 89-54. The SoDak 16 game, Tuesday night in Pierre, pitted #7 Mount Vernon/ Plankinton against #10 Pine Ridge, down...
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Kyle, South Dakota – March 3, 2023 – In 2022, construction costs hit a 50-year high with a 17.5% year-over-year increase. With rising inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain issues continuing to disrupt markets, the forecast for 2023 isn’t much better. The impact of these trends is intensified in Native American communities where housing shortages regularly force multiple families into single family homes. “There isn’t really a real estate market on Indian reservations in South Dakota, so if a family wants a home of their own, they have to build from the ground up,” says Shayna Ferguson, Branch Manager of...
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Professors from Oglala Lakota College shared their love for hands-on science with nearly 100 visitors at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument this past Saturday, March 11th. The National Park Service and OLC hosted the event to celebrate National Science Education Day. “I loved hearing advanced science terms being tossed around like they were everyday words kids used on the playground,” said Tera Lynn Gray, Lead Ranger. In the monument theater, transformed for the day into “The Little Shop of Physics,” a 1-year old toddler giggled while holding a wiggling string as her older sister counted the number of standing waves...
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JUNE 16, 1934-MAR 11,2023 Lois K. Howe, 88, Rapid City, SD, passed away on March 11, 2023. Lois was born on June 16, 1934, in Riverside, California, to Viola Elizabeth (Allen) and DeCleo Smith, who, because of the depression, had moved with their five young children, Joe, Marie, Freda, Dean, and baby Wayne from South Dakota to Norco, California to find work. In 1946, when Lois was twelve, she and her mom, dad, Dean, and Wayne moved back to South Dakota, to Bennett County. Along with her new-found cousins, Lois first attended St. Mary’s School for Indian Girls in Springfield....
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LEO FRANCIS COTTIER MAY 23,1947-MAR 10,2023 GERALDINE MAY BLUE BIRD SEP 17,1955-MAR 2,2023 CLINTON HUAPAPI MAY 8,1990-MAR 2,2023
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JAN 27,1963-MAR 2,2023 Valerie Hope Black Feather was born on January 26, 1963 in Pine Ridge, SD to Antoine Black Feather and Delores Grace (Hernandez) Black Feather. Valerie made her entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven on March 2, 2023 at the I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Valerie is survived by her special friend of 31 years, Harold LaPointe; sisters, Francine Black Feather of Wolf Creek, SD, Cheryl Good Plume, Erlene Tail and Eldean Tail, all of Rapid City, SD; brothers, Roscoe Black Feather, Alton and Tim Good Plume, and Jim Charge, all of Wolf Creek, SD, Tom Rowland...
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RAPID CITY - The SDHSAA held its 3rd State Girls Wrestling tournament in Rapid City at the Monument Thursday, Friday, February 23, 24 in conjunction with the State A and B boys wrestling tournaments; Lakota Tech girls finished fourth, one point behind third place Spearfish. Team results included 1)Pierre 167, 2)Canton 134.5, 3)Spearfish 72, 4)Lakota Tech 71, 5)RC Stevens 64, 6) Brookings 63, 7)Viborg Hurley/ Irene/ Wakonda 57, 8)Watertown 53, 9)Bon Homme/ Scotland-Avon 52, 10)Harrisburg 49, 11) Aberdeen Central 43, 12)Huron 38, 13)Sturgis 37, 29)Todd County and 35)St. Thomas More. “This team worked hard all season long, they did good,...
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WATERTOWN - Last Thursday in the girls SoDak 16, Lakota Tech defeated Dupree 68-34 in Rapid City at RC Central gym while in Winner, Red Cloud downed Garretson 63- 58, both teams earning return trips to the SD State A girls basketball tournament, this year in Watertown, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 9-11. Both Red Cloud and Lakota Tech were at the State A tournament last year in Brookings, after both teams lost their opening round games, Red Cloud finished fifth while the Tatanka were eighth. Both teams had a goal to return to the state tournament. Lakota Tech’s coach...
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MAY 4, 1986-FEB 16,2023 Carl Wayne Shaw was born on May 4, 1986 in Denver, CO to Candra Shaw. Carl made his journey to the Spirit World on February 16, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Carl is survived by his mother, Candra Shaw; father, Patrick Running Bear; children, Jordan Shaw and Siona Moore; sisters, Nicole, Brittany, and Patricia; grandparents, Judy (Ray) Kintz, John “Binky” (Vickie) DuBray, Gary (Jodi) Richard, Donna Richard, and Sylvia (Shaw) Pumpkin Seed; aunts, Zoey Shaw, Winnie Shaw, and Caroline Richards; uncle, Louis Shaw; nephews, Gustavo Martinez, Benicio Martinez, Mauricio Martinez, Gustavo...
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PIERRE/HURON - When the snow settled Friday night, Indian Country had five boys basketball teams that had won their regional semi-final games and were moving on to So- Dak 16 state tournament play-in games; Pine Ridge squeaked by Red Cloud 47-44, Crazy Horse eased by Philip on the road 55-52, White River clobbered Jones County 73-44, Lower Brule decimated Herreid-Selby 74-42 and McLaughlin closed out Mobridge-Pollock 43-35. If weather permitted, SoDak 16 games were scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, all at neutral sites: Pine Ridge plays Mt. Vernon Plankinton in Pierre at 6:30pm CT, Crazy Horse plays De Smet in...
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SEP 6,1970-FEB 17,2023 Anna Marie Has No Horse was born on September 6, 1970 in Pine Ridge, SD to Hugo Guillermo Morales and Beverly Ann Cottier. Anna made her journey to the Spirit World on February 18, 2023 with loved ones by her side, at her home in Sharp’s Corner near Porcupine, SD. Anna is survived by her children, Molina Lynn F erguson (Edward Spears, Sr.), Catalina Rose Richards (Landin Yazzie) and George Has No Horse; siblings, Angelita Elk Boy, Nelson Elk Boy, Irene Cottier, Lyle Cottier, Leo Cottier, Lonnie Cottier, Rachel Morales, Jeremy Morales and David Morales; grandchildren, Hugo,...
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OCT 11,1964-FEB 18,2023 Harold Wayne Long Soldier was born on October 11, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Silas Long Soldier and Leona Crazy Thunder. Harold made his journey to the Spirit World on February 18, 2023 near Porcupine, SD. Harold is survived by his siblings, Ella Long Soldier, Bessie (John) Long Soldier, Tilda (Mark) St. Pierre, John Steele, Fern Steele-Apple, Aldean Scott, Sally Apple, Tony Apple, Melanie Apple, and Alanna Apple; uncle, Verdell Long Soldier; aunt, Mary Rose Dillon; daughter, Margaret Marie Steele; grandchildren, Bella and Richard Tall, and Julius Ross; and nieces & nephews, Jamal and Iona Long...
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MANDERSON - On Tuesday and Wednesday last week, February 28 and March 1, the OST Council met for their February regular session in Manderson at Wounded Knee District School; with a vote of 15 yes, 0 no, 3 abstaining and 1 not voting, the council suspended the Pahin Sinte Owayawa school board, suspended the principal and curriculum director without pay and appointed an interim school board while an investigation was conducted, an interim school board made up of Mona Pedragon, Charlie Standing Bear and Connie Richards was selected. The council then appointed Tammy Lafferty to investigate concerns at Pahin Sinte...
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GORDON, NE - After four decades, the remains of a Native woman is still buried underneath a stone etched with “Unknown” in the Gordon, Neb cemetery with no name and no family to claim her. On October 7th, 1970, The Gordon Journal published an article speaking of how this unknown woman was discovered. They included a picture of the state that they found her body in. According to the article they stated that “a few remnants of clothing found nearby were too fragile because of time, the elements, and furnished no clues.” Since they were not able to identify her,...
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Native Botanicals is an Oglala Lakota family-owned and operated business that brings indigenous healing traditions into modern self-care. Partnering with Warfield Moose Jr along with the teachings from his father and grandfather, Shilo Clifford, from Rockyford, South Dakota, has been working and creating these natural medicines and tinctures for years. Along with his wife Shawna, their focus on their family was to use natural & herbal remedies for their family instead of using pharmaceuticals. For over 20 years they have been creating these medicines and it wasn’t until 2020, during the pandemic that they decided to open the business for...
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Oglala Lakota Art Space hosted a reception for Richard Red Owl on Friday, March 3, 2023. Paintings by Mr. Red Owl are on exhibit in the Art Space through the end of this month, which is when First Peoples Fund is planning an honoring of him. We interviewed Mr. Red Owl in the Art Space during Friday’s reception. This is an edited version of that interview. It was conducted in front of “Catches the Sun,” one of the paintings in the exhibit, and the one that he identified in response to the first question. Is there an artwork here that...
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JAN 17,1978-FEB 19,2023 Tamara Rose LaPointe, “Wambli Cangleska Win” was born on January 17, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to Weldon LaPointe and Cecelia (Yellow Boy) LaPointe. Tamara made her journey to the Spirit World on February 19, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Tamara is survived by her mother, Cecelia LaPointe; children, Erica & Tyler Two Crow; grandchildren, Mila & Weldon Hernandez Two Crow; sister, Deanne Eagle Hawk; brothers, Sheldon LaPointe, James LaPointe, Darrin Yellow Boy, Renaldo Two Bulls, Samuel Yellow Boy, and Warren & Mavia Kooyaquaptewa; hunka brothers, Julian Bear Runner, William Plenty Arrows,...
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MAR 8, 1998-FEB 20,2023 Alisha Faye Piper Blacksmith was born on March 8, 1988 in Lander, WY to Delayne Russell Blacksmith and Maurine Rose Pipe. Alisha made her journey to the Spirit World on February 20, 2023 in Pine Ridge, SD. Alisha is survived by her daughters, Heavenly Rain Kills Enemy At Night and S’myria Kills Enemy At Night; mother, Maurine Pipe; father, Delayne Blacksmith; sisters, Amber, Bessie, and Alyssa Blacksmith, and Roseann, Olowan, Krysta, and Stanna Piper; brothers, Garrett Good Voice Elk and Inyan Piper; aunts, Julie Blacksmith, Liz (Orin) Morrison, Melissa Blacksmith, Vonna (Sonny) Kills In Water, Sage...
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SEP 11,1956-FEB 8,2023 Alvis Marlo Tail was born on September 11, 1956 in Eagle Butte, SD to Adelbert Tail, Sr. and Ella Frances Beautiful Bald Eagle. Alvis made his journey to the Spirit World on February 8, 2023 at his home in Evergreen Community Porcupine, SD Alvis loved his music and played several instruments including the guitar, piano, harmonica, and drums. He loved rock and roll music the most. Alvis was preceded in death by his parents, Adelbert Tail, Sr. and Ella Frances Beautiful Bald Eagle; sisters, Jackie Wood, Adele Tail, Gertrude Traversie, and Faith Tail; brothers, Curtis Two Two...
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JUN 21,1999-FEB 10,2023 Justin Lane Harvey (Oglala Watogla) (Wild Oglala) was born on a beautiful solstice morning, June 21, 1999 to mother, Deeann White Hawk and father, Thomas Harvey. Justin was a horse man, he took the Custer Flag during the horse races at Kiza Park, he was involved in many Relay Races. Justin is survived by his parents hunka mother, Anita Brown; his dad sister cousin, Joann Tall; brothers, Jacob, Thomas II, Inyan Black Elk, Cruz Romero, and Roland Chase Alone; sisters, Neesha, Sarah, Rhianon, Larissa, Tonya, and Christina Eagle Hawk, and Dusti Rose Cedar Face. Justin was preceded...
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JAMES GEALD MILLER NOV 25,1948 –MAR 3, 2023 VALERIE BLACK FEATHER JAN 27,1963-MAR 2, 2023
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On March 4, 2023 join Prairie Edge in welcoming sisters Sarah Eagle Heart and Emma Eagle Heart-White. The sisters will be here to sign their book “WARRIOR PRINCESSES STRIKE BACK” How Lakota Twins Fight Oppression and Heal Through Connectedness. This memoir looks through the lens of Indigenous activism where it explores the possibility of healing generational and personal trauma by focusing on traditional values. Throughout the book are selfhelp strategies for women of color. Hope to see you at Prairie Edge on 03/04/2023 from 11am to 1pm to meet Sarah and Emma. https://prairieedge.com/native-american-books-music/
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Oyate Ki Wi’ca’yu’on’ni’han It was October 2012 when Senator George McGovern began his journey and Janice Richards and I came back early from a work trip, shared a ride to Sioux Falls to attend the services for this honorable man whom I had the honor of meeting and working with. His services were held in the Washington Center, and we were escorted to special guests’ section to view and listen to the words of honor by many. However, this story is spending the afternoon into late evening with Senator James Abourezk whom his son Charles arranged for us to meet...
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One of my enjoyable readings is of the stories our Lakota elders told and how they would explain teachings in detail. That’s the important part, so those stories can be carried on. Those types of stories are far and few between the stories of what is written about our history by the dominant culture. Those come from authors of books, textbooks, newspaper reporters and institutional narratives that depict their points of view the majority of the time. In researching family genealogy and building family history, these stories help to gain a better understanding of what our ancestors faced in challenges,...
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JUNE 3, 1970-FEB 24,2023 Cynthia Bessie Byrd was born on June 3, 1970 in Porcupine, SD to Guy Byrd and Margie (Little Boy) Byrd. Cynthia made her journey to the Spirit World on February 24, 2023 at her home in Pine Ridge, SD. Cynthia is survived by her mother, Margie Byrd; sons, Edward Yankton, Lavan Yankton, Joe Yankton, Gnuo Yankton, Leo Yankton, and Benjamin Yankton; sister, Charlene Byrd; brothers, Sylvester Byrd, Alfred Byrd, ad Virgil Byrd; aunt, Martha Yankton; and nephew, Noah Yankton. Cynthia was preceded in death by her father, Guy Byrd; maternal grandparents, Stanley & Hattie Little Boy;...
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MAY 18,1953-FEB 22,2023 Willard “Willie” Dallas Black Cat was born on May 18, 1953 in the Wakpamni Community near Batesland, SD to Joseph Black Cat and Angelina Fire Place. Willard made his journey to the Spirit World on February 22, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Willie worked as a farmhand, security, and cook. His traditional elders include Henry & Leonard Crow Dog and many others. Willie learned ceremony songs from his uncle John Around Him and became a well-known singer at many Sundances. He was also a grass dancer and was on the original 1978...
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MAR 20,1958-FEB 23, 2023 General Lester Evans was born on March 20, 1958 in Logan, West Virginia to Agnes Mamie Woman Dress and Ernie Lester Evans. General made his journey to the Spirit World on February 23, 2023 at his home in Rapid City, SD. General is survived by his children, General (Kimmy) Evans, Alicia Velazquez, and Cory Walks; his dog Coyote that he loved so so much; sisters, Denise Evans & Francine Broken Nose both of Pine Ridge, SD; brothers, Jerry Evans of Box Elder, SD and Joseph “JD” Evans of Yankton, SD; grandchildren, Carliano (Casper) and Jayson “J-ROC”...
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JAN 25,1952-FEB 13, 2023 Dianne Iron Bird was born in a log cabin North of Manderson, SD on January 25, 1952 to Ambrose New Holy, Sr. and Keva (Ghost) New Holy. Dianne made her journey to the Spirit World on February 13, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Dianne met Ben Smith and together they raised 5 of her grandchildren, and her 1st great grandson. Together they lived a physically active life. They participated in running/walking events planned by the Black Hills Runners Club. Also they hiked during the Volksmarch at Crazy Horse Monument. They both...
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SEP 28,1955-FEB 14,2023 Theresa M. Whirlwind Horse was born on September 28, 1955 to Levi and Ruby (Lamont) Whirlwind Horse in Pine Ridge, SD. Theresa made her journey to the Spirit World on February 14, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Theresa was a very beautiful and kind person with a unique personality; she loved to bead, bake, cook, and can fruit. She was a very talented cook and a very independent person. To all the young children she was grandma, she always had treats for them and had something for everyone else; no one went...
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U.N. stands for The United Nations. In accordance with their website; “The UN is an International organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, The UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.” “The UN has evolved over the years to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. But one thing has stayed the same: it remains the one place on Earth where all the world’s nations can gather together, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity.” The U.N.’s moto is; “Peace, dignity and...
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The 2nd annual Healing with the Horses youth Identity camp, Sunka Wakan Un Wicozanikte youth camp, took place February 17th through February 20th. This camp was located at the Thunder Horses Stables just outside the Rapid City community. The 4 day youth camp could not have gone any smoother. “There were at least 150 people coming to the camp every day. We had over 100 riders connect with the horses, 60 or more campers, and so many volunteers,” said Delaney Apple. The first night they put up 10 tipis for the campers, there were 6 people per tipi and they...
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PINE RIDGE/WOLF CREEK - With a 17-2 regular season record, Red Cloud earned the #1 seed in Region 7A, at 16-4 Lakota Tech is the #2 seed; both Red Cloud and Lakota Tech made it to the State A tournament in Brookings last year, both teams have set their sights on a return to the State A, Red Cloud was 5th last year, Lakota Tech was 8th. Red Cloud hosts #8 seed Bennett County on Tuesday while Lakota Tech hosts #7 seed Pine Ridge, #4 seed Todd County hosts #5 seed Little Wound and #3 seed Winner hosts St. Francis....
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South Dakota State University was the only college that sent recruiters to the reservation during Traelene Fallis’ junior year at Crow Creek Tribal School. So, she only applied to SDSU. “It just felt like they actually wanted me to be here,” Fallis said. “They were doing all these things because they saw the potential in us.” Fallis was among the first graduating class of SDSU Wokini scholars last spring. The five-year-old Wokini Initiative is a program intended to create better support systems, higher enrollment and improved graduation rates for Native American students. So far, the initiative has accomplished just that....
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My name is Sky Andren and I am a subscriber of the Lakota Times and currently live in Oregon. I spoke with Lakota Times awhile back and I told you that I compete in Powerlifting. I set a national drug tested single ply bench pressing record this weekend in Portland, Oregon on February 18, 2023 at an event called the Drug Tested Kabuki Northwest Showdown. You told me to keep you posted. I am enrolled tribal member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. One of my goals this year is to get a world record in powerlifting. Thank you!! Keep up...
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WASHINGTON - FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Oglala Sioux Tribe to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storms and snowstorm from Dec. 12-25, 2022. Federal funding is available to the tribe and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. Federal funding is also available for snow assistance for 48 hours, either during or immediate to the incident period. The Oglala Sioux Tribe is eligible for assistance...
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RAPID CITY - Officially KILI Radio first went on the air on February 25, 1883, Calvin Two Lance was the first DJ and he spoke in both Lakota and English; this year the station will celebrate their 40th in Rapid City on the evening of Friday, February 24 at Oaye Luta Okolakiciye in the old Northgate/Kmart shopping center - there will be a meal, recognition and awards presentation, a hand drum contest, a poetry slam, a short film, a presentation from the Black Hills Water Alliance and social dancing. Chris Eagle Hawk is the eyapaha and Creekside the host drum....
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The stories below appeared on the front pages of South Dakota newspapers 50 years ago this week, February 20-26, 1973. What no person knew during that week was that on Tuesday evening, February 27, the tiny town of Wounded Knee, in Pine Ridge Reservation, would be occupied by protestors, advocates, activists, and others. Their 71-day occupation would become a major media story across the United States and beyond. It was the quintessential American Indian protest event of the turbulent late 1960s and early 1970s, and still today represents both the pinnacle of resistance to discrimination and, simultaneously, an embodiment of...
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Congratulations to students and Will Pond on the first Archery Tournament at Pine Ridge High School. Thorpe 1 won First Place. Thorpe 2 won third place.
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Prince Albert is now home to a unique vending machine. Instead of chips, it dispenses books written by Indigenous authors — free of charge. The machine is operated by the Prince Albert Indian and Métis Friendship Centre and is located at the Bernice Sayese Centre. Anne Stene, program director with the Friendship Centre, said readers are encouraged to keep the books. “We don’t want the books back, we want them to stay in the home, and say the child is done with a book, they can give it to a friend,” Stene told CTV News in an interview. The machine...
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Region 8BTiospaye Topa 60-50 McIntoshWakpala 69-36 TakiniRegion 7BOelrichs 57-54 Crazy HorseRed Cloud 67-21 Bennett CountyLakota Tech 67-52 White RiverLittle Wound 60-49 St. FrancisLakota Tech 83-35 Crow CreekKadoka Area 58-28 Bennett CountyOldham-Ramona/Rutland 70-29 Flandreau IndianRed Cloud 65-31 Hot SpringsMobridge-Pollock 60-20 CEBDupree 57-38 NewellBennett County 55-24 OelrichsLakota Tech 62-56 RC ChristianEstelline-Hendricks 52-30 Flandreau Indian UPCOMING SCHEDULE Tuesday, February 21Region 5BMarty at GregoryRegion 6BLower Brule at Herreid/Shelby AreaRegion 7BOelrichs at WallEdgemont at White RiverRegion 8BTiospaye Topa at Timber LakeWakpala at Harding CountyRegion 1ATiospa Zina at SissetonRegion 6ACEB at MillerNorth Central vs Crow CreekMcLaughlin at Mobridge-PollockStanley County vs DupreeRegion 7Bennett County at Red CloudLittle...
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RAPID CITY - Over the weekend the SDHSAA released the top 16 girls in 10 weight classes that qualified for the State meet set for February 23, 24 in Rapid City at the Monument; Lakota Tech qualified nine wrestlers for state, as a team the Tatanka won seven team titles over the season. Qualifiers from Lakota Tech included 113 Brandy Marshall 15th seed, 120 Cante White Bull 14th seed, 126 Jessica Waln 8th seed, 132 Giada Scherich 4th seed, 142 Lakota Rogers 13th seed, 154 Jordan Waln 6th seed, 170 Arlisa Waln 10th, 190 Eriah Big Crow 4th seed, 285...
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Sometimes what our ancestors or our current family documented either in family history research, books or just family trees become valuable to us and valuable to the future. They took the time to do the research and to share. In our family history research, we have come across some of these valuable documentations that has helped to piece history together. One other valuable documentation that I have used is being members of sites such as Ancestry, My Heritage and other genealogy sites. You find family trees that have already been documented by relatives. I have hit pay dirt a couple...
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“It was next to impossible to leave the iron routine after the civilizing machine had once begun its day’s buzzing; and it was inbred in me to suffer in silence rather than to appeal to the ears of one whose open eyes could not see my pain, I have many times trudged in the day’s harness heavy-footed, like a dumb, sick brute.” - The School Days of an Indian Girl - She stopped living at age 61 (who had been a life-long proponent of Native American rights) and was interned at Arlington National Cemetery. “She was a nationally recognized Native...
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FEB 14, 2023-FEB 14, 2023 Luna Marie Steele, 29 week old stillborn daughter of Whitney Dillon and Bison Little Spotted Horse, was born and passed away on February 14, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Luna is survived by her parents, Whitney Dillon and Bison Little Spotted Horse; brothers, Sterling Dillon and Bison Jr.; sister, Pride Janis; grandparents, Anna DuBray, Lloyd and Tonya Steele; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Luna was preceded in death great-great-grandmother, Mary Lou DuBray; uncle, Robert Charging; and great-grandmother, Cecilia White. Graveside Services were Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at the Pine...
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JAN 12,1935-FEB 13, 2023 Luanne Steele was born on January 12, 1958 to William “Josh” Asay Steele and Margaret (Cottier) Steele. Luanne made her journey to the Spirit World on February 14, 2023 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Luanne is survived by her children, Jesse (Raven) Grass, Kelly (Donna) Grass, Margaret (Jon) Steele, and Mamie Steele; brothers, John Steele, Harold Long Soldier, and Aldon Steele; sisters, Fern Apple and Aldean Scott; grandchildren, Bella Tall, Amelia Red Feather-Grass, Stephen Tall, Richard Tall, Jr., Alena Garnette, Forrest Grass, Jesse Grass, Jr., Julius Ross, Koda Grass, and...
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FEB 5,1935-FEB 13,2023 Georgia Mae Tail “Waunsila Win” was born on February 5, 1935 in Porcupine, SD to Jackson and Helen (Young Bear) Tail. Georgia made her journey to the Spirit World on February 13, 2023 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home near Pine Ridge, SD. Georgia is survived by her daughters, Gloria No Neck, Karen Red Elk, Sonya DuBray, Erna Shepard, Bonita Andrews, and Eva Mesteth; son, Donnie Mesteth, Sr.; brother, Eli Tail; and hunka sons, Harold Salway and Lon McWhorter. Georgia was preceded in death by her father, Jackson Tail; mother, Helen (Young Bear) Tail; daughters, Darmalee...
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JAN 27,2023-FEB 12,2023 Ay’vreigh Joy Ashley Chipps was born on January 27, 2023 in Rapid City, SD to Antoine Chipps, Sr. and Tia Ashley. Ay’vreigh made her journey to the Spirit World on February 12, 2023 in Martin, SD. Ay’vreigh is survived by her parents, Antoine Chipps and Tia Ashley; siblings, Talyn Ashley, Alyse Chipps, Aiyla Chipps, Torryn Ashley, Antoine Chipps, Jr., Aeryss Chipps, and Damien Bettelyoun; grandparents, Leslie Ashley, Julie Chipps, Stacy Blue Legs, and Salvatore Gencarelle; great grandparents, Gary and Judy Gencarelle, Lena Chipps and Frances Ashley; aunts, Tatiana Ashley and Dashawn Waters; uncles, Anthony Gencarelle, Adrienne Gencarelle,...
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AUG 8,1986-FEB 7,2023 “Sungwacipi Hoksila” - John Paul Red Cloud was born on August 8, 1986 in Pine Ridge, SD to Michael Bissonette, Sr. and Michelle Red Cloud. John Paul made his journey to the Spirit World on February 7, 2023 at his home near Manderson, SD. John Paul is survived by his mother, Michelle Red Cloud; father, Mike Bissonette; children, Beverly Black Eyes, John Paul Red Cloud, Jr., Katerine, Gloria, and Michael Hollow Horn; spouse, Tiara Lynn Clifford; and siblings, Loretta Red Cloud, Warren Red Cloud, Linsey Touche’, TJ Little Dog, Robert Little Dog, BJ Little Dog, Eric Little...
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On March 4, 2023 join Prairie Edge in welcoming sisters Sarah Eagle Heart and Emma Eagle Heart- White. The sisters will be here to sign their book “WARRIOR PRINCESSES STRIKE BACK” How Lakota Twins Fight Oppression and Heal Through Connectedness. This memoir looks through the lens of Indigenous activism where it explores the possibility of healing generational and personal trauma by focusing on traditional values. Throughout the book are self-help strategies for women of color. Hope to see you at Prairie Edge on 03/04/2023 from 11am to 1pm to meet Sarah and Emma. https://prairieedge.com/native-american-books-music/
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CARL WAYNE SHAW MAY 4,1986-FEB 16,2023 THERESA WHIRLWIND HORSE SEPT 28,1955-FEB 14,2023 DIANNE IRON BIRD JAN 25,1952-FEB 13,2023 JUSTIN LANE HARVEY JUN 21,1999-FEB 13,2023 AY’VREIGH JOY ASHLEY-CHIPPS JAN 27,2023-FEB 12, 2023 ALVIS MARLO TAIL SEPT 11,1955-FEB 8,2023
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I’ll start with a follow up from last weeks report on HB 1133. On 2/16/23 the Senate Commerce and Energy killed HB 1133 by a vote of 9-0. I’m sure landowners will bring this legislation back next year. HB 1080 did pass the Senate and signed by the Governor. This bill prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients. The “Help Not Harm” protects children struggling to embrace their biological sex by protecting them from harmful drugs and surgery. This week we were confronted with HB 1116, prohibit the use of State resources regarding LEWD and LACIVIOUS activities. The...
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Platte-Geddes 63-59;Todd CountyBridgeport 54-51 Lakota TechSturgis 53-44 Red CloudPine Ridge 78-57 CEBTiospa Zina 63-48 RedfieldLower Brule 59-52 Wolsey-WessingtonCrazy Horse 97-37 Tiospaye TopaIpswich 50-39 Tiospa ZinaMarty 74-47 ColomeWhite River 79-46 New UnderwoodCrow Creek 61-58 St. FrancisLittle Wound 61-48 Stanley CountyPine Ridge 58-27 McLaughlinRed Cloud 60-47 Hot SpringsJones County 78-59 Bennett CountyPine Ridge 67-48 Todd CountyCrazy Horse 88-25 Bennett County Standing Rock 73-48 McLaughlinLower Brule 87-47 Little WoundMarty 85-51 Centerville UPCOMING SCHEDULE Friday, February 24Lakota Tech at White RiverSt. Francis at McLaughlinDupree at TakiniMilbank at Tiospa ZinaFlandreau Indian at Estelline-HendricksMarty at Pine RidgeMonday, February 27First round Region 5B 6B 7B, 8BTuesday, February...
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PINE RIDGE - The Pine Ridge Thorpes won all three games this past week, a 67-49 win over Todd County, a 58-27 win over Mc- Laughlin and a 78-37 win over CEB pushing the Thorpes win streak to eight straight wins and a season record of 15-3 and the #2 seed in Region 7A. Friday night’s game against McLaughlin was called at the beginning of the fourth quarter with Pine Ridge up 58-27, junior Jaylin Rouillard led the Thorpes with 20 points on the night. Pine Ridge closes out the regular season on Friday hosting Marty. Region 7A has their...
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RAPID CITY - The State A and B wrestling tournaments are set for February 23-25 at the Monument in Rapid City. State A qualifiers and their matchup in the first round include 138 Zaniyan Iron Eyes/Lakota Tech 38-12 vs Ayden Dooley/SF Jefferson 38-9; Tripp Schrempp/CEBDupree 17-19 vs Riley Dighton/ Belle Fourche 30-9; 182 Kolt Fox/Lakota Tech 38-15 vs Jackson Maag/Watertown 32-17; Rocky Wiedman/ Todd County 33-6 vs David Vasquez/SF O’Gorman 25- 18. State B qualifiers include 106 Maddox Risse/Bennett County 36-13 vs Carter Kendrick/ PHAR 11-1; 113 Neil Hicks/Bennett County 29-11 vs Nicholas Schlachter/Potter County 28-8; 126 Gavin Risse/Bennett County...
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Lower Brule 87-47 Little WoundWakpala 75-50 North CentralTimber Lake 75-61 DupreeLower Brule 62-54 White RiverPine Ridge 71-54 Kimball/White LakeCrazy Horse 77-52 Flandreau IndianOelrichs 44-39 EdgemontRC Christian 88-83 Red CloudSt. Francis 65-50 DupreeMiller 90-61 Todd County UPCOMING SCHEDULE Thursday, February 16Pine Ridge at Todd CountyRed Cloud at Hot SpringsCrazy Horse at Bennett CountyDupree at NewellFlandreau Indian at Oldham-Ramona/RutlandFriday, February 17Lakota Tech at Bridgeport,NebLittle Wound at Stanley CountyCrow Creek at St. FrancisNew Underwood at White RiverJones County at Bennett CountyTiospa Zina at RedfieldMarty at Flandreau IndianSaturday, February 18Pine Ridge at CEBTiospa Zina, Lower Brule atWarner ClassicMonday, February 20Platte-Geddes at Todd CountyBennett County...
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MITCHELL- Tied at 52 all late in the fourth quarter, Lower Brule used a strong 10-2 run to pull out a 62-54 win over #2 ranked White River Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell as part of the DWU Culver’s Classic. Lower Brule 6’3” senior EJ Langdeau had one of his best games of the season Saturday, scoring early and often, Langdeau played strong on the boards as well finishing with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Senior point guard Gavin Thigh stepped up as well, pouring in 19 points, pulling down nine rebounds and giving out four dimes while...
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Chepans’i Cecilia Fire Thunder, Stella Iron Cloud, Ernie LaPointe, Donovin Sprague and I among others are on a panel board for Oglala Lakota College’s Wichóoyake ki. aglí— They Bring the Stories Back, a project intended to enhance and empower Lakota people to add to powerful stories of our ancestors who participated in the expo shows. There are many other people involved also to bring this project together. Every time we meet online on progress, I so enjoy hearing what the others have to say and learn from them. The jest of the project is to connect our Lakota ancestors who...
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HURON/PINE RIDGE/RAPID CITY - Last week was a tough week for the Red Cloud Lady Saders, they had started the season 15-0 then opened the week at St. Thomas More, the defending state champs and ended the week at RC Christian on Friday night, two straight losses 56-46 against STM and 52-46 to the Lady Comets. Friday night at RC Christian, Red Cloud went up 13-12 after one and was up 25-23 at the half and although they held the Lady Comets to just four field goals in the second half, none in the fourth quarter, were down 41-37 after...
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JAN 9,1967-JAN 31,2023 Floyd Joseph Slow Bear was born on January 9, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Andrew and Mary (Stands) Slow Bear. Floyd made his journey to the Spirit World on January 31, 2023 in Rapid City, SD. Floyd is survived by his sister, Annie Slow Bear-Mills; nieces, Kelly, Shelly, & Marissa Mills, Rochelle Running Horse, Paulette & Sheila Slow Bear; nephews, Ronald, Andrew II, and Eric Slow Bear, Mareno & John Eder, and Dane Running Horse; cousins, Donald & Kimberly Slow Bear, Cynthia & Peter, Jr. Stands, Henrietta & Happy Stands, Fred & Janet Hubert, Hazel Stands,...
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PINE RIDGE - “Our goal is to reconstruct BIA Highway 2 from Kyle to the Interior turnoff, a 20 mile stretch of dangerous road, need to widen and straighten the road and replace the bridge at Potato Creek, we’re looking at million to rebuild the road,” said Dave Kelly, director of OST Transportation, “we have a [post_excerpt].8million BUILD grant, we’re looking at doing a LIDAR study, using an airplane to chart the topography rather than using surveyors then we’re doing a grubbing project where we remove the trees alongside the road and the rest for the design, working with...
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ELVIS TAIL SEPT 11,1956-FEB 8,2023 PAUL JOHN RED CLOUD AUG 8,1986-FEB 7,2023
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JUL 13,1967-FEB 4,2023 Sonny Craig Mousseaux was born on July 13, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Dan Mousseaux, Jr. and Marlene A. Salway and was raised in Allen, SD by his great grandparents, Oliver “Ed” Little Horse and Christina (Salway) Little Horse. Sonny made his journey to the Spirit World on February 4, 2023 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. Sonny is survived by his wife, Sondra Sitting Bear; siblings, Iris Renee Salway (Paul Adachi), Dennis Mousseaux, Bernie Barnes, Edward Mousseaux, Monte Yellow Hair, James Mousseaux, Carol Rouillard, James Mousseaux, Danetta Mousseaux, Malinda Shangreaux, and Seth Salway;...
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Miccah Blaze Warrior Carlow, stillborn infant son of Artie Carlow and Brandi Warrior, was born and passed away on February 4, 2023 in Pine Ridge, SD. Miccah is survived by his parents, Artie Carlow and Brandi Warrior; brothers, Montel Carlow, Rayhan Carlow, Artie Carlow, Jr., Michael Warrior Goings, and Mylo Warrior-Goings; sister, Tobi Carlow; and grandparents, Rose Cottier, Holly Wilson, and Michael, Sr. and Marilyn Carlow. Miccah was preceded in death by his brother, Logan Warrior-Goings; grandparents, Lori Cottier, Marcella Flying Hawk, Katherine Cottier, Robert & Arta Carlow, Edmund & Arvilla Schumacher, and Clifford Grass; and nephews, Devon Elk Boy...
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WOUNDED KNEE - Since September, meetings have been held to plan out a series of events marking the 50th anniversary of Wounded Knee 1973; four days of events include marking the 40th anniversary of KILI Radio, a day honoring the women warriors of Wounded Knee 1973, an Anniversary Wacipi and a four direction walk ending at the WK mass gravesite. The four days open on the evening of Friday, February 24, in Rapid City at Oaye Luta Okolakiciye where the 40th anniversary of KILI Radio will be celebrated with a meal, a recognition and awards ceremony, a hand drum competition,...
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“H. L. Mencken or Henry Louis Mencken (09/12/1880 — 01/29/1956) was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. He was best known for being “the most influential American literary critic in the 1920s, and he often used his criticism as a point of departure to jab at various American social and cultural weaknesses. His reviews [if you want to pursue examples of his works further] and miscellaneous essays filled six volumes aptly titled Prejudices (1919 — 27).” —Wikipedia H. L. Mencken once wrote, “The way to deal with superstition is to not be polite to...
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Treaty of 1868 set the foundation for the United Stated Government to be responsible for the Lakota by setting down our weapons and agree to live in peace on land that was set aside. The Constitution of the United States was ratified and approved on June 21,1788. This provision in this document was used to meet and negotiate with many Indian Tribes and want to remind the readers “we are the only ones mentioned in this document”. Found in Article VI - Constitution of United States “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in...
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JUN 24,1979-JAN 30,2023 Harold William Tobacco, Sr. was born on June 24, 1979 in Pine Ridge, SD to Leonard Black Feather and Regina Tobacco. Harold, Sr. made his journey to the Spirit World on January 30, 2023 at his home near Pine Ridge, SD. Harold, Sr. is survived by his daughters, Vanessa Eagle Hawk- Black Elk, Amariah Youngman, Chevayah Youngman, Talianna Youngman and Aubrey Conquering Bear-Tobacco; son, Harold Youngman-Tobacco; mother, Regina Tobacco; siblings, Heather Poor Bear, Shelly Goings, Nona Warrior, Dale “DJ” Warrior, and Chad Tobacco; and grandchildren, Nisa Cree Eagle Hawk Gregory Eagle Hawk, and Leigha Black Elk. Harold,...
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RAPID CITY - Monday night, the Lakota Tatanka came from behind, the girls had been down by six points to the Lady Comets, came back to tie then was down by three going into the fourth quarter. With Melina Shangreaux and Tawny Rodríguez dominating the boards, the Tatanka tied the game, two late baskets by Taylor Byerly gave the team some momentum, the lead and the win 62-56. Shangreaux had a team high 23 points, Rodríguez helped with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Olivia Kieffer led all scorers with 27 points, Alexa Ham chipped in 12 points. Lakota Tech hosts...
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NOV 2,2008-FEB 3,2023 Shane Braden Flying Hawk was born on November 2, 2008 in Pine Ridge, SD to Sylvester Flying Hawk, Sr. and Jennifer Good Voice Elk. Shane made his journey to the Spirit World on February 3, 2023 in Evergreen, SD. Shane is survived by his mother, Jennifer Good Voice Elk; father, Sylvester Flying Hawk, Sr.; sisters, Sasha Flying Hawk and Janeaa Flying Hawk; brother, Sylvester Flying Hawk, Jr.; and grandparents, Lucille Good Crow and Stanley Flying Hawk, Sr. Shane was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carla Jay Two Two; and great grandmother, Ella Good Crow. Wake Services:...
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Holly Wilson had just left to pick up soda for a steak dinner for her nine grandchildren last May, when a barrage of bullets was fired into her home on the largest Native American reservation in South Dakota. Her 6-year-old grandson, Logan Warrior Goings, jumped from the family’s loveseat and raced across the room to his grandfather — and was shot in the head. It took at least 15 minutes for a single tribal law enforcement officer to arrive, but by then, the drive-by shooters were gone, and Logan — a “kind and gentle” boy who loved Xbox and his...
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For the second straight year, a Native player has won the Super Bowl. In this case, two Native players are celebrating Kansas City’s James Winchester snapped the most important play of Sunday’s Super Bowl. The pressure didn’t faze him. This gave Kansas City another Super Bowl win against the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35, in the last four years. The team won the Super Bowl LVII in 2020. For Winchester, Choctaw and #41, he will be adding a second Super Bowl ring to his collection. He won his first Super Bowl in 2020 with Kansas City. This was his third time playing...
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WALL - Saturday in Wall, on the strength of three firsts and two seconds, Lakota Tech Tatanka girls wrestling team took their seventh team title of the season at the Badlands Brawlers, 1)Lakota Tech 60, 2)Belle Fourche 55, 3)Hot Springs 33, 4)CEB/ Dupree 20, 4)Harding County, 6)Little Wound 10 and 7) Douglas-RC Christian/New Underwood 4. Cante White Bull took first at 120, Arlisa Waln topped at 170 and Eriah Big Crow was the champ at 190. Jessica Waln was second at 126 and Lakota Rogers finished second at 142 with Brandy Marshall third at 113, Aileana Brewer third at 142...
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RC Christian 52-46 Red CloudPotter County 54-49 Pine RidgeLakota Tech 33-29 Hill CityMiller 47-38 Todd CountyPhilip 74-15 Crazy HorseSully Buttes 38-26 White RiverBridgewater-Emery 53-35 Pine RidgeKadoka Area 52-43 Todd CountyLower Brule 66-54 Tiospa ZinaEdgemont 77-49 OelrichsLakota Tech 58-24 Pine RidgeWhite River 47-20 Little WoundCrow Creek 77-45 Pine RidgeMobridge-Pollock 61-45 Todd CountyLower Brule 66-43 North CentralHay Springs 74-48 Bennett CountyNew Underwood 47-39 White RiverRed Cloud 89-25 Pine RidgeCrow Creek 71-46 CEBTodd County 69-25 Bennett CountyCrow Creek 74-72 Lower BruleRed Cloud 61-46 Belle FourcheTodd County 52-43 Stanley County Dakota Oyate Challenge in HuronChampionship round1st Omaha Nation 45-43 Lower Brule3rd Marty 60-30 Wakpala5th...
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This past weekend in Vermillion, South Dakota, at the second annual Native American Heritage basketball game at the Sanford Coyotes Sports Center, the University of South Dakota athletic department took the time to honor past and present Native American athletes who have competed at the University of South Dakota. Devona Lone Wolf was one of the former women’s players that were recognized for her contributions to the school. In 1973 through 1974, Lone Wolf was a multi-sport athlete for the University of South Dakota. She was a pioneer as a Native American athlete and also as a female athlete at...
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White Dragonfly Women’s Society is a traditional woman’s society that emphasizes on different women ceremonies, activities and teachings for women that help bring healing and continue on sharing with different ages of Lakota women. Jennifer Young Bull Bear has been helping with and learning about different women ceremonies for over 20 years. Tusweca Ska Okolakicye has been sharing these teaching with young woman for 9- 10 years today. There have been over 70 girls that are apart of the society but also there are older women and elders that come to help and share knowledge as well. It also helps to...
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APR 2,2000-JAN 30,2023 Harold William Tobacco, Jr. was born on April 2, 2000 in Pine Ridge, SD to Harold Tobacco, Sr. and Denise Eagle Hawk. Harold, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on January 30, 2023 at his home near Pine Ridge, SD. Harold, Jr. is survived by his mother, Denise Eagle Hawk; siblings, Vanessa Eagle Hawk, Warlance Eagle Hawk, Deneva Cross, Amariah Youngman, Chevayah Youngman Tobacco, Taliannah Youngman and Harold Youngman-Tobacco; grandparents, Theresa Red Feather (Howard Blue Bird), Robert Red Feather, Quincy Red Feather, Lucille Red Feather, Regina Tobacco, Karen Tobacco, and Tibbets Eagle Hawk; nephew, Gregory...
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JUNE 9,1962-JAN 28,2023 Brian Keith Rasico was born on June 9, 1962 in Topeka, KS to Norris J. Rasico and Verna Lee. Brian made his journey to the Spirit World on January 28, 2023 in Tacoma, WA. Brian attended a school for mentally gifted minors in Fairfield, CA. He was very artistic and loved drawing cartoons. Brian later moved to Puyallup, WA and later settled in Tacoma, WA where he made many good friends and had a positive outlook on life. Brian is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Schmitt of Rossville, KS; step-brother, Mark Walker; of Seattle, WA aunts, Monie...
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JULY 13,1959-FEB 4,2023 Dennis Dale Bordeaux was born on July 13, 1959 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lester and Lavonne (Goings) Bordeaux. Dennis made his journey to the Spirit World on February 4, 2023 in Pine Ridge, SD. Dennis is survived by his sisters, Linda (Phil) Yellow Boy, and Valerie Bordeaux; brothers, Mike Bordeaux, Jerry Bordeaux, John Bordeaux, and Louis Bordeaux; uncle, Marty Grass; aunts, Lois Bordeaux and Gloria Goings; favorite cousin, Choke; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousin, and relatives. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lavonne Bordeaux; grandparents, William “Raggy Bill” and Hazel Goings; and...
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NO 15,1982-FEB 3, 2023 Eric James Wright was born on November 15, 1982 in Pine Ridge, SD to Theodore E. Wright, Jr. and Wanda Buckman. Eric made his journey to the Spirit World on February 3, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Eric is survived by his son, Jeremiah Blaze Wright; mother, Wanda Buckman; father, Theodore Wright, Jr.; siblings, Briana Morissa Wright, Keanu Jose Wright, Arlen R., Keith B., Anthony B., Akia W., Jonathan C., Farron C., Merna C., and Mika W.; special friend and mother of his son, Sheree Olson; aunts, Angela L. Wright, Crystal...
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NOV 13,1970-FEB 2,2023 Martin Wayne Pourier was born on November 13, 1970 in Porcupine, SD to Thomas Pourier, Sr. and Thelma Janis-Pourier. Marty made his journey to the Spirit World on February 2, 2023 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Marty is survived by his son, Jace Pourier Runs Against; mother, Thelma Pourier of Porcupine, SD; siblings, Jeannie Pourier and Thomas (Paula) Pourier both of Porcupine, SD, Janet (Sidney) Pourier of Batesland, SD, Carla (Calvin) Pourier-Ghost Bear of #4 Community, Cheryl (Russell) White Eyes, Lawrence Pourier, and Gwendolyn Pourier all of Porcupine, SD; aunts, Georgia Pourier...
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It’s 1973, and in Denver, Colorado, Patsy Antoine doesn’t usually give much thought to her relatives living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. After all, her classmates don’t even know she’s part Lakota. Then she learns the tiny town of Wounded Knee has been occupied. Now Patsy’s relatives are stuck amid the conflict between American Indian Movement activists and Oglala Lakota tribe members on the one side, and federal marshals and FBI agents on the other. When Patsy visits her relatives on Pine Ridge, she learns more about her heritage and the clashing perspectives on the Wounded...
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Gather Our Children Home is currently the only emergency shelter for young children on the reservation. Barbara Dull Knife, director of Wakanyeja Gluwitaya Otipi, has been providing a safe home for children ages 0 to 12 years for the last six years. Despite funding issues, Dull Knife has been able to keep the shelter doors open for this much needed service. In the early 2000s an incident happened involving children, which prompted Dull Knife to start the shelter. Since then, she has moved the shelter from Oglala to Porcupine, and has served more than 350 children, providing them a shelter...
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AUG 23,1964-JAN 26, 2023 Quintin Christopher White Calf was born on August 23, 1964 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lindy White Calf and Florence (Richards) White Calf. Quintin made his journey to the Spirit World on January 26, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Quintin is survived by his son, Roman White Calf; daughters, Precious Rose White Calf and Michelle White Calf; sisters, Sandra Bettelyoun, Rae Lynn White Calf, and Ruby White Calf; grandson, Kobe White Calf; uncle, Bruce White Calf; and numerous nieces and nephews. Quintin was preceded in death by his parents, Lindy and...
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SONNY C. MOUSSEAUX JUL 13,1967-FEB 4, 2023 SHANE FLYING HAWK NOV 2,2008-FEB 3,2023 MARTIN POURIER NOV 13,1970-FEB 2,2023 HAROLD WILLIAM TOBACCO JUN 24,1979-JAN 30,2023 BRIAN KEITH RASICO JUNE 9,1962-JAN 28,2023
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Based on an indigenous prophesy that is now coming true. The Four Sacred Gifts reveals how our world depends on each of us to discover our interconnectedness to people, earth, and animals, with awareness that we are “all one relation”. Within these pages, you will find the deep wisdom of elders from all continents as they come together to give you four sacred gifts: the power to forgive the unforgivable, the power of unity, the power of healing, and the power of hope. These gifts will guide you to transformation and support your journey to wholeness. By following the essential...
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PINE RIDGE - Pine Ridge pushed their season record to 10-3 with wins over Red Cloud 55-47 and Crow Creek 95-59 over the weekend. In a hard fought battle on Friday night at home, the Thorpes went up 11-7 after one, up 20-17 at the half and up 34- 29 after three; junior Kanye Hollow Horn led the way in the first half with 20 points before getting in foul trouble while Junior Jaylin Rouillard connected on eight straight free throws in the second half finishing with 14 points. Pine Ridge hosts Lakota Tech on Thursday and plays Lyman on...
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MAY 21,2003-JAN 29,2023 Tianna Dawn Red Owl, “Wicahpi Woi’le Wi” was born on May 21, 2003 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Garnette and Elizabeth “Beth” Red Owl. Tianna made her journey to the Spirit World on January 29, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Tianna is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Red Owl; father, James Garnette; grandparents, Michelle Pourier and Gordon (Dean) Red Owl; sisters, Tequanna, Terri, Tarren, TayMarie, and Mykhas Red Owl, and MyKal Garnette; brothers, Warfield, Dustin, Aiden and Nathan Garnette; and niece, Kaylee Scabby Face. Tianna was preceded in death by her...
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OCT 18,1971-JAN 27,2023 Grace Ardyth (Clifford) Matsamas was born on October 18, 1971 in Pine Ridge, SD to Charles Clifford and Diane Hollow Horn. Grace made her journey to the Spirit World on January 27, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Grace is survived by her spouse, Marlin Turning Hawk; daughters, Dianna Watkins and Annabelle Watkins; sons, James Watkins and Brandon Watkins; sisters, Stephanie Running Hawk, Lynelle Running Hawk, and Ramona Clifford; grandchildren, Azula Watkins, Aido Watkins, Mavis Watkins, Sianna Watkins, Presley Watkins, and Himawari Watkins; aunts, Charlotte Black Elk, Alice Sierra, and Josephine Richards; and...
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JAN 25,2023 – JAN 25,2023 Esther Daniella Pacer was born on January 25, 2023 in Rapid City, SD to Julia Mae Pacer and Dalando Blue Janis, Sr. Esther made her journey to the Spirit World on January 25, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Esther is survived by her parents, Julia Pacer and Dalando Janis, Sr.; siblings, Maria Blue Janis, Dalando Blue Janis, Jr. and Ethan Pacer; grandparents, Melanie Quick Bear, Charles Pacer, Sr., Madeline Janis, Lyndsay, Jessica, Emily Quick Bear, Conan Janis, Luis Medina, Robert Medina, Chris Newman, Stephan McCloskey, Greyson Cardoza, Stephanie McCloskey, Violet...
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NOV 2,1980-JAN 24,2023 Dean Earl Andrews, Jr. was born on November 2, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Dean Arnold Andrews, Sr. and Vina M. (Spider) Andrews. Dean, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on January 24, 2023 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY. Dean is survived by his spouse, Brenda Andrews; mother, Vina Spider; sons, Damon Andrews, Koda Andrews, Jeremy Andrews, Jerome Andrews, and Dane Andrews; daughter, Larilynn Andrews; sisters, Genevieve Andrews, Denna Andrews, and Cante Skuya Andrews; brother, Jason Andrews; grandparents, Georgia Tail and Eli Tail; aunts, Verola Spider, Beulah White Crane, Karen Red...
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Chief Joseph of the Nez Pierce is reported to have once said, “Let me be a free man, free to travel, free to stop, free to work, free to trade where I choose, free to choose my own teachers, free to follow the religion of my fathers, free to talk, think and act for myself - and I will obey every law or submit to its penalty.” Taken from THE WEEK I found a story that is just a bit troubling among many equally troubling stories and reportings on offer this week. Particularly disconcerting this week is the headline; “Education:...
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Dang., many relatives from everywhere. The Indian Relocation Act of 1956 (also known as Public Law 959 or the Adult Vocational Training Program) was a United States law intended to create a “a program of vocational training” for Native Americans in the United States. Critics characterize the law as an attempt to encourage Native Americans to leave Indian reservations and their traditional lands, to assimilate into the general population in urban areas, and towns. In 1960, it was reported that in excess of 31,000 people had moved off the reservation and to urban areas since 1952, with about 30% returning...
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NOV 12,1981-JAN 24,2023 “Akicita” Joe Louis Rodriguez was born on November 12, 1981 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph Rodriguez, Jr. and Mary Ellen Red Cloud. Joe made his journey to the Spirit World on January 24, 2023 at the Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND. Joe is survived by his father, Joseph Rodriguez, Jr. of Fort Worth, TX; spouse, Mona Goggleye; daughters, Elysia Rodriguez and Sienna Ten Fingers; sons, Joe Joe Rodriguez, Eric Rodriguez, Keaton Rodriguez, Ryatt Rodriguez, Jayson Looks Twice, Marcius Twiss, and Myles Twiss; goddaughter, Lirianna Rodriguez; siblings, Myrna Rodriguez, Jeannette Rodriguez, Nina Rodriguez, Rosanna Rodriguez, Joseph Rodriguez,...
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JAN 24,1979-JAN 23,2023 Francheska Jo Two Lance was born on January 24, 1979 in Sioux Falls, SD to Rick Good Weasel and Violet Two Lance. Francheska made her journey to the Spirit World on January 23, 2023 at her home in Red Field, SD. Francheska is survived by her siblings, Thomas W. Two Lance, Calandra Fast Horse, Cynthia Two Lance, Joe Lafferty, Terolle K. Chase In Winter, and Patsy L. White Dress; maternal grandparents, Ernest E. Two Lance and Mary M. Featherman; paternal grandparents, Simore Good Weasel and Goldie Stands-Good Weasel; uncles, Terry Two Lance and Rayford Featherman; aunts, Barbara...
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In building family trees, sometimes we want to go further and build a genogram. Counselors, social workers use genograms to help their patients to understand their family relationships and history and how it affects them. A genogram is a picture drawing of a person’s family relationships and history. And there is software available online that can help you to build a genogram. Some are free and some you had to pay for and some offer a free trial. Of course, you can always freehand it if you are great at drawing but sometimes it can get messy, unless you are...
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JAN 25-JAN 25,2023 Presley Dior Lopez, 39 week old stillborn infant daughter to Allison Bagola and Cruz Lopez made her journey to the Spirit World on January 25, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Presley is survived by her parents, Allison Bagola and Cruz Lopez; paternal grandparents, Robert & Daneen Lopez and Rachael (Michael) Fire Thunder, Lisa Standing Soldier, Dawn Running Hawk, and Kevin Ramos, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Crystal Waters, Artemis Bagola, Daryl Waters, Fred Yellow Boy, Ernie Waters, Jr., and Janell Raney; great grandparents, Sophia Yellow Boy, Diane Running Hawk and Helen Red Feather; aunts,...
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MAR 16,1989-JAN 24,2023 Franklin James Brave “Ohitika” was born on March 16, 1988 in Pine Ridge, SD to Marvin Brave, Jr. and Lucille Lone Elk. Franklin made his journey to the Spirit World on January 24, 2023 in Minneapolis, MN. Franklin is survived by his sons, Jesse Brave, Jace Brave, Jayden Brave, Jacoby Brave, and Wicahpi Hoksila Luta Eagle; daughters, Tara Brave, Jazmine Brave, Jemma Brave, Kayleona Brave, and Alissa Rouillard; mother, Lucille Lone Elk; sisters, Katrina Chase, Brianna Roan Eagle, Stacy Chase In Winter, and Pearl Tail; brothers, Craig Chase and Quentine Lone Elk; grandson, Luca Brasi Brave; and...
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Scott Herman, President of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council, announced today that the Tribal Council has approved the contract with TLW Networks Inc. of Gilbert, Arizona to construct and assist in the operation of a state-of-the-art telecommunications network which will provide Internet, educational and healthcare services to residents of the Rosebud Sioux reservation, tribal trust lands and surrounding counties. The project is being funded by a federal grant received by the tribe as a part of the US government’s “Broadband USA” program of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Rounsevelle Schaum, the Chairman and CEO of TLW Networks, stated that...
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Late Sunday morning, February 5 at 11:28 Pine Ridge Time, the moon was full. It was the eleventh full moon of this Lakotan year. Its name is Tiyogheyunka Wi, which translates as “Frost Inside House.” Lakotan months begin at full moons. The name of a full moon is also the name of a month, which is the time from one full moon to the next. The full moon nearest to when ducks return to Lakotan homelands from their southern winter homes is called Magaksicha Agli Wi, “Ducks Return” month. This is the first month of the Lakotan year and it...
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CUSTER - Little Wound high school entered the one act play “In the Tank” in the regional competition held at Custer last week, the play lost out as plays from St. Thomas More and Custer earned trips to the State one act play competition but Kadence Weston was awarded an Outstanding Actress award by the three judges. “The top two out of seven schools in the region go to State so we fell short but it takes two out three judges to earn an Outstanding Actress award, Kadence Weston was selected by all three judges,” said Dan Snethen, Little Wound’s...
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RAPID CITY, SD – On February 8, 2023, trial proceedings for Oglala Sioux Tribe v. the United States will begin at the Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Rapid City, South Dakota court room two. The Honorable Roberto A. Lange, Chief Judge, will hear opening statements and arguments over two full days to determine whether the United States failed to meet their treaty obligations to provide adequate law enforcement officers to the tribe, resulting in a dramatic increase in violent crime on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. After the trial, Oglala Sioux Tribal President Frank Star Comes...
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First Families Now, is a nonprofit organization located north of Sharps Corner. After 6 years they have been working to empower families with resources, skillsets, and cultural enhancements. Alice Phelps, the director, has been working in education for over 30 years. During her years of working she saw that there was a need for more resources with food and clothing for the children on the reservation. After taking a break in the education field, her and her family decided to start this organization to bring help to the people. Starting out, they worked with donors from a group called “Friends...
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OGLALA - In Oglala at Isna Wica Owayawa, during the OST Council’s January regular session last week, the council approved Seven Years Seven Generations community water system upgrade for the Wounded Knee community, a contract was approved for 1,227.50 for Badlands Enterprises for a reduced scope of the project. Reduced scope means they will not be able to complete the upgrade for the lower housing in Wounded Knee, it’ll take an additional 0,000 to complete the project. “The original estimates and commitments from USDA’s Rural Development were made six years ago, obviously the costs for the same projects have gone...
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OGLALA - The OST Council met two days last week, Jan. 31, Feb. 1 at the Isna Wica Owayawa in Oglala for their January Regular Session, the council supported two resolutions against the Secretarial Election that is already in progress, the first was a resolution supporting the Wounded Knee district resolution opposing the Secretarial Election passed 17-1- 2 and on the second day the council voted 15-3 to rescind the original request for a Secretarial Election and rescind 22- 195 and 22-196 which included the proposed amendments to the constitution extending the terms of office from two to four years...
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Juneau artist Crystal Worl says the Postal Service’s art director was most drawn to her salmon designs — and she was fine with that. “I’m always down to do a salmon,” she said. “I’m from the Lukaax_.ádi clan, the salmon Sockeye clan and I never get bored of drawing it in a different way.” Worl and her brother Rico put Lingít formline art on a lot of things: playing cards, clothes, umbrellas, walls — the Juneau International Airport. And postal stamps. In 2021, Rico Worl was the first Lingít artist to be featured on a stamp. Now it’s Crystal’s turn....
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PHOENIX — A Navajo Nation man will be performing “America the Beautiful” in a mix of American Sign Language and North American Indian Sign Language at the upcoming Super Bow. Colin Denny, a research assistant at the University of Arizona’s College of Education, will take the stage at State Farm Stadium on Sunday alongside Babyface to perform the patriotic song during the pregame show. “I just want to be able to inspire and empower those who are on their own to look around and see that there are other people out there who are just like them, and to not...
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Lakota Tech girls take Big Dakota title, sixth team wrestling championship this season FT. PIERRE - Saturday, at the Big Dakota Wrestling Tournament in Ft. Pierre, Lakota Tech used four first places and five second place finishes to beat out 10 other teams for the Big Dakota girls team championship, their sixth team title this season - 1)Lakota Tech 112, 2)Chamberlain 77, 3)Todd County 39, 4)CEB/Dupree 35, 5)Sully Buttes 32.5, 6) Kimball-White Lake/ Platte-Geddes 28, 7) Marion/Freeman 19, 8) Mobridge-Pollock 18, 9)Harding County 12, 10)Winner 10, 11)Little Wound 7. For Lakota Tech, Giada Scherich was first at 132 by fall...
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OGLALA - During the second day of the OST Council’s January regular session at Isna Wica Owayawa in Oglala, the OST Council honored the Red Cloud Lady Crusaders basketball team, for the second year in a row the girls from Red Cloud won the Lakota Nation Invitational championship, both years downing Lakota Tech. Team members honored included Jewelia LeBeau, April Knight, Dorthie Mesteth, Victoria Good Buffalo, DeShawn Pulliam, Abigail Haas, Essence Tobacco, Kennedy Fridia, Taleah Lunderman, Rhionna Brewer, Anjah LaMont, Jade Ecoffey, Aniyah Lunderman, Ashlan Carlow-Blount(MVP, LNI All Tourney), Olowan Carlow(Miss Hustle, LNI All tourney),:Maikole Carlow(LNI Playmaker) and Anjah Lamont(LNI...
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Pine Ridge 95-59 Crow CreekTiospaye Topa 76-74 Timber LakePine Ridge 55-57 Red CloudLakota Tech 77-67 Todd CountySF Christian 66-55 White RiverWinner 52-34 CEBMobridge-Pollock 59-49 Todd CountyViborg-Hurley 61-41 McLaughlinLemmon 58-44 WakpalaLower Brule 68-62 Wessington SpringsMarty 78-59 BurkeLittle Wound 66-42 St. FrancisWhite River 74-44 WallWakpala 62-50 Tiospaye TopaKadoka Area 66-33 Bennett CountyRed Cloud 67-59 Belle FourcheMobridge-Pollock 60-48 CEBMarty 66-60 Freeman Academy/MarionLower Brule 78-42 Crow CreekTiospa Zina 79-73 Hankinson,NDakTodd County 75-71 Stanley County UPCOMING SCHEDULE Thursday, February 9Lakota Tech at Pine RidgeCEB at Timber LakeWhite River at Stanley CountyJones County at DupreeHarding County at Tiospaye Topa Walt hill at Flandreau Indian Friday, February...
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GRACE MATSAMAS OCT 18,1971-JAN 27,2023 QUINTIN WHITE CALF AUG 23,1964-JAN 26,2023 ESTHER PACER-JANIS JAN 25,2023-JN 24,2023 PRESLEY LOPEZ JAN 25, 2023-JAN 25, 2023 FRANKLIN JAMES BRAVE MAR 16,1989-JAN 23,2023 JOE LOUIS RODRIQUEZ NOV 12,1981-JAN 24,2023 FRANCHESKA JO TWO LANCE JAN 24,1979-JAN 23,2023
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DEC 13,1955-JAN 21,2023 Gertrude was born on December 13, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to Walter J. Red Cloud, Sr. and Eleanor Shields-Red Cloud. Gertrude made her journey to the Spirit World on January 21, 2023 at the Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, CO. Gertrude is survived by her daughter, Wanbleewin D. Red Cloud; sisters, Marletta Red Cloud, Naomi Red Cloud, Audrey Shields and Edna Janis-Plenty Arrows; grandchildren, Jeremy Red Cloud and Roberta Little; and great grandchildren, Athena White Bear Claws, Jeremiah Red Cloud and Claire Cottier. Gertrude was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor Shields-Red Cloud;...
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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ South Dakota’s congressional delegation wrote letters to President Joe Biden in support of the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations’ requests for a major disaster declaration following winter storms that left six people dead. The declaration would assist the tribes’ recovery from destruction that tribal leaders say could have been prevented if there had been more resources to assist people stranded by the December storms. The requests outline that the weather’s severity blocked access to medical and heating supplies. Both the Oglala Sioux and Rosebud Sioux tribes are asking for the declaration to address emergency costs and...
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Biden administration moved Thursday to protect northeastern Minnesota’s pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from future mining, dealing a potentially fatal blow to a copper-nickel project. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland signed an order closing over 350 square miles (900 square kilometers) of the Superior National Forest, in the Rainy River Watershed around the town of Ely, to mineral and geothermal leasing for 20 years, the longest period the department can sequester the land without congressional approval. The order is ``subject to existing valid rights,’’ but the Biden administration contends that Twin Metals Minnesota lost...
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HURON - In Saturday’s DOC championship game at the Huron Arena, Crazy Horse tied the game at 10 a piece and again at 21 all in the first half but Lower Brule closed out the half on a 15-0 run to take a 36-21 halftime lead on their way to a 70-49 win for the 2023 DOC championship. “We played Crazy Horse’s half court game for most of the first half but we went back to our game, pushed to open it up and run,” said Brian LaRoche Sr., Lower Brule’s head coach, “Crazy Horse showed us some good things...
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Dakota Oyate Challenge in Huron1st Lower Brule 70-49 Crazy Horse3rd Marty 60-52 Omaha Nation5th Tiospaye Topa 60-59 Wakpala7th Flandreau Indian 89-54 TakiniSemifinal roundLower Brule 78-58=MartyCrazy Horse 72-55 Omaha NationTiospaye Topa 80-39 TakiniWakpala 74-45 Flandreau IndianOpening roundLower Brulev113-43 TakiniCrazy Horse 76-69 Wakpala Marty 85-59 Tiospaye TopaOmaha Nation 87-55 Flandreau IndianCrow Creek 63-38 DupreeMadison 74-48 Tiospa ZinaCEB 55-46 Stanley CountyRed Cloud 77-23 Lead-DeadwoodSt. Francis 74-61 Bennett CountyWhite River 78-59 St. FrancisHot Springs 71-66OT Lakota TechLakota Tech 62-38 Little WoundCrow Creek 77-72 Stanley CountyWinner 52-49 Todd CountyPhilip 64-27 DupreeDouglas 71-59 Red CloudOelrichs 58-55 Takini Colome 65-24 Bennett County
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Thursday, February 2Lakota Tech at Todd CountyWhite River at WallLower Brule at Wessington SpringsWakpala at North CentralBurke at MartyFriday, February 3Red Cloud at Pine RidgeFlandreau Indian at Tiospa ZinaMarty at Tripp-Delmont/ArmourSaturday, February 4Todd County at Mobridge-Pollock Crow Creek at Pine RidgeWinner at CEBMcLaughlin at Pentagon ClassicMonday, February 6Dupree at Tiospaye Topa Tuesday, February 7Bennett County at Todd CountyRed Cloud at St. Thomas MoreSt. Francis at WinnerLakota Tech at Hill CityCEB at McLaughlinCrow Creek at ChamberlainOelrichs at NewellAndes Central/Dakota Christian at Marty
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TAKINI - Last week the Oelrichs Tigers got a 58-55 road win over the Takini Skyhawks, wins have been few and far between for this season’s young and inexperienced Tiger boys basketball team but on this night, the team would have not one but two players who would complete triple doubles. Stanley Walking Jr., a 6’4” senior forward, finished with 23 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists while Edwin Fills Pipe, a 6’1” junior power forward finished with 32 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. “This season we have a young, inexperienced team, that night at Takini, the boys had...
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BELLE FOURCHE/PINE RIDGE - On Friday, Lakota Tech girls took the team championship over 16 teams at the Belle Fourche Invitational; 1)Lakota Tech 122, 2)Spearfish 96, 3)RC Stevens 86, 4)Sturgis 62, 5) Lead-Deadwood 51, 6)Custer 44, 7)Douglas/RC Christian/ New Underwood 41, 8) Wright 33, 9)Hot Springs 31, 10) Moorcroft 31, 11)Belle Fourche 24, 12)Newcastle/ Upton 22, 13)Hulett 16, 14) St. Thomas More 12, 15) Hill City 4 and 16)Harding County 1. Individual winners and placers included: 106B 1st Serenity Trueblood/Lakota Tech by fall 4:22 over Eliana Zent/RC Stevens, 113 1st Brooklyn Baird/Sturgis, 120 1st Koahnic Miller/Newcastle, 3rd Cante White Bull...
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) - A food sales tax cut that passed a House panel Thursday morning has raised concerns for South Dakota’s nine tribal governments. An official with the Bureau of Finance and Management estimated that the tribes would lose about million in funding for tribal government operations if the food tax is eliminated, but admitted to lawmakers that “the issue has just arisen in the last couple days.” The 4.5% tax on food brings in an estimated 2 million to the state total. Gov. Kristi Noem vowed to eliminate the tax during her re-election campaign...
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PIERRE—A bill that would change the bipartisan makeup of the state’s Tribal Relations Committee passed through the Senate 27-7 on Monday and now heads to the House. The bill, introduced by Sen. Lee Schoenbeck, R- Watertown, would strike a requirement for balance between Democrats and Republicans on the committee. Opponents argue that the move will reduce the number of tribal legislators on the committee. The South Dakota State Tribal Relations Committee is responsible for fostering relationships between the state government and South Dakota’s nine tribal nations. The committee is currently made up of six Republicans and four Democrats. There are...
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For the first time, an Indigenous artist’s works will be featured at the Super Bowl, gracing game tickets, displays and a massive Super Bowl mural in downtown Phoenix with images that reflect her multicultural roots. Phoenix-based artist Lucinda Hinojos — who is Mexican-American as well as Pascua Yaqui, Chiricahua Apache, White Mountain Apache, and Pima — was chosen by the National Football League as the marquee artist of Super Bowl LVII, which will be played Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Her key design, unveiled publicly on Tuesday, Jan. 10, by the NFL, is what officials described...
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Midthunder Casting has announced a casting call for Native American males and females to play high school basketball players in Netflix’s feature film Rez Ball. The coming-of-age sports drama film was written by Reservation Dogs co-creator Sterlin Harjo (Seminole), who is teaming with NBA all-star LeBron James and writer/director Sydney Freeland (Dine) to produce the film. The drama will portray the fictional Chuska Warriors, a Native American high school basketball team from Chuska, New Mexico, that must band together after losing their star player if they want to keep their quest for a state championship alive, according to the series’...
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OCT 22,1988-JAN 19,2023 Ira Julian Wright was born on October 22, 1988 in Pine Ridge, SD to Gary Wright, Sr. and Renee Fire Thunder. Ira made his journey to the Spirit World on January 19, 2023 in Rapid City, SD. Ira is survived by his mother, Renee A. Fire Thunder; son, Julian Wayne Cole; grandmother, Carmelita J. Iron Hawk; and siblings, Emerald J. Fire Thunder, Candace J. Wright, Tyrell J. Norton, Kiani J. Allen, Larissa J. Fire Thunder, Larry D. Fire Thunder, Zeyna J. Allen, Alberta Wright, and Gary Wright, Jr. Ira was preceded in death by his father, Gary...
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Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is home to the original people of this land, yet it is also one of the poorest communities in America. Through intimate and vulnerable memoir, Lakota twin sisters Sarah Eagle Heart and Emma Eagle Heart–White recount growing up on the reservation and overcoming enormous odds, first as teenage girls in a majority-white high school, and then battling bias in their professional careers. Woven throughout are self-help strategies centering women of color, that combine marginalized histories, psychological research on trauma, and perspectives on decolonial therapy. Through the lens of Indigenous activism, the Eagle Hearts explore the possibility...
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JAN 6,1956-JAN 18,2023 Bernadette Jacqueline White Hawk was born on January 6, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to Steven Black Bear and Roselyn (White Hawk) Brothers. Bernadette made her journey to the Spirit World on January 18, 2023 at the Human Services Center in Yankton, SD. Bernadette is survived by her mother, Roselyn (White Hawk) Brothers; siblings, Dolly Brothers, Meredith Black Bear, Nathan Yellow Lodge, and Raymond Yellow Lodge; children, Earleen Janis, Heather “Rachel” (Shawnna) Janis, Wahacanka Tall, Amanda (John) Eder, Amber Tall, Stephanie Tall, and Jessica Tall; hunka daughter, Sharon Black Eyes; grandchildren, Aaliyah Janis, Romeo Valle, Gracelia Janis,...
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SEPT 29,1970-JAN 13, 2023 “Cante Waste Hakikta Win” ~ Looks Back With A Good Heart Woman ~ Rayette Lee Black Elk was born on September 29, 1970 in St. Paul, MN to Reginald Luke Black Elk, Sr. and Carmen Rose Whiting. Rayette made her journey to the Spirit World on January 13, 2023 at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, ID. Rayette is survived by her sons, Andrew Backward and Jonny Shane Black Elk; daughters-in-law, Mandi Backward and Rachel E. Black Elk; nieces & nephews, Derek Black Elk, Justin Black Elk, Desaree Backward, Ray Ann Black Elk,...
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JULY 31,1955-JAN 15,2023 Winifred Winola (Janis) Flying Hawk was born on July 31, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to Hobart Janis and Ella Mary (Ringing Shield) Janis. Winifred made her journey to the Spirit World on January 15, 2023 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. Winifred is survived by her children, Mary Janis-Gibson, Lisa Flying Hawk, Reva Bauer-Janis, and Jesse Janis; half-sisters, Bernadette and Josephine Freeman; aunt, Mary (Janis) Merrival; grandchild, Jessica Janis; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins and friends. Winifred was preceded in death by her husband, Claire Flying Hawk; parents, Hobart Janis and Ella...
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Whenever I get to meet with elders, it is such an enjoyment to hear their stories. Way back when I was a young girl, my mother and older relatives would tell stories and I would be hanging right in there listening. I only wished I asked questions. My siblings sometimes called me nosy rosy, after my middle name Rose. Probably what lead me to be in news business as a newspaper woman. I learned this from my mother, you have to make it interesting for people to listen or the subject matter had to be worth something. She had great...
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Wo’ki’suye Oma’wa’ni – remember where I have been. The last week of December found me on an impromptu moment, you know, “okay I need to go visit my family in San Diego moment”. Had some credits on one airline, booked, rented a car and landed late however drove from Las Vegas to San Diego on a road that many, many years before we drove to come visit here in South Dakota. Arrived early in the morning, slept for a bit began my week. Had a six-hour lunch with the oldest and youngest of seven daughters my folks created, went thru...
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On January 26, 2023 I officially woke up one year older and ’70 years young’ as the saying goes - 70 years and counting. Bob Hope once said, “I don’t feel old. I don’t feel anything until noon. Then it’s time for my nap.” Somehow I always told myself that I wasn’t really elderly until I turned 70 - well here I am, elderly. “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” - Andy Rooney I think part of the reason this is so is...
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MAY 7,1983 –JAN 23,2023 Charles Wesley Vermillion, Sr. was born on May 7, 1983 in Rapid City, SD to Charles Vermillion and Madonna (Green) Vermillion. Charles made his journey to the Spirit World on January 23, 2023 in Pine Ridge, SD. Charles is survived by his spouse, Vincetta Tobacco; mother, Madonna Vermillion; father, Charles Vermillion; daughters, Brianna Vermillion, Christina Vermillion, Krysta Tear Vermillion, Abbie Bernadine Vermillion, and Sophia Joan Vermillion; hunka daughter, Jetta & Jacinda Tobacco; son, Charles Wesley Vermillion, Jr.; hunka sons, Stryker & Vistan Tobacco; sisters, Corinne, Tina, Lisa, & Angie Vermillion, Reiko White Dress, and Lea Red...
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FEB 15,1998-JAN 21, 2023 Elliot Lynn Yellow Hair Jr. was born on February 15th, 1998 in Pine Ridge, SD to Elliot L. Yellow Hair, Sr. and Dina (Eagle Hawk) Jealous of Him. He was raised by his paternal grandmother Dianne Iron Bird and his Papa Ben Smith. Elliot, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on January 21, 2023 in Rapid City, SD. In recent years, Elliot Jr., was a singer, activist against uranium mining, stood in support with the land back movement and a water protector against the Dakota Access Pipeline. He travelled across the United States and...
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ABERDEEN - In early January, the Bureau of Indian Affairs mailed out 11,815 registration forms to members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, tribal members had until January 20 to return the completed forms to Rio Rancho, N. Mex. On January 23, the BIA posted a list of 550 tribal members who had returned completed registration forms; those members would receive a ballot that would allow them to vote in favor of or against two amendments to the constitution of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, completed ballots need to be returned no later than February 21 to Rio Rancho, N.Mex. In addition...
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“Honor the Grandmothers” by Sarah Penman is a book where the author interviewed four grandmothers, where two were Lakota and the other two were Dakota. In their sections, each grandmother talked a little bit about their lives and how it was for them growing up. They also talked about how it was for them as adults as well. They even each talked about the different struggles they went through. But to them, it wasn’t considered “struggles”. They saw it more as “living day-to-day life.” I really enjoyed this book mainly because of how each grandmother had their own story to...
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RAPID CITY– The Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board, in partnership with multiple Native American organizations from around the Black Hills Area, has organized a unique community event to celebrate the lives of loved ones lost in recent years. For the better part of the past year, the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board has hosted both a community sobriety event and an elderly-focused event to give community members in the Black Hills Area an opportunity to participate in a sober community activity. These alcohol and drug-free events have included everything from free swims at city pools, outdoor movie nights,...
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AUG 19,1975-JAN 12,2023 Trina Rae High Horse was born on August 19, 1975 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jerome, Sr. and Theresa (Charging Crow) High Horse. Trina made her journey to the Spirit World on January 12, 2023 at the Texas Health Resource Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX. Trina is survived by her parents, Jerome, Sr. and Theresa (Charging Crow) High Horse; daughter, Liliauna (Gabriel) High Horse-Watts; siblings, Denise Standing Bear, Edwin (Teresa) High Horse, Sr., Tara High Horse, Jerome High Horse, Jr., Jeremy (Rachel) High Horse, Agnes (Jay Bird) High Horse-Clairmont, Eliel Poor Bear, Angie Big Crow, Becky...
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OCT 12,1968-JAN 11,2023 Janice Selena Not Help Him was born on October 12, 1968 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jonas and Celane (Beard) Not Help Him. Janice made her journey to the Spirit World on January 11, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Janice is survived by her siblings, Dewey Not Help Him, Jeffrey Not Help Him, Wayne Not Help Him, Jonella Not Help Him, and Patrick Not Help Him; and numerous nieces, and nephews. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Jonas and Celane Not Help Him; siblings, Herbert Not Help Him, Jonas Not...
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FEB 27,1944-JAN 17,2023 Flora “Flo” L. Young, 78, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family and her pets. Flo was born Feb. 27, 1944 in Igloo, S.D. to Catherine (Irving) Young and Duval “Babe” Young. She was the first of four daughters who blessed the couple. Flora was proceeded in death by her mother, Catherine Irving-Young; father, Duval “babe” Young; sister, Helen Carroll; daughter, Antoinette Rose Ghost; great grandson, Prince Richard; loving dog’s, Irish and Tootsie 1. Flora is survived by her sisters, Frances “Tiny” Young (Edgemont, S.D.) and Judy Young-Carroll...
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SEP 27,1960-JAN 13,2023 Curtis Paul White Crane, Sr. was born on September 27, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Aloysius and Josephine (Means) White Crane Walking. Curtis made his journey to the Spirit World on January 13, 2023 at the Eastern Idaho Medical Center in Idaho Falls, ID. Curtis is survived by his mother, Josephine (Means) White Crane; son, Curtis Ray (Twila) White Crane, Jr.; daughter, Kimberly Rae (Eric) White Crane-Pourier; grandchildren, Stacia Janice (Cody) White Crane-Provost, Curtis Asa (Cante) White Crane III, Leo George Kills Back, Jr., (Maekala Reddy and Family), Tyrell Jray White Crane, Carol Raeannen White Crane,...
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The hot topic in Pierre this week was housing infrastructure. Senate bill 41 (SB41) has been on an unusual fast-track that one legislator referred to as the “41 Express”. The 0 Million in the bill is three fourths state tax money and one fourth federal and would be used to set up a grant and loan program for new housing developments. I have several concerns with this idea. For starters, the new program grows government and violates our long held principle that “we only use one time dollars for one time expenses”. That principle has served South Dakota well, keeping...
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Hau Mitakuyepi, iyuha cante wasteya nape ciuzapelo! Hello, relatives, friends and neighbors, I extend my hand to you from my heart with good feelings as I report on the 98th legislative session. My committee assignments this term are Education, Health and Human Services, Taxation and State Tribal Relations committee, which meets in the interim after the session. Things are picking up now in the Capitol as legislators are dropping bills of their own as well as entertaining bills and resolutions from the state or organizations across the state. We are hearing reports from various state agencies, and they are requesting...
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Thursday, January 26Dakota Oyate Challenge in Huron10:30am Lower Brule vs Takini1:30pm Crazy Horse vs Wakpala4:30pm Omaha Nation vs Flandreau Indian7:30pm Marty vs Tiospaye TopaLittle Wound at Lakota TechCrow Creek at Stanley CountyPhilip at Dupree Friday, January 27Dakota Oyate Challenge continues in HuronLakota Tech at Hot SpringsLead-Deadwood at Red CloudWhite River at St. Francis Saturday, January 28DOC in Huron continuesTodd County at McLaughlinStanley County at CEBDupree at Crow CreekTiospa Zina at NEC Classic/Madison Tuesday, January 31Belle Fourche at Red CloudKadoka Area at Bennett CountyTodd County at Stanley CountyMobridge-Pollock at CEBCrow Creek at Lower BruleHankinson,ND at Tiospa ZinaOelrichs at BisonFreeman Academy/Marion at...
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One of the great writers of our time, Maya Angelou, once wrote, “Words are things. You must be careful, careful about calling people out of their names, using racial pejoratives and sexual pejoratives and all that ignorance. Don’t do that. Some day we’ll be able to measure the power of words. I think they are things. They get on the walls. They get in your wallpaper. They get in your rugs, in your upholstery, and your cloths, and finally in you.” Recently a reader of ‘The Rez’ wrote to ask if I would maybe write about “Indian Names.” In the...
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MITCHELL/MADISON - Pine Ridge got a road win over Winnebago over the weekend 49- 48 as many local teams struggled; at the Hanson Classic in Mitchell on Saturday, #1 ranked White River lost to #2 ranked Aberdeen Christian 87-68 despite Joe Sayler’s 42 points and ranked Lower Brule lost a rematch with #3 ranked and defending State B champs DeSmet 61-53 as Gavin Thigh led the way with 19 points, Bryan LaRoche Jr. helped with 18 and Tate Elk Soldier had 10 points. In Madison on Saturday at the Dakota State University Classic, Little Wound closed out the night against...
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Vermillion 70-52 Pine RidgePine Ridge 49-48 WinnebagoTodd County 73-71 Crow CreekAberdeen Christian 87-68 White RiverDeSmet 61-53 Lower BruleWest Central 58-39 Little WoundCanton 69-61 Lakota TechMcLaughlin 57-32 MillerSpearfish 56-46 Red CloudRC Christian 58-55 Lakota TechOmaha Nation 78-66 Flandreau IndianLower Brule 112-42 Flandreau Indian
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RAPID CITY – The new Oyate Health Center is near completion and will begin hosting patients on February 6, 2023, according to the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board. The Health Board manages the facility on behalf of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Located at 3200 Canyon Lake Dr., in Rapid City, SD, the approximately 0 million construction project is in its final stages and will open its doors almost a year earlier than initially expected. The new Oyate Health Center will replace the Sioux San Hospital building in west Rapid City...
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IRA JULIAN WRIGHT OCT. 22,1988-JAN 19,2023 WINIFRED JANIS JUL 31, 1955-JAN 15,2023 TRINA RAE HIGH HORSE AUG 19,1975-JAN 12,2023 RAYETTE LEE BLACK ELK SEP 29,1970-JAN 13,2023
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On December 27, 2022, President Biden signed into law Public Law 117-317, an “Act to repeal certain obsolete laws relating to Indians.” The bill states that “This Act may be cited as the ‘Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act’ or the ‘RESPECT Act’.” The RESPECT Act repeals a dozen sections and paragraphs of Acts and Statutes from 1862 to 1913. This is a commendable start to what should be a thorough review of the stated intent and language of federal laws pertaining to American Indians and Indian tribes. The RESPECT Act was authored by Republican Senator Mike...
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The Oglala Lakota Artspace is the first ever facility on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation that is dedicated to fully support artists and cultural bearers that tie directly to “Oyate Omniciye.” Oyate Omniciye was used in the original treaties to describe important gatherings of the people, it is roughly to “circle meetings of the people.” The Oglala Lakota Artspace, LLC is partnered with First Peoples Fund, Lakota Funds, and Artspace Projects. They are currently open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. They have several art studios for artists to come and work on projects, several areas for...
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Chamberlain, S.D. – Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Chairman Peter Lengkeek, in his January 12, 2023, State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the South Dakota State Senate and House of Representatives, called the experience a “humbling opportunity.” His words likewise summed up the feelings of St. Joseph’s Indian School students who participated in the day. Four student representatives from the school, Jay Eagle, Jr., Junior Miss St. Joe’s Aleighya La Roche, Caden Lopez and Eagle Staff Bearer Romeo Roubideaux, took part. They were accompanied by the school’s Lakota Studies Lead LaRayne Woster and Belinda Jo Rencountre, an educator...
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PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Board of Education Standards has changed the location and moved the date of its next hearing on proposed content standards for social studies and for career and technical education. It now will be Friday, February 10, at Rapid City Rushmore Hotel at 9 a.m. MT / 10 a.m. CT. The governor-appointed board had previously planned to hold the hearing on Saturday, February 11, in Pierre. The change appears on the state Department of Education website’s ‘Content Standards: Under Review’ page. The Pierre hearing now is scheduled for Monday, April 17, at the Ramkota conference...
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For years in Whiteclay, a small village in Nebraska just south of the South Dakota and the reservation boarder, has had 4 liquor stores that sold so much alcohol, mainly to the Oglala Sioux. In 2017, the Nebraska officials forced the liquor stores to close which brought change. What was formerly known as The Arrowhead Inn, is now a safe space for Lakota artists to come to create or sell their artwork. The Whiteclay Makerspace is a nonprofit organization that was driven to provide a place where Lakota artists and crafter can succeed with their skills and abilities to creatively...
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We encourage any residential general contractors or subcontractors doing business on or planning to do business on an Indian reservation in South Dakota to attend this 2-day interactive workshop on January 31, 2023 from 9:00am-4:00pm and February 1, 2023 | 9:00am-12:00pm at the Holiday Inn Rapid City in Downtown Rapid City, SD. This event is free of charge, but registration is required by January 24th. Presenters from various backgrounds will be discussing topics aimed at helping contractors take their businesses to the next level. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive one-on-one training with presenters. During the event, attendees will...
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Just a few hundred yards from Columbia Land Trust’s main office at Fort Vancouver lies the Confluence Land Bridge, where art, nature, and infrastructure combine to celebrate the Indigenous people who have stewarded this land since time immemorial. Lined with native plants and basalt columns carved with indigenous artwork, the 40-foot-wide pedestrian bridge arcs over Washington State Route 14, connecting the historic fort with the north bank of the Columbia River. The Welcome Gate by artist Lillian Pitt (Wasco, Yakima, Warm Springs) greets visitors, just as the Chinook people welcome a visitor arriving by canoe. The Land Bridge is one...
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JULY 16,1999 –JAN 12,2023 Andreanne Rose Catt, a daughter of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians & the Sicangu Lakota Nation. Daughter of the late Rochelle Rae Walking Eagle and Boyd Andrew Catt (Andrew Iron Shell). Andreanne was born during a fierce summer storm that knocked the lights out in Valentine Nebraska on July 16, 1999. She made her spirit journey home from Mni Luzahan, Lakota territory on Janurary 12, 2023. Andreanne answered the call to all water protectors and is a veteran of the DAPL fight at Standing Rock. Andreanne is survived by her father, Boyd Andrew Catt; paternal...
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JUN 24,1952-JAN 10,2023 On January 10, 2023, Monna “Sis” Lynn Patton (Herman) Iyoyanpa Waste Win, 70, peacefully made her journey to the Spirit World while receiving hospice care in Chandler, AZ. Seeing that there were almost no entertainment venues on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Sis (in partnership with her daughter Angel) sought financing to build a movie theatre, but her and Angel were routinely denied by local and national banks. Despite the denials, Sis was doggedly determined to fulfill her and Angel’s dream of building and owning a movie theatre in Kyle, SD. Running out of business options, Sis...
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PIERRE — A tribal chairman said Thursday that better collaboration is needed among tribal and state officials on deadly storms, and Gov. Kristi Noem’s spokesman responded by describing that assertion and others as a “message of division” that perpetuated “false narratives.” Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Chairman Peter Lengkeek delivered the annual State of the Tribes address to lawmakers at the Capitol in Pierre. He talked about the response to recent winter storms, which has been a point of contention between some tribal leaders and the Noem administration. “A single life lost is one too many,” Lengkeek said. “If we are...
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Recently most of us have read and heard about the artifacts they brought back from the small museum in Barre, Massachusetts that were stolen from the massacred grounds of Wounded Knee. They are now housed at Oglala Lakota College and talks are still being held on what will happen with those items. Native American hand crafted items were collectables back then, it was time when it seemed the public thought Native American cultural life was being diminished and these artifacts were sought after. And that is why the massacre grounds got raided after the killings. Today in this nation, it...
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WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the final replacement names for nearly 650 geographic features featuring the word sq___. The final vote completes the last step in the historic efforts to remove a term from federal use that has historically been used as an offensive ethnic, racial and sexist slur, particularly for Indigenous women. “I feel a deep obligation to use my platform to ensure that our public lands and waters are accessible and welcoming. That starts with removing racist and derogatory names that have graced federal locations...
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As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer is trained to use the tools of science to ask questions of nature. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces plants and animals as our oldest teachers. Kimmerer brings these lenses of knowledge together to sow that when we listen to the languages of other beings, we are capable of understanding the generosity of the earth and learning to give our own gifts in return. Adapted by Monique Gray Smith with illustrations from Nicole Neidhardt, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults highlights how acknowledging and celebrating our reciprocal relationship with the earth...
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Hau Mitakuyepi, iyuha cante wasteya nape ciuzapelo! Hello, relatives, friends and neighbors, I extend my hand to you with good feelings as I report on the 98th legislative session. We began the 38 day session on Tuesday the 10th and we heard from our governor on the State of the State Address. She reported that things are great and shared numbers to show how well we are doing, particularly in Ag and Tourism. We are number one in personal income growth, we have the lowest unemployment numbers on record, investments are at [post_excerpt].7B and 2,400 new jobs have been created...
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I find myself weeping tears of frustration and symbolically breath in the fumes of war, genocide and murder by the thousands. I don’t know these people but then I do - we all do. They are my relatives according to what I have been taught by my elders and I miss them. I struggle with my own people’s legacy of much the same as the Ukrainian people grieve their profound loss I too am reminded of the horror that was perpetrated against my grandparents who ran for cover but for far too many it was too late. For those who...
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JUN 3,1961-JAN 8,2023 Annette Marie Clifford was born on June 3, 1961 in Pine Ridge, SD to Darwin Clifford and Freda Charlotte White Bull. Annette made her journey to the Spirit World on January 8, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Annette is survived by mother, Freda White Bull; children, Michelle Lee Yellow Bird, Joyce Lynn Tibbitts, Norma Jo Tibbitts, and Anthony Emil Tibbitts, Jr.; sister, Mary Jo Tapio; brothers, Michael James Clifford and William Lee Clifford, Sr.; grandchildren, Jayend Wayne Brewer, Louie Black Feather, Jasper James Lee Yellow Bird-Steele, Lilly Lynn Tibbitts, Jasmine Iris Tibbitts,...
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Extraordinary women who have revolutionized their fields have graced U.S. currency over the last couple of years. Figures like astronaut Sally Ride and poet Maya Angelou have been featured as part of the American Women Quarters Program. And now, a celebrated group of ballerinas will appear on the 2023 Native American [post_excerpt] coin. Designed to honor “American Indians in Ballet,” the design shows Maria Tallchief in a balletic pose. This coin pays tribute to the “Five Moons,” a golden generation of dancers from Oklahoma who performed in renowned ballet companies around the world before founding their own dancing groups or...
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OCT 18,1965-JAN 3,2023 James Aaron White Face, “Hakata Zintkala Najin” (Baby Bird That Stands Alone) was born on October 8, 1965 in Porcupine, SD to Hobart White Face and Effie (Big Owl) White Face. James made his journey to the Spirit World on January 3, 2023 at his home in Evergreen near Porcupine, SD. James is survived by his brothers, Tim White Face and David Sam White Face; sisters, Vina Steele, Mary Young Bear, and Lillian Good Shield; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. James was preceded in death by his mother, Effie (Big Owl) White Face; father, Hobart...
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TRINA RAE HIGH HORSE AUG 19,1975-JAN 12, 2023 JANICE NOT HELP HIM OCT 12, 1968-JAN 11,2023 MONNA LYNN PATTON JUNE 24,1952-JAN 10,2023 WOLFE HUXLEY ABOLD DEC 8, 2022-JAN 10,2023 SARAH LANCE SEPT 17,1988-JAN 10,2023 PAULETTE N. WEASEL BEAR MAY 8,1949-JAN 9,2023
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JUNE 11,1953-JAN 8,2023 Loretta Joyce (Young) Petroski was born on June 11, 1953 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lyle and Darlene (Siers) Young, she was the fourth child of five. Loretta made her journey to the Spirit World on January 8, 2023 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Loretta leaves behind her sisters, Wanda Young of Hot Springs, SD and Charline (Young) Means of Arizona; brother, Robert “Bobby” Young of Hot Springs, SD; her seven children, Patricia (Donovan) Lopez of Rapid City, SD, Donald Young, Pamela (Steve) Tyon both of Hot Springs, SD, Daniel (Mina)...
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FEB 23,1963-JAN 8,2023 Ronnie Joseph Horse, Sr. was born on February 23, 1963 in Pine Ridge, SD to Douglas and Jessie (Yellow Bull) Horse. Ronnie made his journey to the Spirit World on January 8, 2023 at the Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND. Ronnie is survived by his children, Ronnie Jo (Zhona) Horse and Ronnie Joseph Horse, Jr. both of Billings, MT, and Ronatta (Johnny) Hurtado of Bozeman, MT; grandchildren, Elyon Glenn and Johnny Hurtado; sisters, Wilma (Horse) Kills In Water and Mary Ann Horse; brother, Larry Horse; aunts, Sandy Fire Lightning, Wendy Chase, Blossom Johnson, and Thelma Johnson;...
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Senator Mike Rounds deserves praise for his recent repeal of laws that discriminated against Native Americans. There’s a related issue he should consider next: the medals awarded for the Wounded Knee Massacre. Rounds, a Republican from South Dakota, has momentum on Native American legislation from the passage of his bill that wiped away 11 egregious and antiquated laws. They included provisions that authorized the federal government to punish “hostile” tribes, to make government benefits contingent on sobriety, and to place Native American children in boarding schools without parental consent. Rounds first introduced the bill in 2016. He kept introducing it...
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Ft. PIERRE - Friday in Ft. Pierre at the Reclamation Center, OST President Frank Star Comes Out was selected as President of the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Association. The GPTCA is made up of the 16 tribal chairmen, presidents and chairpersons in the states of North and South Dakota and Nebraska with a purpose of providing a forum for sharing on information on matters of interest to its member tribes, de- velop consensus on matters of importance, assist member tribes in their governmental and programmatic development with their goals for self determination and self sufficiency and provide for effective public...
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On February 17th through February 20th, the 2nd annual Healing with Horses Youth Identity Camp will be taking place at Thunder Horse Stables in the Rapid City community. Delaney Apple, Jeremiah Moreno along with other groups and organizations are coming together to put on a camp to help bring healing to the youth and the community. Sunka Wakan Un Wicozanikte (Healing with the Horses) was started because the Rapid City Indian community is in crisis. “We believe that Lakota cultural teachings and lifeway practices will rekindle our identity and belief system,” said Apple. Delaney Apple, who is from Manderson but...
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WASHINGTON – Legislation championed by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) has been signed into law by President Joe Biden. The National Cemeteries Preservation and Protection Act of 2022, S. 4949, supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration in honoring veterans nationwide. “This law is a small way for us to show gratitude to our veterans and their families,” said Rounds. “It provides the tools necessary to operate and maintain national and tribal veterans’ cemeteries, which will make certain that generations to come will have a peaceful place to...
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Warpony @ 12:01 is Lakota grassroots, woman owned, and operated dispensary located in Kyle, South Dakota. Alice Big Crow-Hunter started her business due to the lack of resources to help with the trauma that people on the reservation suffer from. Big Crow celebrates 18 years of sobriety from methamphetamine. “There are hardly any resources for the people that are struggling with their mental health. There is a lack of support here on the reservation and I want to give back and help the people,” said Alice. Both Alice and her husband put together some money to start this grass roots...
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NOV 4,1952-JAN 7,2023 Clara D. (White Face) Whipple was born on November 4, 1952 to Hobart White Face and Effie (Big Owl) White Face in Pine Ridge, SD. Clara began her journey on January 7, 2023 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Clara was a graduate of Pine Ridge High School and attended Black Hills State University and Oglala Lakota College, ultimately completing her studies with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She taught at Porcupine Day School, Little Wound Elementary School, and was employed at Wolf Creek School as a first-grade teacher at the time...
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JAN 27,1940-JAN 6, 2023 Evelyn “Sissy” Ecoffey-Eagle Bull was born to Lawrence “Prunes” and Gladys (Steele) Ecoffey on January 27, 1940 in Pine Ridge, SD. Evelyn made her journey to the Spirit World on January 6, 2023 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home near Pine Ridge, SD. She started working for Oglala Lakota College when they first started on the Pine Ridge Reservation. She was instrumental in helping with getting OLC started on the Pine Ridge Reservation. She and Tony Frequez along with others at OLC implemented in getting college centers in all districts for students and the main...
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FEMA fires group for nonsensical Alaska Native translations ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After tidal surges and high winds from the remnants of a rare typhoon caused extensive damage to homes along Alaska’s western coast in September, the U.S. government stepped in to help residents — largely Alaska Natives — repair property damage. Residents who opened Federal Emergency Management Agency paperwork expecting to find instructions on how to file for aid in Alaska Native languages like Yup’ik or Inupiaq instead were reading bizarre phrases. “Tomorrow he will go hunting very early, and will (bring) nothing,” read one passage. The translator randomly...
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RAPID CITY, S.D.- The Black Hills is no stranger to mining, mostly gold, silver, and uranium, but now there’s a new addition to the mining line-up ... lithium. It has the ability to store a lot of energy in a small volume. You can find it in the batteries of toys, cell phones, electric vehicles as well as appliances. Lithium batteries can last up to six years, which makes it a useful substance for appliances. While Lithium has benefits, people opposed to its mining say it can be harmful to water, people, and the environment. The executive director of the...
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KADOKA/MITCHELL - After two hard fought wins the previous week, White River rolled into Kadoka Thursday night to let off some steam, White River senior Joe Sayler knocked down 13 3’s on his way to 51 points as the Tigers raced their way to an 88-55 win, their seventh win of the season against one loss. Sayler didn’t do it by himself, in addition to his 51 points, he had five rebounds and six assists; junior Nic Marshall chipped in 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists while senior Gavin Folkers added 11 points and four rebounds. White River is...
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CHICAGO, IL — Today, the MacArthur Foundation released a national report commissioned as part of its Safety and Justice Challenge that highlights that Native people are disproportionately incarcerated in the United States. The report shows that in states with higher Native populations, incarceration rates are up to seven times that of white people, and that Native people are sentenced more harshly than white, African-American, and Hispanic individuals. Moreover, American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ AN) were incarcerated at a rate 38 percent higher than the national average and were overrepresented in the prison population in 19 states compared to any...
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MITCHELL - Saturday in the Sacred Hoops Classic in Mitchell at the Corn Palace, the Lakota Tech girls went up in a hurry against West Central, up 27-11 after one quarter and up by 21 points at one point, the Tatanka cruised to an 80-71 win to push their season record to 6-1. Lakota Tech sophomore Jodene Hunter opened Saturday’s game with a three, then a two with an and one and another three, that set the tone for the Tatanka, West Central did not have an answer for Hunter. Then throw in senior Tawny Rodríguez with a two in...
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PINE RIDGE - Monday night, Lakota Tech girls and boys traveled to Red Cloud for a basketball doubleheader, Red Cloud girls used a ball hawking press and went up quickly, up 17-4 after one, up 42-16 at the half on their way to a 63-49 win while Red Cloud boys went six and a half minutes before scoring in the first quarter going down 17-5 after one and down by 19 going into the fourth behind 55-36; using a furious comeback the Crusaders came within one as Lakota Tech boys pulled out a 65-64 win. Senior Maikole Carlow and freshman...
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ST. FRANCIS - Thursday night on the road, Red Cloud rolled to an 18-3 first-quarter lead over St. Francis and were up 49-14 at the half on their way to a 92-31 win over St. Francis. For Red Cloud it was their ninth straight win, counting the two wins they had to close out the 2021/22 season at the State A tournament in March in Brookings; this season the Lady Saders have opened with a 7-0 record. Red Cloud’s defense dominated St. Francis by holding the Lady Warriors to just three points in the first quarter and only six points...
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PINE RIDGE - With tribal resolutions 21-195 and 21-196 the OST Council requested the Bureau of Indian Affairs to conduct a Secretarial Election to consider two changes to the OST Constitution 1) Extend the terms of tribal council and executive board members from two year to four years and 2) change the limit of land leases from five years to 25 years. The Secretarial Election will be conducted by mail in ballots only. A registration form has been sent to all members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, 18 years of age and older and residents of the Pine Ridge Reservation...
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Dear Editor We survived the blizzard of December 2022, which, in no small part, is due to the dedication and commitment of many fantastic team members who were willing to go above and beyond in their commitment to continue providing safe and compassionate care to our patients and residents. Thanks to each of you and all our team members, we were able to seamlessly continue outstanding patient care despite the exceptional ‘100-year storm’ weather conditions. You are a stellar group, and I am so very proud of and grateful to each of you. We appreciate all of you who worked...
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“Honor the Grandmothers” by Sarah Penman is a book where the author interviewed four grandmothers, where two were Lakota and the other two were Dakota. In their sections, each grandmother talked a little bit about their lives and how it was for them growing up. They also talked about how it was for them as adults as well. They even each talked about the different struggles they went through. But to them, it wasn’t considered “struggles”. They saw it more as “living day-to-day life.” I really enjoyed this book mainly because of how each grandmother had their own story to tell,...
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WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. – Backcountry areas of Wind Cave National Park will be closed to hikers from January 17 to February 17, twenty-four hours a day except on weekends. This closure will allow park staff to undertake a management operation to reduce the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the park’s Rocky Mountain Elk population. Elk will be removed to maintain the population at the park’s desired target level. This action is consistent with the range of options presented in the Wind Cave Elk Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement signed in 2009. Park resource management staff will...
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The Indian University of North America’s WIZIPAN program has just completed its fall semester. They will be starting their eight-week summer program during the second week of June, and it will go on until the first week of August. Based on the Lakota term – Wachante Hecha Wizipan (The Heart of Everything that Is), the program is a unique semester long, immersive academic experience that is grounded in Lakota philosophy. The leadership program recruits native students from around the region and around the United States to join this program and learn about the Black Hills and surround areas. Using experiential...
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Last Friday afternoon, January 6, the moon was full at 4:07 Pine Ridge time. It was the tenth full moon of this Lakotan year. Its name is Wioteghika Wi, which translates as “Hardships.” The current Lakotan year began with the full moon Magaksicha Agli Wi, “Ducks Return,” on April 16, 2022. The Gregorian calendar’s new year begins just after the stroke of midnight on January 1. That day is not tied to a natural event like the returning of ducks from their winter hibernation in the south, or a solstice or an equinox; or an historical event like a person’s...
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SEPT 10,1983-DEC 31,2022 Jesse James Black Bear was born on September 10, 1983 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Tonto Black Bear and Gloria Red Cloud. Jesse made his journey to the Spirit World on December 31, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jesse is survived by his children, Skate Hoksila (Neriah) Little Hawk, Brandon Little Hawk, Sophia Little Hawk, Persaus Black Bear, Darrent Cottier, Kaloni Cottier, Aubree Cottier, Glorian Black Bear, Christopher Reshaw, Andrew Reshaw, Majestic Thomas, Antonio Black Bear, and Jesson Black Bear; sisters, Regina Black Bear, Rosebud Black Bear, and Aldean Black Bear;...
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AUG 11, 1937-DEC 27,2022 Barbara Jean Short Horn was born on august 11, 1937 in Kyle, SD to Frank Short Horn and Sadie (Janis) Short Horn. Barbara made her journey to the Spirit World on December 27, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Barbara has worked for many places throughout her life, The Fishhook Factory here in Kyle, Project Phoenix, now called Anpetu Luta, and Prairie Wind Casino. Barbara received her education from Kyle Day School, OCS High School, and obtained her GED. Barbara enrolled in Oglala Lakota College and received her two year degree in Social Services. Barbara always encouraged...
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First of all, I am not a lawyer nor do I hold any legal credentials so this discussion comes from a common man’s (Ikche Wichasha) perspective and are therefore offered as mere opinion of which I am entitled as are all of you who read this. I have attended my share of treaty meetings and various gatherings over my many years of traveling on our Sacred Mother Earth. One concept that has puzzled me along the way is the idea of being sovereign nations and as such, still be under the control of the colonist government we know as the...
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My love for genealogy came from developing a family tree for my family. We wanted to show our young relatives where they came from and who they were related to. It became one of those hobbies, where you can’t put it down, like good food or leaving a good visit. For those of us who love to dabble in genealogy, sometimes we look at it as wanting to breathe life into our ancestors. Sometimes it becomes like a good hunt, just wanting to find more information and sometimes it doesn’t end, you just keep going. I find myself doing that...
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DEC 14,1932-JAN 3, 2023 Darlene Rosalie (Rooks) Rosane was born on December 14, 1932 to Joseph and Dora (Little Warrior) Rooks in Pine Ridge, SD. Darlene made her journey to the Spirit World on January 3, 2023 at her home near Kyle, SD. Darlene was the oldest granddaughter to Johnson Little Warrior. Darlene was raised by Ben and Jesse American Horse and grew up on American Horse Creek where she has resided until her passing. When Darlene was a teenage, her grandfather had her compete in the Miss Indian America Pageant. Darlene was crowned Miss Indian America, but because of...
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NOV 30,1999-JAN 1, 2023 Brandon Lee Hernandez, Jr. was born on November 30, 1999 in Rapid City, SD to Brandon Hernandez, Sr. and Desiree Foote. Brandon, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on January 1, 2023 in Rapid City, SD. Brandon is survived by his parents, Brandon Hernandez, Sr. and Desiree Foote; brothers, Richard Hernandez, Dezmond Hernandez, and Nathan Hernandez; sisters, Katana Hernandez, Nakkiah Hernandez, and Angelica Mendoza; aunts, Monica Hernandez, Carla Hernandez, Carol Hernandez, Tammy Wilcox, Cassie Hammel, Edlita Little, and Edleigha Little; uncles, Myron Foote, Bernard Foote, Justin Little, and Eddie Little; grandparents, Bernice Spalding and...
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CLARA WHIPPLE NOV 4,1952-JAN 7,2023 EVELYN JUNE EAGLE BULL JAN 27,1940-JAN 6, 2023 JAMES AARON WHITE FACE OCT 18,1965-JAN 3,2023 ROSALYN EVE PACHECO MAR 25,1949-JAN 2,2023 JUDITH LYNN KILLS WARRIOR FEB 3, 1972-JAN 1, 2023 KATHERINE JEALOUS OF HM DEC 25, 1932-DEC 28,2022 JESSICA RAE PETTIGREW OCT. 19,1975-DEC 26,2022
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MARCH 26, 1048-DEC 27,2022 John “Dhose” Dillon, Jr. was born on March 26, 1948 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Dillon, Sr. and Bertha (Bettelyoun) Dillon. John made his journey to the Spirit World on December 27, 2022 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. John is survived by his wife, Thelma Shangreaux; children, Tammy Dillon, Jude Dillon, Sissy Jo Three Stars, Ben Marshall, Amber Siers, Joseph Marshall, Jr., Tish Shangreaux, Jacoby Marshall, Cecelia Cottier, Charlie Cottier, Francis Pack, and Renee Mousseaux; brothers, Lyle Dillon and Craig (Bonnie) Dillon; sisters, Illa Lone Hill, Linda (Keith) Dillon-Louden, Iva Jo Ruff,...
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PINE RIDGE - After hearing of all the benefits of the OST Day Labor program, especially during the recent storms, the council voted 19-0-1 to cut the program in half but extend it until March 31, 2023. “Originally the Day Labor program was scheduled to end on December 31, 2022 but with cold weather here and the possibility of more storms and how much the program helped, we found some additional monies to help fund at least part of the program through March 31st,” said Garf Steele, council representative from Wounded Knee district, “we’re keeping 10 Day Laborers per district...
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JUL 20,1963-DEC 18,2022 Mary Rose Sitting Up was born on July 20, 1963 in Wanblee, SD to Richard Sitting Up and Marjorie (Ashley) Sitting Up. Mary made her journey to the Spirit World on December 18, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. Mary is survived by her children, Joseph Sitting Up and Tyson Red Elk; sisters, Beneva (Robert) Stevens, Melody Loafer, Doris (Joseph) Cross, Donna Sitting Up, and LuAnn Sitting Up; brothers, Antoine Sitting Up, Norman Sitting Up, Merle Sitting Up, and Dale Sitting Up; grandchildren, Lelanna Red Elk, Robert Red Elk, Douglas Red Elk,...
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APR 9,1969-DEC 18,2022 Lee Joseph Two Eagle was born on April 9, 1968 in Rapid City, SD to Theodore Two Eagle and Perline Yellow Wolf. Lee made his journey to the Spirit World on December 18, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lee is survived by his mother, Perline Yellow Wolf; sisters, Faith Two Eagle, Susan Two Eagle, Christine Randall and Jolene Two Eagle; brothers, George, Rodney, Virgil and Lionel Two Eagle; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lee was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Two Eagle; brothers, Teddy, Archie and Edward Two...
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JULY 9,1966-DEC 16,2022 Rodney “OD” Delane Janis was born on July 9, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Kenneth Charles Janis, Sr. and Bertha (Bettelyoun) Yellow Hawk. Rodney made his journey to the Spirit World on December 16, 2022 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Rodney is survived by his son, Brent Janis; daughters, Lorna Clifford and Donnelle Watters; brothers, Garry Janis, Robert Janis, Mike Merrival, and Darrin Merrival; sisters, Patricia Janis, Norma Rendon, Wilma Colhoff, Connie Ten Fingers, Brenda Youngman, Dee Two Bulls, Letoy Merrival, Eileen Merrival, and Pamela Clifford; nieces & nephews, Derek Janis, Rodney Janis, Coby...
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JUNE 19,1957-DEC 26,2022 Morris Keith Douville was born on June 19, 1957 in Gering, NE to Fremont Douville and Annie (Red Bird) Douville. Morris made his journey to the Spirit World on December 26, 2022 at his home in St. Francis, SD. Morris is survived by his spouse, Cleo Douville; son, Jeremy Douville, Sr.; siblings, Victor Douville, Sandra Pease, Marian Rabago, and Gilbert Douville; and grandson, Jeremy Douville, Jr.. Morris was preceded in death by his father, Fremont Douville; mother, Annie (Red Bird) Douville; sister, Teresa Archambault; and brothers, Kenneth Richard Douville, and Roland L. Douville. Wake Services: Two night...
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MAR 18,1939-DEC 15,2022 George Louis Guerue, Sr. was born on March 18, 1939 in Rosebud, SD to Phillip Guerue and Victoria White Thunder. George, Sr. made his journey to the Spirit World on December 15, 2022 at his home in Parmelee, SD. George is survived by his daughters, Sharon Guerue, Mary Guerue, Georgia “Dete” Guerue, Rose Guerue Elk Looks Back, and Lisa Shott; sons, Harlan Guerue, Sr., Daniel Guerue, Sr., Leo Guerue, Sr., Torrie Guerue, Sr., and Teo G; sister, Marie Guerue-Hernandez; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his mother, Victoria White Thunder; father,...
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PINE RIDGE - On Monday, January 2, the first baby of 2023 was born, Waniyetu win Anna Shay, eight pounds and one oz was welcomed by parents Angelina Romero and Logan Scabby Face. Honoring the first baby of the new year, gifts included: -1 case of disposable newborn diapers/Pinky’s Store in Manderson -0 gift card from Buche’s Foods -0 cash from G Force Auto -0 cash from Ghost Bear Construction -beaded moccasins from Pine Ridge Oil -0 gift card from Big Bats LLC - cash from Angels in Kyle -baby quilt from Badlands Quilting in Martin -gift bags for baby...
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SEPT 14,1936-DEC 19,2022 Marnee was welcomed into her family on September 14, 1936, at their home in Potato Creek, SD. She spent her childhood on the family ranch creating many lasting memories and experiencing the benefits of hard work. Her elementary school years at Green Valley School promoted a love for learning which lasted a lifetime. She attended Bennett County high school (not graduating) during which time she married Jimmy Starr. They had four children: Cindy Raye, James Albert, Rocky Allen and Andrea Leslie. Later Marnee married Larry (Charles) Fanning and they were blessed with three children: Barry Linn, Forrest...
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MAY 29,1976-DEC 25,2022 Oliver Jason Jack was born on May 29, 1976 in Pine Ridge, SD to Leslie Wayne Jack and Roberta Joyce Whiting. Oliver made his journey to the Spirit World on December 25, 2022 at his home near Porcupine, SD. Oliver is survived by his mother, Joyce Whiting of Porcupine, SD; children, Lakoya Jack, Oliver Jack, Jr., Dru Jack, and Wiconi Jack all of Sisseton, SD; sisters, Janet Martinez and Brianne Whiting; nieces & nephews, Alira, Tobias, Milene & Jacoby Whiting, Jordan Mesteth, Summer and Savanah Montileaux, Cheyenne Whiting, Anthony Whiting, Keisha Carbajal, Lauren and Elaina Pourier, Charles,...
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“I want that door taken down! This is the People’s building and the Office of the President is open for the Oyate…the People are the Grassroots of our Nation and we work here for them….they are the Stakeholders of this Tribe!” stated President Frank Star Comes Out on the day he took office as the President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe on December 6, 2022. Accordingly, the ‘door’ was removed by the Tribe’s Property & Supply.
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PINE RIDGE, SD— A holiday storm brought historic winter storm conditions to much of Canada and the United States, including the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest, causing vehicle pileups, road closures, thousands of families to lose electricity, and some fatalities. In South Dakota, many families living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation were left without electricity as more than 30 inches of snow fell in some places. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe (RST) announced that a 12-year-old boy with an unannounced medical condition died after emergency responders couldn’t reach his home, a spokesperson for...
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NOV 20,1954-DEC 25,2022 Gary Irvin New Holy was born on November 20, 1954 in Manderson, SD to Ambrose New Holy and Keva (Ghost) New Holy. Gary made his journey to the Spirit World on December 25, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Gary is survived by his son, Conway A. New Holy; siblings, Charlie New Holy, Wesley New Holy, Nancy Marshall, Diane Iron Bird, Judy New Holy, and Trudy New Holy; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Ambrose New Holy, Sr.; mother, Keva (Ghost) New Holy; and siblings,...
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SEP 15,1934-DEC 21,2022 Alberta (Little White Man) Mesteth was born on September 15, 1934 at home in No Flesh to Louis Little White Man and Emily (Morrison) Little White Man. Alberta made her journey to the Spirit World on December 21, 2022 at the North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, CO. Alberta is survived by her daughters, Linda Mesteth of Kyle, SD, and Wendy Mesteth of Tucson, AZ; sons, Marty (Cheryl) Mesteth, Manuel Mesteth, Rodney (Carmelita) Mesteth, Cleveland (Velnita) Shot With Arrow, and Malcolm Shot With Arrow all of Kyle, SD, and Kevin Shot With Arrow of Rapid City, SD;...
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Local Hoop dance teacher Dallas Chief Eagle wins “Outstanding Support of the Arts to Native Nations with Lands in South Dakota” award. Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council will celebrate the 26th biennial Governor’s Awards in the Arts on Wednesday February 15, 2023, at Drifters Bar & Grille in Fort Pierre, SD. Chief Eagle began his hoop dance journey when he was 13 years old. “I saw a hoop dancer in Colorado Springs, I was with my grandma and grandpa and Jim Black Horse when I seen this hoop dancer and I said ‘I want to do...
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Visualizing Genocide examines how creative arts and memory institutions selectively commemorate or often outright ignore stark histories of colonialism. The essays confront outdated narratives and institutional methods by investigating contemporary artistic and scholarly interventions documenting settler colonialisms including land theft, incarceration, intergenerational trauma, and genocide. Interdisciplinary approaches, including oral histories, exhibition practices, artistic critiques, archival investigations, and public arts, are among the many decolonizing methods incorporated in contemporary curatorial practices. Rather than dwelling simply in celebratory appraisals of Indigenous survival, this unprecedented volume tracks how massacres, disease, removals, abrogated treaties, religious intolerance, theft of land, and relocation are conceived by...
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Catherine Pulsifer (Canadian author and Poet) once wrote: “[The New Year is] a time to say goodbye and a time to say hello. A time to bid farewell and a time to look forward. A time to let go and a time to learn new things, that is what happens when the New Year rings in.” This is the Month That Is Hard or “Wiotehica Win” in our Dakota language. This means it is a time when nature is harsh and therefore infers that preparation is called for. Looking back over the last 12 moons in many respects is an...
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BARBARA SHORT HORN AUG 11, 1937-DEC 27,2022 JESSICA RAE PETTIGREW OCT 19,1975-DEC 26,2022
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JAN 6,1949-DEC 22,2022 Jerry Lee Matthews left this life for his eternal rest on December 22, 2022. He leaves behind family and friends too numerous to count. Jerry was born in Exeter, California on January 6, 1949 to Lee Roy and Carol Elaine (Sterling nee Mildred Dorthea Vorderstrasse) Matthews. The family including sister Kathleen June moved to Fresno. The family grew to include brothers Kenneth Roy and James Allan and sisters Susan Joan and Lori Jean. He attended Emmanuel Lutheran Chruch and school. He was active in Boy Scouting and earned its highest rank, Eagle Scout in 1963. An honor...
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JUN 8,1992-DEC 26,2022 Mary Dorothea Two Lance, “Wawokinya Win” was born on June 8, 1992 in Pine Ridge, SD to Vincent Two Lance and Louella (Broken Nose) Two Lance. Mary made her journey to the Spirit World on December 26, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD. Mary attended grade school at Loneman and graduated 8th grade in 2006, than attended high school at Anadarko, OK and finished off her high school years at Pine Ridge High School where she graduated with the class of 2010. While working numerous jobs, Mary graduated from Artesia, NM and became a dispatcher for the Oglala...
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JUNE 28,1979-DEC 16,2022 Celeste Belle Imitates Dog was born on June 28, 1979 in Pine Ridge, SD to Theresa Imitates Dog. Celeste left us early December 16, 2022 in Bakersfield, CA to be with the ancestors. Celeste was one beautiful, fun, and happy woman who loved her girls more than anything. She would walk in a room and light it up with her smile, laughter, and sense of humor. Her motto was always Living life to the fullest. Celeste spent her time between California and South Dakota. She grew up Pow-Wow dancing, which eventually got her to California, and she...
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Since I started writing this column on genealogy, I have tried to provide information for those that are interested in developing family trees, doing family research, DNA testing or looking back at history to see how their ancestors fit into that line of history of this country. One of the primary roots that guided me into doing these kinds of research was my mother’s journal she kept back in the 1980s. She wrote of growing up the old way she called it. Growing up without government help, her family being independent and yet keeping their traditional Lakota ways. After she...
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ABERDEEN/PINE RIDGE - On Saturday, Red Cloud hosted Todd County in a game originally scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 28, the Lady Crusaders quickly went up 23-5 in the first quarter on their way to a 71-20 win over the Lady Falcons. Red Cloud senior Jewelia LeBeau hit a quick three while freshman Ashlan Carlow-Blount turned two steals into a quick two baskets and junior Lolo Carlow hit a three and two twos in the first quarter as the Lady Saders went up 23-5 by the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was Todd County’s best quarter, scoring 10...
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PIERRE - After having won three team competitions and taking second in last Friday’s Floyd Farrand Invitational at SF Lincoln, the Tatanka have moved from 15th to fifth in the state girls wrestling poll. This years state girls wrestling competition will feature 10 weight divisions in one class; the boys have 14 weight divisions and two classes A and B. Pierre is #1 with 166 points, Canton is #2 with 101, Harrisburg is #3 at 87, Spearfish is #4 with 77 while Lakota Tech is #5 at 59, Bon Homme/ Scotland/Avon is 6th with 54, RC Stevens is 7th at...
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SIOUX FALLS - On Friday, the Lakota Tech Tatanka girls wrestling team finished second out of 20 teams including 10 Class AA schools competing in the Floyd Farrand Wrestling Invitational at SF Lincoln; Spearfish won the Invitational with 176, Lakota Tech was second with 118, Brookings was third at 112, 4)Harrisburg 79, 5)Brandon Valley 64, 6)SF Roosevelt 62, 7)Watertown 58, 8)Canton 51, 9)Sully Buttes 48.5, 10) Sturgis 42, 11)Dell Rapids, 12)Dakota Valley 28, 13) Garretson 21, 14)Clark/ Willow Lake 20, O’Gorman 20, 16)Beresford/ Alcestor-Hudson 18, 17) Lennox 17, 18)SF Lincoln 14, 18)SF Washington 14 and 20)SF Jefferson 11. “This meet...
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MITCHELL/SIOUX FALLS/ ABERDEEN/PINE RIDGE - Bouncing back from a hard fought loss in the closing seconds to RC Christian in the LNI championship game, this past week the Tigers picked up two tough wins, 62-61 over Bridgewater-Emery at the Corn Palace in Mitchell and 71-66 over Campbell County, Wyo. at the Pentagon in Sioux Falls. Down 30-29 at the half against Campbell County on Friday, White River came back in the second half to win 71-66 behind senior Joe Sayler’s 36 points and junior Nic Marshalls 21. The Tigers pushed their season record to 6-1 and travel to Kadoka Area...
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This past week, an elder from the Pass Creek District, Edna Plenty Arrows was able to sit down and speak of her life, the history, and families of the Allen community. Her parents are Benjamin Janis and Julie Runs Along the Edge-Red Bear. She has two sisters and three brothers. Starting off Edna spoke about her family and her roots here in the Pass Creek community. “I got a lot of grandkids; all these Allen kids are my grandkids,” said Plenty Arrows. She talked about her side of the family and her late husband’s side of the family, the Plenty...
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PINE RIDGE - Although there were other things added to the agenda, the OST Council met Friday in council chambers of the Red Cloud building in Pine Ridge in a special session to select a Chief of Staff and to finish the selection of both in house attorneys and determine which attorneys or law firms would be hired for special services. On Friday, following interviews of Saunie Kay Wilson, Caroline Bettelyoun and Cameron Lafferty, Dave Pourier made a motion to select Cameron Lafferty as Chief of Staff, it was seconded. Star Comes Out said his first choice was Wilson and...
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MAR 20,1968-DEC 2,2022 Diane Mary (Harvey) Miles was born on March 20, 1968 in Pine Ridge, SD to George and Syrena (Bull Bear) Harvey. Diane made her journey to the Spirit World on December 2, 2022 at the Fall River Health Hospital in Hot Springs, SD. Diane is survived by her children, Aaron Miles, Cassie (Purvis Red Owl) Miles, Richard Miles, Samantha Wade, Shirley Wade, Suzie Wade, Brandi Miles, and Melody Randall; sisters, Sandra (Dwight) Harvey-Black Crow, Pearly Harvey, and Tammy Harvey; brothers, George Harvey and Arthur (Julie) Harvey; grandchildren, Elleana Miles, Darrius Miles, Savannah Red Owl, Roman Red Owl,...
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NOV 8,1943-DEC 12, 2022 Patricia “Jeannie” Dahl of Hot Springs, SD joined hands with the Lord on December 9, 2022 at the Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, MT. Jeannie was born on November 8, 1943 in Pine Ridge, SD to William and Sylvia Mae (Salway) Patton. Jeannie’s favorite nights were filled with book reading, listening to music, watching movies, and going out to play bingo. Jeannie is survived by her son, Jamie Schuppan of Seattle, WA; her sister, Peggy Albert of Hot Springs, SD; brothers, Paul (Colleen) Patton of Colorado Springs, CO, Ronald (Dale) Patton of Hot Springs, SD, and...
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JAN 11,1960-DEC 11,2022 Paulette Marie (Price) Williams was born on January 11, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul Price and Dorothy Janis. Paulette made her journey to the Spirit World on December 11, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Paulette is survived by son, Patrick Williams; grandchildren, Chetan Williams, Shannon Williams, Layla Mraz, Cloe Daugherty, Gage Bordeaux, Aurora Bordeaux, Jersey Bordeaux, and Katalaya Mraz; brothers, John Price, Dale Price, Russell Price, and Anthony Price; uncle, Tommy Janis; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Paulette was preceded in death by her spouse, John Griffith Williams; mother,...
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MAY 15,1977-DEC 10,2022 Pearl Mary Hopkins was born on May 15, 1977 in Pine Ridge, SD to Clark Raymond Hopkins and Myrnette Wounded Head. Pearl made her journey to the Spirit World on December 10, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Pearl is survived by her children, Clark Alejandro Torres, Isaac Hopkins-Torres, Sarah Hopkins-Torres, Rachel Hopkins-Torres, and Alta Gracias Hopkins-Torres; brothers, William Short Horn and Victor Short Horn; sister, Veronica Lopez-Hopkins; grandchildren, Jayden Kyler Meng-Torres and Magnolia Mayhem-Torres; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, Clark Raymond Hopkins...
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Igluteca, a Nonprofit Organization located in Pine Ridge, South Dakota offers low barrier homeless aid to the Relatives in the Pine Ridge Community. It has been up and running for about two years assisting the entirety of the homeless issue in Pine Ridge. With the recent cold weather, they have been operating understaffed and working nonstop. During this cold weather the reconciliation center has offered an average of 30 people a night, a place to go for food and shelter. “I want people to understand our model as shelter which is our number one goal is to keep people safe....
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RAPID CITY - For the 45th Lakota Nation Invitational, the wrestling was held in the Barnet Arena on Tuesday. The Lakota Tech girls took the team title with 148 points, Todd County was second with 69, CEB/Dupree was third with 63. Lakota Tech boys won their team title with 158 points, Pine Ridge was second with 110 while McLaughlin was third with 104. Lakota Tech’s Giada Scherich was named “Outstanding Wrestler” for the girls tournament while Crow Creek’s Delbert Peters took “Outstanding Wrestler” for the boys tourney. Overall results of the girls wrestling tournament includes: 106-Louise Pond of Pine Ridge...
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RAPID CITY - On Friday night, RC Christian knocked off defending champion Lower Brule 73-66 then kept their momentum rolling into the championship game against White River the #1 seed on Saturday night, taking a 35-29 lead at the half and holding off two separate Tiger comebacks to eek out a 79-77 win. White River’s top scorer, Joe Sayler struggled in the first half, missing his first seven shots while junior point guard Nic Marshall balanced drives to the basket with key outside shooting to keep the Tigers in the game. Christian had solid inside scoring from sophomore forward Julius...
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WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) today announced a million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for repairs to the Oglala Dam on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. This investment is in addition to over million allocated for the project last year, as part of a million investment for dam safety programs in Tribal communities across the country. “This project will reduce flooding risk to communities, while enabling the Oglala Sioux Tribe to continue to manage precious natural resources,” said Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland. “The...
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Young self-taught artist creates intriguing image of Crazy Horse and wins Best of show, 2nd place in acrylic, Unity award, Director’s choice, and People’s choice Hanna Brunsch, a senior at Little Wound high school has entered her award-winning artwork before at the Lakota Nation Invitational art show. Aside from the art classes she took at high school, Hanna hasn’t really had any formal art classes. Her main media she likes to work with is pencil and paper and then acrylics. She said when she was younger, she would see images and other artwork and would work to create her own...
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MAR 17,1950-DEC 2,2022 Myron Emmett Whalen, Jr. was born on March 17, 1950 in Falls City, NE to Myron, Sr. and Gladys (Campbell) Whalen. Myron, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on December 2, 2022 at the Seven Sisters Assisted Living Center in Hot Springs, SD. Myron is survived by his children, Nicole Whalen, Terilynn Hernandez, Jesse J. Whalen, Louis Bettelyoun, Monte Whalen, Serine Whalen, Sueann Whalen, Tyson Whalen, Anthony Whalen, Jack Whalen, James Black Bear, and Shanice Black Bear; brothers, Jeff Whalen, Monte Whalen, and Bruce Whalen; sister, Henny Whalen; grandchildren, Serene Blue Storm Lara, Justice O....
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DEC 6,1986-DEC 1, 2022 Alex Aaron All Runner was born on December 6, 1986 in Sisseton, SD to Craig All Runner and Marnie Brewer. Alex made his journey to the Spirit World on December 1, 2022 in Saint Peter, MN. Alex Aaron All Runner was born to Craig All Runner and Marnie Brewer on December 6, 1986 in Sisseton, South Dakota. He graduated from Red Cloud High School in 2004. Alex’s favorite job was at Daktronics in Redwood Falls. He loved watching and cheering for the Vikings. Alex also enjoyed walking around Redwood, watching and playing sand volleyball and he...
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Last week, we attended the a review showing of the film “Lakota Nation vs. United States,” a truly wonderful documentary about the Black Hills and the fight to reclaim Indigenous land. The film was directed by Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli and produced by Sara Eagle Heart and Mark Ruffalo. A good portion of the film is narrated by poet Layli Long Soldier and has some intense interviews with activists Nick Tilsen, Krystal Two Bulls, Milo Yellow Hair, Henry Red Cloud, Phyllis Young, Candi Brings Plenty and others. The film maybe long but it goes into such great detail...
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As many of you already know and according to Encyclopedia Britannica, “Nativity, a theme in Christian art depicting the newborn Jesus with the Virgin Mary and other figures, following descriptions of Christ’s birth in the Gospels and Apocrypha” The story goes something like this; “Mary and Joseph were a married couple living in Nazareth, around 2000 years ago. One night, Mary was visited by the Angel Gabriel (the archangel). Gabriel explained that God was to send his son to earth for mankind and that Mary would soon have a baby, that baby would be named Jesus and would be God’s...
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[On Dec. 29, 1890, in a small valley near Wounded Knee Creek, the U.S. Seventh Cavalry, shooting Gatling guns from the surrounding hills, killed more than 300 mostly elderly men, women and children. The victims who were not shot were chased down by soldiers on horseback and either shot with pistols or stabbed to death with long swords, especially the children and babies. This occurred after the soldiers had gone through the camp collecting the few rifles used for hunting by the last remaining adult men. The victims were the people from part of the Minnecoujou band of the Tituwan...
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Back in Stock! Walking in the Sacred Manner is an exploration of the myths and culture of the Plains Indians, for whom the everyday and the spiritual are intertwined, and women play a strong and important role in the spiritual and religious life of the community. Based on extensive first-person interviews by an established expert on Plains Indian women, Walking in the Sacred Manner is a singular and authentic record of the participation of women in the sacred traditions of Northern Plains tribes, including Lakota, Cheyenne, Crow, and Assiniboine. Through interviews with holy women and the families of women healers,...
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RODNEY DELANE JANIS JULY 9,1966-DEC 16,2022 JACQUALYNN GRAY JULY 29,1953-DEC 13,2022 CALE A. RANDALL JULY 20,1996-DEC 11,2022 JAMIE BEAR ROBE MAR 26,1984-DEC 10,2022
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RAPID CITY - On Saturday, in the Summit Arena, the 45th Lakota Nation Invitational took a break from wall to wall basketball and held the cheerleading finals, overall 32 teams, 264 cheerleaders, 19 teams competing in the Cheer/ Dance competition. “This was the largest cheer competition that LNI has had to date,” said Cheer Competition coordinator Kellee Brewer, “we now have non- LNI schools, those with basketball teams who want to be in this competition, Mobridge-Pollock was going to be our first non-LNI school but unfortunately they couldn’t make it because of the storm; we continue to grow and may...
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“This team has been playing together so long, they are unselfish, share the ball, communicate well, they have speed, quickness and are a great bunch to coach,” said head coach Eldon Marshall who is in his 22nd year coaching, 20th year at White River and has taken his team to 17 straight State B tournaments, winning four of them, “Yes, the boys have set the State B championship as their goal and they are working hard to get there; this summer we played in the Pentagon summer league in Sioux Falls, the Pierre summer league, the Dakota State University team...
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THREE MILE CREEK - The new Star Comes Out/Mousseau administration met Tuesday at OLC’s multipurpose facility on Three Mile Creek at their Piya Wiconi campus to select an Executive Board and swear in both the new Executive Board and the tribal council. Stacy Two Lance ran unopposed for Secretary, with a vote of 21- 0, the council selected Two Lance for a second straight term as Secretary. I’ve earned an AA in computer science and a BS in business Administration, stated Two Lance, I take this position very seriously. Mason Big Crow was the only person interested in the Treasurer’s...
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DEC 2, 2011- DEC 2, 2022 Kassidy Theodore Tamerius Phelps arrived sleeping on December 2, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Kassidy is survived by his parents, Cassandra Hamel and Waylon Phelps, Sr.; sister, Rylee; brothers, Stirling, Waylon, Jr., and Hawkley; maternal grandparents, Floyd Wilcox, Jr., Jerry and Caroline Two Bulls, and Earl Richard; paternal grandparents, LaDonna Phelps and Brian Sheridan; maternal great grandmother, Julia Wilcox; and aunts & uncles, Brandon, Monica, Carla and Carol Hernandez, Tamaria Wilcox, Kayla Carlson, Scott, Jacob, & Tyra Two Bulls, Tancrede Hamel, Tatewin Means, Darin & Douglas Arcoren, Jr., Shawntay,...
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FEB 4,1990-DEC 2,2022 Preston Myrtis Yankton was born on February 4, 1990 in Pine Ridge, SD to Winston Sitting Bear and Jennifer Yankton. Preston made his journey to the Spirit World on December 2, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Preston is survived by his mother, Jennifer Yankton; children, Sadie, Blake, Kiara, Rayna and Navaeh; siblings, Markita Piper, Ryan Boerschig, Frankie Boerschig, Kelsey Antelope, Inez Antelope, John, Paul, Wicahpi, Heska, Bridget and Dominic; grandfather, Lavern Yankton; aunts, Diane Antelope and Sally Apple; and uncles, Joey Yankton and Bernard Yankton. Preston was preceded in death by his...
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O’yus’pa, to hold, the meaning of LAYAWAY is a purchasing agreement by which a retailer agrees to hold merchandise secured by a deposit until the price is paid ...this was something that helped families with limited income and provided clothing and household items which could not be gotten right away. This method was used by many for many years with Kmart being the most popular place and the one closet to the homeland was in Rapid City which had everything a household needed: shoes, clothes for everyone, household items, dishes, TV’s, computers, radios etc.… And the biggest time to layaway...
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The definition of being a good relative or more loosely - “1. Being accepted as legally belonging to a particular community, state, country or; 2. The implied duties that belonging brings (i.e. duties and responsibilities) including the character on display or the expectation of certain behaviors of an individual.” — Collins English Dictionary Special Agent Aaron Hotchner from Criminal Minds — “What we don’t do is every bit as powerful as what we do.” Take human trafficking for instance, which “involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year,...
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Opinion. As Americans were beginning their day this past Thursday, news spread quickly that President Joe Biden’s administration had worked out a deal for the release of Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) superstar and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner from a Russian penal colony. Griner was arrested in February when customs officials in Moscow discovered vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. She pleaded guilty to the offense, was sentenced to nine years and then transferred last month to the penal colony. For months, Griner’s supporters put tremendous pressure on the Biden White House to do everything it...
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The Lakhota are among the best-known Native American peoples. In popular culture and even many scholarly works, they were once lumped together with others and called the Sioux. This book tells the full story of Lakhota culture and society, from their origins to the twenty-first century, drawing on Lakhota voices and perspectives. In Lakhota culture, “listening” is a cardinal virtue, connoting respect, and here authors Rani-Henrik Andersson and David C. Posthumus listen to the Lakhota, both past and present. The history of Lakhota culture unfolds in this narrative as the people lived it. Fittingly, Lakhota: An Indigenous History opens with...
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PATRICIA JEAN DAHL NOV 8,1943-DEC 12,2022 JAMIE BEAR ROBE MAR 26,1984-DEC 10,2022
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JUL 1,1969-DEC 9,2022 Delane Luke Edwards was born to Charity Edwards and Benjamin One Feather on July 1, 1969 in Sioux City, Iowa. Delane made his journey to the Spirit World on December 9, 2022 at his home in Wanblee, SD. Delane married Jewel Quiver on July 14, 1991 that Lakota way and their marriage was blessed by Bernice & Jasper Milk and Charlene Lapointe. To this union 5 children were born, Levi Quiver, Mario Quiver, KaLonnie Edwards, Sun Rose (Larry Jr.) Quiver Edwards, and Graceyn (Jeremy) Edwards. Delane lived with his wife and children at Sam Quiver, Sr. residence,...
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MAY 19,1961-DEC 10,2022 Douglas Howard Justus was born on May 19, 1961 in Springfield, MO to Harley Justus and Carol (Phol) Justus. Douglas made his journey to the Spirit World on December 10, 2022 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. Douglas is survived by his wife, Violet (Clifford) Justus; children, Adam Clifford, Aaron Calhoun, Emma J. Twiss, and Darrell Jude Justus; siblings, Vivian (Justus), JoAnn White Thunder, Sybil Hernandez, Willard V. Clifford, Ralph A. Clifford, Carl R. Clifford, Charlotte L. Young, Anna Marie Polkrabet, Francis Clifford, and Herbert Clifford, Jr.; nephews, Jesse Clifford, Will V. Clifford, Jr., Kirk...
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MAR 24,2022-DEC 7,2022 Akicita Zuya Rogers was born on February 24, 2022 to Clayton Dale Red Elk and Deonna Larae Rogers in Rapid City, SD. Akicita made his journey to the Spirit World on December 7, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Akicita is survived by his mother, Deonna Rogers; father, Clayton Red Elk; siblings, Danaisa Rogers, and Ohitika Red Elk; grandparents, Mavis Wilcox, Beverly Red Elk, and Jewel Rogers; aunts, Kayla (Byron Shot With Arrow) Thomas, Jeanine (Moses) Weaver of Okinawa, Japan, Rita (Kacey Cummings) Rogers, Andrea Rogers, Darchelle Rogers, Hope (Brent) LaMont, Julie (Stacy)...
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JAN 7,1960-DEC 3,2022 Ethel Mae Two Lance was born on January 7, 1950 in Gordon, NE to the late David F. and Cecelia (Charging Thunder) Two Lance. She was a second-generation proud member of A.I.M. Our beloved mother broke our hearts and left us to be with her parents, brothers and sisters on December 3, 2022 at the Oglala Lakota Nursing Home. Mom left behind: her children, Orin Grinnell (Quintonia), Melanie Grinnell (Jacob), and Cody Two Lance; cousins, Lloyd (Maxine) Charging Thunder and Rita Charging Thunder; nieces, Courtney Two Lance, Sonya Plenty Wounds, Janel Barrajas, Vanessa Maldonado, Roberta Trujillo, Tanya...
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LOWER BRULE - “State champs is our main goal, we still focus on defense, still play our zone that turns into a man to man, we deny the ball, we’re going to rely on our defense all year long,” said Brian LaRoche Sr. who coached his team to the LNI championship last year and lost in the State B championship game in March in Aberdeen, “we’re working on posting up everyone on the team, depending on the matchups, we’re ready to step it up even more this year.” Starters for Lower Brule include 6’1” senior Brian LaRoche Jr., 5’10” senior...
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MISSION - “We had 40- 45 boys out this year, more than enough for fielding three teams, we have good guard play, good shooters, good posts and will be able to play inside/outside ball, we still need to get used to playing with each other, we’re slow on rotating and our defense could be better,” said Kellen Herman who is a 2017 graduate of Northern State University, teaches health and PE at Todd County, in his fifth year teaching and fourth year coaching, “it’s going to be an exciting year, we have some experience, our goals include doing well in...
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WOLF CREEK - “We had 60 boys come out for basketball this year, easily enough for three teams, we played in the summer league in Rapid City, went to All West in Denver, did team camps and had several players play AAU ball and of course spending time in the gym and in the weight room,” said Cory Shangreaux who turned down the job twice before listening to the players and took the job at the end of October after four years as head coach at Pine Ridge, first year head coach at Lakota Tech, “we’re quick with good experience,...
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KYLE - “We lost our two big guys, they dominated the boards, Dylan Cuny and Trey Yellow Boy, they had most of our rebounds and a lot of our scoring but we have a good group of guys, they enjoy coming to practice, they work hard,” said head coach Jay Jacobs in his 11th year as head coach, “we have speed, a lot of heart and hustle, we’re going to have to really work on our rebounding, we were in the summer league in Rapid City, we want to compete against every team and get to the state tournament, our...
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OELRICHS - “We have 10 boys out for the team, we lost five transfers to Pine Ridge, over the summer we played in the Stevens league in Rapid City and played in the second School of Mines team camp,” said James Knutson who is in his fifth year coaching, the second year as boys coach, he’s also the IT director, the AD and the head girls basketball coach, “we should have an inside game and be able to rebound but we’re super inexperienced and need to work on our shooting, we want to work on a good season for our...
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PINE RIDGE - “We had a scrimmage with RC Central as part of a referees jamboree, helped us see what we needed to work on, we had a busy summer, the league in Rapid City, both team camps at School of Mines in Rapid City, NABI and the team camp at Dakota State in Madison,” said Red Cloud head coach Christian McGhee who is in his 11th year at the school, 10th year coaching, “we have good team chemistry, we can shoot and defend, we need to work on our bench, it’s inexperienced, we have a good strong schedule with...
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CUSTER - A week ago Friday, the Lakota Tech girls wrestling team opened the season at Custer and came away with their first team win of the season. Wrestling at 113, Brandy Marshall went 3-0 to take first, Cante White Bull went 1-1 and took second at 120, Jessica Waln went 3-0 to take the championship at 132, at 142, Giada Scherich went 2-0 to finish first, Ailiana Brewer was 2-1 at 152 to finish runner-up while Eriah Big Crow went 1-1 to finish in second place at Heavyweight. The Tatanka girls wrestling team traveled to Spearfish for a girls...
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WANBLEE - “We worked hard all summer, we played for the championship at the School of Mines team camp, did team camps also at Dakota State University in Madison and at Chadron State College, spent time in the gym and the weight room and worked out in Rapid City at Rapid Skills,” said James Bagwell who is in his eighth year of coaching, second year as boys head coach at Crazy Horse, “we’re fast, we press and trap, we share the ball really well, we need to work on our half court game; an important goal is earning academic all...
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WANBLEE/ JONES COUNTY/HILL CITY - Crazy Horse boys came out of the chute running full speed with wins over Takini 81-12 and CEB 75-40. Against Takini, the Chiefs held the Skyhawks to single digits each quarter going up 39-4, 60-9, 70-9 with four players in double figures Noah Iron Horse led the way with 20, Devaughn Milk had 17, Richard Pumpkinseed finished with 16 and Trey LaMont chipped in 11 points. Crazy Horse went up 23-7 over CEB after one quarter, was up 42-21 at the half on their way to a 75-40 win. Noah Iron Horse and Hyden Martin...
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RAPID CITY - Last year it was Lower Brule knocking off White River by three points to win the 44th boys LNI championship, those two teams would play a three overtime game in the championship semifinals of the State B tournament in Aberdeen in March; Lower Brule finished second to De Smet in the State B while White River took third. Both teams are back, both lost players and reloaded while Lakota Tech has four starters back from last years state tournament team and has added three transfers while Red Cloud has a senior dominated team, a team that lost...
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Last Wednesday evening, December 7, the moon was full at 9:08 Pine Ridge time. It was the tenth full moon of this Lakotan year. Its name is Wanichokan Wi, which translates as “Midwinter.” Coincidentally, the next day it snowed. Early the following Friday morning we navigated the snowpacked Lacreek District roads onto dry ones from Long Valley the rest of the way to Timber Lake in the Cheyenne River Reservation. There we resumed our work with the Timber Lake and Area Museum’s exhibit committee in developing its new exhibition of American Indian items from its collections. An enlarged color reproduction...
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This past week an elder who resides in Pass Creek, Cecil Cross, talked about his life story and provided his knowledge of prayer to his family. Starting our conversation, Cecil was born in the Medicine Root District, to Frank Cross and Ella Bissonette. Cecil came from 12 Siblings and resided in the 3 Mile Creek Community. Cecil shares his life experience growing up with his parents and siblings, living the ranch life, helping his mother take care of the home while his father was working to provide. He went to Oglala Community School in Pine Ridge until the 4th grade...
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A decade ago, Lisa and Arlo Iron Cloud started a journey to rebuild their connections to Indigenous foods. Now they have dedicated their lives to sharing their knowledge with their community, as one critical pathway to sovereignty and healing. For Lisa Iron Cloud, the work of reintroducing traditional Indigenous foods is both deeply personal— and an essential act of resistance. “I was always interested in reconnecting to who I was as a Lakota woman. To grow my understanding of who we were as people before we were forced onto reservations, and how food was used as a tool to colonize...
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Juliana Alford, a recent addition to KOTA and KEVN News in Rapid City SD, Juliana is Oglala Lakota and born in Pine Ridge, S.D where she resided until 2007. Her Grandmother is Annabelle Black Bear from the LaCreek District. Upon her move to Denver, Colorado Juliana became primarily interested in broadcast journalism. In middle school, watching Nancy Grace cover the Casey Anthony trials really sparked her interest in Journalism. Nightly, Juliana and her family would turn the news on and watch the investigations. Juliana almost instantly fell in love with the news and went far as calling herself the next...
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Opinion. The day before last week’s White House Tribal Nation Summit kicked off, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) held a meeting with several dozen tribal leaders from across Indian Country at the Capital Hilton. They met to prepare for high-level discussions with high-ranking Biden administration officials that would take place at the summit. Outside the meeting room, a sign produced by the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) read: “Native Lives Can’t Wait…It’s time for stable funding for the Indian Health Service.” The sign foretold a topic that would surface...
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MITCHELL - On Friday and Saturday, December 2,3 in Mitchell, the Little Wound School oral interp team earned Team Excellence honors while Kadence Weston and Nikolas Yellow Boy earned Superior Awards. At the regional competition in Rapid City on November 16, Little Wound’s oral interp team qualified in six of seven divisions; competing this past Friday and Saturday in Mitchell at the State Oral Interp Festival, Kadence Weston was given a Superior award in Non-original Oratory for her Ghost Dance by Kicking Bear while Nikolas Yellow Boy earned a Superior in Poetry for his Dragon poems. “We nearly had Superiors...
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Mato Standing Soldier “Mato Wayuhi”, 25, is an Oglala Lakota multidisciplinary artist originally from South Dakota. His family is from the Martin and Hisle area. He works in film/TV both as a producer and musical composer, as well as writing his own music, garnering critical acclaim from NPR, Tidal, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. Most notably, Mato is the composer for the award-winning FX/Hulu series Reservation Dogs and the feature-length film War Pony, which won the Caméra d’Or prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. Last week, Mato was selected in the “30 under 30” Forbes list for 2023. Forbes’...
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A woman who spent years battling the epidemic of youth suicide among her people, the Oglala Lakota of South Dakota, died recently. Eileen Rose Janis, 61, died November 19 at the Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Hospital in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, after a brief bout with cancer. For more than a decade, Janis had worked alongside Yvonne “Tiny” DeCory fighting to save the lives of countless youth, children and teenagers who had lost hope and considered or tried to commit suicide. “She was a pillar in the community,” DeCory said. “The whole reservation was her community. “We know that...
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Last week LaCreek district community members gathered to discuss developing Lakota language resources for their community. There has been an interest in adults and young people wanting to learn the language have access to more cultural resource. The group came up with 17 fluent speakers from their community and hope to enlist them to participate in the learning process. Aside from developing a core resource of language speakers, there was discussion on having a storytelling and activities event on a weekly basis at Sunrise housing. Otto Cuny, who has been learning the language and works with the Bennett County School...
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“A tribal ID is just as valid as a driver’s license – tribal members deserve equal access to their Second Amendment rights – the Tribal Firearm Access Act ensures that.” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Tribal Firearm Access Act to clarify that tribal governments are eligible entities to issue identification documents for the purposes of obtaining a firearm. “Under current law, foreign passports are acceptable identification documents for individuals to purchase firearms, but tribal IDs are not, Congress should right this wrong.” said Johnson. “A tribal ID is just as valid as a driver’s...
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WANBLEE - The OST council met Tuesday at Crazy Horse School in Wanblee for the final council session of the Killer/Mousseau administration; after an earlier attempt failed weeks ago, the council voted 12-6 to raise the salaries of tribal council and executive board members by ,000 per year, includes 21 Council Representatives, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sgt. at Arms/Critic. An ordinance approving the General Fund budget of ,925,772.39 for 2023 passed 15-2 while a resolution authorizing the continued operation of the OST government while work continued on the Indirect Fund Budget passed 17-0. A resolution approving Sarah Harris as...
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ETHEL VICTOR JAN 7,1950-DEC 32022 MYRON EMMETT WHALEN MAR 17,1950-DEC 2,2022 DIANE MARY MILES MAR 20,1968-DEC 2, 2022 BABY BETTELYOUN NOV 30,2022-NOV 30,2022 BABY GIRL LIBBY NOV 30,2022-NOV 30,2022
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The Lakhota are among the best-known Native American peoples. In popular culture and even many scholarly works, they were once lumped together with others and called the Sioux. This book tells the full story of Lakhota culture and society, from their origins to the twenty-first century, drawing on Lakhota voices and perspectives. In Lakhota culture, “listening” is a cardinal virtue, connoting respect, and here authors Rani-Henrik Andersson and David C. Posthumus listen to the Lakhota, both past and present. The history of Lakhota culture unfolds in this narrative as the people lived it. Fittingly, Lakhota: An Indigenous History opens with...
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Wo’ska’te Anpetu means holiday and for this Lakota Winyan who just made it to her 76 journeys around the sun found this definition after looking in all the Lakota/Dakota Iyapi dictionaries to best describe the strange holidays that we were subjected to. I also looked for the best description for gift or presents. I then looked at the Wikpedia source and of course it started across the ocean amongst people who were not Lakota/ Dakota, Dine, or of an Indian tribe or nation. I tried to go back to my little girl time before I went to Holy Rosary Mission...
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Recently I had the cool experience of learning how to quill from Mary Jo Red Bear-Lebeau. It was an awesome experience as for years I had a psychological barrier against porcupine quills. Those barriers came from childhood memories of having to help my mother when she did her crafting. She mainly craft to survive and support the last of three children she was raising. She had 10 children of her own and had help from my father for the older siblings but with us last three youngest, we struggled. Our home was safe, warm had food and she had a...
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WOLF CREEK - Yes, there is a reason that Lakota Tech is the #1 seed in LNI, it’s a senior dominated team that lost in overtime in the LNI championship and went on to the State A tournament; the Tatanka lost Tobi Carlow and Moriah Morrisette to graduation and Vilique Fallis to transfer but seniors Tawny Rodríguez, Shayla Bravo, Melina Shangreaux, Shyleigh Richard, Taylor Byerly, Hanna Risse and Mya Dreamer are back. “Losing Tobi Carlow and Moriah Morrisette hurt, those are big shoes to fill and we’ll need to see this year’s team mesh, we’ll need discipline and understanding our...
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NOV 12, 1967-DEC 2, 2022 Donna Maria Bad Wound was born on November 12, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Ralph Todd Bad Wound and Goldie Susan Standing Bear. Donna made her journey to the Spirit World on December 2, 2022 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Donna Maria Bad Wound was born in Pine Ridge, SD along with her twin sister, Diana Maria Bad Wound of November 12, 1967. They then attended elementary school in Wanblee, SD before moving to Philip, SD then they attended school in Wolf Creek, SD. Donna attended high school...
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Have you ever even some thought about your legacy? What will you leave in terms of your heritage to the next generation? “Everyone must leave something behind when he dies, my grandfather said. A child or a book or a painting or a house or a wall built or a pair of shoes made… It doesn’t matter what you do, he said, so long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it into something that is like you after you take your hands away.” - Ray Bradbury, author All of us has made mistakes in...
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JUL 25,1982-NOV 27,2022 “Zintkala Ho Waste Win” ~Good Voice Bird Woman~ Wiconi Olowan Little Moon was born on July 25, 1982 in Pine Ridge, SD to Phyllis Little Moon and Leo Little Moon. Wiconi made her journey to the Spirit World on November 27, 2022 at the Medical Center of Aurora in Aurora, CO. Wiconi is survived by her children, Lathan Lucero, Kisa (Garrett Bene) Little Moon and Tate High Hawk; parents, Leo and Phyllis (Garnette) Little Moon; sisters, Santana Bear Eagle, Leah and Leslie Little Moon; brothers, Daryl Bear Eagle, Aloysius, Dustin, Jesse and Michael Little Moon; grandchildren, Layton...
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MAY 23,1935-NOV 29,2022 Albert Xavier Janis was born on May 23, 1935 at home in Potato Creek, SD to Edward Janis and Ellen (Rouse) Janis. Albert made his journey to the Spirit World on November 29, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Albert is survived by his sons, Allen Janis and Aron Janis; brother, Tom Janis; and sister, Jeanie Ashley. Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Cleo Janis; parents, Edward and Ellen Janis; seven brothers; and four sisters. Memorial Services: 10:00 AM, Wed, Dec 7, 2022 at the St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in...
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JULY 28,1942-DEC 1,2022 Dorothy June Bergen, 80, of Fairbury, passed away December 1, 2022, at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born July 28, 1942, to James & Alice (Salaway) Morrison in Long Valley, SD. She was raised in the county in Long Valley, SD, and her and her dad would bail hay and work for local farmers. After many summers of working and saving, she bought a brand-new car at the age of 16. She spent her later working years working restaurants and nursing homes. Dorothy loved helping her children and grandchildren – giving them her last dollar...
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MAY 3,1947-NOV 23,2022 Guy Thomas Red Owl was born on May 3, 1947 in pine Ridge, SD to Kenneth Red Owl and Rachel (Blue Bird) Red Owl. Guy passed away on November 23, 2022 at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, WY. Guy Thomas Red Owl served in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War. He earned a Silver Star for saving 3 of his fellow soldiers while serving as a Marine. He studied to become an alcohol and drug counselor and did that work for many years up until his death. He worked hard to get...
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APR 12,1961-NOV 24,2022 On Thursday, November 24, 2022 Lance “Chip” Hunter entered the Spirit World at the age of 61. Chip was born on April 12, 1961 in the back of a Ford station wagon to Arlette J. Hunter and was raised by his grandparents, Elvira Hunter and Lenard Stephen Hunter. After some time he moved home and resided in Pine Ridge, SD where he spent the remainder of his life working for the Oglala Sioux Tribe Road Department. Chip was a proud member of the Oglala Drifters, where he now continues to ride among the stars. Chip is survived...
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At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles--tap, jazz, ballet--but still loved the expressiveness of Indigenous dance. And despite feeling different as one of the only Native American kids in her school, she always knew she could turn to dance to cheer herself up. Follow along as Ria shares her dance journey--from dreaming of her future to performing as a professional--accompanied by striking illustrations that...
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FEB 3,-NOV 21,2022 Walitaka Win Bear Runner was born on February 3, 1976 in Pine Ridge, SD to Edgar Bear Runner I and Violet (Yellow Cloud) Bear Runner. Walitaka made her journey to the Spirit World on November 21, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Walitaka is survived by her mother, Violet Bear Runner; sisters, Wambli (Stacy), Wakinyan (Rigoberto), and Wakispe, all of Rapid City, SD and Wamniyomni (Jesse) of Martin, SD; brothers, Steven (Veronica) of Sioux Falls, SD, Edgar II, Joseph, Samuel, and Richard, all of Rapid City, SD; aunts, Beldine White Eyes, Harriett Hollow...
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Recently, the former Genoa Indian Industrial School has been in the news as an Indian boarding school who lost their cemetery. And it just didn’t happen, the knowledge of where the cemetery was on the school’s once 640 acres has been a mystery for some years. In the last year, the search has increased to find where the cemetery of an estimated 80 students is on the once former acreage school property. The school opened in 1884 and closed in 1931 and through that time, more than 4,300 Native children lived and went to school. These children came from tribes...
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“First published in 1881 and reprinted numerous times over the years, Helen Hunt Jackson’s A Century of Dishonor is a classic account of the U.S. government’s flawed Indian policy and the unfair and cruel treatment afforded North American Indians by expansionist Americans. Jackson wrote the book as a polemic to “appeal to the hearts and conscience of the American people,” who she hoped would demand legislative reform from Congress and redeem the country’s name from the stain of a “century of dishonor.” Her efforts, which constitute a landmark in Indian reform, helped begin the long process of public awareness for...
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For the second time in Bennett County history, a Lakota handgame team has emerged to Bennett County High School. They recently placed 2nd at the Crazy Horse School Teca Wacipi Okolakiciye. Bennett County High School has been ongoing in encouraging cultural activities, many of which formed the Bennett County handgame team. The idea to incorporate hand games was discussed last year, in which very soon came to reality this current semester. The team has been dedicated to their time, energy, and effort practicing in competing at the upcoming hand game tournaments. Carleen Simpson, the school’s mental health coordinator, supported the...
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KYLE - Little Wound high school arrived with eight competitors at Terra Sancta, outside of Rapid City on November 16 for the regional Oral Interp competition, when the dust settled on the competition hosted by St. Thomas More, all eight Little Wound students had qualified for the State Oral Interpretation Festival on December 2, 3 in Mitchell, qualifying in six of the seven categories. “To me this is a young super team, we’ve had 12 students this year who’ve participated in at least one oral Interp meet, in our qualifying regional, there were three juniors, four sophomores and a freshman,...
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OGLALA - The first tribal council meeting and formal swearing in of the new administration will take place on Tuesday, December 6 at Oglala Lakota College’s multipurpose facility at Three Mile Creek while the Inauguration ceremonies are set for Friday, December 9 in Oglala at the Isna Wica Owayawa. “Our biggest challenge is uniting everyone, build a better relationship with the people, as president I want to use the position to reach out to people, want to hear what people want,” said OST President elect Frank Star Comes Out as he puts together a staff for the new administration, “communication...
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INDIAN COUNTRY – When we visit businesses to buy the items we need, we expect sales people to offer truthful and accurate information about the products we want to purchase. What we don’t expect are salespeople who lie to us and force us to sign documents that we haven’t reviewed. Yet, there are many victims of consumer fraud who have had terrible experiences with salespeople who scammed those customers out of their money. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a government agency which provides consumers with assistance when they have been ripped off by unscrupulous businesses and/ or salespeople. A...
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This year nearly 250,000 patients will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 130,000 will die from it. In SD, 660 people will be diagnosed and over 400 will die from the disease. Lung cancer accounts for the most cancer deaths in both the US and in SD. Smoking is the most important risk factor for lung cancer and accounts for 80% of lung cancer deaths. Although smoking rates continue to decline in the US, in SD there are many rural and tribal communities where the smoking rates are still 20-40%. These patients continue to be at risk for developing and...
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The stories below appeared on the front pages of South Dakota newspapers 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this week, November 30 - December 4. The most recent story, from twenty five years ago, is about a nationwide study that found strikingly short life expectancies of American Indian men in five South Dakota counties. The other selected front-page stories touch on American Indian Movement members being banned from Pine Ridge Reservation, a bill proposed by a South Dakota U.S. Senator to transfer law enforcement authority in reservations from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribes to the state and...
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KYLE – Mallard’s Road, a movie filmed in the Medicine Root District, is now streaming online on Amazon Prime for .99 and free on Tubi. The script written by Mark St. Pierre, of Cloud Horse Art Institute of Kyle, depicts a Lakota love story of three young adults. Most of the cast are from the Medicine Root District and the majority of the filming was produced in the Kyle area. The New York scenes were actually shot in Rapid City. The film was produced over a span of four years, said Dan Snethen, who directed the movie. Snethen is a...
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WOLF CREEK - “We have had 41 students come out for wrestling this year at Lakota Tech, including 21 girls,” said Dave Michaud who moved over from Pine Ridge this past January after coaching and teaching 32 years at Pine Ridge, “girls wrestling has just exploded around the state, there’s 489 girls registered across the state, wrestling this winter, with 21, Lakota Tech has the fourth highest amount behind Canton who has 29, Pierre 27, Spearfish 27 and then Lakota Tech with 21, RC Stevens 20, Harrisburg, Viborg-Hurley/ Irene and Huron with 15, Watertown 12 and Aberdeen Central and Brookings...
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SHIRLEY JEAN SALWAY NOV 28,1946-NOV 15,2022 LANCE HUNTER APRIL 12,1961-NOV 24,2022 GUY THOMAS RED OWL MAY 3, 1947-NOV 23,2022 JASMINE PINO SEPT 25,1989-NOV 22,2022 NATHANIEL BAD MILK MAR 30,1995-NOV 23,2023 EDITH MARIE COPE JAN 5,1953-NOV 21,2022
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SEPT 26,2022-NOV 19,2022 Aiko Storm White Eagle was born on September 26, 2022 in Rapid City, SD to Chance White Eagle and Karli Martinez. Aiko made her journey to the Spirit World on November 19, 2022 at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Aiko is survived by her parents, Chance White Eagle and Karli Martinez; sister, Alani White Eagle; grandparents, Chris & Tarah White Eagle, Cyril White Eagle, Clay White Eagle, Charles “Chuck” White Eagle, Doug Martinez, Heather & Charles Pacer, and Shawna Martin; great grandparents, Paul Ramirez and Michelle Swan; and aunts/ uncle, Aurora Steidley, JurNee Steidley,...
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AUG 13,1984-NOV 19,2022 Rebecca Jean Roubideaux was born on August 13. 1984 inn Denver, CO to Christopher Roubideaux and Waverly Buckman. Rebecca made her journey to the Spirit World on November 19, 2022 near Pine Ridge, SD. Rebecca is survived by her mother, Waverly Buckman; children, Jada Roubideaux, Christopher T. Roubideaux, Betty Janis, Makayla Ladora, and Michael Brown Bull; sisters, Marie Roubideaux, Loretta Roubideaux and Lynette Roubideaux; brothers, Isaac and Robert Roubideaux; and nieces & nephews, Larain Roubideaux, Annora Roubideaux, Rachael Tall, Chelbi Waters, Jayla Roubideaux, Jericho Iron Bull, Ronyn Roubideaux, MaRayah Roubideaux, and Alfernando Hunter. Rebecca was preceded in...
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JAN 13,1986-NOV 19,2022 Barbara Marie (Callous Leg) Little Whiteman was born on January 13, 1986 in Rapid City, SD to Vincent Callous Leg and Carrie Little Crow-Tallman. Barbara made her journey to the Spirit World on November 19, 2022 near Okcreek, SD. Barbara grew up with her grandmother, Goldie Little Crow, who taught her everything she knew about the traditional ways. Barbara always enjoyed cooking, especially trying out new recipes. Barbara was always helping other, giving to the homeless in Rapid City whether she knew them or not. Barbara is survived by her husband, Ray Little Whiteman, Sr.; daughters, Raya...
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APRIL 12,1961-NOV 24,2022 On Thursday, November 24, 2022 Lance “Chip” Hunter entered the Spirit World at the age of 61. Chip was born on April 12, 1961 in the back of a Ford station wagon to Arlette J. Hunter and was raised by his grandparents, Elvira Hunter and Lenard Stephen Hunter. He welcomed his first child, Daniel Bull Bear to the world in 1982 and in 1988, he wed his wife of 15 years, Mary Stickney. During that union, they had two children: Lillian Hunter in 1989 and Samantha Hunter in 1991. He later welcomed his final child in 2005,...
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SEP 10,1978-NOV 19,2022 Irene Rose Poor Bear was born on September 10, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to MacArthur Poor Bear and Marybelle (Black Feather) Poor Bear. Irene made her journey to the Spirit World on November 19, 2022 near Pine Ridge, SD. Irene is survived by her mother, MaryBelle Poor Bear of Pine Ridge, SD; spouse, Dean Brewer of Pine Ridge, SD; daughters, TeQuanna Rain of Rapid City, SD, Tayah Lyssette of Allen, SD, and Angela Bessie of Pine Ridge, SD; son, Jeffrey Michael of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Francis Thomas, Julia Renee, Tina Marie, Aaron Luther, Miriam Jessica,...
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By Darren Thompson Mission, South Dakota— Lionel R. Bordeaux, 82, a Rosebud Lakota Sioux tribal citizen and Sinte Gleska University’s President since 1973, passed away on November 16. He was 82. No cause has been given to his death. Bordeaux’s career touched the lives of many, and he was widely recognized for his service to expanding culturally based Native higher education and was among the most honored Native American educators in the United States. “This is a tremendous loss for his family, Sinte Gleska University, the Rosebud Lakota Nation, and Indian Country,” said Sinte Gleska University (SGU) in a statement...
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BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, S.D. (AP) _ Perched atop a fence at Badlands National Park, Troy Heinert peered from beneath his widebrimmed hat into a corral where 100 wild bison awaited transfer to the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Descendants of bison that once roamed North America’s Great Plains by the tens of millions, the animals would soon thunder up a chute, take a truck ride across South Dakota and join one of many burgeoning herds Heinert has helped reestablish on Native American lands. Heinert nodded in satisfaction to a park service employee as the animals stomped their hooves and kicked up dust...
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RAPID CITY - The 45th annual Lakota Nation Invitational is set for December 14-17 in Rapid City at the Monument; White River Tigers are the #1 seed in the 16 team boys tournament while the Lakota Tech Tatanka are the #1 seed in the 16 team girls tournament. Last year in the 44th annual LNI Tournament, the tourney expanded to 24 girls and 24 boys team tournaments with the field divided into three eight team tournaments. For the 45th event, the LNI Board decided on having a 16 team tournament and an eight team tournament; in the 16 team tourneys,...
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NORFOLK, Neb. - Last year, Stevi Fallis, Allie Richards and Sherissa Haas led Red Cloud to a fifth place finish in the State A girls basketball tournament, this fall the three Red Cloud graduates have helped Northeast Community College open the women’s basketball season with a 5-2 record. Down 39-30 in their opening game against Southeast Community College, North East CC held their opponents to just six third quarter points on their way to a 61-58 opening season win. Sherissa Haas started and finished with six points and seven rebounds while Stevi Fallis and Allie Richards came off the bench,...
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I write this week’s column with a little bit of an apologetic flavor because of my extended absence these past few months. Like many of you out there I am recovering from the residual effects of the Covid 19 virus and all its effects on many of us individually and collectively. Many of us have had loved ones stolen from us when they succumbed to the illness contracted by who only knows where or exactly when. They were here in this world laughing, crying, worrying and all the other trappings we now more cautiously refer to as living life as...
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Along with the people loaning their power of the vote to new and returning leaders for the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council and other positions of decision making that will benefit the members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and other Tribal Nations in the Great Plains Region, which included leadership for Tribal Schools and Tribal Colleges. The creation of governing bodies to address the education needs for children today and future began in 47 years ago here on the Oglala homeland with Isna Wica Owayawa/ Loneman School to be the first to enact local control. Let’s begin this journey on Indian...
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Recently we covered the area on photo forensics when we are doing research on our ancestors. It is the art and skill set of looking at old photos and being able to discover habits, personality, environment or identity about the person in the photo and what is in the background. There are actually courses and books that are person can get involved in to earn these skills sets I am attempting to learn. When we look at photos of our ancestors from the 1880s to the early 1900s, we can see not only how their fashion but their health like...
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BACK IN STOCK! Once forced onto reservations and forbidden to speak their own language, Sioux Native Americans became valuable assets in the armed forces following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Serving under General MacArthur, seven Sioux men formed a small unit, known as the Lakota Code Talkers. Communicating in their native dialect, these brave men crossed enemy lines and relayed classified information in a language only they understood. Author and educator Andrea M. Page, grandniece of Lakota Code Talker John Bear King, relays the inspiring personal histories of the Code Talkers who fought alongside those who had once...
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THREE MILE CREEK - Late Wednesday, the OST Election Commission released the official 2022 OST General Election results, close council races dominated the election, incumbent Wesley Hawkins earned his second straight two-year term in the council from Eagle Nest, after being out for two years, Robin Tapio is back in Pine Ridge, following two terms in the council, two terms as OST Vice President and seven terms as OST President, John Steele Sr. Is back in the council representing Wounded Knee District as he went from third to first in the official tally.. When the unofficial results came out election...
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DEC 22,1049-NOV 11,2022 Madeline Gladys LeClaire was born on December 22, 1949 in Pine Ridge, SD to Albert Whiting, Sr. and Laura (Between Lodges) Condon. Madeline made her journey to the Spirit World on November 11, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Madeline is survived by her daughters, Myra Margaret LeClaire, Melda MaRee LeClaire, and Patsy Lauree LeClaire all of Rapid City, SD; sons, Pierre Patrick Le- Claire of Sioux Falls, SD, and David Yvon LeClaire and Dustin Ellen Condon both of Rapid City, SD; sister, Jeannette Condon; brothers, Cyrus Condon of Rapid City, SD and Merrill Condon of Eagle Butte,...
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AUG 15,1944-NOV 12,2022 Samuel “Sam” Charles High Crane was born on August 15, 1944 in Hastings, NE to Santoz Adame and Mercy Little. Sam made his journey to the Spirit World on November 12, 2022 at the Rosebud I.H.S. Hospital in Rosebud, SD. Sam is survived by his wife, Paddy High Crane; children, Yolanda Adams, Rainie High Crane, Frank Adams, Skylar Joseph, and Trystin Eagle Deer & Tayton Gary; sisters, Theresa Pretty Bird, Josephine Adame-Flores, and Patricia Bordeaux; grandchildren, Marcie Adams, Sammii Wright, Jamall High Crane, Samaria High Crane, Myles High Crane, Aske Cante Red Bear, Echo Brown, and Symphony...
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JAN 14,1952-NOV 13,2022 Robert Daniel DeSersa was born on January 14, 1952 in Belle Fourche, SD to Clarence C. DeSersa and Elizabeth B. (Cuny) DeSersa. Robert made his journey to the Spirit World on November 13, 2022 at the Bennett County Nursing Home in Martin, SD. Robert is survived by his wife, JoAnn Mousseau DeSersa; children, Kyle J. (Ashley) Mousseau & Children, Anthony E. (Gabrielle) Mousseau & Children, Sioux J. (Anthony) Mousseau & Son, Emily R. DeSersa, Haley R. DeSersa, Steph (Eddie) Ainsworth & Children, and Chris (Kim) DeSersa & Children; siblings, Elaine Hopkins of Gallatin, TN, Bernice (Glenn) Spangler...
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JAN 29,1965-NOV 10,2022 Antoine “Kill” Bordeaux, Jr. was born on January 29, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Antoine Bordeaux, Sr. and Bernadette (Goings) Bordeaux. Antoine made his journey to the Spirit World on November 10, 2022 at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Antoine grew up in Pine Ridge, SD and attended school at the Oglala Community School (OCS). Antoine decided to attend Job Corps in Montana and upon completion he returned back home to Pine Ridge, SD. Antoine moved to Winner, SD where he loved to go for walks, read books, and talk to relatives on the...
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JUL 24,1958-NOV 10,2022 Irving Lynn Jumping Eagle, Sr. was born on July 24, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to Irene Jumping Eagle and Lloyd Yankton. Irving made his journey to the Spirit World on November 10, 2022 at his home in Manderson, SD. Irving is survived by daughters, Maureen Jumping Eagle, Lynda LaDeaux, Sheila LaDeaux, Irene LaDeaux, and Dora LaDeaux; sons, Irving Jumping Eagle, Jr., Antoine LaDeaux, and Lee LaDeaux; siblings, Carl “Skip” Shott, Sr. and Brynda Jumping Eagle; and 41 grandchildren. Irving was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Jumping Eagle; father, Lloyd Yankton; spouse, Elizabeth Chase Alone-Jumping...
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JUN 12, 1989-NOV 11,2022 Ketrin Noelle Monroe was born on June 12, 1989 in Pine Ridge, SD to Charles and Marla Poor Bear. Ketrin made her journey to the Spirit World on November 11, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Ketrin is survived by her parents, Marla & Charles Poor Bear, fiancé, Bryson Brown; daughter, Jessica Brown; sons, Devin Brown and Jesse Monroe; siblings, Lester Monroe, Joel (April) Eastman, Jr., Clayton Two Crow, Erikka (Kalo) Garrett, Beau Duran, and Alexandria (Asay) Old Horse; aunts, Mary Little Whiteman and Rosalie and Alden Spoonhunter; uncles, Aubrey Two...
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FEB 9,1966-NOV 11,2022 Harlan Eric Fire Thunder was born on February 9, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Bluch Fire Thunder, Sr. and Lucille (Little) Fire Thunder. Harlan made his journey to the Spirit World on November 11, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital. Harlan is survived by his spouse, Georgette Fire Thunder; children, Sage Fire Thunder, Shelby Fire Thunder, and Matthew Fire Thunder; grandchildren, Jaleo, Kyle, Aleiyah, & Harley Fire Thunder; brothers, A.V. Fire Thunder and Raymond Stands; sisters, Ingrid One Feather, Leah Fire Thunder, and Luci Fire Thunder; hunka siblings, Rick & May Josefcyzk, Donovan Steele, Chris...
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I am an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and a retired educator with 30 years experience as a teacher and administrator, most of which was spent guiding gifted and talented students. I have served on numerous education boards locally, regionally and nationally. I have been through many state curriculum standards reviews, including this year, when I was a part of the committee to review the art standards. I am more than aware of the processes set to make such reviews equitable for all people of South Dakota. There are so many things not right with the proposed social...
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SHIRLEY JEAN SALWAYNOV 28,1946-NOV 15,2022 ARROW MERRITA LONGJAN 19,2001-NOV 5,2022
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THREE MILE CREEK - On Thursday, Nov. 17, the OST Election Commission released the official results of the Gaming Commission election and district election results from Porcupine, LaCreek, Oglala, Pine Ridge and Eagle Nest districts. In the OST Gaming Commission race, William Shorty Brewer defeated Warren Cross 1,603 to 1,022. In Eagle Nest district, Valerie Adams defeated Cora Yellow Elk 118-74 for President, Donna Red Willow ran unopposed for vice president receiving 168 votes; Ron Beef Randall was unopposed for treasurer receiving 158 votes and Bobby Amiotte earned a seat on the Allocation Committee running unopposed receiving 167 votes. In...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new resources and new agreements of the USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative, which promotes traditional foodways, Indian Country food and agriculture markets, and Indigenous health through foods tailored to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) dietary needs. USDA is partnering with tribal-serving organizations on these projects to reimagine federal food and agriculture programs from an Indigenous perspective and inform future USDA programs and policies. The USDA Food Sovereignty Initiative was one of several efforts announced at the 2021 White House Tribal Nations Summit to better serve tribal governments, citizens, and organizations....
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MAR 30,1970-NOV 3,2022 Delmarie Kills In Water was born on March 30, 1970 in Pine Ridge, SD to Delbert Kills In Water and Norma Ice. Delmarie made her journey to the Spirit World on November 3, 2022 at the Park View Medical Center in Pueblo, CO. Delmarie is survived by her spouse, Chris Marquez; children, Jonathan, Jay, and Joseph Lee; brother, Vincent “Vinny” Ice; sister, Valorie (Terry Mills) Kills In Water; grandchildren, Precious and Emmanuel Sioux Bob, and Marco and Miracle Cottier; uncles, Gerald Ice, Cyrus Black Elk, and Richard Black Elk; nieces, Adida Mills and Veronica Kills In Water;...
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The true story of the United States’ Indigenous beginnings – American schoolchildren have long been taught that their country was “discovered” by Christopher Columbus in 1492. But the history of Native Americans in the United States dates back tens of thousands of years prior to Columbus’s and other colonizers’ arrivals. So, what’s the true history? Indigenous America explores oral and written histories that have long been left out of American history books. https:// prairieedge.com/ all-products/indigenous-america true-history-book/
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SAMUEL CHARLES HIGH CRANE AUG 15,1944-NOV 12,2022 HARLEN FIRE THUNDER FEB 9,1966-NOV 11,2022 IRVING LYNN JUMPING EAGLE JULY 24,1958-NOV 10,2022 CHERYL CECELIA ROUBIDEAUX JAN. 31,1946-NOV 10,2022 BRANDON JOHN BRINGS PLENTY SEPT 8,1996-NOB 10,2022 LONNIE CADELL TALKS MAY 21,1062-NOV 9,2022 STEPHEN JOSEPH LITTLE THUNDER NOV 17,1954-NOV 8,2022 JANET LEA DECORY AUG 21,1951-NOV 8,2022 INAJAHTEYAH KING NOV 5,2001-NOV 7,2022 ARROW MERRITA LONG JAN 19,2001-NOV 5,2022
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JAN 2, 2000-NOV 8,2022 George Frazier “Tatanka Ski Hoksila” was born in Rapid City SD On January 2, 2000 to Teri Hunts Horses and stepfather Eldridge Grinnell, both of Rapid City and his father, Dan Frazier of Wyoming. Goerge was raised by his late great grandmother, Violet Young Bear since he was 15 months to 17 years old. George made his unexpected journey to the Spirit world on November 8, 2022, at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City SD. He was raised by his late great-grandmother, Violet Young Bear for 17 years in Rapid City, SD and graduated 5th...
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OCT 23,1949-NOV 4,2022 Joseph Leon Charging Crow was born on October 23, 1949 in Pine Ridge, SD to Samuel Charging Crow and Daisy (Gay) Charging Crow. Joseph made his journey to the Spirit World on November 4, 2022 in Kyle, SD. Joseph is survived by his sons, Rondell Charging Crow and Creighton Charging Crow, both of Kyle, SD, and Waylon Criss Charging Crow of Orlando, FL; brother, Wilbur Witt of Kyle, SD; grandchildren, Hailey Charging Crow and Matthew Charging Crow; and the long-time Love of his life, Victoria Featherman. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Daisy...
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NOV 29,1960-NOV 4,2022 “Oyate Nawica Kicinzi” Bryan Darnell Blue Bird, Jr. was born on November 29, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Bryan Belleron Blue Bird, Sr. and Theodora Jessie White Bear. Bryan, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on November 4, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD. Bryan is survived by his earth parents, Richard & Ethleen Two Dogs of Porcupine, SD; daughters, Autumn Wiconi Blue Bird of Wounded Knee, SD, Brianne Darnell Blue Bird of Rapid City, SD, and Theodora Jessica Blue Bird of Wounded Knee, SD; hunka son, William Darnell Blue Bird of Rapid City, SD;...
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Mita’k’ye’pi. Now that the votes have been counted and a new council with some returning and some first time serving, and a new President will be sworn in to represent the Oglala Sioux Tribe. I will share with you some key pieces of the Constitution of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and remind that this was created in 1936 with amendments made in 1969, 1985,1997, and 2008. It’s been 86 years since the first tribal council was seated and the preamble begins with. “We the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (created March 2, 1889) in order to...
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As an experienced classroom educator, I am excited about the potential of the proposed social studies standards. They provide a framework for students to gain critical knowledge, vocabulary, and understanding in key areas of history, government, geography, and economics. A strong foundation in social studies is necessary to prepare productive citizens for the future. These standards are both meaningful and challenging and are grounded in democratic principles like civic participation, equality, and individual freedoms. It is important to note the proposed standards are guidelines for addressing what students should know by the end of each school year. These standards do...
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This week marks 17 years since the passing of Vine Deloria Jr., well known author, historian, theologian and activist. He was born in 1933 in the small town of Martin, SD and one day I hope to see the town of Martin acknowledge his presence there during his childhood. The last book Deloria authored was “The World We Used to Live In: Remembering the Powers of the Medicine Men.” An immense piece of work and research done by Deloria in his last days and serves as an inspiration to Natives on their ancestral spiritual connections, that has waned since colonization....
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LOWER BRULE - Following the All Nation Conference championships in the Dakota Dome on November 4, representatives from the All Nations Football Conference met on Wednesday to select All Nation honorees, Todd County senior Rocky Wiedman helped lead the Falcons to an 11-0 championship season, playing fullback and defensive lineman’ was honored as the All Nations MVP, and as a defensive lineman, where he finished with 64 tackles, eight sacks and four forced fumbles. In presenting the offensive awards, Lower Brule senior Gavin Thigh led the Sioux to an 11-0 championship season, was honored as All Nation quarterback, Thigh finished...
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BOSTON – Last Thursday , November 10th, the Peabody Museum of Harvard University, announced they will be returning student hair samples back to tribes. These hair samples were taken from Native American children attending boarding schools and other places by an anthropologist George Woodbury from about 1930 to 1933. Their announcement stated the majority of the hair samples were taken from living people and they estimated from about 700 children that attended schools in the United States. The hair samples were labeled with names and what tribes they were from. The museum is estimated of those 700 GEorge children’s hair...
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Early last Tuesday morning, November 8, we witnessed a total eclipse of the moon. Such an eclipse only occurs when the moon is full, which it was that morning at 4:02 Pine Ridge time. It is caused when the full moon’s orbit takes it into the shadow cast by the earth’s blocking of the sun’s rays. As the moon orbits into the shadow, its bright silvery appearance is slowly covered with a dark reddish hue, a process that took about an hour and fifteen minutes last week. When the moon was entirely covered by the reddish shadow, it was totally...
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Barre.Mass/Indianapolis, Ind - On Saturday, Nov. 5 following ceremonies, prayers and presentations, 132 artifacts, including many from Wounded Knee 1890 were turned over from the Barre Museum and Library to representatives of the Oglala Sioux Tribe while on Thursday, Nov. 10, tribal representatives accepted 475 items including artifacts and remains from an offsite FBI repository in Indianapolis that had been part of grave robber Don Miller’s collection. “It was an historical event, it opened with ceremonies and prayers from Richard Broken Nose and Richard Moves Camp with Ivan Looking Horse singing and representatives from the local Nipmuc Nation as board...
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Pierre, S.D.– South Dakota Housing presented its “Friend of Housing” Award to Tawney Brunsch at the annual statewide housing conference. South Dakota Housing presents the award annually to an individual who has made a commitment to affordable housing in South Dakota through their contributions, achievements and vision. As a community leader, Brunsch serves as the Executive Director of Lakota Funds, the first Native Community Development Financial Institution, serving the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations with access to savings accounts, consumer loans and mortgage loans. She also led Lakota Funds to be the first Native financial institution to become a USDA...
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For Breanna Deis, Indigenous representation is important. It’s why the Indigiqueer Dene artist has been transforming Barbies with tiny handmade beadwork and ribbon skirts. “[Toys] are such an important part of childhood, like something that really shapes you,” said Deis, who is based in Vancouver. She’s upcycled around three dozen dolls so far, illustrating a diversity of body types, skin tones, hair colours, and genders, with jewellery, ribbon skirts and dresses that Deis beaded and sewed. “Making that tiny little pair of earrings or a necklace for the doll kind of has that personal touch that I think makes the...
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OCT 19,1987-NOV 2,2022 Alyson Edna Caldwell was born on October 19, 1987 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Caldwell and Theresa Waters. Alyson made her journey to the Spirit World on November 2, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Alyson is survived by her husband, Jewel Sitting Holy; father, John Caldwell; children, Marquise Caldwell, Payen Lakota, Wyatt Lakota, Laura Caldwell, and Jamie and Juliet Sitting Holy; and siblings, Desirae Caldwell, Kari Caldwell, Brandon Caldwell, and Jon Caldwell. Alyson was preceded in death by her mother, Theresa Waters; son, Gilbert Lakota III; grandparents, Edna Apple-Blue Bird, Harrison...
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OCT 5,1987-NOV 2,2022 Harold Louie Top Bear was born on October 5, 1987 in Pine Ridge, SD to Vern Top Bear and Rochelle M. Top Bear-Lone Hill. Harold made his journey to the Spirit World on November 2, 2022 in Kyle, SD. Harold is survived by his children, Cassius, Mya, Trinity, Jillian and Major; father, Vern Top Bear; aunt/mom, Buff (Lynelle Young); siblings, Michelle Brown and Daris Top Bear; aunts, Grace Top Bear-Glynn, Georgianna Top Bear, Stef Brewer, Michelle Yellow Hawk, Mattie Yankton, and Danielle Spotted Eagle; hunka aunt, Leora Mercado; uncles, Lloyd Yankton, Jr., Waylon Spotted Eagle, Duane Spotted...
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JULY 28,1940-OCT 31,2022 Charlotte Marlene (Strain) Gibbons was born on July 28, 1940 in Rapid City, SD to Everett Hugh Strain and Florence Pearl (Leach) Strain. Charlotte made her journey to the Spirit World on October 31, 2022 at her home in White Horse Creek, SD. We are grateful to her many caretakers. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Terry) Porter, David (Lisa DeLeon) Gibbons, Violet Gibbons, Glen (Sonia Garrett) Gibbons, Christopher Gibbons, Ruth Steele, and Michelle Twiss; 22 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; siblings, Roy Strain of Japan, Ray Strain of Custer, SD, Barbara Strain of...
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OCT 31,1980-OCT 19,2022 Sean Isaac “Chaske” Means also known as Cornbelly is now an Angel in Heaven. Sean Means was born on October 31, 1980. On that morning 42 years ago, his Mom woke up and thought she was having stomach cramps, Sean’s Grama Lenore Means/Wilcox said “You’re in labor!!” Wanda’s first thought was “No, Not Today It’s Halloween. I have to hand out candy!” During his life on this earth he touched countless hearts, those people will always remember and love him, and remember his silly, goofy sounds that he would at random times make. All the many people...
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MAR 15,1989-OCT 25,2022 Aaron Lee James Exendine was born on March 15, 1989 in Rapid City, SD to Dave Long, Jr. and Lorelei Exendine. Aaron made his journey to the Spirit World on October 25, 2022 in Sioux Falls, SD. Aaron is survived by his mother, Lorelei Exendine; father, Dave Gillman Long, Jr.; sisters, Tashina Exendine, Ariana Exendine, Alexis Long, Carol Long, and Tatiana Exendine; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 11:00 AM, Thur, Nov 3, 2022 at the Father Pauly Hall in Porcupine, SD Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Fri, Nov...
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Ptan’ye’tu, the season known as fall when the A’pe, leaves of the trees begin to slowly leave the branches from which they emerged as the spring rains woke up the memory of the tree and soon, they slowly emerged in shapes, colors and sizes that told you the name of the C’an /tree along with smaller tress known C’an cis’stin’na. Many of which were the coveted berries that were gathered quickly. I emerged from Mi Ina at the end of the Blo’ke’tu into Ptan’ye’tu and always enjoyed the changing of colors and falling leaves which sang as they drifted to...
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VERMILLION - After one quarter, Red Cloud led Todd County 12-8 Friday in Vermillion in the Dakota Dome in the All Nations 9A championship only to see the Falcons explode for 38 unanswered second quarter points on their way to a 72-26 win. Todd County opened the scoring with Ray Crow’s one yard TD run at the 9:36 mark of the first quarter then the Falcons stopped Red Cloud’s Josiah Cottier on the ensuing kickoff return at the five yard line. Todd County senior Stacy Eagle Bear Poignee tackled Cottier in the end zone for a safety for a Falcon...
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THREE MILE CREEK - As early results started coming in, it was apparent that newcomer Frank Star Comes Out had attracted votes from across the reservation; first votes reported came from Porcupine where Star Comes Out defeated the incumbent Kevin Killer 260-173; by the time the last unofficial votes arrived, Star Comes out had won seven of the nine districts and had defeated Killer 1,946 to 1,415 with 333 challenge votes outstanding. OST Vice President incumbent Alicia Mousseaux had won a second term as VP by acclamation in the primary back on October 4. District totals for OST President included:...
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ALLEN - Tatanka Rez Tourz was awarded the ‘“Excellence in Customer Service’” award at the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association conference on October 27 at Funner, CA. Founded in 1998, AIANTA was established by tribes for tribes to address inequities in the tourism system Warren ‘“Gus’” Yellow Hair and his daughter Tianna Yellow Hair started their business, Tatanka Rez Tourz on the Pine Ridge Reservation beginning from a business competition plan of Tianna’s while she was in high school nine years ago. Two years after she graduated, she and her father Gus launched the business. They focused on tribal...
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MAY 25,1953-OCT 20,2022 Joseph Cephus Prue, Jr. was born May 25, 1953 to Joseph Cephus Prue Sr. and Marcella (Swalley) Prue in Pine Ridge, SD. On Thursday, October 20th, 2022, the Man, the Myth, the Legend, the Big Dog, Joseph Cephus Prue, Jr., age 69, left this world to start his journey to his ancestors, surrounded by family and loved ones after a strong battle. Joe graduated from Todd County High School, married Pearl Stone, entered the Army, and was assigned as military police at his first duty station in Italy, then transferred to Ft. Bragg, NC. Later, he married...
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MAY 10,1997-OCT 20,2022 Darrell “Puff” Wayne Eagle, Jr. was born on May 10, 1997 in Pine Ridge, SD to Darrell Wayne Eagle, Sr. and Calesta Fast Horse. Puff made his journey to the Spirit World on October 20, 2022 near Oelrichs, SD. Anyone who knew Puff knew he had a generous soul. He was the type of person to always lend a helping hand, he would always be ready to help whoever and whenever. Everywhere you went with him, there was always someone that knew him, and he would be sure to shake their hand or say hi to them....
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OCT 28,2022-OCT 28,2022 Isaiah Acey Loafer was born and passed away on October 28, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Isaiah is the son of Benjamin Loafer, Jr. and Amber White Face of Kyle, SD. Isaiah was preceded in death by his brother, Benjamin Loafer III; sister, Angel Rose Loafer; uncle, Todd Little Bull; and great great grandparents, Edna Short Horn and Delores Little Bull. Isaiah is survived by his parents, Benjamin Loafer, Jr. and Amber White Face; sisters, Keyshia White Face and Brooklynn Loafer both of Rapid City, SD, Jeanine White Face, Annalisa Loafer,...
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AUG 28,1989-OCT 30,2022 Stewart Wayne Mousseaux, Jr. was born on August 28, 1985 in Rapid City, SD to Stewart Mousseaux, Sr. and Janese (LaDeaux) Mousseaux. Stewart made his journey to the Spirit World on October 30, 2022 in Sioux Falls, SD. Stewart is survived by his parents, Stewart Mousseaux, Sr. of Pine Ridge, SD and Janese Mousseaux of Rapid City, SD; daughter, Kendra Hansen; son, Connor Mousseaux; sisters, Lucy Mousseaux, Makayla Mousseaux, and Monique (Phil) Mousseaux all of Rapid City, SD; brothers, Louis (Priscilla) Mousseaux of Gordon, NE and Michael White Eyes of Pine Ridge, SD; grandparents, Florence Janis of...
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Bruce David Scott, Sr. was born on March 26, 1981 in Pine Ridge, SD to Thurlow Scott and Fannie (Brings Him Back) Scott. Bruce made his journey to the Spirit World on October 29, 2022 near Pine Ridge, SD. Bruce is survived by his spouse, Wakinyan S. (Brave Heart) Scott; daughter, Audriana Eva Scott; sons, Andrew I Scott and Bruce D. Scott, Jr.; siblings, Andrea Valdez, Marybelle Scott, Elizabeth Scott, Rita Scott, and James Schuh; nephews, Everardo and Emilio Ramirez; nieces, Mari Cruz and Isabella Ramirez; and numerous grandchildren. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Thurlow Scott and...
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JUL 13,1987-OCT 27,2022 Bobby Joe Garnier was born on July 13, 1987 in Alliance, NE to David and Georgiana (Picket Pin) Garnier. Bobby Joe made his journey to the Spirit World on October 27, 2022 in Oglala, SD. Bobby Joe is survived by his son, Byron Garnier of Oglala, SD; hunka son, Drayson Garnier; brothers, Shawn Cross of Lincoln, NE, David Garnier of Rapid City, SD, Dirk Garnier of Greenville, IL, Dakota (Yolonda) Garnier and Billy Joe Garnier both of Oglala, SD; sister, Georgiana Cross of Rapid City, SD; uncles, Stanley Garnier, Sr. and Dale Garnier; aunts, Myra Garnier and...
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OCT 15,1952-OCT 27,2022 Gaylne Lee Westover was born on October 15, 1951 in Scottsbluff, NE to Preston and Florence (White) Westover. Gaylne made his journey to the Spirit World on October 27, 2022 at his home in Rockyford, SD. Gaylne is survived by his spouse, Agnes Westover; children, Traci Westover, Jesse Westover, Dion Quick Bear, and William Westover; sisters, Leeann Westover, Yvonne (Gregg) Woodard, and Lillian Hardin; brothers, Ivan Westover and Dennis Westover; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 1:00 PM, Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Wakan Community Center in Rockyford,...
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Hi Connie, I live in New Zealand , Aotearoa, I’m Maori , a native of my country, I know that the real name of America is Turtle Island. This is my thoughts and quote of Turtle Island. ‘A Native without land is like a turtle without a shell.' Quote by Joseph Edward Shaw, for the Native people of Turtle Island, who’s lands were stolen, like the turtle shell being ripped off and stolen off the Turtles back, the Turtle will die a painful, slow death. Joeloneseawolf. 2022. Joseph Shaw josephshaw@hotmail.co.nx
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Bugz is caught between two worlds. In the real world, she’s a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who faces the stresses of teenage angst and life on the Rez. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massive multiplayer video game universe. Feng is a teen boy who has been sent from China to live with his aunt on the Rez. Meeting each other in real life, as well as in the virtual world Bugz and Feng immediately relate as outsiders and as avid gamers. And as their connection is strengthened through...
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BRYAN DARNELL BLUE BIRD NOV 29, 1060-NOV 4, 2022 JOSEPH CHARGING CROW OCT 23, 1049-NOV 4, 2022 HAROLD TOP BEAR OCT 5, 1987-NOV 2, 2022 ALYSON EDNA CALDWELL OCT 19, 1987-NOV 2, 2022 BEVERLY ARLENE BRINGS PLENTY OCT 19, 1969-OCT 29, 2022
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MITCHELL - On Thursday, Lakota Tech defeated Little Wound to earn a trip to the SoDak 16 play-in tournament, Tuesday night in Mitchell in the Corn Palace Elkton Lake Benton defeated the Tatanka 25-12, 25- 14, 25-7 to earn a trip to the State A girls volleyball tournament November 17-19 in Sioux Falls. Lakota Tech finished the season 23-10, winning the LNI tournament and reaching the SoDak 16. “We struggled all season with injuries, Tuesday night we lost Tawny Rodríguez with a hyper extended knee in the second set,” said head coach Valerie Bila, “Elton-Lake Benton we’re a well coached...
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SODAK 16 Class A in MitchellElk to-Lake Benton 25-12, 25-14, 25-7 LakotaTechClass A in PlankintonWagner 25-14, 25-13, 25-18 Winner Region 1AMilbank 25-14, 25-17, 25-16 Tiospa ZinaRegion 6AMiller 25-15, 25-3, 25-4 Crow CreekDupree 22-25, 25-20, 29-27, 25-23 NorthCentralMobridge-Pollock 25-6, 25-8, 25-11 McLaughlinStanley County 25-19, 25-20, 21-25, 25-19 CEBRegion 7ALakota Tech 25-15, 18-25, 25-22, 25-11 LittleWoundWinner 25-15, 27-25, 25-22 Pine Ridge Lakota Tech 25-11, 25-14, 25-13 Todd CountyLittle Wound 25-11, 25-23, 25-16 St. FrancisPine Ridge 25-15, 25-20, 25-19 Bennett CountyWinner 25-18,:25-23, 25-15 Red CloudRegion 6BFaulkton Area 25-9, 25-7, 25-5 Lower BruleRegion 7BJones County 25-1, 25-2, 25-2 Crazy HorsePhilip 25-15, 25-9, 25-16 White...
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As we approach Veteran’s Day, we have done research in our family lines of veteran’s, their plight, the impact on families of the wars they served in and shared that information with family. What interested me was my father’s journey as a medic soldier in World War II. When I was in my 40s, I realized his Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder from WWII impacted his family, including me. He was a medic in the war and he experienced many things that affected his mental state and he lived with those memories for the rest of his life. My mother called...
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INTERIOR – A tourism attraction, developed by Pine Ridge Area Chamber of Commerce and others was awarded a national award from the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Alliance. The Oglala Lakota Living History Village, located between Interior and Interstate 90 received the ‘Best Cultural Experience’ award at the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Alliance conference at their conference at Funner, CA. Originally started several years ago, the Oglala Sioux tribe purchased a piece of property by the interstate, the tribe and the Pine Ridge Area Chamber of Commerce partnered on a tourism venture which came out the be the Oglala...
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HOT SPRINGS - Results of the SD legislative races include: District 27 Senate Red Dawn Foster 3,179, David Jones 2,999; State Representative Peri Pourier 3,069, Liz May 2,830, Norma Rendon 2,350 and Bud May 2,347, the top two earn terms in the House. In District 26 Senate Shawn Bordeaux 3,482, Joel Konkani 2,495, State Representative 26A Eric Emery 1,761, Joyce Glynn 871; 26B Rebecca Reimer 2,995. In the SD Governor’s race, Incumbent Kristi Noem 216,732, Jamie Smith 123,008, Tracey Quint 9,969. U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson 253,469, Collin Duprel 73,945; U.S. Senate John Thune 241,986, Brian Bengs 90,903, Tamara Lesnar 14,679....
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NEW YORK — During news coverage on Native American Heritage Month, ABC reporter Kyra Phillips misspoke and referred to Indigenous people as “Indigenous creatures” on ABC News’ streaming channel on Thursday morning. “Celebrating Native American Heritage Month, when we come back we’ll take a look at Indigenous creatures taking Hollywood and pop-culture by storm,” Phillips mistakenly said on Thursday’s broadcast. CORRECTION: A previous version of this article erroneously named 20/20 anchor Amy Robach as the anchor who referred to Native Americans as “Indigenous creatures.” The ABC reporter who made the reference is Kyra Phillips. The mistake has been corrected, and...
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Wendell William Yellow Bull, Great Grandson of Joesph Horn Cloud, an Eye Witness to Wounded Knee Massacre Dec 29, 1890. Wendell is 4th generation descendant and also President of Oglala Lakota County Commissioners. Ceremony will be held in December with more information.
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MAR 27,1975-OCT 21,2022 Pamela Lynn (Cedeño) Richard was born on March 27, 1975 in Sioux City, Iowa to Herbie Lou Cedeño and Pamela (Cupples) Ingram. Pamela passed away on October 21, 2022 at the Chadron Community Hospital in Chadron, NE. Pamela is survived by her spouse, Jonathan Richard of Chadron, NE; mother, Pamela (Cupples) Ingram of Lonoke, AR; brothers, Richard Cupples of Vilionia, AR, Denver Banister of Gordon, NE, Louis Mendez Cedeño III of Ida Grove, IA and Jack Cedeño of Des Moines, Iowa; sisters, Cora Chinander of St. Cloud, MN and Alicia Baker Valparaiso, IN; nieces & nephews, Tucker...
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JUNE 12,1957-OCT 23,2022 Thomas Lane Watters was born on June 12, 1957 in Kadoka, SD to James Thomas Watters and Bernice Lucille (Shangreau) Watters. Thomas made his journey to the Spirit World on October 23, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Thomas is survived by his daughter, Stacee Lane Watters; significant other, Candace Good Voice Flute; sister, Patty (Leo) Eagle Bull; brother, Larry (Melody) Watters; aunt, Elizabeth (Tom) Ann (Shangreau) Conroy; sister-in-law, Iva Good Voice Flute; brother-in-law, Preston Good Voice Flute; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, James...
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JAN 7,1976-OCT 25,2022 Chester “Chet” Waylon Crow was born on January 7, 1976 in Pine Ridge, SD to Floyd Crow and Verlyn Long Wolf. Chet made his journey to the Spirit World on October 25, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Chet is survived by his mother, Verlyn Long Wolf; step-father, Woodrow Young; spouse, Angelique Crow; children, Denzel Crow, Kyla “Anpo Win” Crow, and Madison Crow; brothers, Curtis Crow, Drayden Rattling Chase, Walter Dreaming Bear, Richard, Antonio, Lawrence, & Arlyn Long Wolf; step-brothers, Robert Drown, Jacob Sounding Side, Derek Rattling Chase, Brian Starr, and Frank Starr,...
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Peyton loves to dance, and especially at Pow Wow, but her Auntie notices that she’s been dancing less and less. When Peyton shares that she isn’t comfortable wearing a dress anymore, Auntie Eyota asks some friends for help to get Peyton what she needs. https:// prairieedge.com/ all- products/ 47-00-beads-childrens-book/
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In researching genealogy, I often refer to books of interviews by Lakota elders. There are times I would read stories and go back later and read again and I find small pits of information I missed before. That is just like my mother’s journal writing. It took years for me to see what she was trying to say to her family. I also realized years later, she spoke of food sovereignty so much in her writings. I did not catch on to that when I was first reading her entries. They lived off the land and just occasionally would go...
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JULY 19,1996-OCT 20,2022 Marco Dylan Starr was born on July 19, 1996 in Pine Ridge, SD to Brian Starr and Tammy Crow. Marco made his journey to the Spirit World on October 20, 2022 near Oelrichs, SD. Marco attended grade school at Loneman and Red Cloud Middle School, and his high school years were spent at Red Cloud High School where he graduated in 2014. Marco enjoyed playing basketball and football in his middle school and high school years. Marco then attended college at Haskell in Lawrence, KS in 2014 where he graduated in 2018 on May 18. While at...
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JUN 4,1987-OCT. 23,2022 Gary Lee Crooked Eyes, Jr. was born on June 4, 1987 in Kyle, SD to Gary Lee Crooked Eyes, Sr. and Geraldine Rose White Dress. Gary, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on October 23, 2022 at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO. Gary is survived by his children, Evelyn Rose Crooked Eyes, Racheal Aoloni Crooked Eyes, Echo Dream Crooked Eyes, Diamond Katheryn Crooked Eyes, Michael Lee Crooked Eyes, Toya Elizabeth Yellow Shield, and Gary Lee “Yamni” Bear Runner; grandparents, Sharon (Randi) Lowe & Family, Malinda Stead & Family, Mary Jane (Sun Bear)...
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PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Division of Insurance reminds consumers the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period for 2023 coverage runs from Nov. 1, 2022, to Jan. 15, 2023, for consumers with individual policies. Open enrollment offers South Dakotans the opportunity to review and purchase health insurance coverage from options available in the general market, as well as the federally facilitated exchange known as the Marketplace. Consumers may have more affordable options available due to the extension of enhanced federal subsidies in the Marketplace through 2025. Consumers are encouraged to use local, licensed health insurance producers when reviewing...
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Every day, we wake up to the gift of freedom because of the men and women who wore the uniform; that stood guard and protected us. They are the greatest icon of the American spirit. Their love for this country was so strong, they signed a blank check made payable to the United States of America for an amount of “up to and including their life.” They left home and family having no idea where their mission would take them, living in flawed conditions. They gave everything they had to our country for the entire length of their service. They...
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PINE RIDGE - Lakota Tech won the 21 team LNI this year, their momentum carried through the end of the regular season where with a 21-9 record they earn the #1 seed in the Region 7A; at 17-12, the Pine Ridge Lady Thorpes are the #2 seed. “Our strength has to be having four seniors, they’ve been playing together for awhile now and understand where their teammates will be on the floor during a game, we’ve had a good season and we’re hosting the region,” said Valerie Bila, in her second year as Lakota Tech’s head coach, “as of late...
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PINE RIDGE/MISSION - Standing Rock senior Johnny Luger scooped up a Red Cloud fumble and ran 60 yards for a touchdown to give the Warriors an early 8-0 lead over Red Cloud Saturday in the All Nations Conference semifinals at Red Cloud but the Crusaders bounced back with 30 straight points on their way to a 42-16 win over Standing Rock to earn a trip to Vermillion on Friday to play undefeated Todd County in the Dakota Dome in the All Nations 9A championship. Red Cloud came right back after the fumble as Josiah Cottier pulled down a 47 yard...
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Kadoka Area 8-25, 26-24, 25-17, 18-25,15-5 Lakota TechEdgemont 25-21, 25-16, 25-21 Pine RidgePine Ridge 25-11, 25-18, 20-25,25-28 Lower BruleRed Cloud 23-25, 25-15, 25-12,25-20 Little WoundSt. Francis 3-2 OelrichsLemmon 25-14, 25-23, 25-17 CEBCrow Creek 25-17, 28-26, 25-21 Todd CountyMcIntosh 25-12, 25-9, 25-12 McLaughlinRedfield 23-25, 25-16, 22-25, 25-18,15-12 Tiospa ZinaWhite River 3-1 St. FrancisLower Brule 14-25, 25-20, 21-25, 25-11,15-11 Sunshine BibleFlandreau Indian 3-0 MartyTakini 26-24, 19-25, 29-27, 25-17 Tiospaye TopaRegion 5BCorsica-Stickney 25-8, 25-8, 25-10 MartyRegion 6BFaulkton 25-9, 25-7, 25-5 Lower BruleRegion 7BCrazy Horse over Oelrichs by forfeitRegion 8BHarding County 25-8, 25-15, 25-7 Tiospaye Topa UPCOMING MATCHES Region 7A Tuesday, Nov. 1At Lakota...
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(By Tyler Young, a graduate student in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University) When has a nation lost its sovereignty? How do we determine when a nation has ceased to exist? In 401 BC, a retreating army of 10,000 Greek mercenaries, fleeing defeat in a foreign land, took respite from their forced march outside the walls of an ancient ruin. They were so in awe of the size of its outer walls that they asked nearby villagers for its name and origin, which the Greek soldier Xenophon recorded in his classic Anabasis, Book 3, Ch. 4:...
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Minot, N.D. – The Badlands Circuit has awarded its 2022 Roughstock Horse and Bull Awards. The Bareback Horse of the Year goes to Adams Pet, owned by Bailey Pro Rodeo. The Bareback Horse of the Finals was won by Pejuta Haka, Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo. The Saddle Bronc of the Year goes to Bugsy, Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo, and the Saddle Bronc of the Finals was won by Freckles, Mosbrucker Rodeo. In the bull riding, the Bull of the Year was a tie, awarded to two animals: Super Tramp, owned by Bailey Pro Rodeo, and Schott in the Dark, Sutton...
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OGLALA - Last week the OST Council met for their October regular session at the Prairie Wind Casino hotel conference, Congressman Dusty Johnson addressed the tribal council. “We’re working on getting the newly acquired Wounded Knee land back into trust, we’re working on getting tribes eligible for the Invest to Protect Act and working on a bill to provide additional re- sources for public safety and improving response time,” said Congressman Johnson as he addressed the council last Wednesday. Questions from the council to Johnson included: we want your support for HR8954, we need your support for strengthening families, especially...
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JULY 27,1996-OCT 20,2022 Micheal Wayne Walking was born on July 27, 1996 in Pine Ridge, SD to Stanley Wayne Walking, Sr. and Tracie Arlette Cortier. Micheal made his journey to the Spirit World on October 20, 2022 near Oelrichs, SD. Micheal is survived by his mother, Tracy Cortier; father, Stanley Walking, Sr.; children, Hayden, Riley, and Khloe Walking; brothers, Stanley Walking, Jr. and Samson Walking; maternal grandmother, Lila Cortier; paternal grandmother, Lula Walking; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, and friends. Micheal was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Maynard Cortier; paternal grandfather, Richard Walking, Sr.; maternal great grandparents,...
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KYLE/ STEPHAN/ MISSION - “Beresford had a really good running game, they were a tough opponent, very disciplined, organized, determined, being shut out is tough,” said Josh Homer in his first year as Lakota Tech football coach after losing the Tatanka’s final game of the season 52-0 to Beresford, “our goal at the beginning of the year was to leave the program better than it was; football is the ultimate team game, everyone needs to do their job, so proud of our guys, making it through all kinds of adversity, we played with heart, no matter how far we were...
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HURON - Running in her final cross country meet as a Crusader, senior Jade Ecoffey finished third, eighth grader Rarity Cournoyer was 10th while freshman Ashlan Carlow-Blount was 12th in helping to lead the Red Cloud team to a fourth place finish Saturday at the Broadland Creek National Golf Course in Huron, site of the SD State Cross Country championships. Ecoffey ran the 5,000 meter course in 18:58.04, Sioux Valley’s Isabelle Bloker was the medalist with a time of 18:32.67 while SF Christian’s Natalie Smoth was second in 18:44.53. Cournoyer was 10th in 19:31.67 while Carlow-Blount had a 19:37.02. In...
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Marco Dylan Starr July 19,1996-Oct 20,2022 Darrell Wayne Eagle May 10,1997-Oct 20,2022 Sean Isaac Means Oct. 31,1980-Oct 19,2022
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WATERTOWN - Back for another year at the SD State Cheer & Dance Competition, Lakota Tech competed in the Jazz and Hip Hop dance competition this past weekend in Watertown at the Civic Arena. Lakota Tech was third in Jazz and sixth in Hip Hop and eighth in Grand Champion Dance. Adrianne Slow Bear and Timarie Ghost Bear were named to the All State dance team while Briseis Janis was named to the All State Cheer team. This year’s team included Kimimila Deans, SiouxTerra Jack, Briseis Janis, Nora Marshall, Timarie Ghost Bear, Jordan Left Hand, Adrianne Slow Bear and Drew...
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Red Cloud 58-8 Crow CreekFlandreau Indian 36-22 MartyBeresford 52-0 Lakota TechTodd County 54-14 St. Francis UPCOMING SCHEDULE All Nations Football ConferenceTuesday, October 25Division 9A quarterfinals#8 St. Francis 3-5 at #1Todd County 8-0#5Winnebago 6-2 at #4Little Wound 5-2#7Pine Ridge 1-5 at #2Red Cloud 7-1#6McLaughlin 3-5 at #3Standing Rock 6-2Division 9B quarterfinals#8 Marty 0-8 at #1Lower Brule 8-0#5Crazy Horse 3-4 at #4CEB-Tiospaye Topa 1-7#7Flandreau Indian 1-7 at #2Tiospa Zina 5-3#6Omaha Nation 1-7 at #3Crow Creek 4-4 ALL NATIONS SEMI-FINALS Saturday, October 29All Nations finals in Dakota DomeFriday, November 4
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MAR 23,1976-OCT 17,2022 Terry Thomas Goings, Jr. was born on March 23, 1976 in Pine Ridge, SD to Terry Goings, Sr. and Janice Campos. Terry, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on October 17, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Terry is survived by his mother, Janice Campos; father, Terry Goings, Sr.; children, Harley Goings, Terry Goings III, Markayla Goings, Katie Goings, Shayla Goings, Tomas Goings, Lacey Goings, and Sage Goings; sisters, Lenora Clifford and Leigh Ana Salway; brothers, Charlie Campos, Mike Hard Heart, and Monte Goings; aunts & uncles, Chuck Swick, Terry Campos,...
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WASHINGTON, October 20, 2022—Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Rosenworcel today announced the formal launch of a new pilot program to make it easier for Tribal libraries to apply for broadband funding through the E-Rate program, which supports eligible schools and libraries. “For too long, some Tribal libraries were shut off from E-Rate support because they didn’t meet the technical definition of a library in the Commission’s rules. We fixed this problem, and now we are working to make the sign-up process easier,” said Chairwoman Rosenworcel. “Our pilot will provide one-on-one help to Tribal libraries throughout the sign-up and benefit process. We...
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ The U.S. Department of Justice sued the owners of a Rapid City, South Dakota hotel on Wednesday, alleging that they violated the civil rights of Native Americans by trying to ban them from the property. The Justice Department alleges that on at least two occasions in March, Connie Uhre and her son Nicholas Uhre committed racial discrimination by turning away Native Americans who sought to book a room at the Grand Gateway Hotel. Connie Uhre had also told other Rapid City hotel owners and managers that she did not want Native American customers there or...
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) _ The first Native American woman in space said Wednesday she is overwhelmed by the beauty and delicacy of Mother Earth, and is channeling “positive energy’’ as her five-month mission gets underway. NASA astronaut Nicole Mann said from the International Space Station that she’s received lots of prayers and blessings from her family and tribal community. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California. Mann showed off the dream catcher she took up with her, a childhood gift from her mother that she’s always held dear. The small...
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Kyle, SD: Oglala Lakota College will hold Board of Trustees in conjunction with the Oglala Sioux Tribal General Election on November 8, 2022. There are 5 Board of Trustees positions open. OLC will conduct a Board of Trustees election in the following districts: LaCreek (2 year-term), For 4 yearterms they are Oglala, Wounded Knee, and Pass Creek. The candidates for LaCreek Board of Trustees are Cecilia Fire Thunder and Dave Livermont. The candidates for Wounded Knee Board of Trustees are Garfield Apple and Rosalie Janis. The candidates for Pass Creek Board of Trustees are Chasity Shot With Arrow and Pamela...
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A new event brought together activists, artists, and media in Rapid City to examine and update the way we talk about Native people and issues. It’s called the Lakota Media Summit, and it was hosted by Thunder Valley, a Lakota activist organization. Topics at the Lakota Media Summit ranged from protocol for approaching Lakota elders to persistent colonial narratives. Tatewin Means is the executive director for Thunder Valley. She says the event was designed to change the conversation surrounding native people. “This inaugural Lakota Media Summit is really opening the conversation to narrative shifting, and really centering it on our...
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OCT 23,1971-OCT 17,2022 Angel Agnes Hernandez “Ta Oyate Wakanyan Ob Mani Win” (She walks in a sacred manner for her people) was born October 23, 1971 in Pine Ridge, SD to Geraldine Hernandez- Lujan. Angel made her journey to the Spirit World on October 17, 2022 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Angel is survived by her mother, Geraldine Hernandez-Lujan; her beloved cat, Monkey Boy; step-father, Arnulfo Lujan; brother, Steven (Pauletta) Hernandez; sisters, Eva Lujan, Misty (Howard) Rooks, and Donya (Randy) Battiest; aunts and uncles, Annie (Francis) Montileaux, Toni, Jolene, Kateri, Bill, Will, Amber, Eunice LaValdo- Faylyn (Greg),...
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JAN 24,2008-OCT 14,2022 Nevaeh Rose Brave Heart was born on January 24, 2008 in Rapid City, SD to Jamie Brave Heart and Heather Bettelyoun. Nevaeh made her journey to the Spirit World on October 14, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Nevaeh is survived by her mother, Heather Bettelyoun; grandparents, Patricia & Ross Bettelyoun, Jr., Anita Brave Heart, and Benjamie Loafer; sisters, Janaeh and Leia Brave Heart, Malia Bettelyoun, and Trianna Loafer. Nevaeh was preceded in death by her father, Jamie Lee Brave Heart; Deanna Loafer, Terrell Janis, Waylon Brave Heart, and Marty Bettelyoun. Wake Services: One night wake service starting...
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NOV 22,1955-OCT 13,2022 Antoine “Tony” George LaDeaux “Cetan Wakuwa Cikala” was born on November 22, 1955 in Rushville, NE to Thomas LaDeaux, Sr. and Evelyn (Little Bear) LaDeaux. Tony made his journey to the Spirit World on October 13, 2022 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Tony is survived by his wife, Carol LaDeaux; his children, Terri Jo (Carl) Endert, Cory Jae (DeWayne) Gunter, and Michael J. (Christina) LaDeaux; sisters, Lucille LaDeaux and LaDonna LaDeaux; grandchildren, Savannah Marsh, Brenner Gill, Gabriella “Gabster” Solorzano, Cruz “Roonski” Cameron Vaca, Tarryn “Moose” James Vaca, Marcus Gunter, Michael “Bear”...
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DEC 20,2011-OCT 12,2022 Cree Lane Tail was born to Holly Rae Tail and Sky Thunder Hawk on December 20, 2011 in Pine Ridge, SD. Cree made his journey to the Spirit World on October 12, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Cree is survived by his brothers, Akicita and Mahpiya Thunder Hawk, both of Porcupine, SD; sister, Skyelinn Johannah Renee Thunder Hawk of Porcupine, SD; grandmother, Lois Thunder Hawk of Porcupine, SD; and great grandparents, Eli J. Tail, Sr. and Carolyn Tail. Cree was preceded in death by his parents, Holly Tail and Sky Thunder Hawk;...
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OCT 23,1973-OCT 16, 2022 Johanna Ann DuBray was born on October 23, 1973 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lucinda Rose Marshall- Hartmann and John Hugh DuBray, Sr. Johanna made her journey to the Spirit World on October 16, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Johanna is survived by her mother, Lucinda Hartmann of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Nicholas DuBray, Nichole (Bill Klatt) DuBray, Hank DuBray, Richard DuBray, Ethel (Larry) Sharkey, and Lynette (Joseph)Poor Thunder all of Rapid City, SD; John (Lola) DuBray, Jr. of Martin, SD, Kathy (Bud) Peneaux of Winner, SD, Molly DuBray of Sioux...
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AUG 22,1968-OCT 18,2022 Calvin Lynn Martin was born August 22, 1968 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wayne Red Willow and Yvonne Martin. Calvin made his journey to the Spirit World on October 18, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Calvin is survived by his brothers, Canupa Gluha Mani, Darrell Apple, Francis Apple, and James Adams Martin; sisters, Carmen Martin, Karen Red Owl, and Denise Ramona Apple; aunts, Carmel Rooks, Mary Martin, and Laverne White; uncle, Manual Martin; nieces & nephews, Duane Martin, Jr., Thomas Eric Martin, Jeremy Roy Martin, No Ears Martin, Little Crow Martin,...
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The Indian Relocation Act of 1956 (also known as Public Law 959 or the Adult Vocational Training Program) was a United States law intended to create a “a program of vocational training” for Native Americans in the United States. Critics characterize the law as an attempt to encourage Native Americans to leave Indian reservations and their traditional lands, to assimilate into the general population in urban areas, and to weaken community and tribal ties. Critics also characterize the law as part of the Indian termination policy between 1940 and 1960, which terminated the tribal status of numerous groups and cut...
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Visualizing Genocide examines how creative arts and memory institutions selectively commemorate or often outright ignore stark histories of colonialism. The essays confront outdated narratives and institutional methods by investigating contemporary artistic and scholarly interventions documenting settler colonialisms including land theft, incarceration, intergenerational trauma, and genocide. Interdisciplinary approaches, including oral histories, exhibition practices, artistic critiques, archival investigations, and public arts, are among the many decolonizing methods incorporated in contemporary curatorial practices. Rather than dwelling simply in celebratory appraisals of Indigenous survival, this unprecedented volume tracks how massacres, disease, removals, abrogated treaties, religious intolerance, theft of land, and relocation are conceived by...
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JUNE 3,1930-OCT 20,2022 Pete Raymond Plenty Wounds, Sr. was born on June 3, 1930 at Porcupine Butte near Porcupine, SD to George Plenty Wounds and Roslyn (Crooked Eyes) Plenty Wounds. Pete, Sr. made his journey to the Spirit World on October 20, 2022 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Pete is survived by his children, Pete Plenty Wounds, Jr., Troy Plenty Wounds, Jodie Plenty Wounds, Harlo Plenty Wounds, and Corby Plenty Wounds; daughters, Jennifer Plenty Wounds and Cindy Plenty Wounds; hunka sons, Wesley New Holy, Sr., Ace NO Braid, David Shangreaux, Manual Swan, Jr., Mark Brown Bull,...
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As elections are creeping up on us, some of us are ready to do our civic duty and vote. We keep track of who is running and what their platforms are and we watch how they take their responsibilities if they make it in. Not everyone has a sense of civic duty. Every election year, we get low voter turnout. There are reasons why people don’t go vote or even get registered to vote. Voter disparity is real and it’s there. There was one year, that some wealthy people put in a huge chunk of change to get the people...
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The land of the Dakotas is a land rich in unexplainable things and has been well before the coming of Europeans here in the upper plains of America. There were accounts of both people and animals that returned from across the line that divides the quick from the dead. That tradition continued with the arrival of the Europeans in their quest for gold. The times were raw and the times were tough. Life was “cheap” and often very profitable to take. Those circumstances contributed to a land that is now rich in ghosts and spooks! https://prairieedge.com/all-products/ghosts-ofthe black-hills-book/
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Gwendolyn Mae Reddest was born on April 14, 1975 in Pine Ridge, SD to Duane Bryan Reddest and Nancy Lee (White Crane) Reddest. Gwendolyn made her journey to the Spirit World on October 10, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Gwendolyn is survived by her mother, Nancy Reddest; grandmother, Josephine White Crane; son, Jalen Reddest; daughter, Keeley Reddest; sister, Duanna Reddest; brothers, Joseph Reddest and Rudy (Melinda) Reddest; adopted sisters, Doreen Milk and Antoinette Wounded Head; adopted brothers, Aloysius Wounded Head and Jimmy Little Bull; her beloved nieces, Kaylee Jo Reddest, Adena Two Eagle, Roseanne &...
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Red Cloud 48-42 WinnebagoTodd County 30-22 Standing RockLittle Wound 36-0 Crow CreekLead-Deadwood 53-30 Lakota TechPhilip 50-0 White RiverKimball/White Lake 53-0 Bennett CountySt. Francis 26-6 Pine RidgeTiospa Zina 58-12 McLaughlinLower Brule 48-0 Omaha NationCEB-Tiospaye Topa 38-22 MartyCrazy Horse over Flandreau Indian by forfeit UPCOMING SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 20Beresford at Lakota Tech 6:00pmFriday, Oct. 21Flandreau Indian at MartyRed Cloud at Crow Creek
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PINE RIDGE/KYLE/ FORT YATES - Originally, Little Wound was scheduled to play Takini but when the Skyhawks weren’t able to field a football team this season, Little Wound hosted Crow Creek instead; the Mustangs broke open a scoreless first quarter with quarterback Kenyon LeBeau’s 19 yard touchdown run to go up 6-0 on their way to a 36-0 shut out win over the visiting Chieftains. In the second quarter, after recovering a Chieftain fumble, Little Wound drove to the Crow Creek four yard line only to fumble; the Chieftains ran the recovered fumble back to the Little Wound 21 yard...
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Ce’ya’pi, this past Saturday we cried as we listened to the stories of many who were hurt in one of the 31 boarding schools in South Dakota beginning around 1900 which followed the mandate of the US Government outlined in the Civilization Act of 1819 passed by the United States Congress on March 3, 1819. The Act encouraged activities of benevolent societies in providing education for Native Americans and authorized In 1891 through the early 20th century, the government used the Civilization Fund Act as authority to establish numerous Native American boarding schools.The benevolent societies were a combination of Christian...
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RAPID CITY - Thursday it was windy and cold for the Region 5A cross country championship at Hart Ranch south of Rapid City, Red Cloud senior Jade Ecoffey and freshman Ashlan Carlow-Blount have been battling all season, taking turns winning this fall and it was no different in the region finals on Thursday as Ecoffey and Carlow Blount found themselves in a foursome with Custer’s Ramsay Karim and Lead-Deadwood’s Hallie Person halfway through the 5,000 meter race but it didn’t take long before it was just the Red Cloud pair running stride for stride down the stretch with Ecoffey edging...
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Moab, Utah – Neal White Quills (Sicangu Lakota) won a spot into the Moab 240 Endurance Run, a 4-day footrace covering 240 miles of scenic Utah. To participate in the Moab 240, runners must enter a lottery in January. The lottery was open for 2 weeks and entrants were announced on January 28. The Moab 240 Endurance Run is a 113-hour, 240-mile footrace. White Quills ran through desert, canyons, and two mountain ranges—all while surrounded by Canyonlands and Arches National Park. The runners also run throughout the night carrying a bag pack with water bottles, light snacks and clothing for...
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BARRE,Mass. - On Monday, Indigenous Day for many parts of the country, the board of the Founders Museum in Barre, Mass held a press conference to announce that as many as 140 artifacts including a number of items from the massacre at Wounded Knee, were to be returned to the Oglala Sioux Tribe, finally, on November 5. This process started years ago as Leonard Little Finger and others became aware of the artifacts in the museum at Barre; any number of people have worked at getting the artifacts repatriated to Oglala and Cheyenne River tribes. In April, Henry Red Cloud,...
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Sunday afternoon, October 9, the moon was full at 2:54 Pine Ridge time. Its name is Chanwaghpe Kasna Wi, Falling Leaves, the eighth wimima, round moon (called a full moon in English), of the Lakotan year. Chanwaghpe Kasna Wi is the first of two months that are the Lakotan fall season. The second is Waniyetu Wi, Winter. This naming system reflects both the quickly changing weather and the shortness of the fall season in Lakota country. Fall is here and it is brief! On Friday, October 7, President Biden proclaimed “October 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.” The proclamation begins:...
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In Rosebud Sioux Tribe v. Barnett, tribal governments, a Native civic organization, and individual voters successfully called out South Dakota for failing to comply with the federal legislation that requires states to provide all voters, including Native voters, opportunities to register. Agencies with Native populations in their service areas returned suspiciously low numbers of processed voter registrations and that had to stop. The case was settled in September 2022. For nearly 30 years, states have been required to provide voter registration to people applying for driver’s license and for people applying for services at public agencies. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe,...
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MISSION, S.D. (AP) “This is the first time in history that a U.S. Cabinet Secretary comes to the table with this shared trauma, and that’s not lost on me. I’m determined to use my position for the good our people.” Secretary Deb Haaland, U.S. Dept of Interior “First they took our buffalo. Then our land was taken, then our children, and then our traditional form of religion, spiritual practices, It’s important to remember that we Lakota and other Indigenous people are still here. We can go through anything.’’ Wizipan Garriott, principal deputy assistant secretary for Indian affairs. “I thought there...
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By Mary Annette Pember, ICT PINE RIDGE INDIAN RESERVATION, South Dakota – Justin Pourier will never forget what he saw in the basement of Drexel Hall. Pourier, a citizen of the Oglala Lakota Tribe, was working as a bus driver and maintenance person for the Jesuit-run Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge reservation when sometime in the 1990s a supervisor asked him to go into the basement to look for a leak. Pourier made his way down the rickety steps to the vast basement below Drexel Hall, former home to student dormitories and later a convent for nuns...
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Paul Terry Red Feather, Jr. was born on August 27, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul Terry Red Feather, Sr. and Bernice Lucille Spotted Elk. Paul, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on October 8, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Paul, Jr. is survived by his father, Paul Red Feather, Sr.; son, Terrance Red Feather; daughter, Shanice Red Feather; brothers, Flint Red Feather and Travis Elk Boy; sister, Tanya Elk Boy; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Paul, Jr. was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Lucille Spotted Elk;...
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Stanley M. Little Hawk, Sr. was born on December 19, 1930 in Allen, SD to Charles James Little Hawk and Ellaria (Sierra) Little Hawk. Stanley made his journey to the Spirit World on October 7, 2022 at his home in Calico Community, SD. Stanley is survived by his son, Gary Little Hawk, Sr.; daughter, Diane Little Hawk; brother, Charles “Chuck” Little Hawk; sister, Bessie Waters; grandchildren, Gary Little Hawk, Jr., Anthony Weasel Bear, Ryan Weasel Bear, Kayeloni Weasel Bear, Monica Anderson, Ellauria Little Hawk, Jeffery Hard Heart, Sara Little Hawk, Joshua Little Hawk, Sr., Julian Little Hawk, Eric Little Hawk,...
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Stanley M. Little Hawk, Sr. was born on December 19, 1930 in Allen, SD to Charles James Little Hawk and Ellaria (Sierra) Little Hawk. Stanley made his journey to the Spirit World on October 7, 2022 at his home in Calico Community, SD. Stanley is survived by his son, Gary Little Hawk, Sr.; daughter, Diane Little Hawk; brother, Charles “Chuck” Little Hawk; sister, Bessie Waters; grandchildren, Gary Little Hawk, Jr., Anthony Weasel Bear, Ryan Weasel Bear, Kayeloni Weasel Bear, Monica Anderson, Ellauria Little Hawk, Jeffery Hard Heart, Sara Little Hawk, Joshua Little Hawk, Sr., Julian Little Hawk, Eric Little Hawk,...
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Kelli Bernadette Henry was born on September 4, 1983 in Rapid City, SD to Elmer Henry and Gertie Standing Bear. Kelli went to be with, Wakan Tankan and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 4, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK. Kelli is survived by her children, Kyle Morin (Daniel Morin), Gracie McIntosh (Anthony McIntosh), and Abigail Blankenship (David Blankenship); cherished sister, Kimberly Henry; her very much loved nephews, Nehemiah Shoulderblade, Mathias Shoulderblade, and Timothy Shoulderblade, Jr.; ; Uncle’s and aunts, Ed Cutgrass & Family, Clara Lays Bad; Steve & Billie Bear Eagle, Beverly Bear Eagle, Juliann Shot To...
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Ronnie Leo High Bear was born to Clifford High Bear, Jr. and Elizabeth Tail on March 15,1987 in Pine Ridge, SD. Ronnie made his journey to the Spirit World on October 4, 2022 in Springfield, MO Ronnie is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Tail of Porcupine, SD; daughter, Amelia Rose Lee Shot-High Bear of Porcupine, SD; grandparents, Eli Tail, Sr. and Carolyn Tail of Porcupine, SD; grandmother, Georgia Tail of Porcupine, SD; sisters, Katherine White Eyes of Pine Ridge, SD, Christine Tail of Rapid City, SD, and Auriauna Eubank of Grand Island, NE; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ronnie...
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Involving Indigenous peoples and traditional knowledge into natural resource management produces more equitable and successful outcomes. Unfortunately, argue Anne Ross and co-authors, even many “progressive” methods fail to produce truly equal partnerships. This book offers a comprehensive and global overview of the theoretical, methodological, and practical dimensions of co-management. The authors critically evaluate the range of management options that claim to have integrated Indigenous peoples and knowledge, and then outline an innovative, alternative model of co-management, the Indigenous Stewardship Model. They provide detailed case studies and concrete details for application in a variety of contexts. Broad in coverage and uniting...
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Jamie Smith took on Kristi Noem for their one and only debate before the November election. During the debate we fact-checked Gov. Noem, and here’s what we found: Kristi Noem said: “I supported and looked at repealing the sales tax on food and groceries last year during the legislative session. In fact, my team in the office worked on it for several days” The truth: Kristi Noem has consistently opposed cutting the tax on food. In fact, she asked for the bill cutting the food tax during the 2022 legislative session to be killed. Source: The Associated Press Kristi Noem...
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This past week brought me to the Black Hills and to Bear Butte. Bear Butte is a one of small mountains that were formed on the north side of the Black Hills area. Thousands of years ago, maybe even more, a huge clump of hot earth, like molten hot rock came up from under the surface of the Earth and tried to break through the surface and eventually this mountain formed. After a while the Earth’s element of wind and water eroded the tops away and thus we have Bear Butte. Our ancestors lived on the Northern plains and called...
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BECKER,Min. - The University of Minnesota Morris women’s golf team won this past weekend’s Upper Midwest Athletic Conference golf tournament by two strokes over University of Northwestern, 1097 to 1099 with the help of two Red Cloud graduates Peyton and Paisley Sierra. Minnesota Morris and Northwestern were tied after the first round with 367 each, at the end of the second day Morris was up by two strokes 726 to 728 with the final round left on Saturday. Earning a final round tie, 371 each, gave Morris the conference championship by the slim margin of two strokes. Crown College was...
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ONEIDA - The Oneida Nation on Friday became the second tribe in Wisconsin to have state highway signs installed in its Native language. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation signs mark the Oneida Reservation boundaries and other features in Oneida in both Oneida and English languages. “Oneida language is the first language of our ancestors and we appreciate the State of Wisconsin for their recognition and respect of our sovereignty, language and traditions,” Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill said in a statement. “Native preservation and languages go to the heart of a tribe’s unique cultural identities, traditions, spiritual beliefs and self-governance,” Hill...
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OGLALA - After a good deal of discussion during the second day of September’s regular session on September 28 at the Prairie Wind Casino hotel conference room, the OST Council approved the proposed Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program by a vote of 13 yes, 6 no with two not voting. We need to look at a variety of ways of bringing money into the tribe, I move we approve this CREP, stated Garf Steele, council representative from Wounded Knee district and seconded by Bernardo Rodríguez Jr. and Mike Carlow Sr. The CREP will allow the tribe to put up as much...
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Cecilia Fire Thunder is a community leader and role model who has had an outsized impact on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Little Wound School, and the lives of many individuals. As a former tribal president and current school board member, Cecilia has used her positions of power to advocate for schools, the Lakota language, and tribal sovereignty. Born into a Lakota speaking house on the Pine Ridge Reservation in 1946, her early life was picturesque. She grew up with six sisters on her father’s farm, where her mom served as her first and most important teacher, imparting not only...
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THREE MILE CREEK - Late Tuesday October 4, OST Primary Election Day, unofficial results showed incumbent Kevin Killer leading eight presidential candidates with 588 votes, first time candidate Frank Star Comes Out was second with 389, Henny Whelan was third with 317, Jason Lone Hill was fourth with 310, past BIA superintendent John Long was next at 234, current Fifth Member Justin Pourier was sixth 227, John Mousseau was seventh at 157 while current sgt.at Arms/Critic Edward Iron Cloud III was eighth with 141. In the Vice President’s race, incumbent Alicia Mousseau won 16 out of 17 precincts earning 63%...
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PIERRE, S.D. – The Oglala Sioux Tribe recently honored one of its citizens with the presentation of a Star Quilt after he graduated as a member of the newest class of South Dakota Highway Patrol Troopers. OST Tribal Council member Sonia Little Hawk-Weston presented her grandson Terrell Janis with the quilt from the tribe at September ceremonies in Pierre marking Janis’ graduation from trooper training. Weston celebrated Janis as an Oglala Lakota member joining the ranks of the state Highway Patrol. “We are very proud of our grandson,” said Weston. “This is a special occasion. We need to be supportive...
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FEB 16,1984-OCT 3, 2022 Derek Anthony Brewer was born February 16th,1984 in Pine Ridge, SD to Julee (Yellow Elk) Brewer of Batesland, SD and Barton Brewer of Pine Ridge, SD. Derek made his journey to the spirit world October 3rd, 2022 in Rapid City, SD Derek attended E.B. Bergquist Elementary school, and North Middle School in Rapid City, SD. He also attended Wolf Creek Middle school and Pine Ridge High school in Pine Ridge, SD. Derek eventually moved on and graduated from Lead-Deadwood High School at Boxelder Job Corps with some of the highest honors. A few of these including...
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The announcement of the expansion of the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site by more than 3,000 acres is welcome news for the governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes. “The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are excited to see the additional 3,478 acres to the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site which is providing security for the protection of our Sacred site,” Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Governor Reggie Wassana told CNN in an email. “Our preservation is critical to learning and educating America about the past,” he said. The expansion is thanks to a new acquisition announced Wednesday by Interior...
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JULY 4, 1985-OCT 1,2022 Peter Paul Fast Horse was born on July 4, 1985 in El Reno, OK to Chester Fast Horse and Jeanie Brave. Peter made his journey to the Spirit World on October 1, 2022 near Wood, SD. Peter is survived by his mother, Jeanie Brave; children, Kelsey Pearl, Precious Rose, Jesse James, Oriana Mae and Omari Dee; siblings, Eli Henry, Rikki Lynn and David Thomas; grandfather, Hughe Grogen; aunts, Julia Fast Horse and Robin Haukass; uncles, Amos and Thomas Fast Horse, and Steve Brave; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Peter was preceded in death by his...
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ABERDEEN - This year’s State A boys golf tournament, October 3,4 was hosted by Moccasin Creek Country Club in Aberdeen, SD, top local finishers included Tiospa Zina’s Frank Barse who shot 96, 82 for a 178 and a tie for 54th, Lakota Tech’s Landon Little finished with 89, 92 and 181 to finish 63rd while his teammate Kaedom Jack shot 107, 98 for a 205 and an 89th place. Tea Area’s Keaton Newborg took medalist honors by shooting 74, 71 for a winning 145; Trey Evan/West Central shot 77, 71 for 148 finishing in a tie with Chamberlain’s Dakota Munger...
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Little Wound 50-0 CEB-Tiospaye Topa White River 32-28 New Underwood Jones County 33-0 Bennett County Dakota Valley 49-0 Lakota Tech Red Cloud 57-6 Pine Ridge Lower Brule 46-0 Crow Creek Winnebago 52-0 Omaha Nation Tiospa Zina 50-0 Flandreau Indian Ipswich 68-13 Dupree Standing Rock 46-0 McLaughlin UPCOMING GAMES Thursday, October 13 Crow Creek at Little Wound 6:00pm Friday, October 14 Lakota Tech at Lead-Deadwood 6:00pm Philip at White River 6:00pmCT Winnebago at Red Cloud 1:00pm Pine Ridge at St. Francis 6:00pmCT Todd County at Standing Rock 6:00pmCT Kimball/White Lake at Bennett County 2:00pm CEB-Tiospaye Topa at Marty 5:00pmCT Flandreau Indian...
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PINE RIDGE - Red Cloud senior running back Adriano Rama returned the opening kickoff 65 yards against Pine Ridge for a touchdown, Jules Ecoffey grabbed the two point conversion pass for two and the Crusaders were quickly up 8-0 Friday afternoon as Red Cloud rolled to a 57-6 win over Pine Ridge, their fifth win in a row. Still in the first quarter, Red Cloud’s junior quarterback Nate LeBeau connected with Jules Ecoffey on a 31 yard touchdown pass, Rama kicked the PAT and Red Cloud was up 15-0. After Red Cloud recovered a Thorpe fumble on the Pine Ridge...
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Everett Little Whiteman Feb 26,1941-Oct 6, 2022 Kelli Bernadette Blankenship Sep 4, 1983-Oct 4, 2022 Ronnie Leo High Bear March 15, 1987-Oct 4, 2022
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The lack of respect for parents and educators involved in the new social studies standards for our South Dakota students is nothing but absurd. At a recent hearing in Aberdeen, more than 85% of those addressing the content and process were opposed to what our current governor is proposing to force on our young people through an out-of-state political consultant. It’s another example of our governor trying to import extreme and hyper-partisan issues into our state as she pursues higher political goals, rather than caring about our young people, parents, and educators in our state. Parents and educators must be...
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DEC 14,1974-SEP 23,2022 Tiffany Lee Kills Small was born on December 14, 1974 in Pine Ridge, SD to Fred Lee Kills Small and Sterleen Joyce Sitting Hawk. Tiffany made her journey to the Spirit World on September 23, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Tiffany is survived by her sons, Mark McMillan of Salt Lake City, UT, Ty James McMillan and Donald Lee Mc- Millan, Jr. both of Pine Ridge, SD; sister, Tammy Kills Small of Porcupine, SD; uncles, Jerome Kills Small, Ivan Left Hand, Jr. and Marvin Left Hand both of Porcupine, SD; grandparents,...
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JAN 28,1999-SEPT 23, 2022 Aquinnah Schuyler High Hawk was born on January 28, 1999 in Pine Ridge, SD to Eugene High Hawk, Sr. and Crystal (Thunder Horse) High Hawk. Aquinnah made her journey to the Spirit World on September 23, 2022 in Chadron, NE. Aquinnah is survived by her father, Eugene High Hawk, Sr.; daughter, Oakleigh High Hawk; god-daughter, Iyahnna High Hawk; sisters, Michelle (Charlie, Jr.) Cummings, Nicole (Dustin) High Hawk, and Angelina High Hawk; brothers, Warfield High Hawk and Spencer High Hawk; godmother, Norma Moose; aunts, Roberta Thunder Horse, Robyn (Lewis)Thunder Horse, and Martha Bad Bear; uncles, Michael (April)...
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The land of the Dakotas is a land rich in unexplainable things and has been well before the coming of Europeans here in the upper plains of America. There were accounts of both people and animals that returned from across the line that divides the quick from the dead. That tradition continued with the arrival of the Europeans in their quest for gold. The times were raw and the times were tough. Life was “cheap” and often very profitable to take. Those circumstances contributed to a land that is now rich in ghosts and spooks! https://www.facebook.com/ watch?v=624131942494338
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FEB 15,1958-SEP 26, 2022 Violet May Two Lance was born on February 15, 1958 in Gordon, NE to Ernest Ellis Two Lance and Mary Molly Featherman-Two Lance. Violet made her journey to the Spirit World on September 26, 2022 at her home in Oglala, SD. Violet is survived by her son, Thomas W. Two Lance; daughters, Cynthia (Joe) Lafferty-Two Lance; Francheska Two Lance, Terolle Chase In Winter, and Patsy White Dress; siblings, Rayford Featherman, Terry Two Lance, Beverly Two Lance, and Norma Two Lance; grandchildren, Ryan, Tyreice, Lacey, Peyden, Andrew, Kianna, Keaton, Zaniya, Zintkala, Lakeisha, Dashun, Chanel, Trey, and Gage;...
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SEPT 6,1956-SEP 25,2022 Oliver J. Good Buffalo, Jr. was born on September 6, 1956 in Rapid City, SD to Oliver Good Buffalo, Sr. and Ida Pumpkin Seed. Oliver, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on September 25, 2022 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Oliver is survived by his son, Dominic Good Buffalo; siblings, Sharon Stratton, Marty Goings, Sr., Melody Talbot, Joyce Goings, Fern Goings and Sallie Goings; special friend, Virginia Bissonette; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Oliver was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Good Buffalo, Sr.; mother, Ida Pumpkin Seed;...
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JUNE 30,1990-SEPT 25,2022 Arlana June Two Bulls was born on June 28, 1990 in Pine Ridge, SD to Elizabeth Chase Alone and Orlando Two Bulls. Arlana made her journey to the Spirit World on September 25, 2022 at home at #4 Community Payabaya, SD. Arlana is survived by her father, Orlando Two Bulls; daughters, Taylor Two Bulls and Charlie Two Bulls- Cross Dog; son, Tyrone Two Bulls; sisters, Kayla Two Bulls, and Maureen Jumping Eagle; brothers, Jasper Chase Alone, Irving Jumping Eagle, and Rowland Chase Alone; grandfathers, Victor Swallow, Jerry Two Bulls, Francis Two Bulls, and Delbert Yellow Horse; grandmothers,...
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RAPID CITY - After playing only one pool game the first day, Lakota Tech played three pool matches on Saturday morning, took first in their Pool C, took out Custer in the bracket semis 24-26, 25-28, 25-14 then knocked off last years champs White River in the championship 25-20, 25-23. “It was worrisome that we had three straight pool play matches Saturday morning then right into bracket play, I worried we’d get tired but our serving was efficient and we stepped up,” said Lakota Tech head coach Valerie Bila who is in her second year at Lakota Tech, “we had...
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RAPID CITY - This years LNI cross country featured 17 varsity teams and 12 JV teams with a total of over 220 runners, Red Cloud girls took the varsity girls competition while RC Central dominated the boys varsity meet. Led by freshman Ashlan Carlow-Blount, Red Cloud finished 1, 2 and 3 Saturday morning at the Executive golf course in Rapid City, after trailing her teammate Jade Ecoffey for most of the race, Carlow Blount’s sprint at the end gave her a winning time of 18:20.43, Ecoffey was second with 18:27.61 and eighth grader Rarity Cournoyer was third at 19:16.29 while...
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Dear Editor: It’s 2022 and once again the smell of tribal politics is in the air. It’s the season to get our hands shaken, back patted, and treated as long lost relatives at least until the official results are in. After inauguration we have two years to see if tribal government will work for the betterment of the people or not. Was our trust and vote well placed? Do we fully understand the importance of our vote? The IRA form of government is based on an election process that was foreign to our people before 1935. How does an unfamiliar...
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Kevin Locke, an acclaimed Native American flute player, hoop dancer, cultural ambassador and educator, has died in South Dakota at age 68, according to his family. A member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and from the ancestral line of Lakota and Anishinabe, Locke died Friday night after returning to his hotel room in Hill City, his son Ohiyesá Locke said Monday. The younger Locke said his father, who had been performing at the Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills, suffered an asthma attack and died while he was being taken to the hospital. Ohiyesá Locke said he had...
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RAPID CITY – On Saturday, October 8th there will be an awareness walk on domestic violence starting at 9 am, starting the Monument Civic Center bandshell. Native Women’s Society of the Great Plain’s annual awareness walk will feature speakers Larry Swallow, Cora Whiting and Kevin Killer with awesome designed tshirts given out to participants. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, which is recognized nationally as month to promote the effects of domestic violence. October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims, including children who see the violence in their homes. NWSGP...
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AGENCY VILLAGE/PINE RIDGE - Saturday, Todd County needed a goal-line stand to beat Tiospa Zina 16-14 while Red Cloud finished strong to close out Little Wound 27-20 and in the Prospector Bowl in Deadwood Belle Fourche ran over Lakota Tech 51-20. Saturday, Ty Valandra’s 30 yard touchdown run and Michael Rogers two point conversion pass to Rocky Wiedman gave the Falcons a quick 8-0 lead over Tiospa Zina. The Wambdi responded with Reondre Greeley’s 94 yard kickoff return for a touchdown to make it 8-6. In the second quarter, Maclovio Campbell’s three yard run and Mike Smith’s run for two...
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Leonard Peltier’s name has become a story that reflects other stories. One narrative describes Peltier as America’s longest political prisoner, serving more than 46 years in a federal maximum security prison. In that telling, Peltier has become a humanitarian and a 78-year-old Turtle Mountain elder who has been incarcerated for far too long. There is a long list of people, tribes, and organizations that have called for Peltier’s freedom. The former prosecutor in the case. Members of Congress. Amnesty International USA. Pope John Francis. The Dalai Lama. The National Congress of American Indians. Dozens of tribal nations, including Peltier’s own...
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Get ready to see the world of national parks from a new perspective! And it’s a perspective that happens to be super adorable. Netflix’s new animated series, Spirit Rangers stars three Native kids as they become junior park rangers. The first trailer for the show introduces us to Kodi, Summer, and Eddy and their Spirit Forms. The trio of youths express nothing but joy about becoming park rangers. As we can see, they might be learning the ropes of being park rangers, but they’re already excelling. I can’t wait to see all of their adventures as they protect the critters...
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BILLINGS, Mont. — A Montana court today struck down as unconstitutional two state laws that hinder Native American participation in the state’s electoral process. One measure, HB 176, would have ended Election Day registration; the other, HB 530, aimed to prohibit paid third-party ballot assistance. Native American voters living on reservations disproportionately rely upon both Election Day registration and ballot assistance to cast votes in Montana. In 2020, two Montana courts struck down a substantially similar measure to HB 530, finding the restriction on ballot collection “disproportionately harms...Native Americans in rural tribal communities.” Plaintiffs Western Native Voice, Montana Native Vote,...
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MAR 17,1935 –SEP 18,2022 Verlie Phoebe Left Hand was born on March 17, 1934 in Pine Ridge, SD to Annie “Jessie” Little Crow and George Yellow Boy. Verlie made her journey to the Spirit World on September 18, 2022 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home near Pine Ridge, SD. Verlie is survived by her children, Georgia Left Hand, Lydia Left Hand, Virgil Left Hand, Emily Left Hand, and Virgil Charge On Him; cousins, Dora Good Plume, Evangeline Fast Horse, and Mary Condon; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Verlie was preceded in death by her mother, Annie “Jessie” Little...
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DEC 4,1948-SEPT 15,2022 Ivan Francis Starr aka Star Comes Out, was born to Steven and Stella Star Comes Out around December 4, 1948. Ivan made his journey September 15, 2022 at his home in Oglala, SD. Ivan, Sr. is survived by his children, Virginia (John), Ivan Jr (Carla), Promise, and Derek; brothers, Steven, Edward, Stanley, and Scotty; hunka children, Christa, Edwina, Wilbur, Jackie, Cory, and Nick; grandchildren, Leavan, Trev, Tano, Edie, D-driq, Baby Derek, Daisha, Lazarus, Jeremiah, Ezra, Titus, Deandra, Ryan, Zoe, Mani, Kayo, Billie, Jen, Sissi, Maddie, Mason, Savannah, Jada, Derek, Tristan, Mollie, Xavier, and Anthony. Ivan was preceded...
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AU 8, 1995 – SEP 19, 2022 Mariah Cierra Poor Bear was born on August 8, 1995 in Pine Ridge, SD to Marian Poor Bear and Bernard Young. Mariah made her journey to the Spirit World on September 19, 2022 in Alliance, NE. Mariah is survived by her mother, Marian Poor Bear of Oglala, SD; hunka mother, Corrine Brave of Oglala, SD; father, Bernard Young of Parmelee, SD; her twin sister, Shaniah Young; sisters, Kyra Poor Bear, Verlene Plenty Wounds, and Cinda Plenty Wounds; brother, Jonathan Sounding Side; hunka brother, Gilbert “Hoksila” Blacksmith; hunka sisters, Samantha Cross and Brandy Marshall;...
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FEB 29,1980-SEP 18, 2022 Melissa Sloan was born on February 29, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Terrence Sloan and Adele Faith (White Dress) Brown. Melissa made her journey to the Spirit World on September 18, 2022 in Pueblo, CO. Melissa is survived by her father, Terrence W. Sloan; daughters, Naomi Martinez, Claudia Faith Sloan, and Brooklyn Montano; sons, Paul Montano, Jr. and Amari Sloan; siblings, Jessica Sloan, Utoka “Sara” Sloan, Katie Brown, and Ida White Dress; granddaughter, Nae’Leeana Martinez; nieces & nephews, Anastasia Pacer-Sloan, Uziel Munoz, Chloe Sloan-Fire Thunder, Dulce Ariaz-Ramirez, Juvia Ariaz-Ramirez, Eliza Sloan, Xavier Sloan, Jesse Hope...
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OCT 10,1973-SEP 18, 2022 Goldie Theresa Richards was born on October 10, 1973 in Pine Ridge, SD to Bernard Richards, Jr. and Wanda (Moeller) Cottier. Goldie made her journey to the Spirit World on September 18, 2022 in Martin, SD. Goldie is survived by her special friend, Francis (Frank) Packed; mother, Wanda Moeller Cottier; father, Bernard Richards, Jr.; children, Lucinda Richards and Tristan Conquering Bear; siblings, Michael Richards, Nancy Richards, Johnny Cottier, and Gina Cottier; grandchildren, Taelynn Richards and Aubrey Stricker; and great grandson, Bernard Richards. Goldie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Bernard Richards, Sr. and Molly...
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DEC 29,1955-SEPT 17,2022 Jane Marie Red Owl was born on December 29, 1955 in Gordon, NE to Curtis Red Owl, Sr. and Rachel Mousseaux. Jane made her journey to the Spirit World on September 17, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jane is survived by her children, Rachel Bissonette, Sophie DuBray, Jessica, and Angel Helper; brothers, Tim Red Owl, Wilson “Buzi” Two Lance, and Vincent “Woodzy” Two Lance; sisters, Karen Red Owl-Sitting Holy, Sandy, Connie (Don) LeBeau, Cleo (Rick) Palmier, Stacy (Chris) Brooks, Marquise and Marquita Two Lance, Bette Red Cloud-Iron Moccasin, Marvelle Thunder Hawk, Toni...
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I love sports. I have enjoyed playing and watching sports for as long as I can remember. And as someone who participated in a sport year-round in high school and continued in athletics (golf) in college, I am constantly grateful for the large impact being able to play competitive sports has had in my life. Now I am a parent, a proud coach of a young girls soccer team, and a more casual observer of youth athletics. I see youth sports through the lens of how they can impact our kids. Statistically, most children who try a sport or activity...
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Letter to the Editor Reading Online and listening to the Radio concerning the local justice system regarding Alcohol & Substance Abuse disorders is interesting and concerning for Native families. We need to educate ourselves on this subject. **They say our Prison System will increase by 20% Among Women. It sounds like they want to make a Larger prison to house them? It also sounds like Most could possibly be Native American Women? As native people I think we should be concerned because the justice system is “criminalizing” illegal drug use. These Native offenders (victims) should be sent to Rehab treatment...
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice has selected an additional 16 federally recognized Tribes to participate in the continued expansion of the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information (TAP), a program that provides Tribal governments with means to access, enter and exchange data with national crime information systems, including those maintained by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. “The Department is committed to strengthening our government-to-government partnership with Tribal nations, including providing critical access to criminal databases through the Tribal Access Program,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco. “With today’s announcement, 16 additional participating Tribes will...
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ South Dakota teachers and school administrators overwhelmingly voiced opposition on Monday to Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed standards for social studies in public schools, saying the proposal saddles them with expanding and unwieldy criteria to cover in classrooms but fails to teach students to think analytically about history. Educators, who say they were left out of the process of developing the standards, voiced their opposition as the state’s Board of Education Standards kicked off a series of public hearings Monday before deciding whether to adopt them. Their objections present a determined challenge to the Republican governor’s...
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RAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) _ Wildlife managers say 58 bison have been successfully relocated from the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. They said the bison were transferred to the Intertribal Buffalo Council, who transported the animals?to the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma?and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. Since reduction efforts began in 2018, park staff have removed 203 bison from the North Rim with 182 transferred to eight different tribes through?an agreement with the?Intertribal Buffalo Council. The National Park Service began a science-based planning process in 2014 to manage bison?overpopulation?at Grand Canyon National Park....
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RAPID CITY - The 27th LNI Girls volleyball tournament is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30, Oct. 1 at the Summit Arena in Rapid City; this years tournament features 21 teams in four pools with round-robin pool play going Friday and Saturday and four pool winners competing in a single elimination tournament to crown a champion. Pool play begins each day at 9:00am at the Monument in the Summit Arena, pool breakdowns include: Pool A-White River, Lower Brule, Tiospa Zina, St. Francis and Takini; Pool B-Custer, Red Cloud, Oelrichs, Crow Creek and Santee; Pool C-Pine Ridge, CEB, McLaughlin, Todd...
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RAPID CITY - In a highly competitive cross country run on Friday at Hart Ranch south of Rapid City, Red Cloud’s top runners finished ninth and tenth, freshman Ashlan Carlow-Blount was ninth in 19:35.99 while senior Jade Ecoffey was tenth with 19:37.50. Eighth grader Rarity Cournoyer was 34th in 20:59.45 while junior Esperanza Rama was 113th at 23:52.03. Lakota Tech senior Taylor Byerly finished in 20:51.07 for 28th while Todd County freshman Elizabeth Moore was 105th in 23:27.61. RC Stevens senior Brionna Holso took medalist honors with a 18:46.76, Bismarck junior Bayla Weigel was second at 18:49.32. SF Christian won...
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PINE RIDGE - Friday night was Homecoming in Pine Ridge, they hosted Little Wound and with 11 minutes and 11 seconds left in the second quarter, and Little Wound up 12-0, Mustang coaches asked to hold up the game until the lights were turned on, 30 minutes later and still no lights, the game was postponed to a later date. “After one of our receivers lost the ball on a sure reception, we asked the officials to stop the game until the lights were turned on,” said Keith Ferguson, Little Wound AD, “after a half hour went by, still no...
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RAPID CITY - On the road Friday night, the Lakota Tech Tatanka was bombarded by the RC Christian air attack as the Comets used five passing touchdowns to subdue the Tatanka in a 50-8 win. Midway through the second quarter, Lakota Tech senior quarterback Kaedom Jack connected with Dominic Ghost Bear on a 20 yard touchdown pass, Ethan Steele ran for two points and the Tatanka were on the board, down 37-8 to the Comets. RC Christian sophomore quarterback Simon Kieffer threw for 153 yards and five touchdowns, senior wide receiver Christian Maseman grabbed two of the TD passes while...
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Lower Brule 34-0 Standing RockRC Christian 50-8 Lakota TechStanley County 43-16 White RiverWinnebago 60-6 Tiospa ZinaSt. Francis 42-6 Flandreau IndianCrow Creek 50-0 MartyMcLaughlin 54-6 CEB-Tiospaye TopaHarding County/Bison 52-0 DupreeLittle Wound 12-0 Pine Ridge postponed UPCOMING SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29Little Wound at Red Cloud 2:00pmCrazy Horse at Pine Ridge 6:00pmOmaha Nation at St. Francis 2:00pmCTCrow Creek at McLaughlin 6:30pmLower Brule at Marty 7:00pmFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30Lakota Tech vs Belle Fourche 4:00pm in DeadwoodLyman at Bennett County 5:30pmStanding Rock at CEB-Tiospaye Topa 6:00pmWinnebago at Flandreau Indian 6:00pmCTSATURDAY, OCTOBER 1Todd County at Tiospa Zina 2:00pmCT
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Oglala Lakota beadwork and quillwork artist Emil Her Many Horses is featured in Summer 2022 Issue. An artist and scholar, he is best known to many as a curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American (NMAI) in Washington, DC, where he was worked since 1998. His beadwork is in the collections of the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis, and the Plains Indian Museum in Cody, Wyoming, as well as the Akta’ Lakota Museum, the Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School in South...
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In the early part of 2022, the Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) created the OST COVID-19 Response Program and placed it under the OST Vice President’s Office for management and oversight. This program consisted of the former Border Monitors and others who applied to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic within the borders of the Pine Ridge Reservation. During that time, the OST was seeing the highest numbers of cases since the start of the pandemic. The COVID-19 Response workers were in full force delivering food to positive patients and setting up a system that is still utilized today to respond...
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The Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST), OST Department of Public Safety, and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office entered into a MOU (Mutual Aid Agreement). Due to the increase in violent crime in our area, it’s important that we expand our public safety efforts. This agreement is not intended to jeopardize OST Sovereignty. Instead, it will strengthen public safety efforts both on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and in Pennington County, thereby holding offenders who run on and off the reservation accountable. It allows for Public Safety to make the request for assistance, work for Public Safety while here and leave when Public...
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The Oglala Sioux tribe is supporting a new non-profit youth mentorship organization called Friends of the Children – He Sapa. The new group acknowledged its official opening at a recent tribal signing ceremony. Tasha Fridia, national director of tribal programs for Friends of the Children, said this represents an intentional step into Native communities. “We’ve always served Indigenous youth, but never in the way we are doing here at Friends of the Children – He Sapa,” Fridia said. “It’s grounded in cultural life ways, the staff is indigenous, and culturally competent in understanding of the life ways and incorporating that...
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Bryan Brewer was honored this past weekend in Sioux Falls as he was inducted into the SD Sports Hall of Fame. Brewer spent 30 years in education, coaching and sports administration and helped start the Lakota Nation Invitational where he continues as the executive director, this year will be the 45th LNI as it continues to grow as a holiday sports extravaganza.
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At the time of the spring thaw, the Rocky Cree fill their canoes with furs, eager to trade with the new visitors in mistiwasahak (Hudson Bay). But not all of the new visitors are welcome. When the canoes return home to the shore of the misinipi river, the Rocky Cree begin to collapse one by one, drenched in sweatband slowly slipping into delirium. Kakakiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit world. Exhausted physically, emotionally, and spiritually, he seeks guidance through prayer. Hope finally comes with a visitor in the night: one of...
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AUG 3, 2022-SEP 6, 2022 Isabella Wiconi Tello was born on August 3, 2022 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Maria Reynoso Tello. Isabella made her journey to the Spirit World on September 6, 2022 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Isabella is survived by her mother, Maria Reynoso Tello; her twin sister, Miabella Wicozani Tello; her fur brothers Nala Tello, Mr. Bunny Tello and Brandon Chavez; grandparents, Koren (Jumping Eagle) Chavez, Jesus Tello, Ron Jumping Eagle, Jr., and George Jumping Eagle; great grandmother, Darla Black; and aunts, Marisa Chavez and Angelica Chavez. Isabella was preceded in...
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DEC 25, 1986-SEP 4,2022 Faron Noel Respects Nothing was born on December 25, 1986 in Albuquerque, NM to Emmett Cunejo and Doris Respects Nothing. Faron made his journey to the Spirit World on September 4, 2022 in Evergreen, SD. Faron is survived by his mother, Doris Respects Nothing; father, Emmett Cunejo of New Mexico; special friend, Karla Byrd; daughters, Chilali Respects Nothing, Loretta Respects Nothing, and Korra Respects Nothing; sons, Logan Respects Nothing, Koda Respects Nothing and Caleb Byrd; God-son, Elijah Byrd; siblings, Michael Respects Nothing, Charles Respects Nothing, Alec Respects Nothing, Dacia Cunejo, Angelo, Lester, Jaime Respects Nothing, Raeann...
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DEC 26,1964-AUG 29,2022 Kevin LaVern Two Bulls, Jr. was born on December 26, 1964 in Pine Ridge, SD to La- Vern C. Two Bulls, Sr. and Gladys Mary (Red Breath Bear) Two Bulls. Kevin made his journey to the Spirit World on August 29, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Kevin is survived by his wife, Marjorie Black Elk-Two Bulls; daughters, Alynn (Albert) Two Bulls and Chiffon Waters; son, Jacob LaVern Two Bulls III; hunka daughters, Mary Weasel Bear, Adrianne Slow Bear, Corey Stewart, and Ashanti Knight; hunka sister, Janet Amiotte; hunka sons, Daniel Lakota, Mitchell...
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This superb, fully illustrated reference offers the most up-to-date and essential facts on the identity, kinships, locations, populations and cultural characteristics of some 400 separately identifiable peoples native to the North American continent, both living and extinct, from the Canadian Arctic to the Rio Grande. The abundance of illustrations and photographs form an especially rich store of material describing the vast range of Native American material culture. The maps are valuable pictorial representations of major historical events. Population and settlement trends based on the most recent US Census paint detailed portraits of all officially recognized tribes. The book includes: •...
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Jane Marie Red OwlDec 29, 1955-Sept 17,2022Ivan StarrDec 4, 1948-Sep 15, 2022Jenny Genevieve WatersMay 7, 1972-Sep 15, 2022Takini Sundance BellJul 23,1991-Sep 14, 2022Justin Charging CrowFeb 15,1977-Sep 13, 2022Antone Bad Heart BullSep 22,1993-Sep 13, 2022Natachi Lynn Burns PrairieNov 22,1981-Sep 9,2022
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AUG 20,1969-SEP 11,2022 Donovan Charles New was born on August 20, 1969 in Pine Ridge, SD to Charles T. New, Sr. and Sylvia Warrior. Donovan made his journey to the Spirit World on September 11, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Donovan is survived by his mother, Sylvia Warrior of Oglala, SD; sisters, Charlene New of Minneapolis, MN, Hannah New of Sioux Falls, SD, and Natalie New of Rapid City, SD; brothers, Theodore New of Sioux Falls, SD and Charles New, Jr. of Oglala, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews. Donovan was preceded in death by his father, Charles New, Sr.;...
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JUN 28,1992-SEP 11,2022 Louis Wayne Garner was born on June 28, 1992 in Esconsdido, CA to Louis Garner, Sr. and Loretta (Randall) Garner. Louis, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on September 11, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Louis is survived by his mother, Loretta Garner of Martin, SD; father, Louis Garner, Sr. of Martin, SD; and siblings, Kyle Shane Cross of California, Shane Thomas Cross of Mitchell, SD, Feather Garner of San Antonio, TX, Sari Garner-Lizardi of Virginia, and Sky Garner of Colorado Springs, CO. Louis was preceded in death by his sister, Autumn Falls-Cross; maternal grandparents,...
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NOV 1,1975-SEP 11,2022 “Cante Waste Win” Stacy Lynn Marshall was born on November 1, 1975 in Alliance, NE to Joseph Bettelyoun and Jeanette (Marshall) Bettelyoun. Stacy made her journey to the Spirit World on September 11, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Stacy is survived by her husband, Dewey Little Thunder; mother, Jeanette Bettelyoun; children, Isaiah Marshall, Taeshawn Little Thunder, Damien Little Thunder and Khloe Bettelyoun; goddaughters, Rhiannon Bad Wound and Ariana Richards; siblings, Hermus Bettelyoun, Patrick Cottier, Maria Standing Bear-Wilson, Joni Bettelyoun, Kimberly Bettelyoun, Elizabeth Bettleyoun, Misty Standing Bear, Dawn Marshall, Benjamin Marshall, Zachariah Richards,...
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JUL 12,1965-SEP 9,2022 Bernard “Ben” Manuel Red Bear was born on July 11, 1965 in Rosebud, SD to Christine Crow Dog-Red Bear and Albert Red Bear, Sr. Ben was called home on September 9, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Ben grew up and went to school in Scottsbluff, NE until 1977 when the family moved home to Allen, SD. Ben graduated 8th grade at American Horse School and started high school at Little Wound High School and later received his GED in Omak, WA where he rsided for several years with his friend, Lori. Ben held several jobs there; such...
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SE 30,2022-SEP 8,2022 Jyles Lee Salomon was born on September 30, 2002 in Gordon, NE to Cody Hopkins and Anna Salomon - Halverson. Jyles made his journey to the Spirit World on September 8, 2022 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. Jyles is survived by his mother, Anna (Drew) Halverson; father, Cody Hopkins; maternal grandparents, Alberto & Donna Salomon; especial guardians, Heron “Joe” and MaryLu; paternal grandmother, Connie Hopkins; siblings, Stefonna and Alasandra Salomon, Drew II and Colt Halverson; grandparents, Marcelina, Eusabio, Gabriella III and Fabian Salomon-Sanchez, Stephanie (DJ) Yellow Hawk, Katherine, Marty, John, Tom, Raymond, Pauly, Dawna,...
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Kayla Abbie Rose Eagle Bull was born on October 21, 2000 in Rapid City, SD to Michael Randall and Kimberly Eagle Bull. Kayla made her journey to the Spirit World on September 7, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Kayla is survived by her father, Michael Randall; mother, Kimberly Eagle Bull; sister, Kaylee Randall; sons, TyRiq & Jordan Bear Runner; grandmother, Francine Quiver; and special person, Samuel Bear Runner. Kayla will be welcomed into the spirit world with loving arms by her relatives: Theodora Yellow Boy, Marie Randall, Sophie Yellow Boy, Peggy Yellow Boy, Stacey Randall,...
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NOV 22,1991-SEPT 4, 2022 Jordan Charles Seda Beane was born on November 22, 1991 in Alliance, NE to Lucy Seda and Ronald Beane, Sr. Jordan made his journey to the Spirit World on September 4, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Jordan is survived by his mother, Lucy Seda; sisters, Sunni Lynn, Cissee Jo, and Becky Rae, Nichole Janis, and Jessica LaDeaux; brothers, Dre Morsette, William Janis, Brandon Gene, and Ronald Kevin Jr.; aunts, Jovita, Tammy, and Maggie Seda; grandfather, Greg Seda; special nieces, Molly & Violet Janis, and Starly Cuny; his paternal relatives: aunts, Jenny (Lenny) Beane, Lynette (Dave) Crow,...
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Denver, Colo.— The American Indian College Fund selected and trained 11 new student ambassadors for its 2022-23 cohort. Congratulations to Pahin Sinte College Center student Charles Bush (Oglala Sioux Tribe), Oglala Lakota College. Now in its eighth year, the College Fund Student Ambassador Program gives Indigenous students the leadership and communications skills to create greater visibility of Native Americans and an understanding of the importance of their diverse cultures. With 42% of the Native American population today under the age of 24, the College Fund sees an opportunity to educate the next generation of young Native leaders to realize their...
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BOX ELDER - Monday, 32 golfers and four teams converged on the Prairie Ridge golf course in Box Elder for the Lakota Nation Invitational boys golf tournament; White River defeated Lakota Tech 407 to 439 to take the team title, Todd County was third with 481 while Red Cloud took fourth with 484. Medalist honors went to Lakota Tech’s Landon Little who shot an 87, he tied with Winner’s Ryder Halligan. Golfers filling out the top ten included 3)TJ Beardt/White River 90, 4)Ritchie Patton/ Pine Ridge 91, 5)Steven Becker/WR 93, 6)Frank Barse/Tiospa Zina 94, 7)Kaedom Jack/LT 98, 8)Kenneth Johnson/TZ 102,...
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PINE RIDGE - On Tuesday, October 4, members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe are set to go to the polls for the Primary Election, the General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8. There are no end of issues facing tribal members as they cast their ballot on Election Day. Obviously, alcohol and drug abuse are high on any list of issues, alcohol has been an issue since the creation of the reservation, except for a brief time during the summer of 1970, alcohol has been prohibited on the reservation, over the past several decades there have been a number...
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Thursday, September 23 Omaha Nation at Todd County 4:00pmCT Red Cloud at Oelrichs 1:00pm Friday, September 24 Lakota Tech at RC Christian 6:00pm Little Wound at Pine Ridge 6:00pm White River at Stanley County 7:00pmCT Standing Rock at Lower Brule 1:00pmCT Winnebago at Tiospa Zina 6:00pmCT Saturday, Sept. 25 McLaughlin at CEB-Tiospaye Topa 2:00pm St. Francis at Flandreau Indian 2:00pmCT Marty at Crow Creek 5:00pmCT
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CUSTER - Red Cloud senior Jade Ecoffey took medalist honors Thursday in Custer at Rocky Knoll C.C. in the Eldon Knutson Invitational cross country meet with a time of 20:18.76, her teammates ninth grader Ashlan Carlow-Blount was second at 20:21.80 and eighth grader Rarity Cournoyer was third with 21:00.53. Sophomore Esperanza Rama finished 22nd giving Red Cloud a second place team finish behind Sturgis 23-25. Lakota Tech senior Taylor Byerly was 12th with a 22:06.18 while Little Wound sophomore Alexis Ten Fingers finished 23rd with a time of 30:59.68. Rapid City Area Schools meet is Friday at Hart Ranch, the...
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PINE RIDGE - “We had better communication all the way around, our line play is improving and we know our defensive positions better but we still need to shore up our offensive line blocking,” said Red Cloud assistant coach Justin Pourier after the Crusaders knocked off Marty 51-0 on Saturday in a game that ended at the half, “we went up 25-0 in the first quarter, Marty did drive to our 10 yard line in their best series but our defense forced a fumble.” Offensive highlights included senior Adriano Rama recovering a fumble and returning it 40 yards for a...
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Todd County 36-20 WinnebagoHill City 30-0 Lakota TechRed Cloud 51-0 MartyLower Brule 58-6 McLaughlinNew Underwood 55-0 Bennett CountyWall 50-0 White RiverStanding Rock 56-6 Pine RidgeLittle Wound 50-0 Crazy HorseCrow Creek 50-0 CEB-Tiospaye TopaOmaha Nation over Flandreau Indian by forfeitTiospa Zina 52-0 St. Francis
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Leaders of the Native American Church of North America (NACNA) held multiple meetings with congressional offices this week to advocate that federal funding be dedicated toward efforts to preserve habitats where peyote can be grown. The psychedelic cacti is used in religious ceremonies that are already federally protected, but its supply is limited and NACNA members are asking for assistance to ensure it can remain available for generations to come. While peyote is a Schedule I controlled substance, the church has been permitted to cultivate, harvest and use the cacti under a 1994 amendment to the American Indian Religious Freedom Act....
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MARCH 27,1972-SEPT 4, 2022 Lea Ann Long Wolf- Jains was born on March 27 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Earl Long Wolf, Sr. and Bernice Hawk Wing. Lea Ann made her journey to the Spirit World on September 4, 2022 at the Bennett County Nursing Home in Martin, SD. Lea Ann is survived by her spouse, Marvin Hernandez; daughters, Bernadette Janis, Jayme Janis Lea White Horse; sons, Paul (Erin) Waters, Marino Waters, Jess Whalen, Russel Whalen, Nathan Whalen, and Luzahan White Horse; siblings, Donna (Russel) Whalen, Roger Janis, Renee Janis, Violet Waters, Tim Long Wolf, Earlene Long Wolf, Michelle,...
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PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) _ A judge in Minnesota has ruled that sheriff’s officials had no right to block access to a camp set up in opposition to the Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline. In an order issued Tuesday, Hubbard County District Judge Jana Austad ruled the pipeline protesters were using a private driveway, not a county trail, to access Camp Name- wag near Menahga. In June 2021, Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes served notice on American Indian activist Winona LaDuke and Tara Houska, who manages the site, that the road to the camp was a county-owned trail which would...
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South Dakota Pride was at the center of the stories of 10 people recently inducted into the state’s Hall of Fame in Chamberlain. Speeches were given and laughter and tears filled the room as respected men and women accepted their places in the South Dakota Hall of Fame. But a motivator, Bev Warne, enthralled the audience at Cedar Shores Resort as she spoke about the challenges facing Native Americans. Warne, now 83, is best known for recently creating the Native American Nursing Education Center in Rapid City. It is part of South Dakota State University’s School of Nursing and is...
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Rapid City, SD – Today, Wednesday, September 7, NDN Collective officially opened Oceti Sakowin Community Academy, the first Indigenous-led school designed specifically for students in the Mni Luzahan (Rapid City) area. A community grand opening occurred on Tuesday, September 6 at the location of Camp Mni Luzahan, where prayer and drum songs opened the occasion, followed by a lineup of speakers to welcome students and families, an introduction of the inaugural kindergarten class, classroom visits, and more. Funded and built by NDN Collective, in partnership with NACA Inspired Schools Network (NISN), the school will serve 40 kindergarten students in the...
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MARCH 17,1966-SEP 7, 2022 Claudette Marie Long Soldier was born on March 17, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Alvin Francis Long Soldier and Ethel Marie Comes. Claudette made her journey to the Spirit World on September 7, 2022 at her home in Rapid City, SD. Claudette is survived by her father, Alvin F. Long Soldier; daughters, Tyra Ashley, Shatori Black Elk, and Ethel Thunder Hawk; sons, Zuya Thunder Hawk and William Thunder Hawk; siblings, Emmaline Ferguson, Marlin Long Soldier, Craig Long Soldier, Rhonda Long Soldier, Gerri Long Soldier, Alvin Long Soldier, Jr., Hakela Long Soldier, Elizabeth Long Soldier, and...
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SEP 17, 1970-SEPT 1, 2022 Emerson Mitchell Stone was born on September 17, 1990 in Pine Ridge, SD to Roy Dean Stone, Sr. and Faith Two Eagle. Emerson made his journey to the Spirit World on September 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM. Emerson is survived by his beautiful children, Dayton Lane Stone and his mother, Kiva Sam, Andrew Cash Stone and his mother, Emerald Baxter, Emily Sister Stone and Ophelia “Katy” Kate Stone and their mother, Shania Spider, Avain Yellow Eagle and his mother, Stacy Yellow Eagle; parents, Roy Dean Stone, Sr. and Faith Julia Two Eagle; grandmother, Eleanor Weston;...
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Leaders at the Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Reservation have announced they will digging up a portion of the basement in a former school dormitory in search of unmarked graves. The announcement came after a search with ground-penetrating radar in May was inconclusive about whether remains might be under what is now a concrete slab in a corner of the large basement. A report on the testing said the ground-penetrating radar failed to show a definitive presence of graves, but that a final determination could only be determined through excavation. The excavation is part of what the...
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(Chamberlain, S.D.) – The 46th Annual St. Joseph’s Indian School Wachípi marks the return to a public powwow for the students for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. September 17 marks the long-awaited powwow comeback. Students have been hard at work practicing dance since their August 16 return to campus. A royalty competition set the event in motion on Wednesday, September 7. The evening opened with prayer followed by the flag song performed by the school’s drum group, Pahá Mak.ása. Lowá.pi – the Chalk Hills Singers. Five young women competed for Miss St. Joe’s, and seven for...
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My name is Brooke Burnette and I am a part of the 7Gen internship here at Sica.gu Co. Each of our weeks is broken into one of the many great departments here at Sica.gu Co. In our third week we learned about food sovereignty. Before working here I had hardly heard the term and had no idea what it meant. The experiences and lessons I learned this week have stuck with me. I am going to be telling you about some of the things I learned and what all this week entailed for us interns. The week started by becoming...
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OGLALA - Last week the OST Council met Tuesday and Wednesday at the Prairie Wind Casino hotel conference room for their regular August session, the two day meeting included the Indigenous Youth Council challenging Red Cloud on their investigation of unmarked graves, the council considering a ,000 raise to their annual salary, the possibility of scrapping the district government services buildings in favor of another payout to tribal members and concerns about the amount of gun violence on the reservation. Sam Long Black Cat introduced the subject to the tribal council Wednesday afternoon, unmarked children’s graves had been found at...
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MISSION - Todd County sophomore Ty Valandra set the tone for last Friday’s game as he scooped up a CEB fumble and ran it back 70 yards for a touchdown, he added the two point conversion to give Todd County an 8-0 lead with just 1:33 gone in the first quarter; another fumble recovery return for a TD and a 70 yard kickoff return for a touchdown highlighted Todd County’s 58-6 win over CEB-Tiospaye Topa to push the Falcon’s early season record to 2-0. Todd County went up 24-0 in the first quarter as Rocky Wiedman ran it in from...
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Earlier this month, the Cheyenne River Youth Project hosted its first Summer Lakota Camp in partnership with Generations Indigenous Ways. The camp took place on Aug. 3-6 near Green Grass, South Dakota; it was the second installment in CRYP’s seasonal Lakota Camp program on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. This new program gives young people vital opportunities to strengthen the connections they have with their traditional culture as well as with the natural environment. Spring Lakota Camp, the inaugural event, took place in April. “We strongly believe that the seasonal camps are important next steps for us,” said Julie Garreau,...
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PINE RIDGE - Lakota Tech hosted Chamberlain on Friday for their 2022 Homecoming; after taking a 14-0 lead over the visiting Cubs at halftime, the Cubs shut out Lakota Tech in the second half and used a 30 yard field goal to beat the Tatanka 15-14. After an exchange of turnovers, Tatanka senior quarterback Tevin Elliot connected with Anthony Steele on a 43 yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter, Quincy Means ran for the two point conversion to put Lakota Tech up 8-0. Steele grabbed an interception and Elliot hit Dominic Ghost Bear for a quick 24 yard...
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PINE RIDGE - After giving up a three touchdown lead last week on the road at Standing Rock losing their first game 40-37, Red Cloud regrouped to put together a 34-0 shutout over visiting McLaughlinon Friday. Red Cloud senior running back Adriano Rama opened the scoring for the Crusaders in the first quarter with a 20 yard run down the left sidelined for a touchdown, the two point conversion failed. After Rama grabbed an interception, junior quarterback Nate LeBeau connected with Josiah Cottier on a 48 yard touchdown pass, the two point conversion was good and Red Cloud was up...
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It took decades for our ancestors to find natural healing methods and they used those until we reached the technology or pharmaceutical age and more modern methods came about. And there are times we lost those connections to what worked and the importance of those ways. My purpose with this writing is to talk about teaching methods, so many times we forget how to teach when we want to continue beliefs that worked for harmony, spiritual balance and health. We know they worked and we do them and sometimes we tend to forget that we need to teach those details...
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As the country and tribal communities become aware of the impact of the boarding school era with two of the schools established on the Rosebud and Pine Ridge Reservations beginning around 1888, called Holy Rosary Mission/ Red Cloud and St Francis Mission. On August 16, 2022 the Superior General of the Society of Jesus who heads the Society of Jesus, the largest religious order of priests and brothers in the Catholic Church, Father Arturo Sosa Abascal SJ arrived from the Vatican to meet and visit with representatives of Red Cloud School which included representatives of the Oglala Sioux and Rosebud...
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On Friday, September 2, 2022, Ta Oyate Wiyankapi Win (Her People See Her Woman) Dr. Dawn Tobacco Frank was brought into the circle by Joe American Horse, Council of Elders, Mr. Dennis Brewer, Chair, Board of Trustees, Tom Short Bull, as she emerged from the Tipi where her Tunwin’s Ethlene Iron Cloud, Two Dogs and Cecelia Firethunder prepared her dressing her in a traditional dress, moccasins with her knife, painted her face with eagle plume. Her Ina and family danced in with her as she and dignitaries and family were seated in the center facing east. The ceremony of transferring...
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A moving and deeply engaging debut novel about a young Native American man finding strength in his familial identity, from a stellar new voice in fiction. Told in a series of voices, Calling for a Blanket Dance takes us into the life of Ever Geimausaddle through the multigenerational perspectives of his family as they face myriad obstacles. His father’s injury at the hands of corrupt police, his mother’s struggle to hold on to her job and care for her husband, the constant resettlement of the family, and the legacy of centuries of injustice all intensify Ever’s bottled-up rage. Meanwhile, all...
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Stacy L Marshall Nov 1, 1975-Sep 11, 2020 Jyles Lee Salomon Sep 30, 2002-Sept 8,2022 Kayla Abbie Rose Eagle Bull Oct 21,2000-Sept 8,2022 Faron Noel Respects Nothing Dec 25,1986-Sept 4, 2022 Lea Ann Long Wolf-Janis Mar 27,1972-Sep 4, 2022 Jordan Charles Seda Beane Nov 22,1991-Sept 4, 2022
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OCT 23,1956-AUG 30,202 Katherine Cecelia Cottier was born on October 23, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to Bert Cottier, Sr. and Mary (Flying Hawk) Cottier. Katherine made her journey to the Spirit World on August 30, 2022 at her home in Pine Ridge, SD. Katherine is survived by her children, Kenneth Cottier, Stephanie Cottier, Darrell Spotted Elk, Jr., and Francis Spotted Elk; sisters, Rose Cottier, Alberta Cottier, and Loretta Cottier; brother, Bert Cottier, Jr.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, & cousins. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, Bert & Mary (Flying Hawk) Cottier; granddaughter, Ashley Spotted Elk;...
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JUN 6,1944-SEPT 1,2022 Cynthia Wanda Catches was born on June 6, 1944 in Pine Ridge, SD to Pete Catches, Sr. and Amelia Catches-Ribsman. Cynthia made her journey to the Spirit World on September 1, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother and father, Amelia and Pete Catches Sr., her siblings Christine, Myrna, Rapheal, Peter, and Paul Catches. She is survived by her sister Patricia and brothers, Kenneth and Peta. As well as her hunka sisters Sonya Hernandez and Marnee White Wolf, and hunka daughters Makpia and Mni Wacipi...
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JUNE 17, 1960-SEP 3, 2022 William “Chuck” Charles Jakeway, Jr. was born on June 17, 1960 in Kadoka, SD to William Jakeway, Sr. and Marilyn (Wilsey) Jakeway. William made his journey to the Spirit World on September 3, 2022 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Chuck loved his family very dearly and spent as much time as he could with each of them. May Chuck rest in peace with rock-n-roll music always playing in the background. Chuck will forever be in our hearts. Don’t be sad, for he’s not mad at anyone anymore, rest in...
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SEP 26,2006-AUG 30,2022 Joseph Faith August Valandra was born on September 26, 2006 in Rapid City, SD to Martin Valandra and Melina Moore. Joseph made his journey to the Spirit World on August 30, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Joe attended headstart at Pine Ridge Headstart and went to Wolf Creek Elementary until the 3rd grade where he then attended Pierre Indian Learning Center where he graduated the 8th grade. Joe took online schooling with Sherman Indian School. Joseph is survived by his parents, Martin Valandra and Melina Moore; brothers, Jake Robert Valandra, Michael Little Brave-Valandra, Jorden Moore, Rueben &...
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APRIL 25,1976-AUG 30,2022 Jordan Peter Tobacco was born on April 25, 1976 in Pine Ridge, SD to Ole Tobacco and Anita Dreaming Bear. Jordan made his journey to the Spirit World on August 30, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jordan is survived by his mother, Goldie Tobacco; daughter, Toni Rae Slockish; son, Anthony High Pipe, Jr.; siblings, William, Billie Rose, Toni, Sodi, and Kelly Pulliam; aunts, Esther Black Elk and Lisa Jo Walker-Mason; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and cousins. Jordan was preceded in death by his parents, Ole Tobacco and Anita Dreaming Bear; sisters, Tanya...
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SEP 9,1933-AUG 30,2022 Rudolph Lyle Bissonette, Sr. was born September 9, 1933 to Eddie Bissonette and Angeline (Brave) Bissonette at home in Manderson, SD. Rudolph made his journey to the Spirit World on August 30, 2022 at the Avantara St. Cloud Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD. Rudolph is survived by his children, Rita Bissonette, Loveletta Iron Horse, Tye Bissonette, Sr., and Michael Bissonette, Sr.; brother, Roger Bissonette, Sr.; grandchildren, David Bissonette, Emma Bissonette, Franklin Bissonette, Sr., Joe Patton, Jovannah Patton, Lynn (Danielle) Iron Horse, Sonni (Isaac, Sr.) Jimenez, Eddie (Katie) Bissonette, Tye (Talana) Bissonette, Jr., Eric (Erica) Bissonette, Sr.,...
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. government has joined a ski resort and others that have quit using a racist term for a Native American woman by renaming hundreds of peaks, lakes, streams and other geographical features on federal lands in the West and elsewhere. New names for nearly 650 places bearing the offensive word “squaw” include the mundane (Echo Peak, Texas), peculiar (No Name Island, Maine) and Indigenous terms (Nammi’I Naokwaide, Idaho) whose meaning at a glance will elude those unfa- miliar with Native languages. Nammi’I Naokwaide, located in traditional lands of the Shoshone and Bannock tribes in southern...
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OGLALA - During a special session of OST Council last week, the council voted to support the purchase of 40 acres of land adjacent to the Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark from Jan Czywczynski, originally the land was offered at a price of million, in the final agreement, negotiated by Gary Ruse the Oglala Sioux Tribe would put up 55%, 5,000 and the Cheyenne Sioux Tribe would provide for 45%, 5,000 of the 0,000 final purchase price by a vote of 15-3-1. A ,500 deposit would be made to be held in Escrow until the sale was complete. We...
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It was the last resolution of the day but it was a stunner. The Oglala Sioux tribal council voted in an historic decision Sept. 7 to purchase 40 acres of Wounded Knee land from Jeanette Czywczynski for 0,000 – a move that now puts almost all of the Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark site under ownership of the Oglala Sioux. Sold for far less than the .9 million price demanded by her now-deceased husband, James Czywczynski, the land now includes a covenant to preserve it as a sacred site and memorial without commercial development. The vote passed with 15 members voting...
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The Martin Heritage Center members are hosting a tour to Wingsprings, which is home to the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) on Sunday, September 18th at 2:00 p.m. The Indian controlled nonprofit research and education center is based at 28649 226th Ave., Martin, SD. Everyone is invited to attend, we will meet at the Heritage Center at 2 and car pool to the Center at Craig Howes. Mr. Howe will give a tour and talk of his project that was started in 2004. Refreshments will be served.
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BOX ELDER - Red Cloud ninth grader Ashlan Carlow-Blount led the way for Red Cloud girls Friday in the Douglas Earlybird cross country run as she finished fourth in 20:59.76, senior Jade Ecoffey was sixth in 21:21.32, eighth grader Rarity Cournoyer was seventh at 21:36.05 while junior Esperanza Rama finished in 51st at 25:25.42; although team points weren’t kept, Red Cloud would have been fourth behind Class AA teams from RC Stevens, Spearfish and Sturgis, “We had a pretty solid showing, we’ve put the work into it so I kinda expected a good showing, we lost Cheree Ferguson to graduation...
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SCORES FROM THE WEEK Todd County 26-6 Little Wound Standing Rock 40-37 Red Cloud Tripp-Delmont/Armour/Andes Central/Dakota Christian 37-20 Lakota Tech McLaughlin 50-0 St. Francis Lower Brule 40-8 Tiospa Zina Winnebago 58-6 CEB/Tiospaye Topa White River 22-20 Bennett County Omaha Nation 52-6 Crazy Horse Lemmon/McIntosh 28-6 Dupree Pine Ridge over Oelrichs by forfeit Crow Creek over Takini by forfeit UPCOMING GAMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBE 1 Pine Ridge at Winnebago 2:00pmCT Standing Rock at Marty 5:00pmCT Omaha Nation at Crow Creek 4:00pmCT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Lakota Tech at Hot Springs 6:00pm Jones County at White River 7:00pmCT Bennett County at Philip 7:00pm McLaughlin...
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PINE RIDGE - On Saturday, Tripp-Delmont/ Armour/Andes Central/ Dakota Christian dominated the first quarter, rolling up 18 points on Lakota Tech but from then on it was a game as the Tatanka outscored the visiting team 20-19 as TDA pulled out their first win of the season 37-20. “It was like we were shell shocked in the first quarter, we gave up 18 points but once Dominic Ghost Bear scored that first touchdown, our team started to believe we could play with this team,” said Lakota Tech head coach, Josh Homer who is in his first year as a high...
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Denver – AP -Not because the 37-year-old helped design the blueprint for the revved-up format that produces an abundance of offense. Not because Dobbie helped Team Canada to a gold medal under the sport’s latest rendition at The World Games last month in Birmingham, Alabama. It’s because of this: It just might be the version that gets lacrosse — invented centuries ago by Native Americans — into the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. Lacrosse is competing with baseball/ softball, cricket, flag football, break dancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport for a possible spot when the Summer...
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SEPT 28,1942-AUG 20,2022 Mary Roseline Sitting Bear was born on September 8, 1942 in Alliance, NE to Douglas White and Keva Swimmer. Mary made her journey to the Spirit World on August 20, 2022 at her home in Manderson, SD. Mary is survived by her children, Corina Sitting Bear of Aurora, CO, Veronica Sitting Bear of Manderson, SD, Waylon Sitting Bear of Ft. Laramie, WY, and Vern Sitting Bear of Buena Vista, CO; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her spouse, Vern L. Sitting Bear; parents, Keva Swimmer and Douglas White; and...
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JAN 26, 2000-AUG 20,2022 Morning Star Little Boy “Wicapi Win” was born on January 26, 2000 in Pine Ridge, SD to Tonya Little Boy. Morning Star made her journey to the Spirit World on August 20, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Morning Star is survived by her mother, Tonya Little Boy; siblings, Myra Little Boy, Martha Little Boy, Howast Win Little Boy-Kindle, and Lucie Jealous of Him & Family; grandparents, Mike Little Boy, Sr. and Margie Byrd; aunts, Wendy Wallowing Bull & Family, Marie Wallowing Bull and Frank Cottier & Family, Tammy Iron Shell & Family, Mary Never Misses A...
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MARTIN - Down 20-8 Friday night at Bennett County with 46 seconds left on the clock, White River scored twice to pull out a come from behind win for their first victory of the season 22-20 over Bennett County. White River junior Ryatt Wooden Knife scored the Tigers first touchdown on a 15 yard run, 6’4” junior Evastine Wright caught the two point conversion to get White River on the board down 20-8. With 46 seconds left in the fourth, Tiger quarterback Gavin Folkers connected with Wright on a 15 yard pass play for a touchdown then hit Riley Bouman...
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AUG 4, 1971-AUG 21,2022 Wanda Alice (Lacota) Walking was born on August 4, 1971 in Pine Ridge, SD to Leon Lakota, Jr. and Jewel Frazier. Wanda made her journey to the Spirit World on August 21, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Wanda is survived by her husband, Darrell Walking, Sr.; daughters, Roberta Lakota, Annie Walking, and Amanda Martinez; sons, Judd Walking and Darrell Walking, Jr.; and grandchildren, Alissa Martinez, Esmeralda Martinez, Braya Lakota, Duane Stover, Jr., Taylor Mousseaux, Obadiah Mousseaux, Ambrose Mousseaux, Ashley Mousseaux, Jose Martinez, Eveliah Walking, Xion Walking, and Sebastian Walking; sisters, Janet...
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JULY 14, 1992-AUG 21, 2022 Acey D. Morrison was born on July 14, 1992 in Pine Ridge, SD to Edelyn Catches and Lincoln Joseph Cross Dog Jr. Acey made her journey to the Spirit World on August 21, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Acey was what we call our two-spirit relative. To those she held in her heart and to those who held her in their hearts, seeing her in her wholeness. She was kindhearted, down to earth, joyous, respectful, and loving soul. She was a helpful and giving person who was always there for her family and friends. Acey...
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ROSEBUD – With the worst of the pandemic rolling by, communities have been strong in their pow wow events across Indian country this summer. This includes the 146th Annual Rosebud Sioux Tribe Fair & Wacipi held week, where the Iron Woman special was featured with the winner taking the championship after 51 songs. The winner of this Maza Win Iron Woman Special after 51 consecutive songs is Wanbli Waunsila Wi Eagle from Standing Rock. Her parents are Jon Eagle Sr. and Martina Miller-Eagle. During the pow wow, the Black Bull tiospaye sponsored a Maza Win Special where 23 jingle dress...
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OGLALA - On Monday, during a special session at the Prairie Wind Casino hotel conference room, the tribal council voted 18-0-1 to use million in ARPA funds to assist pre-school to high school students on and off the reservation with 0 each for school assistance, supplies, electronics, remedial help, tutoring or school clothes. “I want to work here and I want to recruit good people here, we have a great team here at the hospital who are working hard,” said interim CEO of the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge Dr. Sarah Jumping Eagle when addressing the tribal council on...
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SEPT 30,1972-AUG 19,2022 Donna Faith Yellow Boy was born on September 30, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Elton Yellow Boy, Sr. and Iris Yellow Horse. Donna made her journey to the Spirit World on August 19, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Donna is survived by her parents, Elton Yellow Boy, Sr. and Iris Yellow Horse; children, Brooke Standing Bear, Caitlyn Standing Bear, Brent Standing Bear, Cameron Standing Bear, Tanner Standing Bear, and Tristan Standing Bear; brothers, Marlon Yellow Boy, Eric S. Yellow Boy, and Elton Yellow Boy, Jr.; grandchildren, Romie Schierbeck, Lei’lynn Schierbeck, Nathan...
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KYLE - Friday night lights hit K-Town last week as Little Wound hosted Todd County in the first football game of the 2022 season, the Falcons defense held the Mustangs out of the end zone until 46 seconds left in the fourth quarter on their way to a 26-6 win. Todd County builds their offense around a strong running game, Friday’s game proved to follow the same pattern as the Falcons put together 289 yards on 57 carries, all four of their touchdowns came by way of the run, Rocky Wiedman scored on a two yard run in the first...
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We are moving into the fall now and harvesting is going on, if you have a garden - cool beans because you are getting something for all your hard work. Our ancestors worked hard to get what they needed for their winter survival, whether it was long time ago when they still roamed he plains and relied on the buffalo and harvesting or whether it be when they were placed on reservations and had to learn how to garden. It was with great planning, that included math. Yes, they knew math back then. In reading my mom’s journals, she talked...
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Leaders at the Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Reservation have announced they will digging up a portion of the basement in a former school dormitory in search of unmarked graves. The announcement came after a search with ground-penetrating radar in May was inconclusive about whether remains might be under what is now a concrete slab in a corner of the large basement. A report on the testing said the ground-penetrating radar failed to show a definitive presence of graves, but that a final determination could only be determined through excavation. The excavation is part of what the...
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Congratulations to Rushell Fast Wolf (BS in Social Work) on being selected as 1 of 6 recipients for this prestigious scholarship. Sponsored for the 1st time, by the World Champion Drum Group Singers Show Time! Congratulations Rushell! You make your Oglala Lakota College tiwahe proud! The ShowTime Singers are happy to announce the inaugural recipients of the ShowTime First Nations Scholarship! Each recipient will receive [post_excerpt],000, sent directly to their respective institutions. The ShowTime First Nations Scholarship Fund was established to honor the gift of singing, the spirit of the drum, and all that it means to our identity and...
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THREE MILE CREEK - On Tuesday, August 30, Oglala Lakota Artspace had a gathering of Artists, they asked artists from around the region to come in, join them for a meal then sit down and visit, discuss, brainstorm, we wanted them to first see what we have here at Artspace and to consider how best to use this facility, stated Artspace director Leslie Mesteth, we asked artists, photogra- phers, poets, quilt makers, crafters, anyone creative, how best can we use this facility. The Oglala Lakota Artspace, an 8,500 square foot building designed by Tammy Eagle Bull of Encompass Architects, opened...
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AUG 6, 1985-AUG 20,2022 Petan Chante Duane Milk was born on August 6, 1985 in Pine Ridge, SD to Curtis Milk, Sr. and Darlene (Wounded Shield) Milk. Petan made his journey to the Spirit World on August 20, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Petan is survived by his parents, Curtis Milk, Sr. and Darlene Wounded Shield-Milk; brothers, Wiconi (Victoria) Milk, Wicahpe Milk, Wiyaka Milk, Curtis Milk, Jr., and Wakinyan Milk; sister, Wiluta Milk; son, Nickolas Little Thunder; daughter, Laresse Spotted Elk; uncles, Duane S. (Cindy) Milk, Orville Milk, Dennis Wounded Shield, and Charles Wounded Shield; grandmother, Sandra Iron Shell &...
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Dorian Ohitika Cliford July 26,1998-Aug 25,2022 Juanita Marie Jumping Eagle July 25,1953-Aug 24, 2022 Cameron LaDeaux Sept 1, 1986-Aug 24, 2022 Bluch Lester Fire Thunder Sept 5, 1969-Aug 23, 2022 Harley L Morsett May 29, 1947-Aug 22, 2022
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J. Boyd Morningstorm, a Recon Marine during the Vietnam War, dug deep within himself to write his story that also includes the stories of the brave men who fought with him. They served together and depended on each other for survival - something created lifelong bonds and friendships. Morningstorm helps us understand the impact of war on young Americans who graduated from high school, trained as Marines, then were sent to wear in a foreign country. He tells of the fear, the trauma, the hell. The book is also signed by the author. https://prairieedge.com/all-products/vietnam warriors-a-recon-story/
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DEC 17, 1983-AUG 22,2022 Theodore Richard Eagle was born on December 17, 1983 in Gordon, NE to Rolland Eagle and Colleen Barbara (Morrison) Eagle. After the passing of his father, Theodore was raised in Alliance, NE by his mother and stepfather, George Hildebrand. After relocating to Hot Springs, SD, he would welcome his oldest daughter, Grace. Later, would come Xiannah, David, Teddy, and Harmony. Theodore loved learning new trades, he was proud to be a part of the construction and building of the library and clubhouse in Hot Springs, SD and the casino in Pine Ridge. On any given day,...
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Patrick Minihan, Angela Merkel, Adam Wek (Senator Rounds) Aimee Kamp (Rep. Johnson) Tyler Tordsen, Lucas Heitkamp (Senator Rounds) staff met with Tribal Schools from South Dakota on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, at the Sinte Gleska University Student Union to provide them in writing and testimony needs for schools as only the schools know. This was the first time this was coordinated with St Francis Indian School, Sinte Gleska and OLNEC. The BIE has submitted its request into Congress and our schools have reviewed this and again, there are continued shortfalls thus the need to address our representatives in Congress. These...
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MAY 23, 1990-AUG 10,2022 Corey Lenn Old Horse was born on May 23, 1990 in Pine Ridge, SD to Gerald Cross and Constance Old Horse. Corey made his journey to the Spirit World on August 10, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Corey is survived by father, Gerald “Jerry” Cross; daughter, Alexis Janis; siblings, Jared Scott Old Horse, Gerald James Old Horse, Jr., Jeremy Old Horse, Kateri Old Horse, Jaionnah Evelyn Jai-rae Cross, Tyra Lynn Marie Cross, Tammy Cross, Darcy Janis, Edward Janis, and Jeannie Janis; grandparents, Anthony White Thunder, Cecil Cross, and David Swallow; aunts & uncles, Bear Cross, Michael...
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If you are interested in learning more about opportunity, there is an online interactive atlas that maps where opportunity is located. It is called the Opportunity Atlas. Built on U.S. Census data, it focuses on children from any given place in the U.S. and suggests their outcomes as adults. For example, let’s say you are an entrepreneur with young American Indian children and would like to live in a capital of one of the Lakotan reservations in South Dakota. In alphabetical order, the cities are Eagle Butte (Cheyenne River Reservation), Fort Yates (Standing Rock Reservation), Lower Brule (Lower Brule Reservation),...
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JAN 31,1952-AUG 16, 2022 John Arnold Bad Wound was born on January 31, 1952 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Bad Wound and Agnes (Fire Thunder) Bad Wound. John made his journey to the Spirt World on August 16, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. John is survived by his children, Tori Bad Wound-Moore and John Bad Wound; sister, Ella Day Richards, grandchildren, Aubrey Lynn Bad Wound, Isabelle Day Bad Wound, Kailah Bad Wound-Moore, Kiely Moore, Levi Senior, and Margaret Osborne; uncle, Russell Whirlwind Horse; nieces & nephew, Peter Donovon Senior, Jaime Berlynn Senior, Antoinette Poafabitty,...
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MARCH 1, 1968-AUG 15,2022 Tina Marie Bettelyoun was born on March 1, 1968 in North Platte, NE to John VanPelt and Barb (Doucet) VanPelt. Tina passed away on August 15, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Tina is survived by her husband of 27 years, Lynx Bettelyoun; children, Aspen Bettelyoun, Talon Bettelyoun, Sadan (Jacob) Bettelyoun Buysse, and Arrow Bettelyoun; granddaughter, Ammay Hughes; father, John VanPelt; and sisters, Gina (Bob) Ferguson, Cortney VanPelt, and Raelyn (Jeff) Daly. Visitation Services: Visitation services will be from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Sioux Funeral...
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PINE RIDGE - “We were 3-5 last year, our first year in 9 man football, we need to stay grounded as a team, build some consistency with weekly game plans,” said Teddy Pedregon who coached three years in middle school, then spent a year as an assistant high school head coach and now is in his first year as head coach, “we have a whole new set of coaches, assistant coaches including Jalen Dixon, Tommy Wilson, Richard Hagen and Ted Pedregon Sr., as a team our strength is sticking together, we did a lot of off-season work, did a 7...
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Nicole Aunapu Mann will make history next month as she becomes the first Native American woman to fly into space. Mann, who is enrolled in the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California, will lift off aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket to go to the International Space Station no earlier than Sept. 29. According to NASA, this marks the fifth crew rotation mission of the company’s human space transportation system, and its sixth flight with astronauts, to the space station for the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. “It’s very exciting,” Mann told ICT...
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Pine Ridge Reservation, SD – Today, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden announced that Lakota Tech High School will receive an award for its STEM programming from the National Lieutenant Governors’ Association Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program! NLGA awarded the school [post_excerpt],000 as part of a national call for applications for funding STEM programming and curriculum in schools. “Promoting and encouraging STEM activities in schools in critical to building the workforce of tomorrow,” said Lt. Gov. Rhoden. “Lakota Tech’s weather balloon project will further interest in STEM in our youth, and this funding from NLGA ensures that STEM learning will expand for...
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Lakota Women’s Golf Association would like to thank all our sponsors that helped make our 11th Annual Women’s Golf Classic Tournament a success: • Oglala Sioux Tribe, • First National Bank of Gordon, • Sam O’Rourke, Buche Foods, • Eagle Chevrolet, Olson Ranch, • Paul Plume, Pat Clifford, • Martin Pilcher-Mahoney Insurance, Casey Walton-Husker Auto Parts, • G-Force Tire and Auto Service, • Hinn Hardware, Janet Hinn, CC Big Crow and Lakota Propane!
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Three Mile Creek - Friday, August 19 was the deadline for prospective candidates to submit their completed petitions to the OST Election Commission, 83 candidates turned their petitions in including 20 incumbents looking to return to their current position. Richard Iron Cloud/ Porcupine, Blaine Little Thunder/Eagle Nest and Bernardo Rodríguez Jr./Wounded Knee were the three incumbents choosing not to run again for the tribal council. Kevin Killer is working his way through his first term as OST President, deciding that two years is not long enough to get the job done so he’s running for a second two year term....
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MISSION - Last year was Todd County’s first year playing nine man football, the Falcons went 7-3 and lost in the championship game against Winnebago in the Dakota Dome in Vermillion; this year Todd County has 14 players returning, six starters on offense and five starters on defense with 35 players out for the team, a number that could grow to 40. “Our first year in nine man was a learning experience, especially on defense and special teams, it was easier on offense, the defense was harder, edge rushers were tough, and special teams was difficult figuring out how to...
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In response to Governor Kristi Noem’s social studies standards which were updated after public outcry over blatant erasure of Indigenous people in last year’s original proposal, NDN Collective released the following statements: “The newly proposed SD social studies are merely another reflection of Governor Noem’s refusal to address inequity and racism — whether it be in policy, practice, or curriculum,” said Korina Barry, managing director of NDN Action. “The proposed social studies standards do not accurately reflect the truths or experience of Indigenous people, specifically those of the Oceti Sakowin. Sugar coated history lessons that do not acknowledge the oppression...
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Oglala Nations 2022 first ever Lakota Women Tipi Challenge is officially in the books! Lakota Winyan worked together & fought through the 105° heat to build and take down 8 tipis in the arbor on Friday. It was a competition of great skill, teamwork, and quickness. How fast could you set up your home? Could your tipi withstand a storm? How swift could you pack up your tipi and go? All these things were considered in the Lakota Women Tipi Challenge. Witnessing the women working together setting up their tipi reflected the synergy of our ancestral women. A powerful experience...
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now about healing methods, from plants to mental health to spirituality. It is always exciting to me when I heard stories about how our ancestral grandparents knew how to fix things back then. Those are ways were soon forgotten with colonization, science and modern medicine. Recently, a relative of mine was having trouble with their digestive system so he wanted tea, you know our ceyaka tea mix and that always helps him. He informed his doctor and not too long after, his doctor informed that it was true as he did research and yes it was okay to take tea,...
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At the time of the spring thaw, the Rocky Cree fill their canoes with furs, eager to trade with the new visitors in mistiwasahak (Hudson Bay). But not all of the new visitors are welcome. When the canoes return home to the shore of the misinipi river, the Rocky Cree begin to collapse one by one, drenched in sweatband slowly slipping into delirium. Kakakiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit world. Exhausted physically, emotionally, and spiritually, he seeks guidance through prayer. Hope finally comes with a visitor in the night: one of...
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Last night, I witnessed this aged winter count documenting the Rapid City Indian Boarding School… it moved me in a profound way. I was at the premiere of the “Remembering the Children” documentary, which was so caringly and importantly brought to fruition by the indigenous relatives of this land… their land. The documentary discusses the Rapid City Indian Boarding School which officially ran from 1898-1933 and has had a lasting, painful effect ever since. In listening to five elders of the community speak their experience, then watching the film… I was struck by a lot of things. One of the...
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RAPID CITY - For the first time in years, Red Cloud is fielding a boys golf team, last week they competed in Rapid City in the West River Invitational; Belle Fourche won the team title with a 325, Spearfish was second at 332, RC Stevens was third with 337, RC Central was fourth with 343, Red Cloud placed ninth at 587. Braylon Little was Red Cloud’s top finisher with a 136, Chaytan Palmier was next at 141, Xander Brave Heart shot 154, Robert Patton had a 156 while Jorge Romero finished with a 170. Jackson Swartz from RC Stevens was...
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Coached by Greg Kahler. The team consisted of players from various high schools across South Dakota. The team traveled to six tournaments and finished the season with a 20-6 record!! We are proud of you and wishing the best of luck in the season ahead.
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MARCH 1,1968-AUG 14, 2022 Laretha “Reet” Loray Brown Bull was born on April 23, 1967 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jerome Brown Bull and Vera (Turning Hawk) Brown Bull. Laretha made her journey to the Spirit World on August 15, 2022 at the Sanford Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. She is the mother of Evan Brown Bull, Paul Apple, Manny and Katelyn ‘Rose’ Clifford, Rebecca Comes and Leonard “Handsome” Martinez III. Reet went to school at Little Wound School and Marty Indian School. She was a very talented and athletic young lady. She enjoyed playing sports such as...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 50 years after Sacheen Littlefeather stood on the Academy Awards stage on behalf of Marlon Brando to speak about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences apologized to her for the abuse she endured. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Monday said that it will host Littlefeather, now 75, for an evening of “conversation, healing and celebration” on Sept. 17. When Brando won best actor for “The Godfather,” Littlefeather, wearing buckskin dress and moccasins, took the stage, becoming the first Native American woman ever to...
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DEC 4, 1968-AUG 4, 2022 Earl Wade Janis was born on December 4, 1968 in Pine Ridge, SD to Earl Thomas Long Wolf and Bernice Hawk Wing. Earl made his journey to the Spirit World on August 4, 2022 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. Earl is survived by his son, Shane of Denver, CO; sisters, Donna Janis, Violet Waters, Lea Ann Janis, Earlene Janis, Michelle Long Soldier, Iris Bush, Stephanie Bush, Cheryl Bush, Terri Bush, Renee Janis, and Jennifer Harjo; brothers, Roger Janis and Timothy Long Wolf; aunt, Phyliss Swift Hawk; uncle, Ted Ten Fingers; and numerous...
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JAN 27, 2022-AUG 3, 2022 Evelyn Amaya Ponca was born on January 27, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD to Janelle Ponca and her step-father, Eldon Brewer. Evelyn made her journey to the Spirit World on August 3, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD Evelyn is survived by her mother, Janelle Ponca; step-father, Alden Brewer; siblings, Noa Runs Against, Paige Runs Against, Gabriel Ponca, and Albert Brewer; grandparents, Dwight Ponca, Sr., Cindy White Thunder, and Marty White Thunder; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Evelyn was preceded in death by her grandparents, Karen White Thunder, Delores White...
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MAY 20, 1951-AUG 4, 2022 Pamela Thomasine Pourier was born on May 20, 1951 in Pine Ridge, SD to Rebecca Mousseaux. Pamela made her journey to the Spirit World on August 4, 2022 at her home in Pine Ridge, SD Pamela is survived by her son, Joel Pourier; grandchildren, Bailey Pourier & Family, Tony Pourier, Paris Martell, Landon Martell, Joe Pourier & Family, Mya Pourier, Tiesha Pourier & Family, Nathaniel Pourier & Family and Ava Hartwell; sisters, Lori Ann Dryden, Marilyn Winters, Arlene Allen, Stewart Mousseaux, and Fred Mousseaux. Pamela was preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca Mousseaux; son,...
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NOV 4, 1947 – AUG 9, 2022 Linda Louise (Little Spotted Horse) Yellow Horse was born on November 4, 1947 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul Little Spotted Horse and Gladys (Mesteth) Little Spotted Horse. Linda made her journey to the Spirit World on August 9, 2022 at the Avantera Mountain View Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD. Linda is survived by her daughters, Roberta Little Spotted Horse, Lavita Little Spotted Horse, Rose (Myron) Foote, Terry Brave Heart, and Kerry Brave Heart; sons, Leonard (Lisa) Yellow Horse, Wilbert (Gayla) Yellow Horse, and Carlos & Makayla Cross; aunts, Ethel Little Spotted...
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AUG 22, 1934 – AUG 5, 2022 Owen Theodore Hawkins would have been 88 years old on Aug. 22, 2022. Owen went to join his Father in Heaven on August 5, 2022 at his home in Rapid City, SD. He is now rejoicing with his family who have gone before him. Owen was born on August 22, 1934 in Hisle, SD to Theodore Posey Hawkins and Gertrude (Randall) Hawkins. His family moved to Rapid City, SD when he was 14 years old. Owen started working at that age. He worked with his dad doing farm work and later, he helped...
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FEB 14, 1974-AUG 5, 2022 Olowan was born on February 14,1974 to Angelo “Angel” Martinez and Victoria “Vicky” Thunder Hawk. Olowan made her journey to the Spirit World on August 5, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Olowan is Oglala Lakota of the Tituwan band of the Ocheti Sakowin and O’otham, the original people of the Valley of the Sun, she makes her home in the Porcupine community, Oglala Lakota homelands in South Dakota. Her Lakota name is Oyate Ikiya Najin Win. Olowan’s father Angelo “Angel” Martinez came to Lakota country with the (West Coast) American...
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MAR 20, 2005 – AUG 7, 2022 Keisha Marie Yellow Hair was born on March 20, 2005 in Rapid City, SD to Roberta Lone Hill and Theodore Yellow Hair. Keisha made her journey to the Spirit World on August 7, 2022 in Manderson, SD Keisha is survived by her mother, Roberta Lone Hill; stepfather, Kevin Bissonette; sisters, Marlina Dominguez, Jasmin Dominguez, and Taya Yellow Hair; brothers, Theodore White Plume, Jayson Dominguez, Efren Lone Hill, Cedric Lone Hill, Tayvin Yellow Hair, and Talayton Yellow Hair; grandparents, Rita White Plume, Ramona White Plume, June Two Bulls, Pansy Weasel Bear, Selma Johnson, Blossom...
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Of God and Mortal Men conveys the artistic genius of T.C. Cannon (1946–1978) through his best and most iconic paintings and essays that offer a fresh and inclusive look at Cannon’s work extending beyond the confines of American Indian art. This group of paintings.nine major canvases from the Nancy and Richard Bloch Collection.represent the finest of Cannon’s artwork anywhere, from Cannon’s “mature” Santa Fe period and important pieces in the Heard Museum’s collections, including a canvas, lithographs, and woodblock prints, as well as paintings from the New Mexico Museum of Art permanent collections. Added to this are sketch books and...
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When we are researching our genealogy, we often find so much satisfaction and pride when we find out interesting facts about our Lakota ancestors or our Native DNA. Whether it be just a photo, some specific information, something interesting that makes sense of why things happened the way they in the family timeline. It helps to put your family history timeline in place by reviewing what happened during that you’re your ancestor was living. There are documentation in books, articles and newspapers of what was going on in the nation at that time your ancestor was surviving. What traumas and...
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How the Indian languages helped win wars in the Pacific and Europe. This is a recap of past articles of historical events that brought us to today as a catch up for many, including me on events and actions taken by those in power to change us, remove us, erase us from who we were created to be Indigenous, Indian, Native with our language culture and relationship with the Creator along with a home on the planet earth somewhere and for us the prairies and our relative somewhere on Ina Maka. Last week I wrote of the Papal Bull of...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday finalized a rule allowing hearing aids to be sold over the counter. The Biden administration touted the announcement as helping make hearing aids more affordable. Hearing aids available over the counter could be available as soon as mid-October in retail and drug stores, the administration said. “As early as mid-October, Americans will be able to purchase more affordable hearing aids over the counter at pharmacies and stores across the country,” President Biden said in a statement. “This action makes good on my commitment to lower costs for American families, delivering nearly ,000...
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WOLF CREEK - This is the third year for Lakota Tech, their second year having a football program; after seven years teaching and coaching at Rockyford, Josh Homer moves to Lakota Tech as a PE teacher and the head coach of their young football program. “We had 15-16 players out the first couple of days, by Wednesday, we were over 20 players, we’re young, we need to build trust both ways to start, it’s like building a family, the talent is there, we just have to build a winning mentality,” said Homer as he looked back at his first week...
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PINE RIDGE - Red Cloud opens the 2022 All Nations Football Conference on the road at Standing Rock at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 27; after the first week of practice, the Crusaders had 22 players out including five freshman. “We have a strong crew back, a number of skill players who saw a lot of playing time as juniors last year, it’s going to be a challenge negotiating playing time,” said Art Vitalis starting his third year as Red Cloud head coach, “Nate LeBeau and Adriano Rama took turns at quarterback, both are returning, Adj is such a handy back,...
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WHITE RIVER - “We have eight players back from last year, five of them starters and six new players, hopefully pick up 1-3 players when school starts next week,” said Spenser Blom who is starting his second year as head coach and has Nic Waln back for his third year as assistant coach, “we had 16 players last year and had a 1-7 season, we’ll have to stay healthy, we lost some close games last season, hope to be more competitive this year and turn them into wins this year.” We’re working hard to get them ready, all 14 are...
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After a social studies standards draft faced pushback in 2021, a new draft has been released by Governor Kristi Noem. The draft, which can be read below, was drafted by the Social Studies Content Standards Commission through the Department of Education. The group of 15, much smaller than the original 44-member workgroup, was comprised of Noem’s Chief of Staff, a state historian, a retirement community director of operations, five public school teachers, state lawmakers and others with varied education experience. The draft comes after the 2021 proposed set of standards removed mentions of Native American...
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The United States of America is a particularly weird name for a country. Most countries have one-word names, made up of only a few syllables. And those names often have thousands of years of history behind them. They come from the language of the people who come from those lands. But that’s not the story of our country’s name. Think about it. The United States of America: If you have to tell people that you are united, then you probably are not. Our name sounds like a negotiated settlement, which it was. Except not everybody who had a stake in...
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PINE RIDGE - When the first list of candidates taking out petitions was released on August 8, there were two candidates for OST President, Chase Iron Eyes and Henny Whelan, as of Monday, the list had grown to eight while on the 8th there were five taking petitions out for Wakpamni council representatives on Monday the list had grown to 12. Deadline to return completed petitions is Friday, August 19. As of Monday, the eight petitions taken out for OST President included the incumbent Kevin Killer, long time BIA supervisory investigator and past BIA Superintendent John Long, current Fifth Member...
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RAPID CITY - “We needed a new way, old systems aren’t working, recidivism is high, we’re trying to provide a different approach to healing, we’re looking at other ways to reconnect to who we are,” said Gene Tyon who heads up Oaye Luta Okolakiciye a treatment program in Rapid City that started at the Oyate Health Center on LaCrosse in November then moved to their own facility in the remodeled Northgate(Kmart) Shopping Center in April, “we have an addiction treatment program, it wraps around five ceremonies, we work with Rick Two Dogs, we have 12 going through an eight week...
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SEPT 5, 1980-AUG 2, 2022 William James DuBray was born on September 5, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Ronald Dean DuBray, Sr. and Goldie Marie (Marshall) DuBray. William made his journey to the Spirit World on August 2, 2022 at his home in Martin, SD. William is survived by his parents, Ronald and Goldie DuBray; children, Nariah DuBray, Nathaniel DuBray, and Nyler DuBray; sisters, Ollie DuBray and Ronalee DuBray; brothers, Ronald DuBray, Jr., Robbie DuBray, Rusty DuBray, Dusty DuBray, Dakota Wade Moore, and Richard Cottier; aunts & uncles, Duane Long Pumpkin, Julie Long Pumpkin, Peggy DuBray, Elizabeth DuBray, Alex...
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DEC 31, 1951-JULY 29, 2022 Joann Beverly (Two Two) Ratcliff was born on December 31, 1951 in Wounded Knee, SD to Vienna (Matthews) Two Two and Norbert (Sheo) Two Two. Joann made her journey to the Spirit World on July 29, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Joann is survived by her daughters, Pamela Two Two of Portland OR, and Valerie Two Two of Anaheim, CA; sons, Clarence Edward “Eddie” Ratcliff, Robert “Rah Rah” Ratcliff and Thomas “Tom Tom” Ratcliff, All of Portland, OR; sisters, Sylvia Red Cloud and Linda Two Two, both of Pine Ridge...
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SEPT 17, 1949-JUL 29, 2022 Florence Black Tail Deer was born on September 17, 1949 at home near Manderson, SD to Thomas and Louisa (Flying Hawk) Black Tail Deer. Florence made her journey to the Spirit World on July 29, 2022 in Irene, SD. Florence is survived by her brother, James Black Tail Deer of Irene, SD; nieces & nephews, Leroy, Gordon, Alex, and Richard Looks Twice all of Manderson, SD, Scott Black Tail Deer of Flagstaff, AZ, James Spotted Bear, John and Alvin Little Moon, Louise DeSersa of White Horse Creek, SD, Claridean Black Tail Deer of Sioux Falls,...
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MARH 8, 1981-JUL 30,2022 Michael James Red Nest (Mato) was born on March 8, 1981 in Pine Ridge South Dakota to Esther Cecilia Slow Bear-Red Nest. Michael made his journey to the Spirit World on July 30th 2022. Michael (Mato) is survived by his children, Esther Red Nest, Michael Red Nest, Jr., and Mayda Red Nest all of Pine Ridge, SD; his siblings, Robert Red Nest-Rattling Chase, Linda Rivera &Family, Edison Red Nest Jr. & Family, and Delores Red Nest; grandson, J’sean Red Nest; relatives, Derek Rattling Chase, Rob Rattling Chase, Dennis ”Peper” Cross, TC Marado, Linda Hawk Wing, Misty...
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MAY 19,1971-JULY 31,2022 Richard Lee Hughes, Jr. was born on May 19, 1971 in Goose Bay Labrador, Canada to Richard Lee Hughes, Sr. and Germaine (Whiteface) Little Bear. Richard, Jr. passed away on July 31, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Richard is survived by his mother, Germaine Little Bear of Rapid City, SD; father, Richard (Pamela) Lee Hughes, Sr. of Archdale, NC; brother, Randall Hughes, Sr. of Rapid City, SD; sisters, Rochelle (Saul Contreras) Hughes of Conway, SC and Rhonda Hughes of Rapid City, SD, Brandi Moody and Candace Hughes both of Archdale, NC; nieces...
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As technology advances we are able to see more pieces of history that was once laying about in boxes or in cabinets somewhere. The government is part of this action also, displaying online many factors of history of the United States. If you have subscriptions to genealogy sites, you will notice that more and more are being added online. It doesn’t take the place of being able to touch and feel old photographs are pieces of history like journals, clothing, medals and other touchable. Let’s not forget books, some authors have gone through much research, spent much time and probably...
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Pamela PourierMay 20, 1951-Aug 4,2022Earl JanisDec 4,1968-Aug 4, 2022William James DuBraySept 5, 1980-Aug 2, 2022Timothy Antoine GiagoJuly 12, 1934-July 24,2022
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KYLE - “Last year we went 4-4, it was a tough year, bouncing back from Covid-19 and we spent 2,500 miles on the road,” said Nick Shriver, in his fourth year as a football coach at Little Wound and his second year as head coach, “ we had a really good summer, took 16 players to the football camp at Chadron State, hosted an All Nations football camp in Kyle and took some key players to a select camp at CSC; we’ve also regularly had 10 or more players participating in the weight room four days a week over the...
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Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull: Their names are iconic, their significance in American history undeniable. Together, these two Lakota chiefs, one a fabled warrior and the other a revered holy man, crushed George Armstrong Custer’s vaunted Seventh Cavalry. Yet their legendary victory at the Little Big Horn has overshadowed the rest of their rich and complex lives. Now, based on years of research and drawing on a wealth of previously ignored primary sources, award-winning author Mark Lee Gardner delivers the definitive chronicle, thrillingly told, of these extraordinary Indigenous leaders. Both Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull were born and grew to...
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Doctrine of Discovery, so many actions taken that set the foundation for those coming to our land and after they arrived to do away with us, I hope this article will open the door to your understanding for the foundation of Christianity that spread across our country and tribal communities, these past months we have heard this phrase, seen it on social media, perhaps in a class you took or know about it was the foundation of destroying many cultures. Our relatives in Canada have asked the Pope to rescind or abolish this document and recently the National Congress of...
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DEC 30,1957-AUG 1, 2022 Daniel Michael Brewer was born on December 30, 1957 in Los Angeles, CA to William P. Brewer and Arlene (Clifford) Brewer. Daniel made his journey to the Spirit World on August 1, 2022 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Mike was a devoted supporter of the Red Cloud High School Basketball. He served at LNI faithfully for 21 years and supported many rides including 22 years for the Little Big Horn Ride. His greatest passion was Indian Relay Racing and the team he owned, Paha Sapa Express. Mike was a faithful friend, devoted husband, and...
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PINE RIDGE - Finally, after two years without Oglala Nation because of the coronavirus pandemic, the drums were back, dancers in their regalia filled the arena, the celebration was on, streets were overflowing with traffic, the parade delighted everyone Saturday morning, the ball fields had non-stop games and Yo Park was teeming with kids of all ages, Og Nash was back!! “Healing the Nation” was the theme of this year’s Ogla- la Nation Wacipi and Fair as Oglala Lakota’s flooded Pine Ridge from Thursday, August 4 through Sunday, August 7 Avery No Braid was the Wacipi coordinator, Morris Bull Bear...
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OGLALA - During the first day of the tribal council’s July regular session, the council voted 16-1-2 to suspend the charter, the school board and administration, along with school improvement officer, administrative assistant and human resource director of Isna Wica Owayawa in Oglala. “Been on the school board for the past five years, elected chair right away, we’ve been micro-managed, pushed and school board was removed from grievance procedure,” said Ivan Star, school board chair, “complaints were all verbal, nothing in writing, personal vendettas; we had representatives of DOJ come and investigate, we need to focus on our students, our...
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Kyle, SD – July 28, 2022 – Eight young people across the Pine Ridge Reservation are currently participating in a construction internship program that is facilitated in partnership with Lakota Funds and the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition. In mid-June, the interns were placed among three local building contractors – Lakota Cabins, Mendoza Construction, and Sod’s Mechanical – and have been learning a variety of construction skills, including concrete, flooring, drywall, painting, and HVAC. “The goal of the program is to prepare the youth for successful careers in the building trades,” says Ellen White Thunder, Asset Development Specialist at Lakota...
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MARTIN – Once again, social dances wills start again in Martin and a fall back to school one is planned for Friday, August 19th at the Martin City Park. The Pajola Otonwanhe (Martin) Omniciye Social Dance is for youth and community and all are encourage to participate or come watch. Social Dances are like pow wows but will have specials that youth can participate in such as Men’s Fancy Shawl, Hat and Boot, Switch Dance and Rabbit Dance. There will also be round dances and intertribal. Quentin Red Bear will be emceeing this event at the Martin City Park. Previous...
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This coming Thursday evening, August 11, the moon will be full at 7:35 Pine Ridge time. Its name is Kantasha Wi, Ripe Plums, the fifth full moon of the Lakotan year. It also marks the beginning of the third month of the four-month summer season. Pine Ridge Reservation was established on March 2, 1889, by “An act to divide a portion of the reservation of the Sioux Nation of Indians in Dakota into separate reservations and to secure the relinquishment of the Indian title to the remainder, and for other purposes.” That act also established four additional Lakotan reservations: Rosebud,...
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Thursday, August 18White River at Kadoka Area 6:00pmBennett County at Wall 7:00pmThursday, August 25Todd County at Little Wound 6:00pmWinnebago at CEB/Tiospaye Topa 1:00pmSt. Francis at McLaughlin 5:30pmTakini at Crow Creek 7:00pmCTTiospa Zina at Lower Brule 6:00pmCTFriday, August 26White River at Bennett County 5:30pmOelrichs at Pine Ridge 6:00pmCrazy Horse at Omaha Nation 2:30pmCTSaturday, August 27Tripp-Delmont/Armour at Lakota Tech(Red m field)2:00pmRed Cloud at Standing Rock 2:00pmThursday, September 1Pine Ridge at Winnebago 2:00pmCTStanding Rock at Marty 5:00pmCTOmaha Nation at Crow Creek 4:00pmCTFriday, September 2Lakota Tech at Hot Springs 6:00pmJones County at White River 7:00pmCTBennett County at Philip 7:00pmMcLaughlin at Red Cloud 1:00pmCEB/Tiospaye Topa...
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The 22nd Annual Women Empowering Women Indian Nations four amazing women joined the sisterhood of many from tribal nations and organizations doing work for the people. Tina Marie Osceola, Seminole Tribe of Florida and is the Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Director. Cheryl Andres -Maltais (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head) serves as Chairwoman of her tribe. Stacy A. Bohlen (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians) She has been CEO of the National Indian Health Board for 18 years. Not able to attend is Lynn Malerba (Mohegan Tribe) first female Chief in tribe’s modern time. On June 21, 2022, The Biden...
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(Chamberlain, S.D.) -- The St. Joseph’s Indian School Bookmobile wrapped up a busy summer on July 15. The outreach made stops in 43 communities, crisscrossing the state to serve nearly 1,500 children and adults. Fifty-six alumni visited with Alumni Liaison and Bookmobile Coordinator Andy Lepkowski and the crew. In addition to Andy, many of the school’s staff volunteered this year, several of them family service counselors hoping to connect with families and students. Jocelyn Limon and Myldred Hernandez-Gonzalez, undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame who participated in the six-week experience as a summer internship, also joined the crew. The...
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Native American tribes and groups, say it’s a long-overdue step to right a historical wrong. “As Congress continues to consider the FY23 NDAA, the most important defense legislative vehicle that is debated each year, we must remind ourselves of the uncomfortable truth that this land – the United States – was taken from indigenous peoples,” said Rep. Kaiali.i Kahele, D-Hawaii, Although we can never undo the irreparable damage inflicted on indigenous peoples, we can do our best to respect their lands, empower our communities and acknowledge the truth behind our shared history.” The Senate is yet to pass its version...
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JUNE 7, 1945-JULY 27,2022 Victoria Katie Eagle Elk was born on June 7, 1945 in Pine Ridge, SD to Thomas Sitting Bear and Alice Bear Robe. Victoria made her journey to the Spirit World on July 27, 2022 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Victoria is survived by her children, Jesse Eagle Elk, Sr. of Denver, CO, Diana Eagle Elk, Christopher Eagle Elk, and Cheyenne Eagle Elk all of Kyle, SD; and all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. Victoria was preceded in death by her husband, Minorvine Joseph Eagle Elk; parents, Thomas Sitting...
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ROCKYFORD - During the second day of the tribal council’s July regular session at Rockyford School, the council voted 14-0-3 to approve Karen “Tiny” Pourier, Diane Tail and Dorothy Brown Bear as the new OST Election Commission for the 2022-2024 time period with Ramona White Plume serving as the alternate. When discussion opened on the subject of a new commission, there were four candidates who had completed the requirements, the three in attendance were interviewed by the council, Diane Tail, Karen “Tiny” Pourier and Dorothy Brown Bear. Ramona White Plume was not in attendance but was included in the council’s...
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MASHANTUCKET, CT – Women Empowering Women for Indigenous Nations (WEWIN) honored Stacy A. Bohlen, National Indian Health Board (NIHB) CEO and a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa, Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba (Mohegan Tribe), Cheryl Andrews-Maltais , Chairwoman,( Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah), and Tina Marie Osceola (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, were recognized welcoming to the Warrior Women’s Circle at the annual Recognition Luncheon at Foxwoods Resort Casino on the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation The Warrior Women’s Circle honors influential Indigenous women who have impacted Indian Country through their leadership, influencing change, and, increasing...
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DEC 26,1961-JULY 23,2022 Terry Wade Cuny was an enrolled member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Hunkpati and Oglala. Terry most recently lived in Helena, MT and worked as an electrician. Humor and laughter carried him through life. Terry Wade Cuny was born on December 26, 1961 to Ray Cuny and Catherine Tekakwitha Fluery-Cuny-Winters. Terry grew up in Rapid City, SD where he went to General Beadle, North Middle School and Central High School, where he graduated in 1980. Terry married Lisa Dobyns and from this union came 4 children, Lynn Marie (Kyle White) Cuny, Raymond Wade Cuny, Tera Jay...
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JUNE 13, 1959 -JULY 25, 2022 Albert Curry, Jr. was born on June 13, 1959 in Pine Ridge, SD to Beatrice Tallman and Albert Curry, Sr. Albert, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on July 23, 2022 at his home near Kyle, SD. Albert served in the United States Navy from 1976-1981. He worked in construction from 1983-2005 and from 1999-2017. He was very skilled in all aspects of construction and provided jobs and training for many young men. From 1995 to 1999, Albert was a police officer. He has worked as a ranger for Parks and Rec...
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OCT 11, 1956 -JULY 24, 2022 Robert Taylor Charging Crow was born on October 11, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to Taylor Charging Crow and Nancy (Pond) Akers. Robert made his journey to the Spirit World on July 24, 2022 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home in Pine Ridge, SD. Robert is survived by his children, Taylor (Latonya) Charging Crow of Pine Ridge, SD, Troylynn Charging Crow of Rosebud, SD, Tracy (Jeremy Cirian) Charging Crow of Omaha, NE, and Tisha (Jose Loya) Charging Crow of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Ramona (Ted) Pedregon, Rhonda Akers, and Mike Akers all of...
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BACK IN STOCK! A grandmother’s love is forever in this story of remembrance and tradition from award-winning author and member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe S. D. Nelson. Sister Girl and her brother Young Wolf wander away from their village and soon find themselves far out in the surrounding prairie. They sit down in the grass and watch the clouds passing above billow to form an eagle, horses, and other creatures. Suddenly, animals begin to race past the children on the ground—followed by a wall of fire! Fleeing along with the frightened beasts, Sister Girl and Young Wolf save...
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Richard Lee Hughes May 19, 1971-July 31,2022 Joann Beverly Ratcliff Dec 31, 1951-July 29,2022 Florence Black Tail Deer Sept 17,1949-July 29,2022 Victoria Katie Eagle Elk Jun 7,1945-July 27, 2022 Timothy Antoine Giago July 12, 1934-July 24,2022
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JULY 6 1968 -JULY 28,2022 Leonard James Yankton, “Sunkmanitu Chokanyan Sabic’iye,” was born on July 6, 1968 in Pine Ridge, SD to Albert Yankton, Jr. and Vernona Kills Right. Leonard made his journey to the Spirit World on July 28, 2022 at his home in Porcupine, SD. Leonard attended grade school at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Porcupine, SD and attended high school at Little Wound High School in Kyle, SD until the 11th grade. Leonard was always helping out whoever needed help, whether it was taking care of livestock, building a house, or cutting wood. Leonard was a...
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APRIL 27, 1980 -JULY 26, 2022 Cheyenne Little Fawn Poor Bear, Ta- Sina Gluha Mani Wi, was born on April 27, 1980 in Alliance, NE to Eugene Poor Bear and Rita (Moreno-Poor Bear) Prince. Cheyenne made her journey to the Star Nation on July 26, 2022 at the Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, CO. Cheyenne grew up in the Denver Indian community and entered the powwow circle as a very talented fancy shawl dancer. She was also a member of the Medicine Warrior Youth Drum and Dance Troupe. She was honored to hold the title of ‘Ms. White Buffalo...
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Staying in line with discussing genealogy, we are going to review some information on the expo shows some of our ancestors participated in in the mid-1800s and the early 1900s. There were various shows that traveled around the nation and aboard. The most popular show was Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. Others included Texas Jack’s Wild West, Pawnee Bill’s Wild West, Jones Brothers Show, Cummins Indian Congress and a show run by Joe Hoyt. My interest in researching these shows was when I learned some of my ancestors were part of these shows, especially Buffalo Bills Wild West Show. Buffalo Bill...
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PHOENIX - “ We made it to the Elite Eight, ended up 6-2 and except for Stevi Fallis, a Red Cloud graduate, we played with quite a few JV players, two who didn’t play last because of injuries, we’re small and undersized to every team we played,” said Amanda Carlow, Red Cloud’s coach at NABI, “we saw some really good things from this team, we lost six seniors from our team this year with two all staters, we have a lot of players who worked hard all year against that senior dominated team, it has paid off, still lots to...
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The Oglala Sioux Tribe is suing the federal government for failing to provide adequate law enforcement on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The lawsuit filed this week against the Bureau of Indian Affairs and some high-level officials in the Interior Department alleges the inadequacy has created a “public safety crisis” on the reservation. Tribal officials say Pine Ridge with its 3 million acres of land has just 33 police officers and eight criminal investigators who handled more than 133,700 emergency calls last year. And, they noted there were six to eight officers on any given shift. The complaint uses Rapid City...
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican Museums are home to some of the most magnificent artworks in the world, from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to ancient Egyptian antiquities and a pavilion full of papal chariots. But one of the museum’s least-visited collections is becoming its most contested before Pope Francis’ trip to Canada. The Vatican’s Anima Mundi Ethnological Museum, located near the food court and right before the main exit, houses tens of thousands of artifacts and art made by Indigenous peoples from around the world, much of it sent to Rome by Catholic missionaries for a 1925 exhibition in the...
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RAPID CITY/PHOENIX - Coming off a successful season with a second place finish at LNI and qualifying for the Tatanka’s first ever State A tournament, the Lakota Tech girls basketball team hit the summer on the run, participating in the summer girls high school summer league at RC Central going 10-2, went 4-1 at the SD Mines team camp and placed in the top six at NABI in Phoenix. “Out of 12 summer league games, we lost only to RC Stevens and St. Thomas More, at the team camp at SD School of Mines we went 4-1, beating RC Stevens...
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Mitakuyapi, My relatives! Today, July 26, it was officially announced that I’ve been named the new CEO of the Crazy Horse Memorial! I’m beyond honored and humbled that Tunkasina (Creator) would provide this great opportunity/ responsibility. I appreciate the trust and support from the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Board of Directors. I’ll continue to pray, work hard, take care of my family and carry our traditions passed down from my ancestors, my late Grandparents, Whitney & Thelma Rencountre, Kunsi Stella Rencountre-Pretty Sounding Flute, my Ina Mona, my late Tunkasi & Uncisi Jay & Cheryl Taken Alive and all my tiospaye....
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday threw out multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuits against five media companies brought by a Kentucky student involved in a 2019 widely viewed encounter with a Native American man at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. Nicholas Sandmann, then a 16-year-old student at Covington Catholic High School, sued several media companies, alleging they defamed him in their re- porting of the incident. The lawsuits sought tens of millions of dollars in damages. The actions of Sandmann and his classmates were intensely debated online after video and photographs emerged of them wearing “Make America Great Again”...
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PORCUPINE BUTTE - Just over 40 years ago, members of the Dakota American Indian Movement, volunteers and local Pine Ridge residents came together to construct a building on the side of Porcupine Butte on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, a building that would be the home of KILI Radio; the station went on the air on February 25, 1983 and after four decades they are looking to build a new home. “The radio station has well served our people of Pine Ridge Reservation and our membership and friends in Rapid City for these past four decades but with new technology, the...
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We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2022 VIA Art Fund | Wagner Incubator Grant Fund: Boston Art Review (Boston, MA), Granary Arts (Ephraim, UT), Project for Empty Space (Newark, NJ), Racing Magpie (Rapid City, SD), and Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (Salt Lake City, UT). We are proud to support this cohort of Incubator grantees in their important work! VIA Art Fund and Wagner Foundation believe that small arts organizations have the power to present art that engages, challenges, inspires, and transforms. These organizations play a critical role in creating inclusive and supportive communities, and expanding access...
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Many people don’t know that Native Americans didn’t have the right to vote in federal elections until we were granted U.S. citizenship in 1924 and that it wasn’t until the 1960s that the last state granted us the right to vote in state elections. This is the sad and ironic truth — even though Indigenous communities in North America are some of the oldest democracies in the world. Participating in governing is a time honored and sacred tradition in our Indigenous communities. Our ancestors and relatives survived against seemingly insurmountable odds, which is why we owe it to them to...
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Robert Taylor Charging Crow Oct 11,1956-July 24,2022 Terry Cuny Dec. 26, 1961-July 23, 2022
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OCT. 25,1958-JULY 23,2022 Verlon Wade LeBeau was born on October 25, 1958 to Anita Meeter and Walter LeBeau at the Old Cheyenne River Old Agency Hospital in South Dakota. Verlon made his journey to the Spirit World on July 23, 2022 at his home in Wanblee, SD. Verlon was the 7th child of 9 children. He grew up near the Moreau River also known as Blackfoot for three years. Verlon then was placed with his maternal grandparents, Louis & Esther (No Heart) Meeter in Wakpala, SD where he was raised until he turned 18 years old. Verlon went to the...
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Dear Editor: While cleaning out my father-in-law’s house in Saratoga Springs, NY, we came across deerskin moccasins for infants. They may not be very old, though there is some wear on each pair. One pair is beaded; one is plain. His wife’s family was from Iowa. I would like to return them if they were stolen, but am not sure how to proceed. We’d also be pleased to send them to a group or family that might want them. Any help would be appreciated. If anyone knows about these moccasins please contact me. (see photo) Thank you! Robin Humes robin.humes@gmail.com
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Dr. Zimiga will be here on Friday 07/29/2022 at 2pm Mountain. The book Dr. Zimiga would like to talk about is LIES MY TECHER TOLD ME by James Loewen. Prairie Edge also has the young readers’ edition by James Loewen also. Prairie Edge Bookstore is having difficulties with the Zoom podcasts. We are going to do Facebook live. We would like to reach as many interested friends as possible, we just can’t by doing Zoom casts. The friends of Prairie Edge and Dr. Zimiga will be able to watch at any time and also share. Prairie Edge would like you...
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We had some great tours of Oglala Lakota country today. Thank you Ivan Sorbel, Charlie Cuny & staff for our tour of the Oglala Lakota Living History Village and the delicious meal today!! Thank you Gus and Tiana Yellow Hair, Tatanka Rez Tours for a great history narration of your beautiful lands and the Oglala Lakota Artspace. The tour was educational and transforming!! Thank you Courtney Two Lance and Dave Kelly for sharing Opportunity Park and Crazy Horse Scenic Byway future plans with us. The goodie bags were awesome!! Thank you Rilda Means and our youth tour guides at Red...
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PINE RIDGE - On Friday, July 22, the OST Council met in an emergency session in Pine Ridge in the council chambers to discuss and debate the actions of a visiting Baptist Christian preacher Matthew Monfore; following a discussion, the council voted 16-0 approving an immediate emergency exclusion for the Baptist preacher. “This preacher has come to our homeland to attack our way of life, this is our sovereign land, he’s calling our spirituality, devil worship,” said Tyler Yellow Boy, council representative from Oglala. He has been distributing harmful materials. We need to banish this man immediately and notify other...
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WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. – Darrell Red Cloud, a graduate of the Oglala Lakota College and great-great grandson of Chief Red Cloud, will present a one-hour talk on Lakota culture Saturday, July 30. This free talk will be given at the Wind Cave National Park Elk Mountain Campground Amphitheater beginning at 9 p.m. Mr. Red Cloud is a fluent speaker of the Lakota language and a graduate of the Oglala Lakota College with a bachelor’s degree in Lakota Culture. This summer he is also giving talks at Wind Cave on Mondays, Wednesdays, and most Fridays. “Darrell is a masterful...
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On July 13, 2022, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified the remains of Private First Class Melvin James Little Bear, missing from the Korean War. Private First Class Little Bear entered the U.S. Army from South Dakota and served with Battery A, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. His listed Home of Record was Little Eagle, SD/ He was captured by Chinese Communist Forces on February 13, 1951, as his unit made a fighting withdrawal from Changbong-ni to Wonju, South Korea. PFC Little Bear was marched to POW Camp 1 at Changsong, where he died of malnutrition, exhaustion,...
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PIERRE, S.D.—”Muskrat and Skunk/Sinkpe na Maka,” a bilingual Lakota-English illustrated children’s book published by the South Dakota Historical Society Press, has been selected as one of six BookMark Initiative recommended books by the South Dakota Office of Indian Education. The BookMark Initiative is funded by the Bush Foundation through the W.okiye Project. The six selected books for this first round of the Book- Mark Initiative are intended to facilitate the incorporation of the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings within the classroom by providing South Dakota public, private, tribal, and BIE schools with an opportunity to receive free culturally relevant books and...
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We are nearly two weeks into Chanpasapa Wi (Ripe Chokecherries), the second month of summer from a Lakotan perspective. This season consists of four months, beginning with Tinpsila Itkaghcha Wi (Ripe Turnips), followed by Chanpasapa Wi, Kantasha Wi (Ripe Plums) and ending with Chanwaghpeghi Wi (Brown Leaves). This year, Chanpasapa Wi began with the wimima (full moon) on July 13. Three days later, July 16, 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reinstated Jim Thorpe as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon gold medals. He won the events at the Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, that year, but...
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RAPID CITY/PHOENIX - A week ago Wednesday, the RC Stevens boys high school summer league wrapped up with a single elimination tournament, Red Cloud downed Sturgis 48-38 to win the league championship. Red Cloud opened the league ending tournament by beating Custer 57-30 in the quarterfinals and got by RC Central 53-34 in the semis to earn their championship game ticket. Red Cloud’s championship team included Dayton Pourier, Jules Ecoffey, Monty Montileaux, Adriano Rama, Josiah Cottier, Nate LeBeaux, Gabe Brooks, Nic Zuniga, Braylon Little and Wally Left Hand. A week ago Friday, Red Cloud headed to the Native American Basketball...
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OGLALA - On Tuesday, July 19, the tribal council met in a special session at the Prairie Wind Casino to conduct a hearing on the removal of Chane C. Coomes from Pine Ridge Reservation; after an extended executive session, the council voted 15-1 to continue the hearing for 60 days due to his involvement in a court case, to be postponed until Sept. 20 at 9:00am at Prairie Wind Casino. A motion to approve the law firm of Kidder, Peebles for the lawsuit and TRO against the Bureau of Indian Affairs and requesting immediately additional officers from the BIA passed...
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RAPID CITY - In the SDGA Junior Championship held at the Meadowbrook Golf Course in Rapid City on Monday, Ruth Long from Pine Ridge shot a 59 to win the 9 & under girls division, Madelynn Lauren/ Brandon shot 63 for second, Erin Huether/ Rapid City at 66 was third, Kimimila Rama/ Pine Ridge finished with a 74 for fourth, Gracie Banks/Pine Ridge had 76 for fifth while Gianni Weston/Pine Ridge had a 92 for sixth. In the 9 & under girls division, each competitor played nine holes in the SD Golf Association Junior Championships. There were 158 boys and...
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This week, Indian country lost a great voice in the media world. Tim Giago just celebrated his 88th birthday and made his journey after health complications. My life’s work experiences with Giago started when I was 20 years old, just finished up with my Oglala Lakota College degree and went looking for a job. Giago and his former wife Doris had their Lakota Times (the old Lakota Times) office on main street of Martin and they hired me as janitor and a typesetter. I stayed around that business for 14 years. When Giago left to his forever place this week,...
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MAR 4,1965-JULY 17,2022 Maria Rena Makes Him First was born on March 4, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Ira Makes Him First, Sr. and Victoria Elizabeth (Dearly) Makes Him First. Maria made her journey to the Spirit World on July 17, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD. Maria, or Marie (as most people called her), was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Marie was an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe from Eagle Butte, SD. When growing up, she spent her early years playing with her siblings and cousins nearby “Dearly Bridge” and it was...
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DEC 25,1956-JULY 20,2022 Helen Kim Red Owl was born on December 25, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to Archie Red Owl, Sr. and Pauline Montileaux. Helen made her journey to the Spirit World on July 20, 2022 at the Avantara Mountain View Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD. Helen is survived by her daughter Bethany Dez Brewer; sons, David P. Brewer and Derek J. Brewer; siblings, Rita (Bill) Red Owl, Archie (Denise) Red Owl, Joseph (Joan) Red Owl, David (Jodi) Red Owl, and Tanya Pawnee Leggins; and grandchildren, Zachariah, Zayden Aleecia, Deontae, Miracus, Madalynn, Avalynn, and Pace. Helen was preceded...
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Jan 25,1984-July 11,2022 Ronald Mousseaux, Jr. was born on January 25, 1984 in Gordon, NE to Ronald Mousseaux, Sr. and Genievive “Jenny” Long. Ronald made his journey to the Spirit World on July 11, 2022 at the Pine Ridge IHS Hospital. Ronald is survived by his children, Taylor, Obadiah, Ambrose, & Ashley Mousseaux; brothers, Justin (Sheryl) Mousseaux, David (Miranda) Mousseaux, and Lydell (Jennifer) Mousseaux; nieces & nephews, Osheanna Blanche, David Mousseaux, Jr., Manuel Mousseaux, Lahonna Mousseaux, Oliver J. Mousseaux, Jalissa Mousseaux, and Tristan & Austin Mousseaux; grandson, Markelle RJ Mousseaux; significant other, Annie Walking; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,...
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JAN 13, 1984-JUL 13,2022 Konrad Wayne Pumpkin Seed, Sr. was born on January 13, 1984 in Pine Ridge, SD to George Pumpkin Seed, Sr. and Shirley (Stands) Pumpkin Seed. Konrad made his journey to the Spirit World on July 13, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Konrad is survived by his children, Konrad Pumpkin Seed, Jr., Kash Pumpkin Seed, Kayelor Pumpkin Seed, and Terrayah Rogers; sister, Annette Stands-Red Owl; brothers, Art Red Owl, Terence Pumpkin Seed, George Pumpkin Seed, Jr., and Paul Pumpkin Seed; grandchildren, Scarlett and Malani No Neck, Nalani and Nakia Red Owl, Nalana...
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SEP 14,1954-JULY 14,2022 Matilda Rose Montileaux was born on September 14, 1954 to George William Ruff and Sarah Littlebull at home near Kyle, SD. Matilda made her journey to the Spirit World on July 14, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Matilda was a life-long learner and educator. She not only excelled in Western education, but her knowledge of the Lakota language, traditional and spiritual culture, thought and philosophy was immeasurable. There was nothing that she couldn’t accomplish. In addition, she was a master seamstress, quilter, and artist which was displayed through her amazing beadwork. She...
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OCT 20,1966-JULY 11, 2022 Marvin Joseph “Dondi” Brave, Jr. was born on October 20, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Marvin Brave, Sr. and Fedelia (Swift Bird) Brave. Marvin made his journey to the Spirit World on July 11, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Marvin is survived by his son, Franklin Brave; sister, Lillian Avril Stands; aunts, Vanetta Swift Bird and Corrine Brave; cousin, Daryl Goings; and numerous grandchildren. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Brave, Sr. and Fedelia (Swift Bird) Brave; son, Marvin J. Brave III; and siblings, Jon W. Brave,...
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AUG 10,1999-JULY 16,2022 Bradley Joseph Iron Shell was born on August 10, 1999 in Pierre, SD to Anne Yellow Hawk and Bruce Iron Shell. Bradley made his journey to the Spirit World on July 16, 2022 at the IHS in Rosebud, SD. Bradley is survived by his father, Bruce Iron Shell; son, Ehanni Gleska Horsing Looking Iron Shell; and siblings, Jacob Iron Shell, Ella Iron Shell, Kuwa Yellow Hawk, Lena Iron Shell, and Zar Apachito. Bradley was preceded in death by his mother, Anne Yellow Hawk; grandmother, Sandra Black Crow; and aunts, Marleen Iron Shell and Thelma Black Crow. Wake...
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MAR 26,1976-JULY 16,2022 Anne Marie Yellow Hawk was born on March 28, 1976 in Rosebud, SD to Royce Yellow Hawk, Sr. and Sandra A. Black Crow. Anne made her journey to the Spirit World on July 16, 2022 at the IHS in Rosebud, SD. Anne is survived by her daughters, Lena Iron Shell and Ella Iron Shell; sons, Kuwa Yellow Hawk and Jacob Iron Shell; father of children, Bruce Iron Shell; siblings, Royal Yellow Hawk, Tony Yellow Hawk, and Karen Searby; and grandchildren, Brenden P. Two Strike, Jr., Kenneth W. Fast Horse, and Ehanni Gleska Horse Looking. Anne was preceded...
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SEPT 20,1950-JUL 20, 2022 Thomas Anthony “Tom” BullHead, Sr. was born on September 20, 1950 in BullHead, SD to Xavier Bull Head and Mary Elizabeth (Brave Thunder) Bull- Head. Thomas made his journey to the Spirit World on July 20, 2022 at his home in Red Shirt, SD. Tom started his education at Rock Creek-BullHead Day School alongside his brothers and sisters. Upon the relocation program, they moved to Chicago, IL for a short time. From then on, they went to Pierre Indian School and then to Mobridge. He also attended Wahpeton Indian School. In high school, he went to...
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AUG 6,1986-JULY 19,2022 Daryl Thomas Saucedo was born in August 6, 1986 in Pine Ridge, SD to Geno Saucedo, Jr. and Nola Tobacco. Daryl made his journey to the Spirit World on July 19, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Daryl is survived by his father, Geno Saucedo, Jr.; children, Denaea Saucedo, Charlee Saucedo, Bryer Saucedo, Diamond Saucedo, Shyne Saucedo, Blossom Saucedo, and Passion Saucedo; siblings, Geno “Speedy” Saucedo III, Dominique Saucedo, Brandi Saucedo, Tyson Saucedo, Felizia Saucedo, and Oscar Saucedo; significant other, Melissa Pine; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Daryl was preceded in death by his mother,...
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MAR 3, 1956-JULY 4, 2022 Merrill Calvin Good Voice Flute was born on March 3, 1956 in Oglala, SD to Levi Good Voice Flute and Bertha Fights Bear. Merrill made his journey to the Spirit World on July 4, 2022 in Oglala, SD. Merrill is survived by siblings, Ricky (Kathleen) Good Voice Flute and Diane Crow; godson, Aliastair Crow; niece, Avis Crow-Austin; nephews, Vincent Good Voice Flute, Brian Lee, Lenny Good Voice Flute, Gearney, Jr. and Barrett. Merrill was preceded in death by his brothers, Gearney, Herman, Carl, and Gillard; sisters, Larina Vierra and Betty Good Voice Flute; cousin, Fritz...
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MAR 3, 1956-JULY 4, 2022 Merrill Calvin Good Voice Flute was born on March 3, 1956 in Oglala, SD to Levi Good Voice Flute and Bertha Fights Bear. Merrill made his journey to the Spirit World on July 4, 2022 in Oglala, SD. Merrill is survived by siblings, Ricky (Kathleen) Good Voice Flute and Diane Crow; godson, Aliastair Crow; niece, Avis Crow-Austin; nephews, Vincent Good Voice Flute, Brian Lee, Lenny Good Voice Flute, Gearney, Jr. and Barrett. Merrill was preceded in death by his brothers, Gearney, Herman, Carl, and Gillard; sisters, Larina Vierra and Betty Good Voice Flute; cousin, Fritz...
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OCT 13, 1955-JULY 4, 2022 Robin Rae Standing was born on October 13, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to Edsel Standing Bear and Evelyn Black Eyes. Robin made her journey to the Spirit World on July 4, 2022 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. Robin is survived by her daughters, Evelyn Wilson, Cheryl Standing Bear, Misty Standing Bear, and Paha Standing Bear; sons, William Bettelyoun and Frankie Standing Bear; special friend, Duane Richards; siblings, Carl Standing Bear, Caroline Standing Bear, Gene Standing Bear, Patricia Standing Bear, and Isaac Standing Bear; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Robin was...
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JUNE 23, 1993-JULY 5,2022 Daryl Ann Apple was born on June 23, 1993 in Pine Ridge, SD to Darrell “Sam” Orville Apple and Stephanie Ann (Richards) Apple. Daryl made her journey to the Spirit World on July 5, 2022 near Kyle, SD. Annie enjoyed many things during her free time like playing horseshoes, going fishing, playing board games, swimming, drawing, and attending family events. Annie was a free hand artist who loved to sketch and do arts and crafts. She would love to drive her mother around, go and gamble, and listen to George Straight music. Annie made everyone laugh...
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SIOUX FALLS - RC Central senior Mataya Yellow Mule was named the RC Journal Outstanding Field athlete of the year in Class AA after wrapping up an undefeated season in the triple jump winning the State AA triple jump for the second year in a row at this year’s State AA track meet in Sioux Falls at the end of May. Yellow Mule won with a leap of 38-1.5 inches, it was her ninth straight win in the event this year; she also had a career best 39-09 going into the State AA tournament. Also at State, Mataya anchored her...
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SIOUX FALLS - RC Central senior Mataya Yellow Mule was named the RC Journal Outstanding Field athlete of the year in Class AA after wrapping up an undefeated season in the triple jump winning the State AA triple jump for the second year in a row at this year’s State AA track meet in Sioux Falls at the end of May. Yellow Mule won with a leap of 38-1.5 inches, it was her ninth straight win in the event this year; she also had a career best 39-09 going into the State AA tournament. Also at State, Mataya anchored her...
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Perhaps the greatest Olympian, Jim Thorpe, is back on top. The International Olympic Committee has corrected the record books to reflect Thorpe’s Olympic victories for the decathlon and pentathlon events in Stockholm’s 1912 Olympic Games. The Olympics website shows that Thorpe, Sac and Fox and Potawatomi, is the sole gold medal winner for the decathlon and pentathlon for the 1912 games Thursday afternoon. ICT learned earlier this week that the committee had planned to announce the change Friday, the 110th anniversary of Thorpe winning the decathlon medal. Thorpe won the pentathlon on July 7, 1912. In Friday’s official announcement, Thomas...
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PHOENIX - Sunday, Pine Ridge knocked off TE 54-49 to win the annual Lori Piestewa National Native Games basketball tournament in Phoenix, Ariz. The Thorpes defeated the Swifty Hopis 48-43 in the semifinal round. The champion Thorpes included Clayton Apple, Christian Pulliam, Juan Espinoza Jr., Kanye Hollow Horn, Neves Blue Legs, Lewis Ten Fingers and Dennis Janis.
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Konrad Pumpkin SeedJan 13, 1984-July 13,2022Matilda MontileauxSept 14, 1954-July 14,2022Marvin BraveOct 20,1966-Jul 11,2022Ronald MousseauJan 25, 1984-July 11,2022Johnny James DarlingJan 7, 1963-July 6, 2022
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JULY 8, 2022-JULY 8,2022 Ohomni Ku Short Bull-Little was born on July 8, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD to Faith Short Bull and Telton Little. Ohomni made the journey to the Spirit World on July 8, 2022 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Ohomni is survived by parents, Faith Short Bull and Telton Little; maternal grandparents, Kathryn Blindman & Reagan Short Bull, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Angel Dreaming Bear & Brian Little, Sr.; grandparents, Tina (Rusty) Merdanian, Isaac (Leah Fire Thunder) Running Shield, Rose Blindman Brown, Georgette Blindman, Jessica Short Bull, Marcia Short Bull, Harold Dreaming Bear, and Beverly...
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JULY 8, 2022-JULY 8,2022 Ohomni Ku Short Bull-Little was born on July 8, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD to Faith Short Bull and Telton Little. Ohomni made the journey to the Spirit World on July 8, 2022 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Ohomni is survived by parents, Faith Short Bull and Telton Little; maternal grandparents, Kathryn Blindman & Reagan Short Bull, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Angel Dreaming Bear & Brian Little, Sr.; grandparents, Tina (Rusty) Merdanian, Isaac (Leah Fire Thunder) Running Shield, Rose Blindman Brown, Georgette Blindman, Jessica Short Bull, Marcia Short Bull, Harold Dreaming Bear, and Beverly...
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NOV 23, 1988-JULY 8, 2022 Jered Patrick Kills Enemy At Night was born on November 23, 1988 in Pine Ridge, SD to Purvis Kills Enemy At Night and Jerilyn Quiver Baltes. Jered made his journey to the Spirit World on July 8, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD. Jered is survived by mother, Jerilyn Quiver Baltes; father, Purvis Kills Enemy At Night; spouse, Alicia Piper; daughters, Jaynea Kills Enemy At Night, Heavnly Kills Enemy At Night, and Sinayria Piper; siblings, Faron Brings Plenty-Quiver, Fred Brings Plenty Quiver, Jovanna Kills Enemy-Quiver, Jonas Baltes-Quiver, and Alyssa Baltes-Quiver; and numerous nieces & nephews. Jered...
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ROSEBUD, South Dakota —A one-year memorial service was held Thursday for the nine children reinterred on tribal lands after being buried at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School cemetery in Pennsylvania for nearly 142 years. These nine Sicangu ancestors, along with thousands of others, were taken from their Lakota families in the 19th century. “Back in 1879, only three years after the Battle of the Little Bighorn, our children began leaving us for boarding school and they were gone all that time,” said Russell Eagle Bear, Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council representative. The Rosebud children were among 10 students whose remains were...
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JUNE 23, 1993-JULY 5,2022 Daryl Ann Apple was born on June 23, 1993 in Pine Ridge, SD to Darrell “Sam” Orville Apple and Stephanie Ann (Richards) Apple. Daryl made her journey to the Spirit World on July 5, 2022 near Kyle, SD. Annie enjoyed many things during her free time like playing horseshoes, going fishing, playing board games, swimming, drawing, and attending family events. Annie was a free hand artist who loved to sketch and do arts and crafts. She would love to drive her mother around, go and gamble, and listen to George Straight music. Annie made everyone laugh...
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On July 16th, 988 will officially become America’s mental health crisis hotline number. The hope with 988 is that those who are in a mental health crisis will be able to be receive fast and safe help for people experiencing mental health emergencies like suicide ideation, addiction and panic attacks. It is estimated that more than 12 million people had serious thoughts of suicide and one in 20 adults experienced a serious mental illness in 2020, per the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). “A direct three-digit line to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors will open the door for...
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SEPT 26, 1982-JULY 5, 2022 Kimberlie Delia Big Boy was born on September 26, 1982 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Toby Big Boy, Sr. and Carla Apple. Kimberlie made her journey to the Spirit World on July 5, 2022 near Kyle, SD. Kim is survived by her mother, Carla Apple; father, James Toby Big Boy; daughters, Delilah Venegas, Maleyah Venegas, Daejia Venegas, Mya & Mila Andrews, Iwoblu Spotted Elk; grandson, Chase Mc- Coy Venegas; siblings, Edward Big Boy, Eric Apple, James Big Boy, Jr., Marvin Big Boy, Madalyn “Sissy” Little Whiteman, Leon Janis, Maurice Apple, and Lela Hernandez,; and...
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SEPT 12, 1997-JULY 7, 2022 Shania Rose Feather Earring was born on September 12, 1997 in Pine Ridge, SD to Luwanda (Mesteth) Feather Earring and Eli Feather Earring, Sr. Shania made her journey to the Spirit World on July 7, 2022 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Shania went to Little Wound School from K-3rd Grade, Circle of Nation in North Dakota from 4th - 7th grade, graduated 8th grade from Rockyford School in Porcupine, SD, and attended Flandreau Indian High School from 9th - 11th grade, where she graduated early in the 11th grade. Shania enjoyed making...
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JUL 7, 2022 – JULY 7, 2022 “Wacin Ole Win” Mylah Rose Chee was born on July 7, 2022 in Rapid City, SD to Anyna Big Road and Quitan Chee. Mylah made her journey to the Spirit World on July 7, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Mylah is survived by her parents, Anyna Big Road of Rapid City, SD and Quitan Chee of Albuquerque, NM; siblings, DeWayne Big Road, Elizabeth Chee, Darius Chee, and Blue Star Woman Chee; maternal grandparents, Frieda Big Road and Louis Jealous, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Laphina Haskie and Robinson Chee; aunts,...
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JUL 7, 2022 – JULY 7, 2022 “Wacin Ole Win” Mylah Rose Chee was born on July 7, 2022 in Rapid City, SD to Anyna Big Road and Quitan Chee. Mylah made her journey to the Spirit World on July 7, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Mylah is survived by her parents, Anyna Big Road of Rapid City, SD and Quitan Chee of Albuquerque, NM; siblings, DeWayne Big Road, Elizabeth Chee, Darius Chee, and Blue Star Woman Chee; maternal grandparents, Frieda Big Road and Louis Jealous, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Laphina Haskie and Robinson Chee; aunts,...
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NOV 23, 1988-JULY 8, 2022 Jered Patrick Kills Enemy At Night was born on November 23, 1988 in Pine Ridge, SD to Purvis Kills Enemy At Night and Jerilyn Quiver Baltes. Jered made his journey to the Spirit World on July 8, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD. Jered is survived by mother, Jerilyn Quiver Baltes; father, Purvis Kills Enemy At Night; spouse, Alicia Piper; daughters, Jaynea Kills Enemy At Night, Heavnly Kills Enemy At Night, and Sinayria Piper; siblings, Faron Brings Plenty-Quiver, Fred Brings Plenty Quiver, Jovanna Kills Enemy-Quiver, Jonas Baltes-Quiver, and Alyssa Baltes-Quiver; and numerous nieces & nephews. Jered...
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SEPT 26, 1982-JULY 5, 2022 Kimberlie Delia Big Boy was born on September 26, 1982 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Toby Big Boy, Sr. and Carla Apple. Kimberlie made her journey to the Spirit World on July 5, 2022 near Kyle, SD. Kim is survived by her mother, Carla Apple; father, James Toby Big Boy; daughters, Delilah Venegas, Maleyah Venegas, Daejia Venegas, Mya & Mila Andrews, Iwoblu Spotted Elk; grandson, Chase Mc- Coy Venegas; siblings, Edward Big Boy, Eric Apple, James Big Boy, Jr., Marvin Big Boy, Madalyn “Sissy” Little Whiteman, Leon Janis, Maurice Apple, and Lela Hernandez,; and...
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Konrad Pumpkin SeedJan 13, 1984-July 13,2022Matilda MontileauxSept 14, 1954-July 14,2022Marvin BraveOct 20,1966-Jul 11,2022Ronald MousseauJan 25, 1984-July 11,2022Johnny James DarlingJan 7, 1963-July 6, 2022
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SEPT 12, 1997-JULY 7, 2022 Shania Rose Feather Earring was born on September 12, 1997 in Pine Ridge, SD to Luwanda (Mesteth) Feather Earring and Eli Feather Earring, Sr. Shania made her journey to the Spirit World on July 7, 2022 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Shania went to Little Wound School from K-3rd Grade, Circle of Nation in North Dakota from 4th - 7th grade, graduated 8th grade from Rockyford School in Porcupine, SD, and attended Flandreau Indian High School from 9th - 11th grade, where she graduated early in the 11th grade. Shania enjoyed making...
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PINE RIDGE RESERVATION - On Tuesday, July 12, the Oglala Sioux Tribe conducted a referendum vote on whether or not to negotiate a 638 contract for the services provided by the Indian Health Service on Pine Ridge Reservation, by Wednesday afternoon, the OST Election Commission announced in unofficial vote totals that out of 853 votes cast across the reservation in 17 polling sites, 91 voted yes while 675 voted no. Out of the 853 votes, there were 87 challenge votes and 10 spoiled ballots. Vote totals by district included: Eagle Nest 4 yes, 42 no with 9 challenges, LaCreek 12...
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JAN 10, 1979-JULY 4, 2022 Sheldon Davis Red Kettle-Glenn was born on January 10, 1979 in Kadoka, SD to David Carl Glenn and Nonabah Red Kettle. Sheldon made his journey to the Spirit World on July 4, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Sheldon is survived by his father, David Glenn; son, Richard Marcus Glenn; sisters, Chantelle Peters, Sylvanna Bullman, and ReAnna Red Kettle; brother, Desmond Red Kettle; and aunt, Kathy Glenn. Sheldon was preceded in death by his mother, Nonabah Red Kettle; sister, Cora Glenn; maternal grandparents, Isabelle Chipps-Red Kettle and Burgess Red Kettle; paternal grandparents, Julie Quiver Glenn, James...
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JAN 10, 1979-JULY 4, 2022 Sheldon Davis Red Kettle-Glenn was born on January 10, 1979 in Kadoka, SD to David Carl Glenn and Nonabah Red Kettle. Sheldon made his journey to the Spirit World on July 4, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Sheldon is survived by his father, David Glenn; son, Richard Marcus Glenn; sisters, Chantelle Peters, Sylvanna Bullman, and ReAnna Red Kettle; brother, Desmond Red Kettle; and aunt, Kathy Glenn. Sheldon was preceded in death by his mother, Nonabah Red Kettle; sister, Cora Glenn; maternal grandparents, Isabelle Chipps-Red Kettle and Burgess Red Kettle; paternal grandparents, Julie Quiver Glenn, James...
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OCT 13, 1955-JULY 4, 2022 Robin Rae Standing was born on October 13, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to Edsel Standing Bear and Evelyn Black Eyes. Robin made her journey to the Spirit World on July 4, 2022 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. Robin is survived by her daughters, Evelyn Wilson, Cheryl Standing Bear, Misty Standing Bear, and Paha Standing Bear; sons, William Bettelyoun and Frankie Standing Bear; special friend, Duane Richards; siblings, Carl Standing Bear, Caroline Standing Bear, Gene Standing Bear, Patricia Standing Bear, and Isaac Standing Bear; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Robin was...
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Sharing and Celebrating Lakota’s. A few weeks back Emil Her Many Horses, shared with me that the Smithsonian exhibit: Our Universes which is on the fourth level, would be closing after being on display since 2005. He wanted to share with our readers who he is and the story of this visual display showing visitors to who eight tribal communities are. Emil Her Many Horses is a curator in the office of Museum Research at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. A member of the Oglala Lakota Nation of South Dakota, Her Many Horses specializes in the central...
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This week we will resume talking about genealogy but in a different perspective. Last month was mental health awareness month, which is an issue since mankind begin on this Earth. And you can bet our ancestors dealt with before colonization and they developed ways to cope with mental health, including anxiety. There were not only ceremonies for healing, which we carry some on today but everyday life skills they practiced for mental strength. Anxiety is a mental health issue that millions of humans face every day and I have become more involved in learning about it and treatment for it...
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Sharing and Celebrating Lakota’s. A few weeks back Emil Her Many Horses, shared with me that the Smithsonian exhibit: Our Universes which is on the fourth level, would be closing after being on display since 2005. He wanted to share with our readers who he is and the story of this visual display showing visitors to who eight tribal communities are. Emil Her Many Horses is a curator in the office of Museum Research at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. A member of the Oglala Lakota Nation of South Dakota, Her Many Horses specializes in the central...
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Chooch is reluctant about many things. He is reluctant to be a storyteller like the rest of his family, and he is reluctant to spend spring break in the small town of Greasy Oklahoma, with Uncle Dynamite. But Chooch will find out there’s more than one way to tell a story. https://prairieedge.com/all-products/ book-the-reluctant-storyteller/
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Chooch is reluctant about many things. He is reluctant to be a storyteller like the rest of his family, and he is reluctant to spend spring break in the small town of Greasy Oklahoma, with Uncle Dynamite. But Chooch will find out there’s more than one way to tell a story. https://prairieedge.com/all-products/ book-the-reluctant-storyteller/
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MARCH 1, 1948-JULY 10,2022 Louise Mae (Porcupine) Stands was born on March 1, 1948 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph & Emma (No Fat) Porcupine. Louise made her journey to the Spirit World on July 10, 2022 at the Hennepin Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Louise is survived by her sons, Homer Stands, Jr. and Perry Stands; sibling, Gilmore T.; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Homer N. Stands, Sr.; parents, Joseph & Emma (No Fat) Porcupine; daughters, Juanita Stands and Alanna Stands; siblings, Ramona E., Samuel B., George N., Aaron F., Kenneth J.,...
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AUG 12,1966-JULY 12-2022 John Daniel Conquering Bear-Janis was born on August 12, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Conquering Bear and Ruth Janis. John made his journey to the Spirit World on July 12, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. John did many odd jobs over the years. He loved to mechanic, drive truck, and worked as a farm/ranch hand. John was a jack of all trades and attempted many things at least once. John is survived by his wife, Frances “Frankie” James-Janis; children, Michelle S. Janis, Anthony Janis, Alisha Janis, Jonnie Lynn Janis, and...
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AUG 12,1966-JULY 12-2022 John Daniel Conquering Bear-Janis was born on August 12, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Conquering Bear and Ruth Janis. John made his journey to the Spirit World on July 12, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. John did many odd jobs over the years. He loved to mechanic, drive truck, and worked as a farm/ranch hand. John was a jack of all trades and attempted many things at least once. John is survived by his wife, Frances “Frankie” James-Janis; children, Michelle S. Janis, Anthony Janis, Alisha Janis, Jonnie Lynn Janis, and...
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MARCH 1, 1948-JULY 10,2022 Louise Mae (Porcupine) Stands was born on March 1, 1948 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph & Emma (No Fat) Porcupine. Louise made her journey to the Spirit World on July 10, 2022 at the Hennepin Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Louise is survived by her sons, Homer Stands, Jr. and Perry Stands; sibling, Gilmore T.; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Homer N. Stands, Sr.; parents, Joseph & Emma (No Fat) Porcupine; daughters, Juanita Stands and Alanna Stands; siblings, Ramona E., Samuel B., George N., Aaron F., Kenneth J.,...
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PINE RIDGE/KYLE - An OST Referendum on legalizing medicinal and recreational marijuana was held on March 10, 2020, it was just over two years later when the first recreational marijuana dispensary opened for business on Pine Ridge Reservation. Currently 23 licenses have been issued to 14 businesses on the reservation by the Marijuana/ Cannabis Commission that include 13 cultivators, 4 processors and six dispensaries. No Worries, a dispensary on Main St. In Pine Ridge opened for business on May 27, 2022, we sell pre-rolls to flower to concentrates to edibles, stated Tyler Eagle Bull who manages the dispensary for his...
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LAS CRUCES - As a junior at Little Wound high school in Kyle, Lance Christensen Jr. won the State A golf championship, in his senior year he finished sixth and the following fall, Christensen attended New Mexico State University to attend school and play golf; in addition to going to classes, Lance did a redshirt year on the golf team. “More than anything else, I learned how to manage my time, from practicing golf everyday, attending classes and working on my mental health, I had to learn how to make the best use of my time,” said Christensen, “especially in...
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OGLALA - Last week the OST Council met in a special session at the Prairie Wind Casino hotel conference room and voted 15-1 to make the mask mandate optional when the Risk Chart is in yellow or green. After interviewing Roger Brings Him Back and Joseph Milk for the general manager’s position at East Wind Casino in Martin, the council chose Brings Him Back with a vote of 13-2 over Milk. The council then voted 14-0-1 to give Brings Him Back a one year contract; Brings Him Back had been the interim manager since January when past manager Stanley Little...
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Red Cloud Renewable (RCR) is excited to announce being named an awardee of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program Enhancement and Innovation Grant! This grant will fund RCR’s new Native to Native Energy Sovereignty program, which will join RCR’s existing solar training, sustainable building, and traditional foods programs. This new program is a path to net zero emissions through deep energy retrofits, electrification, and onsite renewables for four tribes in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. This project builds on the successful history of Red Cloud Renewable, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based on the Pine Ridge Reservation in...
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APR 12, 1953 -JULY 2, 2022 Frank grew up on his parent’s ranch north of Kyle, where he learned to do ranch work, ride horses, and work with cows. He eventually started his ranch carrying on the lessons of being a true cowboy. Frank became a self-taught mechanic. He generously shared his expertise with his sons, nephews, and grandsons to ensure they would always make it safely to where they were going. All who knew him well knew they could count on him to lend a hand and always knew where to find him within his shop with an ice-cold...
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SEPT 19, 1989- JULY 1, 2022 Jesse Ryan Kills Back was born in Gordon, NE to Hugh Kills Back, Sr. and Lorraine Yellow Boy. Jesse is survived his sons, Matthew, Damien, and Payton Kills Back all of Kyle, SD; daughter, Jessah Kills Back of Oglala, SD; brothers, Hugh Kills Back, Jr. of Rapid City, SD, Adam Kills Back, Joel Thunder Hawk, and Shane Kills Back all of Porcupine, SD; sisters, Louise (Thomas Mills) Kills Back of Porcupine, SD, Crystal (David) Lyles of Colorado Springs, CO, and Stephanie Kills Back of Porcupine, SD; special friend, Latisha Mousseau; parents, Hugh (Denise) Kills...
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NOV 3, 1944-JULY 2, 2022 Mary Nancy Stewart was born on November 3, 1944 in Rosebud, SD to Gerald Paul Never Miss A Shot and Pauline Corrine Coleman. Mary made her journey to the Spirit World on July 2, 2022 in Rosebud, SD. Mary is survived by her daughters, Beverly High Pipe and Pamela Stewart; sons, Randolph Never Miss A Shot and Roland Stewart; siblings, Maude Traversie, Betty Rios, Paul Joe Never Miss A Shot, Francis Never Miss A Shot, and Ellsworth Never Miss A Shot; 40 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents,...
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JAN 10, 1979-JULY 4, 2022 Sheldon Davis Red Kettle-Glenn was born on January 10, 1979 in Kadoka, SD to David Carl Glenn and Nonabah Red Kettle. Sheldon made his journey to the Spirit World on July 4, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Sheldon is survived by his father, David Glenn; son, Richard Marcus Glenn; sisters, Chantelle Peters, Sylvanna Bullman, and ReAnna Red Kettle; and brother, Desmond Red Kettle. Sheldon was preceded in death by his mother, Nonabah Red Kettle; sister, Cora Glenn; maternal grandparents, Isabelle Chipps-Red Kettle and Burgess Red Kettle; paternal grandparents, Julie Quiver Glenn, James Glenn, James Glenn,...
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PIERRE – Syphilis is on the rise in South Dakota with the numbers more than tripling in the last five years with hot spots including Pine Ridge and Rosebud. In a virtual presentation last week, Bridget Dean with the South Dakota Department of Health’s Sexually Transmitted Infection Control Program, spoke to members of the South Dakota Network Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault. The membership of SDNAFVSA are organizations and shelters who work with women and their children to be safe from violence and sexual assault. South Dakota is seeing an increase in numbers of syphilis, in 2017, there 52...
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OCT 13,1983-JULY 2, 2022 Georgina Ann Little Hawk was born on October 13, 1983 in Pine Ridge, SD to Debra Little Hawk and George Twiss II. Georgina made her journey to the Spirit World on July 2, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Georgina is survived by her father, George Twiss II; children, Christopher Giago, Alexandra Giago, Trinity Little Hawk, Justin Little Hawk, Dominicc Piper, and Malycia Piper; grandchildren, Jasiah Giago and Carlos Little Hawk; siblings, Francine Zuniga, Kimberly Little Hawk, Teanna Little Hawk, Margo Twiss, Gaylen Twiss, Keeley Twiss, and Cody Twiss; aunts, Sue Big Crow and Donna Twiss-Mendoza; and...
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ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves and the 7G Foundation are hosting the first-ever Native American All Star Baseball Showcase July 16, 17 at Truist Park in Atlanta; they invited 50 Native American high school baseball players from across the country - Haedyn Haas just completed his junior year at Red Cloud high school and this spring played baseball for the Hot Springs baseball team. “We saw the announcement and sent in a highlight video then received an invitation to attend,” said Haas who plays basketball at Red Cloud and baseball in spring and early summer for Hot Springs, “no, I really...
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Jared Kills Enemy At Night Nov 23, 1988-July 8, 2022 Shania Feather Earring Sept 12, 1997-July 7,2022 Johnny James Darling Jan 7, 1963-July 6, 2022 Kimberly Delia Big Boy Sept 26, 1982-July 5, 2022 Daryl Ann Apple June 23, 1993-July 5, 2022 Robin K Standing Bear Oct 13,1955-July 4, 2022 Merle Good Voice Flute March 3,1956 –July 4, 2022
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SOUTH DAKOTA - From early June through late July, the SD Golf Association, in partnership with Sanford International, sponsors a junior golf program for boys and girls in several divisions including 9 and under, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-18 with divisions including southeast, northeast and west. Kelsey Morrison graduated from White River in May, she’s attending college in the fall and will play golf, she’s been in two summer tournaments and is tied for sixth in the girls 16- 28 division. Esperanza Rama will be a junior at Red Cloud in the fall, she’s been in three tournaments this summer...
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The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and Ancestors as your guides as you unlock your connection to your own unique, inherent healing power. Through storytelling, ceremonies, and Shamanic journeys, learn to apply ancient wisdom to your life in ways that are respectful and conscious of the stolen lands, lives, and traditions of Indigenous peoples. Discover how to: – Ground and root into your own lineage and meet your Ancestral guides. – Practice self-care and rest on your journey. – Return to Ancestral ways of cleansing...
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A North Dakota federal judge on Thursday denied the state’s motion to dismiss a suit claiming its new legislative districts dilute Native Americans’ voting rights, ruling the tribes’ right to seek a remedy is embedded in case law. Secretary of State Alvin Jaeger asked for the lawsuit brought by the Turtle Mount Band of Chippewa Indians, the Spirit Lake Tribe and three residents to be dismissed, saying they lack standing to bring the claims and are not citizens of the United States. Jaeger also argued Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act does not provide a private right of action....
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People may Wonder Why “Victims of Substance Abuse” in SD are often sent directly to prison? It is more understandable if there are Other crimes on board, But if Not, then Why? Going to prison, seems like it does Not always guarantee victims will get help with their Addictions. The “substance abuse user” Basically gets Time, maybe years, behind bars and Cannot be with loved ones and entire family members are psychologically affected. Some prisoners have dear, young children at home and it certainly will affect their future. *Historically Native Americans took pride in maintaining a strong family unit -...
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Rapid City - Last week the Rapid City Journal selected Red Cloud junior Jade Ecoffey as the “Track athlete of the Year”; for the second year in a row Ecoffey won both the 1600 and 3200 meter races at the SD State A track and field meet. This year, Ecoffey also finished third in the 800 meter run and anchored Red Cloud’s 4 X 800 relay team that finished seventh. The rising senior immediately hit the rodeo circuit after the State track meet, she also participated with the Red Cloud girls basketball team in the RC Stevens summer high school...
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In looking at the high rates of sexual violence in tribal communities, including Oglala Nation, there just needs to be more education and awareness. Even the United States Congress can see those high rates in our communities and has channeled money to Indian country to combat sexual and domestic violence. Sexual violence has been an issue within our communities probably even before colonization landed on the shores of this nation. One of the key factors in doing social change to decrease sexual violence and the consequences is breaking down those barriers in providing safety. Being safe is being educated and...
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A few months past we cut down two trees in backyard, no leaves these past two years, and seemed time, one was a birch and kept pieces and other was really tall with large branches spread out with mingling with branches of small trees. This week I wanted to share the amazing teachings of trees that connected with individual, family, community, and Tribe after sitting outside these past weeks and watching the trees come alive. Two trees have shown me the power of roots as it connects to what we as Indian families, communities, and Tribes with many years of...
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Episcopalians study role in Native boarding schools A fact-finding commission of the Episcopal Church will research the history of the denomination’s role in operating boarding schools for Native American children -- part of a system the church now acknowledges was rooted in white supremacy and caused generations of trauma. The denomination’s General Convention, meeting in Baltimore, approved the commission’s formation by acclamation in votes Friday and Saturday in its two legislative houses. The votes followed a series of emotionally potent comments from Indigenous and other church members at the convention. Bishop Carol Gallagher, regional canon for the Central Region of...
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[This week’s column is written by Tyler Young, a graduate student in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University] “We conclude that the Federal Government and the State have concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute crimes committed by non-Indians against Indians in Indian country.” These 23 words, located within the penultimate sentence of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 29 majority opinion on Oklahoma v. Castro Huerta, are meant by the five concurring justices to be the main take-away in this case. They certainly stand out, since such a decision (as expressed in the dissent of the 4 remaining justices)...
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MAY 29,1976-JULY 1, 2022 Wicanpi Win (Star Woman) Thomas, loving known as Star or Starr Thomas was born in Rapid City, SD on May 29, 1976 to Jo Ann Flynn and John Thomas. Star made her journey to be with the ancestors on June 25, 2022, at the age of 46. Star grew up in Rapid City and had many friends and people important to her that became her extended family. Growing up in Lakota Homes, Star was always surrounded by family and her siblings. As a child, she loved visiting the Rockyford family land on the Pine Ridge Indian...
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JUNE 8, 1953-JUNE 26, 2022 Timothy King, Jr. was born on June 8, 1953 in Pine Ridge, SD to Timothy King, Sr. and Emily (Blue Bird) King. Timothy made his journey to the Spirit World on June 26, 2022 at the Avantara Nursing Home in Milbank, SD. Timothy is survived by his children, Timothy King III, Emily King, Stephen King, and Jovannah King; sisters, Jackie King and Mary (King) Buckman; and grandchild, Daeden King. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, Timothy, Sr., and Emily King; sister, Susan King; son, Charles King; and significant other, Betty Black Bear. Wake...
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SEPT 16, 1985-JUNE 25, 2022 Rekal was born on September 16, 1985 in Pine Ridge, SD to Marian Poor Bear and Pete Plenty Wounds, Jr. Rekal is the only son of this union and lived most of his life in Oglala, SD. Rekal made his journey to the Spirit World on June 25, 2022 at the UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO. Rekal’s Lakota name was given to him by his Grandfather, Pete Plenty Wounds, Sr. at Wakpamni Lake celebration, and Harold Dean Salway tied his eagle feather. Rekal attended and graduated from Loneman School and...
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APRIL 2, 1992-JUNE 25, 2022 Grace Renee Two Hawk was born on April 2, 1992 in Aberdeen, SD to Delilah White Dress and Gordon Two Hawk. Grace made her journey to the Spirit World on June 25, 2022 in Winner, SD. Grace is survived by her children, Oneida Fast Wolf, Diamond Fast Wolf, and Joseph Whalen; mother, Delilah White Dress; father, Gordon Two Hawk; brothers, Edward Two Hawk and Christopher White Dress; sisters, Jesse Sutton, Nellie Two Hawk, and Angelina Hill-White Dress; uncle, Paul “Chili” White Dress; aunts, Irene “Candy” Red Cloud, Tracy Cortier, Castle Two Hawk, and Naomi Young;...
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EAGLE BUTTE - What started out in 2015 as a one time only Red Can Graffiti Jam in Eagle Butte sponsored and coordinated by the Cheyenne River Youth Project has become an annual fixture on the arts calendar as the 8th annual event opens Wednesday and runs through Saturday. “This is an invitational, we have between 10 and 12 artists coming, artists we’ve been working with since January, who will work with a local youth artist and start painting murals on Wednesday,” said Jerica Widow and Wakinyan Chief, CRYP staff, “artists from all over the country come to paint, this...
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THREE MILE CREEK - The OST Referendum on contracting the Indian Health Service on Pine Ridge Reservation is set for Tuesday, July 12 with 17 polling places across the reservation opening at 7:00am and closing at 7:00pm. During the 2020 OST Election, there were 21 polling places but for the referendum in July, there will be 17 polling sites; in Medicine Root district, Mediator Church at the five mile corner and St. Henry’s Church in Potato Creek are no longer usable while the community buildings in Red Cloud community and Slim Buttes, both in Wakpamni district are no longer functional....
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Rosebud, S.D. – Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spent a day meeting with South Dakota’s Tribal Presidents in a visit hosted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. The visit included stops at St. Francis Indian School, Ojinjinkta Housing Development Corporation, Keya Wakpala Community Garden and Sinte Gleska University. “I promised to visit Indian Country and I couldn’t be more gratified to have had this chance to visit with you today,” stated Secretary Yellen. “Treasury and administration are deeply committed to partnering with you. We know that the programs the government is now implementing are by no means sufficient to...
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Visitors to South Dakota’s Badlands National Park can now add a new stop to their tour thanks to the creation of Oglala Lakota Living History Village. Conveniently located just off I-90 (at exit 131). Local Oglala interpretive guides share historical facts and modern-day cultural knowledge as they take groups through the various types of housing structures utilized by the Lakota people. You’ll see firsthand how the dwellings were maintained and the conditions in which the people lived. Their Story Oglala Lakota is the historical name of the Oglala Sioux Tribe that is now located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation....
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In May of 2022 the Oglala Lakota County Commissioners had asked the County Treasurer’s Office to start taking tax deed on properties in Oglala Lakota County that are 3 years or more delinquent on property taxes. At that time there were around 43 parcels for a total of 0,136.94 in property taxes due to the County. The income from this money goes to the County, Oglala Lakota County School District and the Town of Batesland. As the Treasurer, I would like to give those property owners and their families the opportunity to get the back taxes paid current so a...
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OGLALA - On Wednesday during the council’s June regular session, the tribal council voted 16-3-1 in support of a memorandum of mutual support between the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department to assist each other in emergency situations. An ordinance amending the tribe’s vaccine Incentive program to add children from six months of age to five years of age passed 19- 0; a resolution requiring any committee action that needed tribal expenditures would need to go before the Finance committee passed 19-0; a resolution that authorized the transportation of marijuana off the reservation for testing and requiring...
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Recently I was listening to a presentation by a state health official on the number of syphilis cases that are rising in the state. At one time back in 2015, the numbers were around 50 and in the first quarter of this year 2022, they are at 777. That is a big increase in numbers and it is very scary. Sometimes there is just a need for not only family to step up but community too, to teach and do awareness. The education and awareness of taking care ourselves should not only come from parents and family but from community....
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Today is a good day to share why July Fourth is a Federal Holiday and again it was good for me to go back and do some reading and perhaps this was taught somewhere in my upper grades and this day has been set aside for family to gather, share food, for many tribal communities to have a day of singing and dancing with the Veterans front and center with the Tawapaha/Flag honored as it represents the country our tribal lands, communities and homes across Indian America that sit on it. I wanted to share what today meant and where...
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2010 Maverick Award winner, 2011 Aesop Prize Winner—Children’s folklore section, and a 2011 Eisner Award Nominee. All cultures have tales of the trickster—a crafty creature or being who uses cunning to get food, steal precious possessions, or simply cause mischief. He disrupts the order of things, often humiliating others and sometimes himself. In Native American traditions, the trickster takes many forms, from coyote or rabbit to raccoon or raven. The first graphic anthology of Native American trickster tales, Trickster brings together Native American folklore and the world of comics. In Trickster, 24 Native storytellers were paired with 24 comic artists,...
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Here at Wingsprings, the home of CAIRNS, the rabbits have been busy reproducing this spring and early summer. There have been at least four “batches” of babies so far, ranging in size from cute little baby fur-balls to skittish slightly older ones and their earliest born cousins who are now almost adult size. We like to remind ourselves that the mashtinchalas were here before we were and will be here long after we are gone. This is their home. We do not give them feed or water or shelter, though materials from the ongoing construction projects do offer them cover...
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MAY 10, 1971-JUNE 20, 2022 Louis Benjamin Swift Bird, Jr. was born on May 10, 1971 in Oakland, CA to Louis Benjamin Swift Bird, Sr. and Agnes Dubois Swift Bird. Louis made his journey to the Spirit World on June 20, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD. Louis is survived by his son, Issac Swift Bird, Joshua Swift Bird, and Louis Benjamin Swift Bird III; siblings, Matthew Swift Bird, Audie Swift Bird, Cactus Swift Bird, John Lohnes, Mary Lohnes, and Chaske Swift Bird, and Charmaine Swift Bird; grandchildren, Mason and Leah Swift Bird; aunts, Carla Pittman, Julie Little Hawk, and Vanetta...
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APRIL 11, 1952-JUNE 21, 2022 Adelbert Irving Tail, Jr. was born on April 11, 1952 in Porcupine, SD to Delbert Tail, Sr. and Ella Beautiful Bald Eagle. Adelbert made his journey to the Spirit World on June 21, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Adelbert is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Rowland; daughters, Kimberly Adams and Thelma Tail; son, Royal Leftwich; son, David (Kelly Hosie) Leftwich; brothers, Elvis M. Tail and Francis “Sonny” Richards; sisters, Martha (Andre Janis) L. Protector, Priscilla A. Tail, Ella M. (David) Tail-Lays Bad, Mary F. Tail, Crystal A. Tail, and...
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ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — A central Indiana school district that adopted a Native American mascot nearly a century ago has dropped a basketball pregame routine where students dressed as American Indians performed a “peace pipe” ceremony. The Anderson Community Schools’ athletic teams will continue to use the Indians name and logo, but the pipe routine performed before Anderson High School’s basketball games is being eliminated immediately under recommendations unanimously approved Tuesday by the district’s school board. Superintendent Dr. Joe Cronk proposed the changes, which include moving toward initiating a formal partnership with the Delaware Tribe of Indians to modernize some of...
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Historical trauma is multigenerational trauma experienced by cultural, racial, or ethnic group. It is related to major events that oppressed a particular group of people because of their status as oppressed, such as slavery, African Americans, the Holocaust, being Jewish, forced migration, and the violent colonization of Native Americans. While many in such a group will experience no effects of the historical trauma, others may experience poor overall physical and behavioral health, including low self-esteem, depression, self-destructive behavior, marked propensity for violent or aggressive behavior, substance misuse and addiction, and high rates of suicide and cardiovascular disease. Acute problems of...
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What have you always wanted to know about Indians? Do you think you should already know the answers—or suspect that your questions may be offensive? In matter of-fact responses to over 120 questions, both thoughtful and outrageous, modern and historical, Ojibwe scholar and cultural preservationist Anton Treuer gives a frank, funny, and sometimes personal tour of what’s up with Indians, anyway. https://prairieedge.com/all-products/ everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-indians but-were-afraid-to-ask-book/
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MARCH 9, 1990-JUNE 17, 2022 Micheliegh Lorilan Iron Cloud “Wambli Wacin Win” was born on March 9, 1990 in Rapid City, SD to Robert Iron Cloud, Sr. and Ronalda Comes Flying Good Shield. Micheliegh made her journey to the Spirit World on June 17, 2022 near Parmalee, SD. Micheliegh grew up by her grandmother, Marcella Iron Cloud whom taught her the way of the Fancy Woman Shawl Dancer and took her around to the Pow-Wows and to be the best at whatever she does in this world. Micheliegh loved life and was full of life and shown love and compassion...
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JUL 24, 1964-JUNE 21, 2022 Steven Ray Long was born on July 24, 1964 in Pine Ridge, SD to Arthur Franklin Long and Henrietta “Babe” (O’Rourke) King. Steven made his journey to the Spirit World on June 20, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Steven is survived by his daughter, Amber Kay Long of Oceanside, CA; son, Steven Ray Long, Jr. of Oceanside, CA; siblings, Leonard Long, Victoria Peres, Cecil Long of Flandreau, SD, Patricia Cook of Phoenix, AZ, Lorrie King of Rapid City, SD, Robert Rosales of Rapid City, SD, Louie Long of Sioux Falls, SD, Robert Long of Rapid...
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JAN 2,1966-JUNE 16, 2022 David Rowland, Sr. was born on January 2, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Clarence Rowland and Cleone Ice. David made his journey to the Spirit World on June 16, 2022 at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO. David is survived by his spouse, Ramona Rowland of Kyle, SD; daughter, Rena Rowland of Chadron, NE; son, David Rowland, Jr. of Kyle, SD; sister, Dorothy Sun Bear of Wounded Knee, SD; 12 grandchildren; and niece, Jennifer Rowland. David was preceded in death by his daughters, Ashley Dawn Rowland and Emily Joyce Rowland; mother, Cleone Ice; father,...
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SEP 3,1971-JUNE 16,2022 “Sugar - LT - Sugar Boy” Lawrence Gabriel Two Eagle, Sr. was born on September 3, 1971 in Rosebud, SD to Clarence Two Eagle, Jr. and Cynthia (Crow Eagle) Two Eagle. Lawrence made his journey to the Spirit World on June 16, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lawrence is survived by his spouse, Rhea Two Eagle; children, Lawrence, Jr., Lorenzo, Luke, Lane, Reggie, Logan, & Luisa Hunny; siblings, Robbi (Kyle Patton) Two Eagle and Billie (Joe Prue III) Two Eagle; niece, Angel Bordeaux; nephews, Jaren Two Eagle, Darius Two Eagle, and Noah...
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At Pahin Sinte Owayawa we are kindly asking that there be no firework lighting around our school and in the teaching housing, for the dates of June 30- July 2, 2022. We will be hosting Sung Nagi Okolakiciye (Horse Spirit Society). We’d like to show respect to the presenter and his horses. Sung Nagi Okolakiciye will be open for the all Pahin Sinte Owayawa students on July 2nd, 2022. If you have any questions please call the school 605-867- 5588
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BOSTON — A tomahawk once owned by Chief Standing Bear, a pioneering Native civil rights leader, has been returned to his tribe after being housed for decades in a museum at Harvard University. Citizens of the Ponca tribes in Nebraska and Oklahoma visited the Massachusetts university on June 3 for the ceremonial return of the artifact, the tribes said in a recent announcement. Standing Bear had originally gifted the pipe-tomahawk to one of his lawyers after winning the 1879 court case that made him one of the first Native Americans granted civil rights. The tomahawk changed hands several times before...
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PINE RIDGE - When the OST Council decided on conducting a referendum vote on whether or not to contract IHS on Pine Ridge Reservation, they created a task force to help inform the community about the contracting process, George Pourier and RaeAnn Red Owl were originally appointed to the Task Force then Chris Eagle Hawk was added. Stating that the Task Force wasn’t created to promote the contracting but to inform the community, the Task Force started setting up district and community meetings to inform the Oyate, meetings were held in Allen, Oglala, Kyle, Wanblee, Martin and Porcupine with Pine...
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INDIAN COUNTRY - Following a very competitive basketball season this year, student athletes participated in track or got involved in the weight room, until this summer when there are high school leagues in Rapid City, Pierre and Sioux Falls and team camps throughout the northern Plains region. This year Lakota Tech, Red Cloud and White River girls high school teams went to State tournaments while on the boys side Lakota Tech, White River and Lower Brule earned state tournament berths. In Rapid City, RC Stevens once again hosted a boys high school summer league that included RC Stevens, RC Central,...
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Battle of Little Big Horn was this past June 25th and northern plains tribes have been celebrating this day for their victory since the day it happened. General George Armstrong Custer was defeated that day in battle by Lakota and Cheyenne people. What happened that day accumulated from the plains tribes wanting to keep control and protection of their land and territory. It was a battle of many between the U.S. government and tribes as the government worked to assimilate tribes into mainstream government controlled society. In researching family history and digging around into genealogy, I always try to find...
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AUG 29,1945-JUN 14,2022 “Wahancanka Luta” Donald Rudy Looks Twice was born on August 29, 1945 in Manderson, SD to Roy Rudy Looks Twice and Mildred Irene Good Crow. Donald made his journey to the Spirit World on June 14, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Donald is survived by his daughter, Donna Looks Twice; son, Donroy Shoulders; dog, Ska; grandchildren, Derek Looks Twice, Sr., Summer Looks Twice, D’Andee Respects Nothing, and Kaelem Pawnee Leggins; great-grandchildren, Charli, Melody, Derek, Jr., Jravian, Jeracia, Kaylena, Zayvia, and Dre’Cole; and first cousins, Roberta Spencer, Philip Jumping Eagle, Audrey Jumping Eagle,...
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SEP 5, 1972-JUNE 14, 2022 Alfred James Red Shirt was born on September 5, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Robert Red Shirt, Sr. and Bonnie (Richard) Red Shirt. Alfred made his journey to the Spirit World on June 14, 2022 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Alfred is survived by his mother, Bonnie Richard-Red Shirt; father, Robert Red Shirt, Sr.; daughters, Billie Jean Red Shirt and Shawnee Afraid of Hawk; godsons, Tradell Red Shirt, Christopher Red Shirt, and Darren Spotted Elk; siblings, Joann Red Shirt, Roberta Red Shirt, Rebecca Red Shirt, Robert Red Shirt, Jr., and...
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JULY 25, 1946-JUNE 9,2022 “Omani Hunska Win” - Margaret Kay Jumping Eagle was born on July 25, 1946 in Maywood, CA to Irving “Boob” Jumping Eagle and Esther (Bowen) Jumping Eagle. Margaret made her journey to the Spirit World on June 9, 2022 at her home in Porcupine, SD. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Regina Patience Jumping Eagle and Sarina Echo Jumping Eagle; son, Gilbert Jumping Eagle; grandchildren, Fiona Jumping Eagle, Naomi Jumping Eagle, Zayne Weston, Josephina Sarina Jumping Eagle-Hernandez, Celestina Dream Jumping Eagle, Tre Jumping Eagle, and Tate Omani Jumping Eagle; and great grandchild, Issac Jumping Eagle-Garcia. Margaret...
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FEB 8,1989-JUN 11,2022 Duane “DJ” Louis Big Crow, Jr. was born on February 8, 1989 in Gallup, NM to Bess Dee and Duane Louis Big Crow, Sr. DJ began his journey to the Spirit World on June 11, 2022 at his home in Gallup, NM. DJ is Oglala Lakota from Hunkpati band. Chishi nishli . Naalani bashishchiin, Naakai dine’é dashicheii, Naalaní dashinalí ,Ákót’éego diné hastiin nishli DJ is survived by his parents Bess and Duane; daughters, Francine (Devon Red Cloud) and Brylei (Chelsea Ross); sons, Draven (Shawnee Red Bear) and Dante; sisters, Jhoni and Thelma Big Crow; nieces, Destiny and...
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MAY 16,1972-JUNE 11,2022 Kendall Jolene DeCory was born on May 16, 1972 in Rapid City, SD to Kendall James Decory, Sr. and Joan Faith Martinez. Kendall made her journey to the Spirit World on June 11, 2022 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Jolene is survived by her father, Kendall James DeCory, Sr; daughters, Dayseaia DeCory and Candace DeCory; son, Ezekiel Bettelyoun; siblings, Arlene DeCory, Julie DeCory, Kristen DeCory, and Jamie DeCory; grandchildren, Eza Orisha Blue Alfatlawy Johnson, and Eliza Bettelyoun; aunts, Teena M. LeBeau and Lori F Padilla; and uncle, Donald A. Martinez. Jolene was preceded...
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The last graduation ceremony here on our homeland took place Sunday, June 19th, 2022 at the Piya Wiconi Powwow Grounds south of the Oglala Lakota College Administrative Campus with ceremonies taking place at He Sapa and Cheyenne River College Center a few days before. As I read the names of the graduates completing a course of study, certificates, Associates, Bachelors and Masters, whose families were in the audience along with being a part of a 50 year history from a vision by Gerald One Feather, Birgil Killstraight and others for a college to be on our homeland providing needed skills...
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I believe many people today are idealistic and turn a blind eye when it comes to seeing alcohol and substance abuse. Young and older adults get caught up in it and it then affects entire families in some way or another. I know with teens you can set limits on their outside activity but as they get older you cannot. Once people get caught up with addictions, it is very tough. Reading about the whole process is mind bending. After the courts get ahold of a person, more than likely they get sent to prison. *Thats why the SD prisons...
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Uncovering hidden histories of Indigenous performers in vaudeville and in the creation of western modernity and popular culture Drawing from little-known archives, Christine Bold brings to light forgotten histories of Indigenous performers in vaudeville and, by extension, popular culture and modernity. Vaudeville was both a forerunner of modern mass entertainment and a rich site of popular Indigenous performance and notions of Indianness at the turn of the twentieth century. Tracing the stories of artists Native to Turtle Island (North America) performing across the continent and around the world, Bold illustrates a network of more than 300 Indigenous and Indigenous-identifying entertainers,...
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SEPT 3,1971-JUNE 16,2022 “Sugar - LT - Sugar Boy” “Lawrence Gabriel Two Eagle, Sr. was born on September 3, 1971 in Rosebud, SD to Clarence Two Eagle, Jr. and Cynthia (Crow Eagle) Two Eagle. Lawrence made his journey to the Spirit World on June 16, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lawrence is survived by his spouse, Rhea Two Eagle; children, Lawrence, Jr., Lorenzo, Luke, Lane, Reggie, Logan, & Luisa Hunny; siblings, Robbi (Kyle Patton) Two Eagle and Billie (Joe Prue III) Two Eagle; niece, Angel Bordeaux; nephews, Jaren Two Eagle, Darius Two Eagle, and Noah...
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AUG 8,1973-JUN 12,2022 Arlana Stands was born on August 18, 1973 in Denver, CO to Albert Armentrout and Tina Jumping Eagle. Arlana made her journey to the Spirit World on June 12, 2022 in Manderson, SD. Arlana is survived by her father & stepmother, Albert & Doreen Armentrout of Sioux Falls, SD; daughter, Kristina Stands; sons, David Nardini, Christopher Romero, Jacob Lentz, Joseph Stands, and Donavan Stands; siblings, Krystena Prue, Oliver Armentrout, Allison Armentrout, & Robert Charging Whirl, All of Sioux Falls, SD, and Bernice Emery of Manderson, SD; and 3 grandsons. Arlana was preceded in death by her mother,...
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MANDERSON - Monday, the OST Council met in a special session at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, with a vote of 14-2-2, the council approved a new election code as they prepare for the upcoming 2022 tribal election. There were several items that needed to be cleared up before the final vote was taken; there was an attempt to remove the impeachment clause out of the code but the council voted 9-8-1 to keep that if you are impeached from office, you cannot run in the future for an elected position. The council did vote to make a...
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If you have tried and waited to get a table at Owamni, you may find yourself waiting a little longer. The innovative Indigenous restaurant won the prestigious James Beard Foundation award for the Best New Restaurant in the nation. Co-owners Dana Thompson and Chef Sean Sherman accepted the award at the Lyric Opera in Chicago Monday evening. “Owamni… is more like a community spirit than anything else,” said Thompson. She greeted the audience in her Dakota language, “Hihanni waste.” Sherman said they were thinking about the impact of colonialism on Indigenous people and communities of color. “When we opened up...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Robert Redford and George R.R. Martin are the big names behind “Dark Winds,’’ but they’re not the most important. That distinction belongs to the Native American creators and actors who ensured the AMC mystery series rings true to the Native experience and enduring culture, which largely has been snubbed or recklessly caricatured by Hollywood. This time the storytelling is “an inside job,’’ said director Chris Eyre, resulting in what he describes as a “Native American, Southwestern film noir.” Based on Tony Hillerman’s admired novels featuring Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police, AMC’s...
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THREE MILE CREEK - The new U.S. Attorney for South Dakota, Alison J. Ramsdell addressed the Oglala Sioux tribal council during their May regular meeting on June 1 at OLC’s multipurpose facility on the Piya Wiconi campus on Three Mile Creek. Long time assistant US Attorney Greg Peterman was in attendance as well. “Spent the last eight years working in the US Attorney’s office in Sioux Falls, originally from Flandreau where I grew up,” said Ramsdell, “when the tribes filed suit against South Dakota for the lack of voter registration opportunities, the Department of Justice filed a statement, now public...
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KENWOOD, Okla. – In less than a year, Kenwood Public School formed a robotics team and qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship. All Cherokee Nation citizens, the Kenwood Public School team qualified for the state tournament in February and then became state runners-up in the VEX Robotics State Championship in March. Eighth-graders Aaron Smith and Greyson Hansen, seventh-grader Josiah Sapp and fifth-grader Blake Smith represented their small Delaware County community on a big stage against competitors from around the world May 8-10 in Dallas. Kenwood competed in the middle school division among 78 teams and ranked number 42 at...
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In this debut poetry collection, Lakota storyteller Taté Walker steps into the role of a contemporary trickster to continue the purposefully disruptive legacy of a cultural icon: Iktómi, the Spider. The Trickster Riots weaves through the origins of a lost baby queer in love and spiritache to shapeshift into a momma spider exploring what it means to be a good relative, an obliterator of status quo, and a builder of community. Walker’s provocative wordplay channels Iktómi with sometimes inharmonious examinations of Indigeneity. The poems weaponize (webonize?) the English language against colonial normativity and navigate the responsibilities of an urban Two...
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Federal officials and tribal nations have formally reestablished a commission to oversee land management decisions at a national monument in Utah — among the first such joint governance agreements signed by Native Americans and U.S. officials. Leaders from agencies including the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service met with representatives from five tribal nations Saturday to sign a document formalizing the Bears Ears Commission, a governing body tasked with day-to-day decisions on the 2,125 square-mile (5,500 square-kilometer) Bears Ears National Monument. In 2021, President Joe Biden restored two sprawling national monuments in southern...
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MANDERSON/OGLALA/THREE MILE CREEK - During two days of regular sessions and two special sessions, the OST Council honored both individual and groups of tribal members. Dustin Randall, a bus driver at Crazy Horse School, completed his bus run and while returning to school stopped for a student alongside the road who had cut himself climbing into his house, Randall applied first aid and waited while the ambulance came, the student was life-flighted out and lived through the experience. Teton Saltes, while returning from Rapid City saw a burning house outside of Oglala, he raced inside and pulled an elder, Charles New...
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David Rowland Jan 2, 1966-Jun 16, 2022 Skarlett Rain Two Bulls Jun 15, 2022-Jun 15, 2022 Darren Red Bear Jun 5, 1993-Jun 14, 2022
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JUN 15, 2022-JUN 15, 2022 Alex Arlene Winters, daughter to Alexander Winters and Toynina Standing Bear, was born and passed away on June 15, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Alex is survived by her parents, Alexander Winters and Toy Standing Bear; sister, Alexzandria Winters; brother, Nathan Garnette; paternal grandparents, Carol Bad Bear and Louis Boy Winters; maternal grandparents, Joanne Red Shirt and Ryan Standing Bear; aunts, Angel, Josann, and Echo Winters, & Sunshine; Amy Standing Bear and Danae Grass; uncles, Toyer Brown, Louis Winters III, Carlos Winters, Michael Winters, Akia Winters, and Clarence Returns,...
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JULY 3,1961-JUNE 16,2022 Anna Elizabeth “Lizzy” Anderson was born on July 3, 1931 in Kyle, SD to Henry Garnette and Grace (Giago) Garnette. Anna made her journey to the Spirit World on June 14, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Sturgis, SD. Anna attended grade school and high school at Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, SD. Anna then found the love of her life, Lloyd Anderson. They began their life journey together. Lloyd was a truck driver while Lizzy was a stay at home worker, raising her 5 children. Then Lloyd went into business with his brothers ranching...
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JAN 10,1991-JUN 13,2022 Skuya Lynn Old Horse was born on January 11, 1991 in Columbus, NE to Rosebud Old Horse and Martin Brady-Munoz. Skuya made her journey to the Spirit World on June 13, 2022 at her home in Kyle, SD. Skuya is survived by her mother, Rosebud Old Horse; father, Martin Brady-Munoz; grandparents, Sandra Old Horse and Aaron Gay and Faron & Cordelia Old Horse; sister, Martina (Brandon Yellow Hawk) Old Horse & Family; brother, Angel (Roylene Bad Yellow Hair) Old Horse & Family; aunts, Emma Old Horse, Trish Black Hawk, Natasha Black Hawk, and Lakota Win Old Horse;...
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APR 13, 1965-JUNE 3, 2022 Chris “Barney” Joseph Janis was born on April 13, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Leroy “Sunshine” Janis and Wynema (Carlow) DeLong. Chris made his journey to the Spirit World on June 3, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Chris is survived by children, Carlee (Connor Moynihan) Janis and Katilin Janis both of Pine Ridge, SD; mother, Wynema DeLong of Pine Ridge, SD; significant other, Kim Janis of Pine Ridge, SD; sisters, Fawn (Zig) Trueblood of Pine Ridge, SD, Donita (Taylor) Little Whiteman of Kyle, SD, Jenny Janis of Rapid City,...
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OCT. 6, 1965-JUNE 4, 2022 Melissa Lynn Two Bulls was born on October 6, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Adele M. Brown Bull and Francis Two Bulls, Sr. Melissa made her journey to the Spirit World on June 4, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Melissa Lynn went to school at Loneman, Wounded Knee, and gradated High School at Intermountain Tribal High School in Brigham City, UT. Melissa attended college at the United Tribe Technical College studying her degree in Nursing. Melissa is survived by her spouse, Aaron Two Crow, Sr.; daughters, Vanessa (Chase) Two...
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Restoration / Renovation Project of our Pass Creek Service Center - Outside of the Building - is 95 percent complete and what a difference it is! Our Service Center helps out our Oyate in so many ways. We had some hardworking and dedicated workers who proudly committed to making this project a success and worked together for the last few weeks with the interior and exterior! Thank you to all Day Labor crews who were eager and willing to work on this tremendous renovation project. A special thank you to Amy and her Crews, and Albert and his crew for...
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Reservation Dogs is one of the winners of the 2022 Peabody Awards. Ethan Hawke presented the award to FX’s Indigenous centric comedy, co-created by Taika Waititi and Sterlin Harjo, in the below video, calling Reservation Dogs a “brilliant coming-of-age series [that] is unlike anything we’ve ever seen.” The show, which features all-Indigenous writers, directors and series regulars, follows four Native American teenagers in rural Oklahoma as they steal, rob and save to get to California. Both Hawke, and the Peabody Awards, in its official blurb announcing Reservation Dogs‘ win, said the show, which premiered last summer, is “long overdue.” “With...
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One of the reasons I wanted to write a weekly opinion piece for Lakota Times was to focus on genealogy and the importance of the connection we have to our ancestors. When we understand the shape of our past, we learn how to shape our future. And also to be able to share what my family has researched and offer support to other families seeking family trees or information about their ancestors. Besides the weekly column, we created a Facebook group page called Our Sacred Relations Oglala Lakota Genealogy Search with nearly 700 members to share information and research support....
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Lakotan lands extend across the dividing line between Mountain Time and Central Time. From south to north, east to west, these lands include Rosebud Reservation, Pine Ridge Reservation, Lower Brule Reservation, Cheyenne River Reservation, Standing Rock Reservation, Fort Peck Indian Reservation, and Wood Mountain Reserve. The two Sicangu reservations, Lower Brule and Rosebud, are in Central Time, whereas the other five reservations are in Mountain Time. Tuesday morning at 5:51 Mountain Time, the moon was at its full phase. The four phases of the moon—new, first quarter, full, and third quarter—are momentary occurrences. The moon appeared to be full for...
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SIOUX FALLS/RAPID CITY - Little Wound freshman Jaida Jacobs shot 101, 103 for a 204 total in last week’s State A golf tournament in Sioux Falls to finish in a tie for 51st. Lakota Tech senior Tobi Carlow finished her two rounds with 107, 100 for a 207 and a tie for 56th while fellow senior Kanyen Mousseau-Begay shot 108, 108 for a 216 and a tie for 63. Medalist honors for the State A girls went to Olivia Sorlie of Canton with 75, 80 and a 155 total. Flandreau’s Keya Bursheim was second with 82, 74 and 156, Maiya...
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HOT SPRINGS - In an Oglala Lakota County School Board election held in conjunction with the SD State Primary Election on Tuesday, June 7th, Angie Eagle Bull and Bryan Brewer were the top vote getters out of seven candidates vying for two three year terms on the board. Eagle Bull earns her seventh full term on the board, she currently is finishing off Doni DeCory’s term; Brewer earns his second term on the board. Results from Tuesday’s election include Angie Bull 272(incumbent), Bryan Brewer 188, Tom Conroy 165, Todd O’Bryan 149(incumbent), Ted Hamilton 123, Robert Cross 112 and Donnel Ecoffey...
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Friday rolled out guidelines for a new youth service program meant to create job opportunities for Native Americans while boosting their cultural connections to nature through conservation projects on tribal and public land. The Indian Youth Service Corps is the latest addition to the Biden administration’s plans for building a 21st century version of the New Deal-era Civilian Conservation Corps. The mission includes everything from clearing brush to reduce wildfire threats and restore forests to preserving historic sites, helping with archaeological research and building trails. Haaland talked about a childhood...
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EAGLE BUTTE/RAPID CITY/THREE MILE CREEK - Last year, Oglala Lakota College in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic had all of their classes online and at the end of the year, had five separate graduations all via zoom; this year, most classes were online but feeling better about Covid-19, OLC was handing out eight masters, 38 bachelors, 103 associates and 20 certificates, all in-person, last weekend in Eagle Butte and Rapid City and Sunday at Piya Wiconi on Three Mile Creek followed by a graduation Pow wow. Outgoing president Tom Shortbull is the graduation speaker during OLC’s 49th graduation, due...
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Zitkala-Ša, also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was born on the Yankton Sioux reservation in 1876 and went on to become one of the most influential American Indian writer/activists of the twentieth century. “Help Indians Help Themselves”: The Later Writings of Gertrude Simmons Bonnin (Zitkala-Ša) is a critical collection of primary documents written by Bonnin who was principally known for the memoir of her boarding school experience, “Help Indians Help Themselves” expands the published work of Zitkala-Ša, adding insight to a life of writing and political activism on behalf of American Indians in the early twentieth century. Edited by P....
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David Martin Jan 18, 1961-Jun 11, 2022 Margaret Jumping Eagle Jul 25, 1946-Jun 9, 2022 Luna Winyan Chase Matzke Mar 8, 2022-Jun 4, 2022
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DEC 28, 1968-JUNE 4,2022 Donivan Wayne Has No Horse was born on December 28, 1968 in Gordon, NE to Sharon Linda (Has No Horse) Two Crow and Nathan Wayne LeClaire. Donivan made his journey to the Spirit World on June 4, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Donivan is survived by his wife, Anna Has No Horse; children, Molina Ferguson, Catalina Richards, Mikiyela Win Cypress, Mari Jo Richards, George Washington Has No Horse, and Richard Elk Boy; father, Robert Two Crow; sisters, Kim Left Hand, Kristi Blue Bird, Sara (Rich) Blue Bird, Nora (Fred) Blue Bird,...
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DEC 23, 1968-JUNE 7, 2022 Gabriel Lynn Mesteth III “Cetan Hota” was born on December 23, 1968 in Pine Ridge, SD to Gabriel Alvin Mesteth, Jr. and Lucille Olive (Weston) Mesteth. Gabriel made his journey to the Spirit World on June 7, 2022 at the Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Gabriel is survived by his sons, Justin Mesteth and Chase Williams; siblings, Charmaine Weston, Ed Mesteth, Mark Mesteth, Dawn Black Bull, Clarice Mesteth, Chris Brooks, Mike Brooks, and Lisa Brooks; hunka son, Zayne Weston; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Gabriel was preceded in death by his...
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LONESOME VALLEY - “There has been an awful lot of talk about the need for a structure fire department on Pine Ridge, BIA’s current fire department is for wildland fires, they aren’t trained or allowed to fight structure fires, we lost two houses in the Lonesome Valley area while waiting for the Martin FD, the Martin Fire Department is too far away, it takes a house to be engulfed in flames in about 22 minutes, a mobile home could take 6-7 minutes,” said TJ and Vanessa Plume, “we started by putting together a 501 c3 non-profit in February and by...
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This week I am going to dabble in something that might get me in trouble, as it did many times before. And being the journalist or writer that I am, in the past I managed to keep talking and let those criticisms roll like oil off a turtle’s back. About the turtle I heard that phrase said to me by one of my aunties when I went to her nearly crying because I got scolded by an elder for presenting a Lakota phrase in the wrong context. She said to me you are a strong woman, look at the things...
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NOV 9, 1954-MAY 25, 2022 Marcell Dean Bull Bear, “Mato Ota” was born on November 9, 1954 in Pine Ridge, SD to Isabelle Featherman and Morris Bull Bear. Marcell made his journey to the Spirit World on May 25, 2022 at his home near Kyle, SD. Marcell is survived by his wife, Hazel Iron Cloud; children, Marques John (Delphina) Bull Bear, Vivian Rose(Carlos) Orozco, Shannell Mae Bull Bear, Carrie June(Late Darrell II) Blackbird, Molly Thunder Chief, Mathew Bull Bear, and Kelly Moore; brother, Morris (Claudine) Bull Bear; sisters, Emma (Jim) Featherman-Sam, Betty Bull Bear, Elizabeth Bull Bear, Deloris Bull Bear,...
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AUG 18, 1971—MAY 27,2022 Alice Marie Blue Legs was born on August 18, 1971 in Pine Ridge, SD to Milton “Buzzy” Milk and Nancy Blue Legs. Alice made her journey to the Spirit World on May 27, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Alice is survived by her daughters, Deana Milk, Delta Blue Legs, Danyell Blue Legs, Christina (Larry) Long Wolf, Daylene (RJ) Fisherman, and Meltina (Joshua) Wanamaker; son, Jerry (Shay) Marshall; sisters, Terilee Milk, Lorencia Bartlett, Teresa Gomez, and LeeAnn Bad Wound; brothers, Leonard Bartlett, Wade Bartlett, and Craig Poor Thunder; grandchildren, Jesse & Lee...
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AUG 12, 1956-MAY 27, 2022 Coletius James Rouillard was born on August 12, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to Rev. Samuel Rouillard and Dorothy (Stover) Rouillard. Coletius made his journey to the Spirit World on May 27, 2022 near Piedmont, SD. Coletius career started in the late 70s to the early 90s with OST Water and Sewer as a well driller. Coletius was also a boxing coach and a boxer in his younger days and started with a few young children teaching them how to box. Coletius loved to fish, spend time with his dog, visiting with people and laughing....
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APR 24, 1984-MAY 25, 2022 William “Billy” Brent Beautiful Bald Eagle was born on April 24, 1984 in Pine Ridge, SD to Christopher Beautiful Bald Eagle and Nellie G. Red Star. William made his journey to the Spirit World on May 25, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. William met his girlfriend Jasmine Rodriguez in 2002 and to this union two children were born, Darian Lee and Mashayla LaRae Rose. William traveled a lot during his younger years and his favorite place was Seattle, WA. During his childhood, he lived in many cities and attended many different schools and his college...
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Is one of 30 boarding schools in South Dakota from the recent report from the Department of Interior. The school was established by the Catholic Order of Jesuits and Franciscan order of nuns. “As a former boarding school committed to truth, healing, and accountability. Red Cloud Indian School stands firmly with all those who continue to grieve and experience trauma from the boarding schools. As the report acknowledges, the boarding schools were part of a larger project of cultural assimilation that used “identity-alteration methodologies” rooted in racist attitudes that caused deep harm to Indigenous/Lakota children, families, and culture that resulted...
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The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy bridges theory, research, and practical methods to fill a rapidly developing gap for physical, occupational, speech, and mental health professionals interested in incorporating horses in therapy. Extensively researched and citing over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles, it examines core issues such as terminology, scope of practice, competency recommendations, horse care ethics, and clinical practice considerations. This book is an essential resource for professionals who wish to use a best practices approach to quine-assisted therapy. About the Author: Leif Hallberg, MA, LPC, LCPC, is an internationally acclaimed author, consultant, licensed mental health professional, and educator whose...
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Donivan Has No Horse Dec 28, 1968-Jun 4, 2022 Melissa Two Bulls Oct 6, 1965-Jun 4, 2022
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OCT 28, 1983-MAY 29, 2022 Roylynn Jean Chief Eagle was born on October 28, 1983 in Gordon, NE to Wayne M. Chief Eagle and Susan R. Two Bulls-Shockey. Roylynn made her journey to the Spirit World on May 29, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Roylynn is survived by her stepfather, Donnie Shockey, Sr.; daughters, Waziya, Shylynn, and Susanna Chief Eagle; sons, Zuya Red Paint, Isaiah, Wakinya, Francis, & Wambli Chief Eagle; sister, Alice (Bernard) Two Bulls; brothers, Wayne (Mary) Chief Eagle, Thomas (Susan) Chief Eagle, Donnie Shockey, Jr. and Chris Shockey; one grandchild on the...
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JUNE 22, 1969-MAY 27, 2022 Renee Mae White Calf was born on June 22, 1969 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lindy LaCroix White Calf and Florence Lucille (Richards) White Calf. Renee M. White Calf made her journey to the Spirit World on May 27, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Renee is survived by her daughters, Tia Starr White Calf and Mary Rose Lone Elk both of Rapid City, SD; son, Woodrow Ogden Lone Elk of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Sandra Bettelyoun and Raelynn White Calf both of Pine Ridge, SD, Quintin White Calf of Rapid...
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Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a 3rd round of Free at-home Tests. Order yours today at https://special.usps.com/testkits. Or scan this bar code: Oglala Sioux Tribe COVID-19 Task Force made this Public Service Announcement on June 3. Need help placing an order for your at-home tests? Call 1-800-232- 0233 (TTY 1-888720- 7489) We encourage you to test if you are experiencing severe symptoms at your local clinic or call 605-867-3300 if you are traveling be sure to check the community transmissions. Get your free at-home test, and test when you come home! If you are positive send your...
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Brookings, S.D. - South Dakota State University, The Indian University of North America and the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation have joined together to offer a 15-credit leadership and sustainability certificate program, referred to as Wizipan, that focuses on Indigenous knowledge and narratives. Wizipan is the Lakota term of Wachante Hecha Wizipan, meaning “the heart of everything that is.” The program is offered on-site at the Crazy Horse Memorial near Custer, South Dakota, and offers a full scholarship to enrolled students, including SDSU tuition and fees plus housing and meals. Students will live and learn as a cohort in unique, modern...
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The Bush Fellowship program is excited to introduce three South Dakota leaders selected in this year’s class of Bush Fellows. They’re a remarkable group of committed leaders who have big dreams for their communities. TASHINA BANKS RAMA | Pine Ridge, SD | Oglala Sioux Tribe, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tashina Rama comes from a family committed to the ancestral language revitalization movement and to living and teaching the Lakota worldview and philosophy. She envisions a vibrant Oglala community whose healing is informed by stories from ancestors who have passed to the youngest children who are the leaders of tomorrow....
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Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) is proud to announce that the Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) video game is a 2022 recipient of a Peabody Digital and Interactive Storytelling Award. The Never Alone game was launched in November 2014. Cook Inlet Tribal Council produced the game alongside gaming company E-Line Media. The video game honors Alaska Native storytelling and is based on a traditional Inupiaq story (Kunuuksaayuka) about a young person who fights a great blizzard that threatens the community’s survival. Never Alone was groundbreaking because of its inclusive development process. The game was made with Alaska’s Inupiaq community—elders, writers, and...
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RAPID CITY - Hart Ranch hosted last week’s Region 6B golf tournament where Bison took the team honors with a 304, White River finished up with a 343 for second place, Philip was third with 371, Harding County fourth with 387, Bennett County was fifth at 442 while Wall was sixth with a 453. The top two teams qualify their entire team to the State B tournament set for June 6, 7 at the Hart Ranch golf course south of Rapid City. Bison’s Allison Kahler shot an 83 to win her second straight Region 6B individual title and lead her...
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JAN 15, 2002-MAY 21,2022 Wake Services: Three night wake service starting at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Woyatan Church in Rapid City, SD Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Woyatan Church in Rapid City, SD Officiating: Minister Jonathan Old Horse Traditional Lakota Services: Mr. Mike Cross Burial Services: 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Pine Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Rapid City, SD Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD
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The stories below appeared on the front pages of South Dakota newspapers 20, 40, 60, 80 100, 120 and 140 years ago this week, May 30 - June 5. The most recent story, from two decades ago, is about American Indian students being chased and fired at with a shotgun, which eerily echoes the tacit approval of soldiers “civilizing” Indians with bayonets that the Secretary of the Interior was reported to have said 140 years ago. The other selected front-page stories touch on issues of legal title to reservation land, discrimination against the property and personal rights of American Indians,...
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Marcell Bull Bear Nov 9, 1954-May 25, 2022 Orlando Lays Bad April 19, 1977-May 20, 2022
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BELLE FOURCHE - When the dust settled on the Region 4A girls golf tournament at the Belle Fourche Country Club, St. Thomas More had won the team title with a combined total of 420, Custer was in second with 438, the host team Belle Fourche was third with 476, Hot Springs was fourth with 479, Lakota Tech finished with 489 for fifth while Red Cloud was sixth at 607. The top three teams qualified for the State A golf tournament set for June 6, 7 at Bakker Crossing Championship golf course in Sioux Falls. The top 17 individual golfers made...
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BOX ELDER - Lakota Tech senior Kenyan Mousseaux Begay tied for medalist honors by shooting a 49 last week at the nine hole Douglas Invitational at the Prairie Ridge golf course in Box Elder. She tied with Ashley Peterson of RC Stevens. Lakota Tech senior Tobi Carlow finished with a 52 and tied for fifth while Kaelyn Jack had a 62. RC Stevens took team honors with a 215 total, Custer was second with 218, Belle Fourche was third at 241, Hot Springs fourth with 252 and Red Cloud fifth with 262. Red Cloud was led by sophomore Esperanza Rama...
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RAPID CITY – Medicaid or Medicare coverage or private health insurance or other third-party health coverage can make things a lot easier for Native American people using the Indian Health Service or a tribally managed healthcare facility. Native American people believe that the federal government is responsible for their healthcare coverage. They are right. The United States has a trust and treaty responsibility to provide health services to Native American people. Unfortunately, the federal government has never lived up to its end of the bargain and consistently underfunds the Indian Health Service. Across Indian Country, each Indian Health Service and...
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MARTIN – On Saturday, about 50 people joined together to walk from Sunrise homes to the Martin city park, wearing red t-shirts to show awareness on family violence and missing and murdered Indigenous people. Red silhouettes were crafted to be carried as a visual representation of women, men and children murdered in acts of domestic violence and for Indigenous people who have gone missing or murdered. At the city park a meal was served for the walkers. The event was sponsored by Sacred Shawl Shelter and Wild Horse Butte Community Development Corporation.
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CRAZY HORSE, SD The 2022 Cultural Programs at Crazy Horse Memorial® officially kicked off Memorial Day weekend, welcoming over 100 artists and culture bearers who will bring educational material to the Memorial’s summer guests! Also beginning that Friday is the unique cultural program, Mahkoche Kin (“The Land,” in Lakota) - an educational walk with Darrell Red Cloud on select Fridays at 10AM and 2PM. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to see the Black Hills through a Lakota perspective, Mahkoche Kin takes visitors on an hour-long walk around the grounds of Crazy Horse Memorial®. During three stops along the program, Darrell will present about...
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Red Cloud’s Jade Ecoffey ( right ) edges Custer’s Ramsey Karim ( left ) at the finish line by 15 hundredths of a second to pull off the win and repeat as state champion of the girls class A 3200-meter run Friday at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. Ecoffy also repeated as the 1600-meter champion, placed third in the 800-meter run, and was a member of the 4x800-meter relay team that placed 7th.
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Teachers have one of the most important jobs out there: inspiring and molding the minds of all our little ones! That’s why we created Dreamstarter Teacher®, a grant program designed to support educators who work with Native American students in school. Applications open on May 31, 2022 until July 29,2022. Dreamstarter Teacher ® was originally launched in 2017 as another way to support the dreams of Native youth: awarding individual teachers small grants to meet the unmet classroom needs of their Native students. Dreamstarter Teacher ® is not just limited to teaching professionals; these grants are open to librarians, coaches,...
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SIOUX FALLS - With just four girls competing, Red Cloud girls track team amassed 38 points to take sixth in the team standings on a Saturday at the Howard Wood field in Sioux Falls on the final day of the 2022 SD State A track meet. Junior Jade Ecoffey had repeated as 1600 and 3200 champ, took third in the individual 800 and anchored the 4X800 relay that took seventh; eighth grader Ashlan Carlow-Blount was third in the 300 hurdles, fifth in the 3200 and was on the relay along with seventh grader Rarity Cournoyer and senior Cheree Ferguson. Although...
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FEB 7, 1969-MAY 21, 2022 Donovan Ray White Face, Sr. was born on February 7, 1969 in Pine Ridge, SD to Richard White Face and Josephine Elk Boy. Donovan made his journey to the Spirit World on May 21, 2022 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Donovan is survived by his children, Thomas Face, Donovan White Face, Jr., and Esther White Face; brother, Dennis White Face; sister, Lorrain Rosebud White Face; aunts, Esther White Face, Linda White Face, and Blanche White Face; uncles, Chauncey White Face, David Lee White Face, Elmer White Face, and Manuel White Face;...
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MAY 21, 1960-MAY 21, 2022 Steven Rider Rattler was born on May 21, 1960 in Oklahoma City, OK to Heber Rattler, Sr. and Melrose (Alley) Rattler. Steven made his journey to the Spirit World on May 21, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Steven is survived by his children, Sylas Rattler, Jubal Rattler, Sr., Bach Rattler, Sharon Rattler, Jessica Escamilla, Marietta Escamilla, Kelly Escamilla, Felon Bad Milk and Delbert Bad Milk; brother, Heber Rattler, Jr.; grandchildren, Aly Rattler, Alisity Steele, Iyasha Rattler, Jubal Rattler, Jr., Jasmine Big Crow, Victoria Big Crow, Herbert Big Crow III,...
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Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors. Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you. Thought-provoking stanzas offer a call to action for each one of us to consider how we affect future generations. Every decision we make ripples out, and we can affect the world...
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Mitakuyepi, as the season for sacred ceremonies begins upon our homeland I wanted to share with you our readers another part of our history that began in 1819 to civilize us, speak English and accept Christian teachings, the foundation of education embraced this as our language was connected to our culture, teachings, and religious/spiritual ways, it was banned in all boarding schools and schools with many stories of being punished for speaking our language. The reservation era began for being put on land set aside as the Oceti Sakowin was broken apart and it for Pine Ridge, churches of the...
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JULY 12, 1985-MAY 8, 2022 Latasha Lynn Rodriquez was born on July 12, 1985 in Rapid City, SD to Robert Steele and Glenda Rodriquez Godfrey and was raised by Marjorie Surrounded. Latasha made her journey to the Spirit World on May 18, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Latasha is survived by her mother, Glenda Rodriquez; father, Robert Steele; daughter, Echo Lucy Marie Sowers; siblings, Jeremiah, J. Rodriquez, Misty R. Rodriquez, Ashley Rodriquez, Lacey Steele, Michael Rodriquez, Sylvan Godfrey, Jr., Estella Dreamer and Buster Steele; and grandmother, Marjorie Surrounded. Latasha was preceded in death by her...
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JAN 30,1983-MAY 20.,2022 Janese Marie (Steele) Provost “Owaci Iyoyampa Win” was born on January 30, 1983 in Gordon, NE to Timothy and Colleen (LaDeaux) Steele. Janese made her journey to the Spirit World on May 20, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD. Janese is survived by her spouse, Irving Provost, Jr.; children, Troy Red Cloud and Timarie Looks Twice; brothers, Harry John Steele, Joshua Steele, Garfield Steele, and Eldwin Steele; sisters, Tamara Steele, Sheila Steele, Stevie LaDeaux, Wilene Little Dog, Carly Clifford, Jessica LaDeaux, Kayla Mousseaux, Monique Mousseaux, Veronica Romero, Carolyn Romero, Sherry Twiss, Lucy Mousseaux; and one grandchild, Keith Red...
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May was mental health awareness month and as we wrap up the month, we need so much to have more education and awareness on how mental health issues that affect our communities. The biggest issue we see in our communities is the stigma of understanding and reaching out for support and mental health services. Even yet, we don’t’ have enough mental health services to provide what is needed for the care in our community. That goes for just about every community in the nation. Not just for medical support but spiritual support. When we have good balance in our spirit,...
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RAPID CITY - Bennett County’s Megan Begeman finished with a 115 for 12th and Grace Jager had a 123 for 15th at the Region 6B tournament, both qualified for the State B golf tournament June 6, 7 at the Hart Ranch golf course. Bennett County’s team included Aubrey Peil who shot 141 for 20th place and Hadley Schomp who had 178 for 29th, both out of the top 15 needed to make it to State.
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AUG 12,1992-MY 14,2022 Stevie Ray Makes Good was born on August 12, 1992 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph Makes Good and Shirley Sitting Bear. Stevie made her journey to the Spirit World on May 14, 2022 at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Stevie is survived by her daughters, Mackenzie and Kelsey sitting Bear; brothers, Antoine, Joey, Vinnie, & Miles Makes Good; sister, Holly Sitting Bear; mother, Colleen Sitting Bear; father, Joseph Makes Good; uncles, Jeff, Sr., Chris, & Chester Sitting Bear, Stanley Little Whiteman, Louis Little White Man, and Cleveland Shot With Arrow; aunts, Irene Fast...
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JUNE 10,1989- MAY 11, 2022 Kayla Roxanne Good Shield was born on June 10, 1989 in Yankton, SD to Naomi Good Shield and Roger Whipple. Kayla made her journey to the Spirit World on May 11, 2022 in Cheyenne, WY. Kayla is survived by her daughter, Harley Marie Motz of Abilene, TX; mother, Naomi Good Shield of Rosebud, SD; father, Roger Whipple of Parmelee, SD; siblings, Jodell Spotted Horse of San Jose, CA, Joseph Sleeping Bear III and Maria Sleeping Bear both of Rosebud, SD; grandchildren, Aspen Spotted Horse, Teya Molina, Vine Spotted Horse, Wakinyan Sleeping Bear and numerous grandchildren;...
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FEB 3, 1964-MAY 18, 2022 Verdell Red Cloud, Jr. was born on February 3, 1964 in Pine Ridge, SD to Sylvia Red Cloud and Verdell Red Cloud, Sr. Verdell made his journey to the Spirit World on May 18, 2022 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Verdell is survived by his mother, Sylvia Red Cloud; daughters, Patricia Red Cloud, Lashanda Red Cloud, Kimberly Red Cloud, and Vienna Red Cloud; siblings, Mike Two Two, Sr., Richard Red Cloud, Donna Ross, Linda Red Cloud, and Candy Red Cloud; aunts, Linda Two Two and JoAnn Two Two; uncles, Guy Red...
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For the past several years, about 50 Little Wound High School students worked intensely on their oral history project they named ‘Heart Of All Oral History Project.’ The students, elders and instructor Mark Andrew put many hours of work into this oral project. The results was hours of storytelling they divided into seven episodes that were aired over KILI Radio 90.1 FM and is on their website. The students did a beautiful job of putting those stories together, piece by piece and making the pieces fit to make the larger story. The oral stories are mainly what happened in the...
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Why you should vote “Yes” on Amendment C in the upcoming primary election. As South Dakotans, we believe in low taxes and limited government. Everyone should agree that it should be a hurdle to raise the amount of money the government takes from our wallets, using it to create more government in South Dakota. Amendment C requires 60% of voters to agree on ballot measures that raise taxes or spend more than million. The State legislature has a 2/3 (67%) vote requirement in both chambers to pass tax hikes and create new government spending programs. This existing protection for...
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In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can’t dance at the powwow this year. Will she ever dance again? River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River’s journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community. Additional information explains the history and functions of powwows, which are commonplace across the United States and Canada and are open to both Native Americans and non-Native visitors. Author Traci Sorell is a member...
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MAY 14,1982-MAY 13,2022 Tessa Jo Wallery was born on May 14, 1982 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Gary Wallery and Darlene Little Guthmiller. Tessa struggled with diabetes and lost that battle on May 13, 2022 when her body could no longer sustain her earthly life. Tessa loved crafting, cooking, scrapbooking, concerts, shopping, walks, reading and most of all loved doing things with her kids. Family events and spending time with her children was very important to Tessa. Tessa journeys ahead of her daughters, Haley, Destiny, and Liberty; son, Noah; siblings, Rick Little Guthmiller, Kendra Alameda, Ryan Wallery, and Jessie...
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APRIL 1, 1984-MAY 15, 2022 Jonathan “Jay” “Baby Boy” Louis Doyle was born on April 1, 1984 in Martin, SD to Faith Richards and Don Doyle. Jonathan made his journey to the Spirit World on May 15, 2022 near Batesland, SD. Jay was a big hearted man. He loved to hunt, fish, and play pool. Jay loved all children. He would cook and feed them. He was always there for them. He touched a lot of children’s hearts and was a father figure to many. He loved his children dearly. He loved his nieces and nephews. Jay never called anyone...
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Washington, DC – May 12, 2022 – Lakota Funds Executive Director, Tawney Brunsch, received the Emerging Leader Award during the 18th Annual National Neighbor- Works® Excellence Awards ceremony that highlights the work of leaders and the organizations they serve as a way of celebrating significant accomplishments. Specifically, The Emerging Leader Award recognizes an Executive Director or CEO of an organization with less than five years as a member of NeighborWorks and whose energy and innovation has produced critical results and added value to the organization and the network. During her acceptance speech, Brunsch said, “To be recognized individually is like...
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FT. PIERRE - Thursday, officials from the Ft. Pierre area gathered with the Horse Nations Indian Relay Council to announce that the Horse Nations championship of champions would take place September 23, 24 & 25 at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Ft. Pierre. “This past September, we held the Championship of Champions in Casper, Wyo., we had 44 Indian Relay teams from Canada and the United States competing for the championship and the ,000 top prize,” said Calvin Ghost Bear, president of the Horse Nations Indian Relay Council board of directors, “this coming September in Ft. Pierre we expect over...
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(Chamberlain, S.D.) -- During the summer months, St. Joseph’s bookmobile travels to communities throughout South Dakota to distribute free reading material for all ages and interests. For the second year, the bookmobile will have Native American books by Native American authors onboard, one for each person who comes to the bookmobile. The arrangement was made possible through Bird Cage Book Store and Mercantile of Rapid City, S.D. New this year on two routes only (see * below), a simple bike repair clinic will be at stops made from June 21 to 30. St. Joseph’s bike repairman will be on hand...
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A pair of dams on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota will get safety repairs with part of million in funding from the federal infrastructure deal, the Department of the Interior announced Wednesday. Both the Oglala Dam and Allen Dam are high-hazard, meaning lives could be lost if they failed. They have also needed repairs for years. The Oglala Dam was built in the 1940s, while the Allen Dam was completed in 1961. An Associated Press analysis has tallied more than 2,200 high-hazard dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition across the country. Two other dams — on...
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RAPID CITY - Last summer, federal and state legislation opened up opportunities for college athletes, now athletes could benefit off their Name, Image and Likeness(NIL); Maleighya Estes, a senior at White River high school, coming off of her second straight trip to the State B girls basketball tournament, signed an NIL deal with Hunkpapa Clothing, owned by Ken Many Wounds. “We’ve been working hard to put together a strong business, we’ve moved away from Skin Style and found our own Native designer, using ledger art and a better line of clothing, better clothes, better designs for a variety of sports...
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Sioux Falls - The 2022 SD State track meet is set for May 26-28 in Sioux Falls; RC Central senior Mataya Yellow Mule qualified for six events, she’ll have to choose four to compete in, while Red Cloud junior Jade Ecoffey qualified in five, her teammate eighth grader Ashlan Carlow-Blount made it in four and White River sophomore Rhea Tucker qualified in four events. Last year the qualifying for state track changed from finishing in the top two at regions or hitting a state standard to finishing in the top 24 for each event. Yellow Mule has the best distance...
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PINE RIDGE, South Dakota — The search for truth began on a spring day under a brilliant blue sky at Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge reservation. The air fairly buzzed with blossoming life, a buzz that belied the serious business at hand. Red Cloud, a Catholic Jesuit school once known as Holy Rosary School, is beginning its search for graves of children who may have been buried here long ago. Basil Braveheart, a survivor of Holy Rosary boarding school, and his son Robert offered prayers and traditional Lakota song in preparation for a public demonstration Wednesday of the...
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We cried all the way home, after we left you at Holy Rosary Mission in the fall, end of August for school year with your suitcase with six pairs of socks, six white sleeveless t-shirt and six pairs of bloomers with our names written clearly as they will last through many washes till spring. Mi A’te shared this memory with me in our older years. After checking me in and my suitcase in and the sister winayn took me by the hand and led me into the little girls side, he and Ina drove east away from the school and...
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MARCH 23,1963-MAY 14, 2022 On March 23, 1963, Maurice Clayton Ramos made his debut to two wonderful parents, Federico and Rebecca (Hunter) Ramos at the Chanute AFB Hospital in Rantoul, IL. Maurice then attended General Beadle Elementary, North Junior High, and graduated from Rapid City Central High School. After graduating, he attended several college classes in Hospitality at National College of Business in Rapid City. He had complications with Diabetes and started dialysis in 2020. He never let it stop him from doing what he loved.. His heart was filled with overwhelming generosity for those dear to him. His sister,...
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JULY 23, 1940-MAY 13,2022 “Wacipi Wicahpi Win” ~Dancing Star Woman~ Thelma Lottie Mesteth was born on July 23, 1940 at home in the Yellow Hawk Homestead, Washabaugh County, to Jacob Yellow Hawk and Emma (Broken Leg) Yellow Hawk. Thelma made her journey to the Spirit World on May 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at home in Pine Ridge, SD. Thelma is survived by her children, Roger (Kathleen) Mesteth of Grand Forks, ND, James Mesteth, Joe (Veronica) Mesteth, Jen (Rob, Sr.) Mesteth, and Jill Mesteth, all of Pine Ridge, SD, and Julie Marshall of Shiprock, NM; siblings, Duane (Linda)...
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Recently I attended a pow wow at the Mike Durfee State Prison, which is usually held a couple times out of the year by the Native inmates there. They are allowed to invited family that are approved. It is a day affair and there usually isn’t too many dancers that go as they would have to family that bring regalia. They have been doing this for about the past 10 years with food and a honorings. The inmates show off their crafts they make and give them out to the participants in the specials or just as a give away....
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CUSTER - Spearfish finished with a team total of 360 to win Friday’s Black Hills Conference golf tournament hosted by Custer, St. Thomas More was second with 412, Sturgis was third at 427, Custer was fourth at 451, Hot Springs at 479 was fifth, Belle Fourche was sixth at 491 while Red Cloud was seventh with 567; RC Christian didn’t have enough golfers for a team score. St. Thomas More’s Rylan Horning took the individual title after a playoff win over Spearfish’s Kali Lantis after both tied at 82, Allison Kennedy/Spearfish was third at 83, Sydney Olstad/ Hot Springs and...
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MISSION - Lakota Tech junior Taylor Byerly came home with three gold medals Saturday in the LNI track meet Saturday, hosted by Todd County in Mission, she won the 400 in 1:02.69, took the 800 in 2:31.29 and the high jump with a jump of 4-10.00. Todd County’s Julise Shaw took the 100 in 12.86, the 200 in 27.12 and the long jump in 16-11.25. Todd County took the girls team title with 225 points, Lakota Tech was second with 79, Little Wound was third at 52, Pine Ridge fourth with 50, Lower Brule was fifth with 46, CEB 22,...
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“On behalf of the Oglala Lakota College Board of Trustees, I am announcing that Dr. Dawn Frank was selected to be the new President of Oglala Lakota College,” stated OLC Board President Dennis Brewer. “Dr. Frank’s start date as the new President is July 18th”, added Mr. Brewer. Dr. Frank is an Oglala Sioux Tribal member raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Her Lakota name is Ta Oyate Wiyankapi Win – Her People see her. Her mother is Sylvia Tobacco, and Her father is Darrell Two Crow. Her maternal grandparents were Stephen “Psin” Tobacco and Caroline Catches- Tobacco. Her...
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RAPID CITY - When racist comments hit social media following a shooting at the Gateway Hotel in Rapid City, two anti racist marches wound their way through the streets of Rapid City and calls of boycotting Rapid City rang out; several tribal chairmen were heard asking the Lakota Nation Invitational to move the event out of Rapid City, the LNI board’s response was an emphatic no and following a meeting in late April signed a new six year agreement with the Monument to host the annual LNI celebration. “Truth be known, the growth of the Lakota Nation Invitational has happened...
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The Lakota Times and the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) are offering you an opportunity to see the signs that South Dakota’s Department of Tourism and Department of Transportation (DOT) are prohibiting from being installed. These educational signs were designed to integrate with the iconic sculpture Dignity of Earth and Sky and to provide visitors with accurate information about American Indian lands, peoples and histories. According to the South Dakota Department of Tourism website, “the Dignity sculpture is a stunning combination of art and history. Located on a bluff between exits 263 and 265 on Interstate...
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JUNE 4, 1934-MAY 5, 2022 John Hunter, Jr. was born on June 4, 1934 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Hunter, Sr. and Maggie Gibbons. John made his journey to the Spirit World on May 5, 2022 at the Southern California Hospital in Culver City, CA. John is survived by his daughter, Shonna Hunter. John was preceded in death by his parents, John & Maggie (Gibbons) Hunter; daughter, Tracey Durant; son, Stephen Durant; brothers, Stephen, Aloysius, Ambrose (Blondie), Harlan (Babe) and Sidney Hunter; sisters, Carolina (Dallas) Gay, Colleen Zephier, Rebecca Ramos and Patricia Jackson. Pallbearers will be Frank Hunter, Darrell...
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OCT 2, 2015-MAY 5, 2022 Peta Zi Hoksila” Logan Brent Warrior Goings was born on October 2, 2015 in Pine Ridge, SD to Miles Goings and Brandi Warrior. Logan made his journey to the Spirit World on May 5, 2022 at his home in #4 Community, Pine Ridge, SD. Logan is survived by his father, Miles Goings; mother, Brandi Warrior; grandmother, Holly Wilson; grandfather, Marty Goings, Sr.; siblings, Michael Warrior-Goings, Mylo Warrior-Goings, and Izabella Goings; grandparents, Saunie K. Wilson, Richard “Mannie” Wilson, Jr., Ramona Wilson, Connie Wilson, Steve Wilson, Joanna Wilson, Theodore Coomes, Amy Wilson, Patricia Mestaz, and Vine Richard...
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SEPT 5, 1992-MAY 5, 2022 Karlyn Jae Little Dog was born on September 5, 1992 in Pine Ridge, SD to Donna Little Dog and Virgil LaDeaux, Jr. Karlyn made her journey to the Spirit World on May 5, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Karlyn is survived by her parents, Donna Little Dog and Virgil LaDeaux, Jr.; children, Sadie Little Dog, Blake Little Dog, Kerara Little Dog, and Haisley Little Dog; siblings, Vincent “Vinny” Little Dog, Virgil LaDeaux III, William LaDeaux, Linda Little Dog, Randi Gibbons, Cruz Gibbons, David “DJ” Gibbons, Cory Yankton, and Trent Little...
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FEB 14,1976-MAY 12, 2022 Candace Rose Heminger-Brewer was born on February 14, 1976 in Rapid City, SD to Edwin Rafael Brewer and Ruth Ann Red Elk. Candace made her journey to the Spirit World on May 12, 2022 at the Ogden Regional Medical Center in Ogden, UT. Candace had three children, Jerrod Joseph Red Leaf, Bradley Thomas Cook, and Alexis Jewel Heminger. Candace was a very intelligent, loving, and artistic person; anybody that ever met Candace was welcomed with help and love. Candace loved her daughter and her son’s very much. Candace was very caring and loved everybody she came...
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NOV 10,1983-MAY 7, 2022 Justin Mario Vasquez was born on November 10, 1985 in Pine Ridge, SD to Mario Vasquez, Sr. and Josephine Angela (Gay) Vasquez. Justin made his journey to the Spirit World on May 7, 2022 at his home in Kyle, SD. Justin is survived by his father, Mario Vasquez, Sr. of Mexico; daughters, Hayden Mesteth, Jacinta Mesteth, and Natalie Spider; sons, Adriano Vasquez, Jordan Vasquez, Jose Vasquez, Zachariah Mesteth, and Elijah Mesteth; siblings, Mario Vasquez, Jr., Angel (Skuya) Vasquez, and Alex Vasquez; Hunka sister, Kimberly Few Tails; aunt, Gayla (Richard) Gay; uncles, Dario Vasquez, Sr., Pete (Leora)...
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BOX ELDER - Lakota Tech senior Tobi Carlow shot a 52 to win medalist honors in the Lakota Nation Invitational golf tournament on Friday at the Prairie Ridge golf course in Box Elder, Little Wound freshman Jaida Jacobs was second with a 57 while A’dyn Moran/CEB was third with a 58. Lakota Tech took the team title with a score of 173, Red Cloud was second with 203 while Todd County was third with 238. In addition to Carlow’s 52, Lakota Tech’s team included Kanyen Mousseaux-Begay was fourth with a 59 while Kaelyn Jack was sixth with 62. Red Cloud’s...
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MARTIN – On May 5th, many events occurred across the nation in recognition of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous people. Every year since 2017, this day is recognized to bring awareness to the thousands of Indigenous people who have gone missing, some murdered and some never found. President Joe Biden signed a proclamation recognizing Missing or Murdered Indigenous Awareness Day, 2022 for May 5th. “My administration understands that Native people, particularly survivors of violence, know best what their communities need to feel safe. That is why we must work hand in hand with Tribal partners...
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MINNEAPOLIS – Since the time 215 unmarked graves of students were found by the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada in May of last year, there has been a wave of awareness of what boarding schools did to tribal communities. The Spirit Dolls exhibit is a collection of 215 small dolls crafted by individual people in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area who were going through their own healing, rather it was from the boarding school trauma or other issues. They titled the exhibit ‘They Tried To Bury Us. They Did Not Know We Were...
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Hello from the Prairie Edge bookstore! We have the information on how to link up for the book club. Since the last Monday of the month of May is actually Memorial Day, Dr. Arthur Zimiga will have his first zoom meeting on Tuesday May 31, 2022 at 2pm Mountain time. If you would like to join in, follow the link below which also has the meeting ID and the passcode to join the meeting: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89399012941... Meeting ID: 893 9901 2941 Passcode: Abb7CP
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WASHINGTON - Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, released a 106 page report that outlining the outlines the government’s role in the thousands of children who were taken to boarding schools to ‘civilize’ them, disrupt family systems and create land possession. Haaland described how the boarding schools created poverty, mental health disorders, substance abuse and deaths in tribal communities. The loss of language and cultural ceremonies and practices initiated by the schools also damaged family systems and communities. “Recognizing the impacts of the federal boarding school system cannot just be a historical reckoning. We must also chart...
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SIOUX FALLS - Friday and Saturday in Sioux Falls at the Howard Woods Relays, some of the best track and field high school athletes from South Dakota and surrounding states competed; RC Central senior Mataya Yellow Mule won the triple jump and placed high in the long jump and 100 meter dash while Red Cloud students junior Jade Ecoffey and eighth grader Ashlan Carlow-Blount placed in two events a piece. Event placers in this past weekend’s meet included: Mataya Yellow Mule/RC Central 1st in triple jump with a jump of 37-05.25, Mataya Yellow Mule/RCC 5th in long jump 17-01.00, Mataya...
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HOT SPRINGS - Friday, Little Wound freshman Jaida Jacobs shot 108 at the Hot Springs Invitational held at the Southern Hills Golf Course; St. Thomas More’s Ryan Horning took medalist honors with an 82, 15 strokes better than Hot Springs Sydney Olstad who shot a 97. Red Cloud’s team was fifth with a 541, Hot Springs took team honors with 428, Custer was second at 455 while Spearfish was third with 510. Red Cloud’s team included Emeri Caldwell 130, LaDaynia Long Soldier 133, Emeleigh Caldwell 138 and Esperanza Rama 140. Lakota Tech junior Kanyen Mousseaux-Begay was 11th at 114 while...
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Taken from their families when they are very small and sent to a remote, church-run residential school, Kenny, Lucy, Clara, Howie and Maisie are barely out of childhood when they are finally released after years of detention. Alone and without any skills, support or families, the teens find their way to the seedy and foreign world of Downtown Eastside Vancouver, where they cling together, striving to find a place of safety and belonging in a world that doesn’t want them. The paths of the five friends cross and crisscross over the decades as they struggle to overcome, or at least...
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Stay Active – Stay Healthy remains the theme of this year’s 35th Annual Elder Games. The Elder Games will again be held at the old track field at St. Francis Indian School, Saturday, May 21, 2022. This event was created by Sicangu Elderly Concerns in 1986, and has been sponsored by Sicangu Elderly Concerns for the last 34 years. The Elder Games is supported entirely by volunteers and local business and neither solicits nor accepts any public funds whatsoever. The annual event welcomes all Elders and families to participate and support their Elders and is open to all who wish...
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As I was outside working in my back yard and felt the breeze and the fliting of the birds as I have feeders here and there and the buds are emerging from the branches. I sat and closed my eyes and could remember the excitement as we knew soon our family would be arriving from across the reservation for the end of year events at Holy Rosary Mission, and we could not wait for the graduation ceremony to end as we had already put our suitcases with our home clothes and leftover stuff from what we had to bring as...
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PIERRE - Throughout the high school track and field season, the South Dakota High School Activities Association posts the top performances in each event, upgrading the lists twice a week; Red Cloud’s junior Jade Ecoffey and eighth grader Ashlan Carlow-Blount along with RC Central senior Mataya Yellow Mule are on the best performance list in multiple events. Currently the Best Performances lists include: Class A 3200 Ashlan Carlow-Blount 10th 12:10.50, A 1600 Jade Ecoffey/RC 4th in 5:23.40, A 800 Jade Ecoffey/RC 2:22.85, A 400 Jade Ecoffey/RC 4th 1:00.58, AA 100 Mataya Yellow Mule/RCC 2nd in 100 12.30,A 300 hurdles Ashlan...
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JUNE 15,1958-APR 30, 2022 Marilyn Sits Poor was born on June 15, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to Franklin Sits Poor, Jr. and Phyllis White Dress. Marilyn made her journey to the Spirit World on April 30, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Tawny Eagle Louse; sons, Bo Sits Poor, Verdell Bear Saves Life, Jr., and Paul Bear Saves Life; siblings, Forrest Sits Poor, Franklin Sits Poor III, Kevin Sits Poor, and Rose Thunder Club; grandchildren, Samuel Sits Poor and Brian Sits Poor; and special friend, Louis “Tex” Swift Bird. Marilyn was preceded in death...
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JAN 31,1974-APRIL 29,2022 Matte Coy Bad Heart Bull “Kuseya Najin” was born on January 31, 1974 in Pine Ridge, SD to Matthew Kayo Bad Heart Bull and Eleanor (Hart) Bad Heart Bull. Matte Coy made his journey to the Spirit World on April 29, 2022 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Matte Coy is survived by his spouse, Maria (Little Boy) Bad Heart Bull; daughters, Harley Bad Heart Bull, Emiliea Villa, and Wichoni Little Boy; sons, Antone Bad Heart Bull, Anfernee Bad Heart Bull, and Matthew E. Bad Heart Bull; siblings, Kim Bad Heart Bull, Doyle Bad...
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RAPID CITY - On Saturday, Billy Mills, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and winner of the 10,000 meter gold medal in the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, gave the commencement address at the 185th SD School of Mines graduation ceremonies held at the Monument Ice Arena in Rapid City where 307 undergraduate, 79 graduate and 12 doctorate students were honored. “Create the magic, create the miracles for the betterment of humanity,” said Mills who received an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service during the commencement exercises, “This is your time, the American Dream awaits you, I await the magic, the...
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KADOKA - Lakota Tech junior Taylor Byerly won both the 400 and 800 in last week’s Discount Fuels track invitational in Kadoka and finished sixth in the long jump while White River sophomore Rhea Tucker took first in the long jump, second in the 300 and second in the 400. Local finishers included: Taylor Byerly/LT 1st in 400 1:03.08, Taylor Byerly/TC 1st in 800 2:31.34, Rhea Tucker/ White River 1st in long jump with 16-01.25, Rhea Tucker/WR 2nd in 400, Rhea Tucker/WR 2nd in 200 27.92, Rhea Tucker/WR 2nd in 200 13:57, Eden Fanning / BC 1st in 100 13.35,...
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JUN 6,1972-MAY 1, 2022 “Wastela Kapi - Eddie Ryan Lays Bad, Jr. was born on June 6, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Francine (High Hawk) Running Shield and Eddie Lays Bad, Sr. Eddie made his journey to the Spirit World on May 1, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Eddie graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes and Little Wound High School. He obtained three Associate Degrees from Oglala Lakota College; Associates of Arts, Associates of Business/ Accounting, and Associates in Tribal Management. Eddie worked for the Prairie Wind Casino for 16 years and since, he...
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MAY 25,1990-MAY 2,2022 April Rose Morrison was born on May 25, 1990 in Minneapolis, MN to Tyler Morrison, Sr. and Troylynn Good Buffalo. April made her journey to the Spirit World on May 2, 2022 at the North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. April is survived by her father, Tyler Morrison, Sr.; special friend, David Thompson; son, Arrow Craig; and siblings, Tyler Morrison, Jr., Aaron Morrison, and Tyrone Good Buffalo. April was preceded in death by her mother, Troylynn Good Buffalo; grandmother, Rose Susanna Hard Heart; and great grandparents, Charlie & Ruth Hard Heart. Wake Services: Two night wake...
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JUN 12, 1979-MAY 1,2022 Liberty Jo Adams was born June 12, 1979 in Rapid City, SD to ina, Lillian Bear Runner and ate, Leon Adams, Sr. Liberty made her journey to the Spirit World on May 1, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Liberty attended preschool at the Pine Ridge Headstart and grade school at St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, SD. She later graduated from Crow Creek High School in 1997. She worked various jobs for the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Liberty is survived by her chunksi’s, Lilleighanna Quintana, Liyah Adams, and Dora Shangreaux, All of...
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PINE RIDGE - “With the availability of broadband monies, the tribe has decided to put together their own high speed internet program for Pine Ridge Reservation,” said Kim Claussen in response to the on again, off again dance with Golden West and their ‘Fiber to the home’ program, “we received a million grant from NTIA and have applied to Reconnect for a million grant; we are also submitting a million dollar proposal to build a central program office in Pine Ridge and data centers in Red Shirt and Kyle.” During the tribal council’s April regular meeting on...
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MARTIN – Last week on May 5th, many events occurred across the nation in recognition of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous people. Every year since 2017, this day is recognized to bring awareness to the thousands of Indigenous people who have gone missing, some murdered and some never found. President Joe Biden signed a proclamation recognizing Missing or Murdered Indigenous Awareness Day, 2022 for May 5th. “My administration understands that Native people, particularly survivors of violence, know best what their communities need to feel safe. That is why we must work hand in hand with...
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The bronze statue of Osage prima ballerina Marjorie Tallchief that has graced the grounds of the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum for about 15 years was stolen around April 28 then recovered on May 2, in pieces – missing her head and arm – at a recycling center in Catoosa. For their theft and maiming of the work of art, the thieves or thief received something around 0 for the copper-rich bronze that was cast in Pawhuska by John Free, the Osage owner of the Bronze Horse Foundry. The statue was one of five Native ballerinas from Oklahoma that Free...
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AUG 22,1968-APR 29,2022 Brian Keith Thunder Shield, Sr. was born on August 22, 1968 in Rosebud, SD to Fred Thunder Shield, Sr. and Marion (Edwards) Thunder Shield. Brian made his journey to the Spirit World on April 30, 2022 at the Bennett County Nursing Home in Martin, SD. Brian resided in Blackpipe, SD with his parents and grew up in Minneapolis, MN with his uncle Willard Male Bear, Sr. Brian returned back to the reservation and also lived in Sioux Falls, SD. Brian married Minerva At The Straight and to this union had five children, Brainna, Brittany, Brian, Jr., Brendon,...
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Justin Vasquez Nov 10, 1983-May 7, 2022 Karlyn Little Dog Sept 5,1992-May 5, 2022
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“High speed internet at home is no longer a luxury: it’s a necessity for children to learn, workers to do their job, seniors and others to access health care through telemedicine, and for all of us to stay connected in this digital world,” a senior administration official told reporters in previewing the announcement. 40% of the U.S. population, about 48 million households, will be eligible to sign up through an existing program called the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Monday’s news come largely thanks to billion set aside for high speed internet in the Bipartisan Infrastructure law. That money has...
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Dear Editor: First and Foremost, I would like to humbly say Wopila Tanka for all you do for our Native Communities. Also we hope this letter finds you in high spirits. I’m writing in regards to, My outreach for assistance and guidance for our non-profit 5019d) organization. We exclusively exist for the advantage for all enrolled tribal members whom are incarcerated here at Rapid City Community Work Center. Our traditional values, this portal to total spiritual awareness. We as inmates struggle with our chosen choices and also what brought us to this temporary place and time. This situation is mired...
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JULY 3,1959-APRIL 30,2022 Kathleen Patricia Keith was born on July 3, 1959 in Rushville, NE to C. Hobart Keith and Emmeline (Brewer) Keith. Kathleen made her journey to the Spirit World on April 30, 2022 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Kathleen is survived by her siblings, Clementine Tyon, Mary I’atala, Debbie Saunders, Kenneth L. (Lynelle) Keith, Shawn O’Brennan (Amber Janis) Keith, and Tiara (Walter) Ruff, and Michelle Belt; aunt, Leona Stabler; nieces, Imoana (Tony) Petrelli, Katrina Keith, Kellie (Casey) Keith-Means, Peri (Ernest) Pourier Weston, Patricia Keith, and Jonnie (Matthew) Trueblood; nephews, Darrin I’atala, Tamatane (Nakina...
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RAPID CITY - On Sunday, April 24, the council’s HHS Committee met with the OST Election Commission at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn in Rapid City to discuss and determine a date to hold a reservation-wide referendum on contracting health care services from Indian Health Service, by the end of the meeting, July 12 was the agreed upon date to hold the referendum vote. “We had between 25 and 30 people gathered Sunday, we considered having the election the first or second week of June but in order to have enough time to inform people across the reservation, we decided...
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RAPID CITY - Senior ball players from throughout Indian Country came together Saturday at the Summit Arena at the Monument in Rapid City to showcase their talent one last time before moving on to the next level. In the high school girl’s game RC Central senior Josie Hill led Team Anpo to a 72-57 win over Team Wicahpi, Hill had 15 points and was named the MVP, earning a star quilt for the honor. Hill plans to attend Chicago State in the fall for school and to continue her basketball career. White River’s Maleighya Estes led Team Wicahpi with 19...
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SEPT 30,1956-APR 27,2022 Lucille “Lucy” Elaine Bettelyoun was born on September 30, 1956 in Pine Ridge, SD to George William Bettelyoun and Thelma Marie (Big Crow) Bettelyoun. Lucy made her journey to the Spirit World on April 27, 2022 at her home in Rapid City, SD. Lucy is survived by her siblings, Elizabeth “Co” Twiss, Ike Bettelyoun, Philip Bettelyoun, Jesse “JL” Trueblood, Ray (Chelsey) Rowland, Alberta “Bobbie” Pond, Douglas Patton, Sr., and Terry Albers; adopted mother, Lindy Trueblood; and numerous nephews, nieces, and grandchildren. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Thelma (Big Crow) Bettelyoun; siblings, Fred...
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NOV 12, 1962-APRIL 24,2022 Levi Elmer Chips was born on November 12, 1952 in Pine Ridge, SD to Arthur Adam Chips and Julia Fern (Milk) Wilcox. Levi made his journey to the Spirit World on April 24, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD. Levi grew up in Wanblee, SD, 5 miles west of town in Sand Creek. He was the oldest of 14 siblings; Floyd, Lloyd, Harlan, Troy, Michelle, Cora, Bonnie, Rosalie Deese, Denal & Florine Chips and extended siblings, Gloria, Virgil, Maxine, and Bernadine. He went to school at the Wanblee Day School and later...
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AUG 23,1976-APR 21, 2022 Curtis James Pourier was born on August 23, 1976 in Porcupine, SD to Curtiss D. Pourier and Ruth (Big Crow) Pourier. Curtis made his journey to the Spirit World on April 21, 2022 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Curtis attended the Porcupine Head Start and finished kindergarten through the 7th grade at Our Lady of Lourdes in Porcupine, SD. Curtis moved to Pine Ridge where he attended the 8th grade through the 12th grade and graduated from Pine Ridge High School in 1996. After high school, Curtis attended Haskell University in Lawrence,...
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This past month information was shared on these pages of Lakota Times for Child Abuse Awareness Month across America and Indian Reservations. It is with a heavy heart and sadness that it looks like we as a nation, community and families have not changed in how our children are cared for. The number of calls to homes on the rez due to alcohol and drug related incidents have nothing to do with Cank’sa picking on families, it has everything to do with behaving very badly, hurting people with words, hands, fists, objects and most recently, bullets. Everyone who was in...
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The first book of its kind, Bison: Portrait of an Icon tells the story of the bison--its history, majesty, cultural significance, and comeback story--through the stunning, dramatic photography of Audrey Hall. Even more, woven throughout these visually captivating photographs is an extended essay by author Chase Reynolds Ewald. Brought back from the brink of extinction, the bison today--with its rugged, primitive build, its remarkable speed and hardiness, its primeval wooly hide, and its sheer strength--s an icon as distinctly American as the bald eagle. https://prairieedge.com/all-products/bisonportrait of-an-icon-book/
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Frederick Kindle Sept 29,1947-April 26, 2022 Eddie Lays Bad Jun 6, 1972-May 1, 2022 Liberty Jo Adams Jun 12, 1979-May 1, 2022 Kathleen Patricia Keith Jul 3, 1959-apr 30, 2022 Kerman Wallace Kills Small Oct 16, 1060-Apr 29, 2022 Matte Coy Bad Heart Bull Jan 31,1974-Apr 29, 2022 Elizabeth Jeannette Looks Twice Apr 29,2022-Apr 29, 2022 Reginald Black Elk Jun 18,1967-Apr 28, 2022
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On this Thursday, May 5th is National Awareness Day of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Each year more and more attention is given to this issue across turtle island. Native women have been murdered and went missing for centuries but just within the last six years more national attention and support for help congressional, state and tribal have been increasing. In 2017, there was a congressional briefing that was attended by three congressmen or their representatives to get a resolution into Congress to pass to make May 5th every year a day of awareness for MMIWG. It went...
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OGLALA - Originally a vaccine incentive was passed by the tribal council for tribal members who reside on Pine Ridge Reservation, in the beginning the incentive was 0 for tribal members who got vaccinated but due to a limited reaction, the incentive was boosted to [post_excerpt],000; on Wednesday the council voted 16- 0-1 to amend the ordinance and remove the residency requirement, opening the vaccine incentive to all tribal members wherever they live. This action also adds four time staff members to the Treasurers office to assist in the implementation of the amended law and allows for the opening of...
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FEB 7, 1983-APR 28,2022 Stacey Lynn Randall was born on February 7, 1983 in Pine Ridge, SD to Michael Randall, Sr. and Theodora “Yo-Yo” Yellow Boy. Stacey made her journey to the Spirit World on April 28, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Stacey grew up in the Wolf Creek Community and attended grade school at Wolf Creek Elementary where she graduated the 8th grade. She attended Pine Ridge High School through the 10th grade before having to take care of her grandmother, brother, nieces, & nephews. Stacey raised her hunka children, Andr’es Yellow Horse, Caspian...
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APR 19, 1988-APR 27,2022 Jared Michael Dreamer Twiss was born on April 19, 1988 in Pine Ridge, SD to Gabe Dreamer, Sr. and Darlene Twiss. Jared made his journey to the Spirit World on April 27, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Jared is survived by his mother, Darlene Twiss; brothers, Gabe Dreamer, Jr., Gabriel Dreamer, Beau Dreamer, Hunter Dreamer, Daelyn High Wolf, and Clayton High Wolf, Jr.; sisters, Precious Dreamer, Daisy Her Many Horses, and Gabriella Dreamer; grandmothers, Norma Blacksmith and Elizabeth “Co” Twiss; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jared was...
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MAY 11, 2004-APRIL 27, 2022 Naveigha Marie Red Cloud was born on May 11, 2004 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Red Cloud and Latoya Watson. Naveigha made her journey to the Spirit World on April 27, 2022 in Kyle, SD. Naveigha is survived by her father, James E. Red Cloud of Pine Ridge, SD; mother, LaToya Watson of Kyle, SD; sisters, Janaya Red Cloud, Azaylia Red Cloud (Vanilla Mesteth); brothers, Bentley Red Cloud and Riley Red Cloud; grandparents, Reno L. Red Cloud, Jr. and LaFawn M. (Bill Ringing Shield) Conroy; great grandparents, Reno L. Red Cloud Sr., Myrna C....
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MAY 26,1937-APR 21,2022 Clayton Carl Shaw was born on May 26, 1937 in Allen, SD to Clement Shaw and Zoey Mousseaux. Clayton made his journey to the Spirit World on April 21, 2022 at the Rose Medical Center in Denver, CO. Clayton Carl Shaw served in the United States Airforce from October 1954 to April 1957. During his time in the Airforce, Clayton served in the Korean Conflict and was part of the Vietnam Police Operation. Clayton was also in the Airforce Police and also served as a Tribal Police Officer for the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe,...
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One hundred and fifty four years ago last week, the first Lakotan signatories to the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty touched their hands to the pen and thereby signed with the letter X their names. The 25 representatives were “chiefs and headmen of the Brule band of the Sioux nation.” The first to sign was Iron Shell and the last to do so that 29th day of April, 1868, was Big Dog. On behalf of the United States of America, there were nine signatories who signed their names: the seven members of the Indian Peace Commission and the commission’s secretary and...
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SPEARFISH - Last Tuesday, Lakota Tech golfers finished fourth as a team at the Spearfish Invitational out of 10 teams participating; Spearfish won the event with a 366, Custer was second at 429, Lakota Tech third with 444, 4)Sturgis 448, 5) Belle Fourche 457, 6)Lead-Deadwood 519, 7)Red Cloud 534, Hot Springs, St. Thomas More and Little Wound didn’t have enough golfers for a team score. Little Wound’s Jaida Jacobs shot a 91, good for a tie for third place with Olivia Torgerson and Cora Gill both from Spearfish. Kali Lantis/Spearfish took medalist honors with an 80 while Hot Springs golfer...
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WHITE RIVER - Team Deal, led by Red Cloud senior Allison Richards 26 points, defeated Team Boyle 110-83 Wednesday night in White River during the 15th Great Plains senior high school all star game. White River’s Maleighya Estes chipped in 16 points, Lakota Tech’s Tawney Rodríguez finished with 15 points while Stevi Fallis/Red Cloud, Kelsey Morrison/ White River and Red Cloud’s Sharissa Haas all had 11 points, Whitney Edwards/Hill City six points, Rozee Drapeau/ Crow Creek five points, Karlie Cameron/White River three points and Taylor Schallenkamp two points. Richards was Team Deal’s MVP. Julia Weber/Bridgewater Emery scored a team high...
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PINE RIDGE, S.D. — Authorities on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation are calling attention to bootlegging issues after seizing 97 bottles of vodka during a prom night saturation patrol. On the evening of Friday, April 29, officers with the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety were conducting saturation patrols in and around the cities of Pine Ridge, Kyle and Wanblee in an effort to assist in the safety of prom celebrations taking place at Lakota Tech, Red Cloud, Little Wound and Crazy Horse Schools. During the patrols, concerned citizens reported to dispatch that a vehicle was en route to...
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MISSION – On Saturday, Tashina Red Hawk, Sicangu Lakota, was crowned the prestigious title of Miss Indian World at the Gathering of Nations event in Albuquerque, NM. Red Hawk is from the Red Thunder community on the Rosebud reservation and the daughter of Shane and Noella Red Hawk. Her and family returned home on Monday with a caravan of cars following them home from the reservation line. The Miss Indian World event has been the most culturally prestigious pageants for several decades for young Native women. When selected they represent Native American and first nation’s tribal culture. There were 23...
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WHITE RIVER - Lower Brule senior, Keshaume Thigh led Team Deal to a 121-119 win over Team Boyle last Wednesday in White River in the 15th Great Plains Senior High School All Star game; Thigh finished with a game high 29 points and at halftime won the boy’s 3 pt. competition by making 22 threes in a minute. Coached by Ryan Deal, Team Deal included Little Wound’s Dylan Cuny who finished with 18 points, Terrance Eastman/ Todd County and Kadoka Area’s Dawson Reckling had 14 each, Chaz Gabe/Timber Lake 12 points, Beau Donavan/ Lakota Tech 10 points, Crazy Horse’s Jaysen...
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OGLALA - Tuesday, during the April regular session of the OST Council, several education administrators were honored with certificates of appreciation and Star quilts, after a number of years in education, Mike Carlow Jr. has been serving as the Pine Ridge School Superintendent from 2015-2022, Silas Blaine has spent the past 38 years in education including the last eight years as Crazy Horse School Superintendent, Stacy Halverson has been involved in the Bennett County school system, most recently as the superintendent and Tom Shortbull is retiring next month as the President of Oglala Lakota College, he was first hired as...
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Jessie Taken Alive Rencountre was invited to read her books live in Minneapolis at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center. Jessie Taken Alive Rencountre, was a special guest author and read a few of her books live April 12.
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The Oglala Lakota County School District joined districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during SD School Board Recognition Week in February. This is a great opportunity to recognize our school board for their dedication to our children and our community.” Superintendent Connie Kaltenbach said. The District honored the board members during their February 28, 2022 meeting. The men and women serving the Oglala Lakota County School District and their years of services are: Debbie Blue Bird, Board President with 4 years of service. Todd O’Bryan,...
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During the pandemic when people had to stay home and quarantine, it was hard to find home entertainment items like outdoor home sports goods, they would sell out. Swimming pools and trampolines and things children can play with while stuck at home. During this time also, people started doing vegetable and flower gardens to have something to do and also to have some fresh produce they grew on their own. We had our wonderful garden that year. Takoja Oscar, couldn’t go anywhere so he would go outside and take care of watering the garden. He was one of the main...
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Going back to college as a busy adult can be challenging. Yet, for those looking to be promoted at their current job or move into a higher level position at another organization, having added skills and education can be necessary to help them stand out against other internal or external candidates. Even after working in an industry or profession for years and gaining valuable experience, employees often need to go back to school and continue their education to earn a promotion. This could mean earning a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree to jump into a higher-paying position. When considering colleges,...
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The Oglala Lakota County School Board voted unanimously for a new superintendent on Monday, February 28, 2022. Connie Kaltenbach accepted the position and began her duties on March 1, 2022. Superintendent Kaltenbach received her Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. She received her master's degree in Educational Administration from USD and her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Oglala Lakota College. Connie is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. She and her husband Chad live in Lacreek District. They have three grown children and three grandchildren. Connie’s teaching career with the district began in...
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR Maleighya Estes/White River FIRST TEAM Tobi Carlow/Lakota Tech Maleighya Estes/White River Stevi Fallis/Red Cloud Josie Hill/RC Central Allison Richards/Red Cloud SECOND TEAM Sadie Glade/RC Central Sharissa Haas/Red Cloud Tawney Rodríguez/Lakota Tech Bailey White Hat/Todd County Rozee Drapeau/Crow Creek THIRD TEAM Lolo Carlow/Pine Ridge Jodean Hunter/Lakota Tech Moriah Morrisette/Lakota Tech Kelsey Morrison/White River Audrey Drapeau/Crow Creek HONORABLE MENTION Shayla Bravo/Lakota Tech, Cassie Carter/CEB, Jordan Derby/Red Cloud Shawnee Lawrence/CEB Stephona Salomon/BennettCounty Hannah Sazue/Crow Creek Courtney St. Cloud/Lower Brule Rhea Tucker/White River Kharmon Wells/Lower Brule OUTSTANDING NEWCOMERS Julise Shaw/Todd County Ashlan Carlow-Blount/Red Cloud Angeliyah Big Boy/Little Wound Brilyn LaRoche/Lower...
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Lakota children are sacred is often heard in our community and families. And over the past years this has been clearly spelled out in our place in a visual called Cangleska Wakan, Medicine wheel where the beginning of our journey first begins inside our Ina where teachings abound as the growing child can hear and feel. Then the child emerges into this world with ceremony and bringing back care given to the placenta and a name given immediately and into a family. The first three years of a child’s life sets the foundation for the rest of its life. Our...
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A necessary reckoning with America’s troubled history of injustice to Indigenous people. After One Hundred Winters confronts the harsh truth that the United States was founded on the violent dispossession of Indigenous people and asks what reconciliation might mean in light of this haunted history. In this timely and urgent book, settler historian Margaret Jacobs tells the stories of the individuals and communities who are working together to heal historical wounds--and reveals how much we have to gain by learning from our history instead of denying it. Jacobs traces the brutal legacy of systemic racial injustice to Indigenous people that...
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR Joe Sayler/White River FIRST TEAM Brian LaRoche Jr./Lower Brule Tristan LeBeau/Lakota Tech Dylan Marshall/White River Joe Sayler/White River Keshaume Thigh/Lower Brule SECOND TEAM Beau Donavan/Lakota Tech Rance Harrison/CEB Adriano Rama/Red Cloud Gavin Thigh/Lower Brule Trey Yellow Boy/Little Wound THIRD TEAM Slade Cournoyer/Winner Dylan Cuny/Little Wound Kendrell Cuevas/White River Charles Long/Todd County Jordan Whirlwind Horse/Lakota Tech HONORABLE MENTION Jamiah Bianas/Lakota Tech Beau Big Crow/Pine Ridge Wakiyan Cuny/Little Wound Andres Dubray/Little Wound Jules Ecoffey/Red Cloud Juan Espinosa/Pine Ridge Gavin Folkers/White River Lane Gray/Lower Brule Stephen Guerue/Todd County Haedyn Haas/Red Cloud Nicolas Marshall/White River Quincy Means/Lakota Tech Jayson Meeter/Crazy...
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PORCUPINE - Lower Brule defeated White River to win this year’s LNI championship by three points in a game that was hard fought to the bitter end; three months later, the Sioux and the Tigers played in the State B championship semi-finals and it took three overtimes to settle the issue who would play for the State B championship and who would play for third, Lower Brule won in three overtimes and went onto to take runnerup to De Smet while White River finished third. Lakota Tech defeated RC Christian in the So- Dak 16 round and earned their first...
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PORCUPINE - The 2021/22 girls basketball season was a wild ride, Lakota Tech and Red Cloud went to overtime in the LNI championship with Red Cloud winning it in OT; a month later, Lakota Tech clobbered Red Cloud on the Tatanka’s home court, both teams made it to the State A tournament in Brookings, both teams experienced heartbreaking losses in the first round and had to regroup for two more State A tournament games, Red Cloud found their rhythm more quickly and dominated the Tatanka on their way to the consolation championship, a great series with more battles to come...
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As we are cruising through April, it is an also are reminder of a topic that has effected Native women since colonization. April is nationally deemed Sexual Assault Awareness month in an attempt to educate the masses and communities about sexual violence, what it does and how to prevent it. But this is only one month out of the year, this awareness is pushed. In Indian country, sexual violence education is something we should be doing every day, to all levels of community. Most importantly to our youth. We just cruised through a major pandemic worldwide and still haven’t met...
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Seventy-five years ago last Friday, the date was April 15, 1947. That year, the middle of April fell on a Tuesday, the opening day of the Major League Baseball season. Eight games were played that day. But it was the one at Ebbets Field, between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves, that will never be forgotten. Being the home team, the Dodgers took the field first. Playing first base was Jackie Robinson, who only five days earlier had signed his first Major League contract. The lead-off batter for the Braves grounded the ball to the third baseman, who threw...
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JULY 19, 2001-APR 10, 2022 Devin Wayne Bear Eagle “Tanagi Numpa Wicasa”, was born on July 19, 2001 in Rapid City, SD to Sophia Elbow Shield and Daryl Bear Eagle. Devin made his journey to the Spirit World on April 11, 2022 near Porcupine, SD. Devin graduated the 8th grade at Batesland School and High School at Pine Ridge. Devin then continued his education at virtual high school. Devin loved to ride horses, play basketball with his family and friends whom he enjoyed being around. Devin is survived by his father, Daryl Wayne Bear Eagle; mother, Sophia Elbow Shield; brother,...
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BIRMINGHAM - Oglala Sioux tribal member Teton Saltes started at right tackle Sunday afternoon for the USFL’s Michigan Panthers when they took on the Houston Gamblers in Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham, Ala. Weather delays hampered the USFL’s opening games this past weekend, the Houston-Michigan game on Sunday was delayed for over an hour due to lightning while the Tampa Bay Bandits vs. Pittsburgh Maulers game Sunday night was postponed until Monday evening due to bad storms; in action that did take place, Birmingham Stallions defeated the New Jersey Generals 28-24 on Saturday night, Houston Gamblers held off the Michigan...
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) _ A Pennington County grand jury has indicted a man on a second-degree murder charge stemming from a shooting at a Rapid City hotel last month. Nineteen-year-old Myron Pourier was shot at the Grand Gateway Hotel on March 19 and died from his injuries April 3. Rapid City police responded to a report of gunfire in one of the rooms at the hotel and found an injured Pourier. Quincy Bear Robe, also 19, was arrested the day of the shooting after investigators interviewed witnesses. He originally was charged with aggravated assault and committing a felony with...
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Why do people do hurtful things to others?”This is the question that Misun is struggling to find an answer to when a mysterious stranger takes him on a life-changing journey that will help him understand compassion and realize the ability that all of us have to change the world https://prairieedge.com/ all-products/childrens-bookpeta shows-misun-the-light/
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FEB 3,1971-APR 9,2022 Robert Joseph Watkins was born on February 3, 1971 in Pine Ridge, SD to Robert T. Watkins and Sterline Rooks. Robert made his journey to the Spirit World on April 8, 2022 in Slim Buttes, SD. Robert is survived by his mother, Sterline Rooks; father, Thomas Watkins; daughters, Dianna Watkins and Annabelle Watkins; sons, James Watkins, Brandon Watkins, and Ryan Walks Out; and sister, Elizabeth Watkins. Robert was preceded in death by his son; brother, Thomas James Watkins; grandparents, Lucille Elliot, Robert Lee Watkins, Joseph R. & Dorothy (Little Warrior) Rooks; aunt, Yvonne Loafer; uncles, Lorenzo Rooks,...
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KYLE - Last week, the documentary film, ‘Women of the White Buffalo’ filmed on Pine Ridge and Rosebud was released on streaming movie sites and features many local people to Pine Ridge and Rosebud. Deborah Anderson, took four years to produce the film. The pandemic had influence in the release and debuted last week on Google Play, Apple TV/iTunes, VUDU and Amazon. Anderson hopes in the future, there will screenings for people to be able to watch the film. The film features local people to Pine Ridge and Rosebud, such a Carol Herrera, Sunrose Iron Shell, Naomi Last Horse-Black Elk,...
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ McKenzie County residents are lukewarm on federal efforts to rename a hamlet on the Montana border. A federal task force is working to replace the names of more than 660 geographic features nationwide that American Indians find derogatory. One of the features is Squaw Gap. The Bismarck Tribune reported Monday that the hamlet is little more than a community hall and an old schoolhouse. The community is named for a rock formation that was said to resemble an Indian woman carrying a child, according to the book “North Dakota Place Names’’ by Douglas A. Wick. McKenzie...
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OGLALA - Tuesday’s special session on the OST gravel project was originally planned to bring together the council, Echaga and the Natural Resources Regulatory Agency to discuss the project, deal with any issues and chart a path forward; citing the fact that a petition had been filed in tribal court requesting a preliminary injunction to stop the project, the council met in executive session with Echaga’s board chair Bat Pourier and executive director Gary Ruse and came out of the session and took no action at all. After concern was expressed about the lack of taking the issue back to...
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APR 7,1978-APRIL 11,2022 Candace Renae Wagner was born on April 7, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to Kenneth Wagner and Chryil Wounded Head. Candace made her journey to the Spirit World on April 11, 2022 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Candace was a loving, caring, kind, and generous person. She was always willing to help where she could and give what she could to help whoever was in need. She had a huge heart for family, friends and pets. Candace is survived by her daughter, Shawnee Wagner; sons, Alan Wagner, Cody Winstead, and Michael Wagner; siblings, Myron...
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FEB 3, 1947-APRIL 10, 2022 Ione Bettelyoun was born on February 3, 1947 in Allen, SD to Josephine Underbaggage and Vincent LaMont, Sr. Ione made her journey to the Spirit World on April 10, 2022 in Fort Meade, SD. Ione grew up down along Bear Creek, east of Allen, with her mother and siblings, Richard, Lenora, Tilden, Lewis, Rhoda, Vincent, Jr., Delphine, Steven, and Gary. After losing her father at a young age, Ione became a second mother to her siblings, especially her younger brothers. After moving to Martin, she had four children of her own: Terrance Shane, Gina LuRee,...
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For many years I danced Traditional (which can be regarded as a particular style of Dakota dance as I traveled throughout Indian Country and beyond). Other styles include Fancy and Grass-dance seen more among younger men and boy dancers. By-the-way, our word for Pow-wow is ‘Wachipi’ (pronounced wah-chee-pee). Well . . . pow-wow season is upon us once again. I thought it would the opportune time to answer the question, “where does the word pow-wow come from and what does it mean?” Co-authors Emory Dean Cook and Kay Marie Porterfield tell us in their book, Encyclopedia Of American Indian Contributions...
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MARTIN – A Purple Heart medal awarded to a Lakota soldier who was killed in action in Korea was misplaced and returned back to family 70 years later in a ceremony at the Post 240 American Legion last week on April 13. The Purple Heart medal was discovered at an auction and was eventually delivered to Bennett County’s Post 240. After locating family of Private Belt, Commander Matthew Risse, presented the medal back to Elaine Marshall, niece of Private Belt. Other family members were present, including Regina Brave, cousin to Belt. Brave spoke expressively of her memories of her cousin...
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Wilma Shot With ArrowJan 7, 1955-Apr 15, 2022Jade Marie StoneMay 4, 1992-Apr 15,2022Rita BuckmanApr 16,1950-Apr 14, 2022David RogersAug 19,1993-Apr 13, 2022Lyle Irwin DillonNov 23,1957-Apr 11,1011David RogersAug 19,1993-Apr 13, 2022
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JUNE 5,1958-APRIL 9, 2022 Frank Gene Rasmussen, Jr. was born on June 5, 1958 in Hot Springs, SD to Rita (Standing Soldier) and Frank Rasmussen, Sr. Frank had numerous health problems as a child, which gave him ample time to read the entire encyclopedia in his bed, which helped lead him to scholastic success later. As he grew, he grew stronger and flourished in his studies. He left high school after only 3 years, to attend the University of Denver with a full-tuition scholarship. Before his second year of college, a mix-up occurred within the college with his scholarship that...
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MAR 7, 1985-APR 9, 2022 Nicky Reed Steele was born on March 7, 1985 in Rosebud, SD to William David Steele and Roberta Left Hand Bull. Nicky made her journey to the Spirit World on April 9, 2022 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Nicky is survived by her mother, Roberta J. Left Hand Bull; father, William D. Steele; daughters, Temeka Dillon, Lakota Lone Dog, and Louise Steele; sons, Stephon Lone Dog, Stephen Lone Dog, and Stephan Lone Dog, Jr.; siblings, Chastity Oliver, Candace Arthur, Priscilla Steele, Billie Steele, Corey Marshall, and Maxwill Steele; aunts,...
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As we move into the third week of Child Abuse Awareness Month, I hope some read the article from last week where some data was shared of OST Public Safety calls to the nine communities in the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 with a reduction on how many officers are out in the community we also need to advocate for more help for the 911 calls include children witnessing/seeing violence or experiencing violence directly. Until I get more numbers as this is what we must use to move ahead to address this continuing challenge for a future of strong, stable...
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SPEARFISH - Red Cloud junior Jade Ecoffey was second in the 400 with a 1:00.58 and third in the 800 with a 2:22.85 while RC Central senior Mataya Yellow Mule took first in the triple jump with a leap of 36-04.50 and second in the 200 with a 26.78. Additional finishers included Red Cloud eighth grader Ashlan Carlow-Blount was fifth in the 3200 with a 12:10.50, seventh grader Rarity Cournoyer was 10th at 12:48.50 and Cheree Ferguson was 11th at 12:50.08; Pine Ridge sophomore Lolo Carlow was 12th in the 200 and 24th in the 100; Carlow-Blount finished seventh in...
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The underlying issue with economic development in Indigenous communities, as noted by Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore is having true tribal sovereignty. The Wisconsin congressional representative presided over the informal roundtable, “Economic Empowerment for Native Communities: Harnessing Innovation and Self Governance to Unlock Economic Potential,” Thursday morning. The roundtable had a rough start after two Indigenous leaders were momentarily halted from entering the Capitol complex where the roundtable was happening. A formal investigation was conducted to discover what happened. It appears there was miscommunication about how Indigenous leaders would enter the Capitol and whether or not Covid-19 protocols were still in...
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Kimi’s grandma helps her navigate one of life’s hardest experiences, the death of a loved one. When Kimi is faced with confusing emotions and questions, she receives her answers in different ways. These ways help her learn all about the natural process of life and death as well as help her feel a connection to her loved one. https://prairieedge.com/ all-products/rainbows-in-december childrens-book/
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SIOUX FALLS - Bryan Brewer and Vince Whipple are part of a 15 member Class of 2022 set to be inducted into the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame; additional inductees include Janel Birrenkott, Jill Christensen, Doug Clark, Kathie Courtney, Gary Evjen, Gene Johnson, Dave Krauth, Megan Mahoney, Bill Matthews, Alan Miller, Tom Rudebusch, Jeff Schemmel and Paul Tierney. The banquet and induction ceremony will be held September 25 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Ticket information is not currently available yet. Inductees include coaches, athletes, administrators, a motor sports flagman, athletic trainer and a sports broadcaster. Brewer spent over...
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Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Thursday announced she will reverse a 1975 policy giving the Bureau of Indian Affairs final authority over tribal water plans. In the 1975 memo, then-Secretary Rogers Morton gave Bureau of Indian Affairs superintendents and local authorities veto power over any new ordinances or codes regulating tribal water use. In the announcement, Haaland described the memo as an unnecessary extra procedural hurdle that has created decades of confusion in relations between tribes and the federal government. The majority of tribal constitutions include no requirement for secretarial approval, and those that do still have the option to...
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SIOUX FALLS - White River 5’7” senior Maleighya Estes was voted to the first team All State for Class B, she finished with a 26.4 average points per game, eight rebounds with three assists and three steals per game while helping to lead the Lady Tigers to their second straight State B girls basketball tournament. Lower Brule senior 6’2” forward Keshaume Thigh was selected as first team All State for Class B boys while leading the Sioux to second place in this year’s State B tournament, he averaged 18.7 points and 6.6 rebounds a game with over three steals a...
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JULY 5,1965-MAR 23, 2022 Marlin David Hawk Wing was born on July 5, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to George Hawk Wing and Orpha Left Hand. Marlin made his journey to the Spirit World on March 23, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Marlin is survived by his siblings, Robert Running Bear and Bam Brewer; nieces, Jeannie Waters, Jessie Waters, Ruby Waters, Shi-Dawn Hawk Wing, Shelbi Hawk Wing, Justina DuBray, Janelle Hawk Wing, Nikki Hawk Wing, Isaac Hawk Wing, Antonia Blue Bird, Michael Red Nest, and Justin Hawk Wing. Marlin was preceded in death by his...
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OCT 19,1981-APR 7, 2022 Kimberly Lynn Thunder Bull was born on October 19, 1981 in Pine Ridge, SD to Cecil Thunder Bull and Carmelita Pawnee Leggins. Kimberly made her journey to the Spirit World on April 7, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Sturgis, SD. Kimberly is survived by her children, Tristan Whirlwind Horse, Louis Perea, Angelina Last Horse, Renee Last Horse, Rope Last Horse, Lenora Last Horse, Aleigha Last Horse, Ryder Last Horse, Virgil Grass, Jr., and Jane Thunder Bull; brother, Deon Thunder Bull; aunts & uncle, Susan Big Crow, Phyliss Campbell, Dorothy Thunder Bull, William Gourd, Karen...
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PINE RIDGE - According to school board policy, all coaching positions are advertised every year, all persons interested in coaching at Pine Ridge high school during the 2022/2023 school year need to submit a letter of interest no later than April 29, 2022; all requests must be mailed to Dale Pine Jr. at P. O. Box 1202, Pine Ridge, SD 57770. “Those with interest in coaching really need to submit their letter by the 29th,” said Dale Pine Jr., “we’re looking forward to an even better year next year, sports and activities include: cheerleading(- fall/winter), boys golf(- fall), girls golf(spring),...
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APR 19,1972-MAR 29, 2022 Aaron Paul Bettelyoun was born on April 19, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Grover Dean Bettelyoun and Sherry (Smith) Peck. Aaron made his journey to the Spirit world on March 28, 2022 near Martin, SD. Aaron is survived by his spouse, Alice Standing Soldier; children, Robert Bettelyoun, Dalton Bettelyoun, Maizie Bettelyoun, and Madison Bettelyoun; grandson, Zakaius Paul Bettelyoun; brothers, Barry Bettelyoun and Randy Bettelyoun; aunts, Deborah Flores and Denise Smith-Salway; uncle, Linn Bettelyoun; and numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins. Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, Grover Bettelyoun and Sherry (Smith) Peck; brother, Jeffrey...
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AP-Minnesota can wipe out what is now a multibillion-dollar black market on sports betting and transform it into legal, regulated industry that would benefit tribes _ including poorer ones _ and protect consumers while also generating funds for youth sports in disadvantaged areas. While there are many details to be worked out, the positives outweigh the negatives enough that the state should take this opportunity. Much has happened to upend the gambling landscape in recent years. In 2018 the U.S. Supreme Court, in a landmark ruling, struck down a federal law that had long prohibited most states from legalizing college...
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Frank Rasmussen June 5, 1958-Apr 5, 2022 Nathan Young Bull Bear Aug 2, 1977-Apr 6, 2022 Robert Joseph Watkins Feb 3, 1971-Apr 8, 2022 Nicky Steele March 7, 1985-Apr 9, 2022 Ione Bettelyoun Feb 3,1947-April 10, 2022 Candace Wahner Apr 7, 1978-Apr 11, 2022
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PIERRE - The SDHSAA puts up on their website the current season top performance lists that is updated twice a week; Red Cloud junior Jade Ecoffey has the best time in the 800 meters in Class A with a 2:24.75 and fourth best time in the 1600 meters at 5:37.36 while RC Central senior Mataya Yellow Mule has the best distance in Class AA in the long jump at 16-11.50, the triple jump at 37- 09.25 and the high jump with a leap of 5-02.00 and has the sixth best time in the 100 meters at 12.85. Additional top times...
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I found a newsletter winter 1988/89 called Tiwahe Gluonihanpi which was published from Oglala Lakota College and as I go thru the yellowed pages read the words and see the images of many who have since gone home to the stars, where 33 years ago they came together to Remember the Children to address abuse of our children, physical, sexual and emotional. Let me share a quote from Myrtle Cedar Face “From the moment a child is born it has its own distinct personality. After all, children are humans like the rest of us. All children being human beings, have...
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EAGLE BUTTE, South Dakota — On April 5, 2022, the Governor of the state of South Dakota has made it clear that the United States is not responsible for any of its actions. In true dictator fashion she is forbidding the educators of our children to hear, speak or discuss critical issues that would enable our future generations to solve the problems in which we have failed. I condemn the recent executive order issued by the Governor of South Dakota for all the polished ugliness that it represents. I can go on being critical of the statement but I would...
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OST DPS would like to congratulate Michael Carlow and Jonathan Archambeau on their graduation from the Criminal Investigator Training Program. Criminal Investigators Carlow and Archambeau committed five weeks to attend the training and graduated today (April 8, 2022). This training was held at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. We are very proud of their accomplishment and look forward to the services they with bring to the Oglala Lakota Nation.
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OCT 1, 1970-APR 7, 2022 Valarie Heather Tracke was born on October 1, 1970 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Salomon Slow Heart-Tracke and Lorraine Sandra Brady. Valarie made her journey to the Spirit World on April 7, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Valarie is survived by her mother, Lorraine Tracke; special friend, Bennett; uncle, Arthur Brady; siblings, Biloria Pulliam, Zelda Pulliam, and Deshea Tracke; two sons and one daughter. Valarie was preceded in death by her father, James S. Slow Heart- Tracke; brother, Nathan L. Tracke, Sr.; aunts, Martha Brady and Josephine Burns Prairie;...
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AUG 23, 2002-APR 3, 2022 Myron Blaine Pourier, Jr. was born on August 23, 2002 in Pine Ridge, SD to Myron Wayne Pourier, Sr. and Shawna M. Runnels. Myron, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on April 3, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Myron, Jr. is survived by his parents, Myron W. Pourier, Sr. and Shawna M. Runnels; siblings, Jacob Ferguson, Whitney Pourier, Kristen (Joe) Ferguson, Morgan Pourier, and Myranda Pourier; grandparents, Ruth Pourier and Ettamae Runnels; aunts & uncles, Richard “Dode” (Patty) White Eyes, Roger (Vita) White Eyes, Robert (Nancy) White Eyes,...
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OCT 29, 1947-APR 3, 2022 John Conquering Bear, Sr. was born on October 29, 1947 in Allen, SD to Joshua Conquering Bear, sr. and Edith D. (Marshall) Conquering Bear. John made his journey to the Spirit World on April 3, 2022 at his home in Hisle, SD. John was a public safety officer for the Oglala Sioux Tribe for 10 years, a semi-truck driver, and most recently a concrete finisher for Rosane Cement. In John’s earlier years, he helped move homes with Jerry Becker. John is survived by his spouse, Sally Douthit; daughters, Hope Conquering Bear, Connie Conquering Bear, and...
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SEPT 27,1989-MAR 23,2022 Ashley M. Two Crow was born on September 27, 1989 in Pine Ridge, SD to Judy Lays Hard and Aubrey Two Crow. Ashley made her journey to the Spirit World on March 23, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Ashley is survived by her parents, Judy Lays Hard and Aubrey Two Crow; son, Devontay T. Two Crow; and siblings, Jessica Two Crow and Amber Two Crow. Ashley was preceded in death by her siblings, Jenny Two Crow, Aubrey Two Crow, Jr., and Jayce Two Crow. Wake Services: Two night wake service starting at...
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On March 23rd & March 24th Lakota Tech High School held it’s First Annual Career Days, where students had the opportunity to listen to presenters from various agencies on their post secondary options. Many of the programs brought brochures & handouts for students, along with giving short presentations on their programs. The students had the option to attend break out sessions from colleges & programs such as: Black Hills State University Chadron State College University of South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines Mitchell Technical College Oglala Lakota College Oglala Lakota Nursing Program Paul Mitchell Beauty College Department of Labor...
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Myron Blaine PourierAug 23, 2002-Apr 3, 2022 AARON paul BettelyounApr 19,1972-March 29,2022
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Hau Midakuepi (Greetings My Relatives), Spring has sprung as they say in my neck of the woods. My thoughts always make their way to the return of Shishoka (or the robin) along with other signs of spring manifesting here in 2022. This year, unfortunately, these thoughts have been overshadowed by events uncovered over the weekend—primarily in Bucha, Ukraine. The news is inundated with live videos of dead bodies littering the streets surrounded by bombed out apartment buildings and other civilian residences. The cameras pan to the sickening scene of a mass grave filled with the bodies of at least 300...
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MAR 22,1977-MAR 29,2022 Iva Troylynn Tobacco was born on March 22, 1977 in Pine Ridge, SD to Ole Tobacco and Anita Dreaming Bear. Iva made her journey to the Spirit World on April 1, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Iva is survived by her best friend, Derek Lefthand; daughters, Olyssa Grace, Charly Kay Lefthand, Autumn “Baby Girl” Lefthand, and Jordan “Sissy” Lefthand; son, Ayden “Baby” Lefthand; Hunka son, Joe “Little Joe” Dixon; siblings, Billie Rose Pulliam, Antonia Pulliam, William Pulliam, Sody Pulliam, Kelly Pulliam, and Zelda Pulliam; and grandchildren, Vyvian “Bebela” Terkildsen, Leonard “Leo” Morrison,...
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KYLE - Tuesday, the OST Council met for their regular March session in the Little Wound School elementary auditorium, voting 17-0- 2, the council approved the selection of Lisa Adams as OST Attorney General to serve a four year term until March 29, 2026. Adams, a 1990 graduate of Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Ore. served as a prosecutor in New Jersey from 1996 to 2002 before being hired as the senior attorney for the Yurok Tribe of Klamath, Calif.; she served the Yurok until she was hired as the Chief Judge of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in...
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BOX ELDER/WINNER - Red Cloud junior Jade Ecoffey opened the 2022 track season by winning the 800 meter run at the Douglas Early Bird track meet finishing with a time of 2:24.75; Ecoffey finished first last spring in the State A track meet in both the 1600 and 3200. Lakota Tech junior Taylor Byerly finished first in the 400 at Bill Pistulka Invitational in Winner on Saturday with a time of 1:04.1 and was second in the high jump at 4-10. Bennett County senior Deryck Two Bulls took first in the 400 at Winner in 55.8, first in long jump...
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As we begin this month of April which has been set aside as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, I went back to 1989 nearly 33 years ago this started here on the Oglala homeland, and looking at recent data from a number of sources seems we have not made much progress in keeping our Wakanyeja’s safe. I truly believe that before Christianity, settlers, soldiers, speaking English and loss of our natural way of life living on and off the land being Lakota, language, ceremonies, songs, our children were cherished, valued, and cared for in a kind, gentle manner and all...
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Lakota Tech High School Seniors attended Camp at Western Dakota Technical College in Rapid City, S.D. on Mar 17, 2022. The one day camp was to bring awareness and career exploration to students in the different fields of study that Western Dakota Tech offered. The students were able to select one career field out of 25 different programs, and then were grouped into 6 subgroups, where they toured & learned about the program, lunch was provided on campus & the students got to experience what it’s like being a college campus.
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Maria Tallchief, who was America’s first prima ballerina, is one of five women who will be individually featured on U.S. quarters next year as part of a program that depicts notable women on the coins. Tallchief “broke barriers as a Native American ballerina who exhibited strength and resilience both on and off the stage,” the U.S. Mint said in a press release on Wednesday. Tallchief, Osage, is one of three Indigenous women to be featured. The opposite side of each quarter will show President George Washington. The Secretary of the Treasury consults with the Smithsonian Institution’s American Women’s History Initiative,...
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AUG 19,1958-MAR 27, 2022 “Waksu Was’telake Win” Nola “Neena” Edna (Tobacco) Saucedo was born on September 19, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to Stephen Tobacco and Caroline (Catches) Tobacco. Nola made her journey to the Spirit World on March 27, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Nola is survived by her spouse, Genovevo “Geno” Saucedo, Jr.; daughters, Felizia Saucedo and Brandi Saucedo; sons, Geno Saucedo III, Dominique Saucedo, Daryl Saucedo, Tyson Saucedo, and Oscar Saucedo; God-daughter, Tracy Sitting Holy; siblings, Sylvia (Christopher Whiting) Tobacco & children, DeVonna (Wade) (Two Crow) Vitalis (deceased), DeBorah (Jake) A. (Two...
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APR 11, 1973-APR 1, 2022 Robert Pedro Crow Dog was born on April 11, 1973 in Wounded Knee, SD to Leonard Crow Dog, Sr. and Mary Ellen (Moore) Crow Dog. Robert made his journey to the Spirit World on February 24, 2022 at the Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, CA. Robert is survived by his spouse, Valda Crow Dog of Wadsworth, NV; siblings, Henry Crow Dog of Rosebud, SD, Leonard Crow Dog, Jr. of Oakland, CA, Jennifer Crow Dog of Chicago, IL, Summer Rose Olguin of Watertown, SD, and Rudy Olguin of Huron, SD; daughters, Vanessa Crow Dog of Minneapolis,...
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Religion and Culture in Native America presents an introduction to a diverse array of Indigenous religious and cultural practices in North America, focusing on those issues in which tribal communities themselves are currently invested. These topics include climate change; water rights; the protection of sacred places; the reclaiming of Indigenous foods, health and wellness; social justice; and the safety of Indigenous women and girls. Locating such contemporary challenges within their historical, religious, and cultural contexts illuminates how Native communities’ responses to such issues are not simply political but deeply spiritual, informed by sacred traditions, ethical, and profound truths. In collaboration...
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BATESLAND - In March, Oglala Lakota County Schools announced a school board election to fill two upcoming vacancies on the school board; Todd O’Bryan is completing his most recent three-year term on the school board while Angie Eagle Bull is completing the three-year term originally held by Doni DeCory before she resigned to take a position with Lakota Tech high school. The school board election will be held in conjunction with the SD Primary election set for Tuesday, June 7; early voting will be possible at the Sacred Heart Church in Pine Ridge starting April 22. Seven candidates submitted petitions...
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THREE MILE CREEK - Since the OST Council voted to hold a tribal referendum on whether to contract the health services on Pine Ridge Reservation, the OST Election Commission has been re-established, the Commission’s office was set up at the old Lakota Prairie Ranch resort southwest of Kyle and requests were sent out to all nine districts for updated voter’s lists. “No date has been set for the referendum vote,” said Dorothy Brown Bear, Commission member along with Ramona White Plume and chair Karen “Tiny” Pourier, “our office in Pine Ridge has seen better days, no electricity, broken furnace and...
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The vice president of CAIRNS and the CAIRNS director did a four-hour training session in Sioux Falls on March 25 for South Dakota Symphony Orchestra staff and board members and musicians. Using evidence from a variety of sources, the CAIRNS representatives illustrated the pervasive and ongoing discrimination against American Indians and Indian tribes, drawing examples from across our state. One example is the lack of proportional representation of American Indians in nearly every state department and statewide organization. According to the 2022 South Dakota Board of Regents Fact Book, the higher education institutions in our state—Black Hills State University, Dakota...
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During Indian Relay races, dubbed America’s first extreme sport, each team has four members— a rider, a mugger, and two holders—and three horses. To begin, the rider mounts their first horse while the holders restrain the other two. Then, the rider takes a lap around the track, returns to the stall, hops off the first horse, and quickly mounts the second while the mugger catches the first. (This is called an exchange.) The team then repeats that process, which can see the horses reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. Availability Whichever team gets all three horses around...
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APR 23,1965-MAR 24,2022 “Cante Sica Win” Cynthia Ann Antelope, a.k.a. Vina Serene Morrison, was born on April 23, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Clifford Morrison, Sr. and Elizabeth (Good Voice Elk) Morrison. Cynthia made her journey to the Spirit World on March 24, 2022 in Potato Creek, SD. Cynthia loved to joke and pull pranks on people. She enjoyed making people laugh. Cynthia was the type of person to open her home to anyone in need and always answered her phone, day or night. She will be remembered by her love for her grandchildren. Cynthia is survived by her...
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JULY 17, 1963-MARCH 27,2022 William Henry Emery was born on July 17, 1953 in Rosebud, SD to Wilson & Marie (Bordeaux) Emery. William made his journey to the Spirit World on March 27, 2022 at the Rosebud I.H.S. Hospital in Rosebud, SD. William is survived by his daughters, Eileen Emery, Elaine Emery, and Serena Emery; son, Nicholas C. Emery; brother, Wilson “Boots” Emery; sisters, Carolyn “Sweetie Pie” Emery Richards and Eileen “Toonie” Emery-Lunderman; grandchildren, Nicholas J. Emery, Conner McCloskey, Colin McCloskey, Michael Jones, Gabriel Jones, Caleb Emery, Melissa Eagleman, Dustie Sharpfish, & Austin Sharpfish; and great grandchildren, Liam Emery, Adrius...
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AUG 12,1940-MAR 29,2022 Sific Fannie Pretty Hip was born on August 12, 1940 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jessie (Yellow Thunder) Pretty Hip and George Pretty Hip. Sific made her journey to the Spirit World on March 22, 2022 at the Avantara Mt. View Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD. Sific is survived by her brother, Rudolph Pretty Hip; granddaughter, Jessie Pretty Hip; and great granddaughters, Maria & Vaeda Pretty Hip-Broken Rope. Sific was preceded in death by her parents, George & Jessie & (Yellow Thunder) Pretty Hip; daughter, Maria; brothers, Verney and Joe Pretty Hip, and Burgess Bianas, Sr.;...
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AUG 7, 1962 -MARCH 5, 2022 Jennifer Liza Warrior Lovato was born on August 7, 1982 in Albuquerque, NM to Pedro Lovato and Deborah Goldie Warrior. Jennifer made her journey to the Spirit World on March 5, 2022 at her home in Oglala, SD. Jennifer is survived by her daughter, Gabriella Grass-Warrior; sisters, Holly Warrior, Ella Tobacco, and Huberta Stands; brothers, Lester (Alvina) Warrior, Austin (Misty & Kids) Warrior, Nathan Tobacco, Jr., and Conway New Holy; significant other, Cole Chase; hunka father, Kenneth Standing Soldier; grandfathers, Delmar & Calvert Dreaming Bear; uncles, Clifton Waters, Norbert Bell, Cyril, Mike, Owen, &...
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The Sundance grounds had stood on the Poor Thunder’s family land since 1987, largely untouched save the modest improvements over the years. Plainly visible from BIA highway 41 is a lonely stretch of road on Red Shirt Table located in the north western corner of the Pine Ridge Reservation. Until sometime on Tuesday, March 22rd when a person or persons entered the fenced in property. “I was driving by and noticed cows by the tree” said Francisca Tobacco “so I pulled in, up close.” To her amazement she discovered the damage. “The singer’s shade was pulled upside down” her voice...
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RAPID CITY - Plans are set for the 2022 Lakota All Star basketball games set for the Summit Arena in Rapid City on Saturday, April 23 and this year the event will include college all stars as well as high school. Rosters for the girls and boys high school all star teams include: boy’s Team Hehaka-Nahcs Wahwassuck/ Royal Valley(Kansas), Rance Harrison/CEB, Wakiyan Cuny/Little Wound, Lance Waddles/Evangelical Christian(Louisiana), Trey Yellow Boy/Little Wound, Beau Big Crow/ Pine Ridge, Drake Young/ St. Francis , Drew Bordeaux/Standing Rock, Toby Estes/Lyman, Dothan Village Center/ Solen, Dylan Marshall/ White River, Terrance Eastman/Todd County; Team Wanbli-Juron Adams/Tiospa...
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The week of March 14- 17 found a delegation of tribal school advocates and Tribal Council in DC at the home of Mila Hanska to advocate education, law enforcement and Veterans needs as treaty obligations. Council representatives were Julian Spotted Bear, Bernardo Rodriquez, Ron Dubray, Gerald Cournoyer Jr. Vice-President Alicia Mousseau. Joining us was St Francis Indian School from Rosebud. The event was for National Indian Education Association Hill Week which included meetings with members of the Senate and Congress who may be on a Committee that any and all issues on Indian Education will be reviewed. This week also...
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APRIL 23, 1988 -MARCH 9,2022 Lorraine Kateri Little was born on April 23, 1988 in Chadron, NE to Robert Little, Sr. and Stacey Youngman. Lorraine made her journey to the Spirit World on March 9, 2022 in Olympia, WA. Lorraine is survived by her mother, Stacey (Brian Loboda) Youngman; children, Chenille, AJ, Talia, and Riley; siblings, Duane Benson, Joetta Youngman, Robert “Tommy” Little, Millie (Rolando) Little-Hernandez, Paula (Josh Kathol) Youngman, Rendyn Youngman, Theodore “Teddy” Little, and Sandy (Logan Cottier) Little; nieces & nephews, Kailey, Jayden, Slim & Andrew Benson, Darren Tobacco, Dante Espinoza, Amariah, Chevaya, Tylianna, & Harold “Phatman” Tobacco,...
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From Dene artist and bioethicist Lisa Boivin comes this healing story of hope, dreams, and the special bond between grandfather and granddaughter. When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather explains how we connect with the knowledge of our ancestors through dreams. Bear, Hawk, Caribou, and Wolf all have teachings to share to help us live a good life. But when Grampa gets sick and falls into a coma, the little girl must lean on his teachings as she learns to say goodbye. Masterful prose and stunning collage weave a gentle story about animal teachings, the power of...
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KYLE - Monday, the OST Council met in Kyle in Little Wound School’s elementary auditorium in a special session; in March of 2021, the council approved million for each district, .5 million for the construction of a government services building and [post_excerpt].5 million to maintain it and to provide services, today, over a year later, the council has approved a process for finding architects and construction companies and issued an RFP for an owner’s representative or program manager in each district. Originally, districts had until the end of September of 2021 to submit plans for their multi-purpose building, the...
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The Oglala Lakota Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce that we will now be using Poll Pads at each polling location. The Oglala Lakota County Commissioners have determined that this will be very beneficial to the voters of the county and have authorized the purchase to help make voting more accessible to everyone. The Poll Pad will provide a seamless electronic voter check-in and verification process for our election. This, in no way, records any ballot information of the voter other than recording that they voted. Poll Pad is a secure Apple iPad requiring no external hard drives for operation....
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DENVER - “It’s a really good feeling to come to Denver March Pow wow, especially for the kids, it’s great to see the tiny tots out and about participating in the dancing, represents a whole new generation taking up our ways, our culture and way of life,” said Chris Eagle Hawk from Oglala and Manderson who was the eyapaha for the 10th time at this year’s 46th annual Denver March, “here it’s not about money, it’s about family, I have family in several states, they come here, my son Chris Jr. and his family flew in from Maryland, they don’t...
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Have you ever exaggerated something like maybe how big or how small the fish was that got away? How about overstating how much money you make every year either to impress someone like a favorite girlfriend or understate your annual income to the IRS? Is it ever okay to misstate or inflate the truth for the greater charity? What is the truth and what are lies and who gets to decide the difference — and where do you draw the line? Are “little white lies” always so little? Sometimes stretching the truth is of little consequence while at other times...
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FEB 4, 1961 - MARCH 10, 2022 Tedd Bennett Crow, Sr. was born on February 4, 1961 in Porcupine, SD to Edward Flood and Charlotte Freida Crow. Tedd made his journey to the Spirit World on March 10, 2022 at the Commanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, OK. Tedd grew up in Porcupine with the Killsback family. At the age of 15 years old, in 1976, he became a member of the Golden Glove Boxing. He was elected to join a foreign student program in Cuba, where he met Fidel Castro. At the age of 17, he became a member...
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A social media post from an owner of a South Dakota hotel attempting to ban Native Americans from the property following a weekend shooting drew quick condemnation from tribal leaders, advocates and the city’s mayor – and a lawsuit. Connie Uhre, one of the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel in Rapid City, said in a Facebook post Sunday that she cannot “allow a Native American to enter our business including Cheers,” which is the establishment’s bar and casino. Additionally, South Dakota Public Broadcasting obtained an email written by Connie Uhre as part of an email chain between area hospitality...
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A widely circulated video of the Port Neches Groves High School “Indianettes” from Texas shows the team dancing and chanting “scalp ‘em Indians, scalp ‘em” while performing moves that appear to appropriate Native American culture in a parade at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park. “The live performance in our park did not reflect our core values, and we regret it took place,” Disney spokesperson Jacquee Wahler said in a statement. “It was not consistent with the audition tape the school provided and we have immediately put measures in place so this is not repeated.” Tara Houska, an Ojibwe tribal attorney...
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STATE A IN RAPID CITY1st Dakota Valley 82-65 Sioux Valley3rd St. Thomas More 43-42 Flandreau5th SF Christian 32-21 Winner7th Groton Area 66-57 Lakota TechFIRST ROUNDDakota Valley 62-56 SF Christian Flandreau 50-36 Groton AreaSt. Thomas More 63-53 Lakota TechSioux Valley 58-54 WinnerSEMI-FINALSSF Christian 86-56 Groton AreaWinner 70-53 Lakota TechDakota Valley 59-57 FlandreauSioux Valley 54-46 St. Thomas More STATE B IN ABERDEEN1st De Smet 49-26 Lower Brule3rd White River 83-74 Potter County5th Waubay/Summit 40-39 Castlewood7th Aberdeen Christian 72-65 Freeman Academy/ MarionFIRST ROUNDDe Smet 60-28 Waubay/Summit Potter County 63-48 Aberdeen ChristianLower Brule 51-48 OT CastlewoodWhite River 75-70 Freeman Academy/MarionSEMI-FINALSWaubay/Summit 56-42 Aberdeen ChristianCastlewood 49-36...
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AUG 17, 1995-MAR 13, 2022 James is survived by his daughter, Rosie Lucero; parents, Jackson Iron Horse and Phyllis (Daniel) Lucero; siblings, Jenni (Angel) Carbajal, Joey (Keisha) Carbajal, Jonathon (Mariah) Carbajal, Jessica (Paul) Carbajal, Misun Lucero, Alicia Hess, Anita Lucero, and Daniel Lucero; aunt & uncle, Thomas (Violet) Lucero, Sr. and Albert Lucero; and numerous nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his brothers, Jared Iron Horse and Leon Richards; and grandparents, Lorraine Fast Horse & Matthew Bear Eagle. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 1:30 PM, Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Wounded Knee Youth...
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It’s been two years due to the Covid pandemic we tribal school leadership were looking at what’s next for our Tribal Schools here on our homeland and across the prairies and all reservations in the Great Plains region. As we prepared for this trip to DC we are thinking of our brother CJ Clifford who always led the way to the meetings on the Hill in the Senate and Congressional offices of our delegation but of committees who are responsible for funding our 100-297 schools, and our sister Beverly Tuttle who was strongest advocate for the well-being of our Lakota...
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Tribal College Journal Student guest editor, author, and Minnesota’s poet laureate Gwen Westerman (Cherokee/ Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota) has announced the winners of the 2022 TCJ Student creative writing contest. “Despite the pandemic and incredible challenges that TCU students have faced these past few years, we had a near record-breaking number of entries this year,” said Bradley Shreve, editor of the Tribal College Journal. “A big ‘thank you’ to all the students who participated—and to their professors who encouraged them and facilitated the submission process.” The top fiction entries are: “Crazy Little Deer” by Candice Joy Craig of College of the...
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MAR 14,1960-MAR 14,2022 Charles Gerald Reddy was born on March 14, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Robert Reddy and Yvonne Bush. Charles made his journey to the Spirit World on March 14, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Charles is survived by his sons, Patrick, Derrick, and Ian Reddy; daughter, Charlie Bad Wound; siblings, Robert & Jackie Reddy, Steve (Annette Yellow Horse) Reddy, Alan Reddy, Joanie & Tim Kubat, and Elaine Dienst; uncle, George Reddy; cousin, Tim Reddy; god-daughter, Amanda Reddy; and grandchildren, Keyshawn, Eyahna, Braylon, & Ian, Jr. Reddy, Tate, Gracie, Tayvon, &...
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Save The Date! Women of the White Buffalo premiers online April 12. The documentary created the #SILENCENOMORE art challenge to simultaneously raise awareness on the MMIW epidemic (Missing and Murdered Indigenous women), the silencing of all our Indigenous sisters and brothers and for the release date for the feature documentary film Women Of The White Buffalo. This powerful film speaks to the silencing Indigenous voices and more. We are very pleased to announce that the film will be launched on April 12th and be available on: It will be available on: Google Play, Apple ,Plus, Vudu, and Amazon. When the...
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With photographs and stunning illustrations from acclaimed author-artist S.D. Nelson, this thrilling double biography juxtaposes the lives of two enemies whose conflict changed American history: Crazy Horse and George Custer In 1876, Lakota chief Crazy Horse helped lead his people’s resistance against the white man’s invasion of the northern Great Plains. One of the leaders of the US military forces was Army Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. The men had long been enemies. At the height of the war, when tribalism had reached its peak, they crossed paths for the last time. In this action-packed double biography, S. D. Nelson...
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MAR 5, 1959-MAR 11,2022 Wesley James Little Hawk was born on March 5, 1959 in Pine Ridge, SD to Stanley Little Hawk, Sr. and Sophie Jealous of Him. Wesley made his journey to the Spirit World on March 11, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Wesley is survived by his wife, Julia Little Hawk; sons, Julian and Eric Little Hawk, and Marvin Hummingbird; daughters, Megan Little Hawk and Yvonne Hummingbird; grandchildren, Emily & Erica Little Hawk, Jonathon, Alex, Raheen, Ariana, and Iman; father, Stanley Little Hawk, Sr.; brothers, Gary Little Hawk and Frank Jealous of Him;...
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AUG 4,2004-MAR 15, 2022 Hayden Lake Goings Youngman Afraid of His Horses ,”Tatanka Inajin”, was born on August 4, 2004 in Pine Ridge, SD to Donovan Youngman, Sr. and Yvonne Goings. Hayden made his journey to the Spirit World on March 15, 2022 at his home near Pine Ridge, SD. Hayden is survived by his parents, Donovan Youngman, Sr. and Yvonne Goings; siblings, Donovan Youngman Afraid of His Horses, Jr., River Youngman Afraid of His Horses, Jordan Clements, and Emmy Clements; aunts & uncles, Marty (Edith) Goings, Jr., Michelle (Horse) Goings, Meco Goings, Miles (Angelina) Goings, Dawn Whirlwind Horse, Shawnna...
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New York, NY – The HISTORY Channel green lights the four-part documentary event, “Sitting Bull,” from Appian Way Productions’ Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson and Stephen David Entertainment that traces the incredible life of the legendary Hunkpapa Lakota chief. A fierce warrior, loving father, and holy man, the story of Sitting Bull provides a new perspective on the United States as the nation rapidly evolved around the legendary figure. Larry Pourier, Oglala Lakota, lives outside Kyle, SD is a consultant with over 20 years experience in the entertainment industry advising on Native American TV and film projects. IllumiNative, a Native...
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APR 19, 1929-MAR 15,2022 Stella Flying Hawk- Black Bear was born on April 19, 1929 in Rockyford, SD to Philip Flying Hawk and Lucy (Ten Fingers) Flying Hawk. Stella made her journey to the Spirit World on March 15, 2022 at the Avantara Mountain View Assisted Living in Rapid City, SD. Stella is survived by her husband, Enos Black Bear; nieces, Dorothy Tail and Evelyn Protector; and grandchildren from her cousin, Hannah Black Fox; Agnes Westover, Kathy Rowland, Shirley Bear Robe, Berta Twiss, Faye Charging Thunder, and Patrick Randall; from Dave Flying Hawk; Rose Cottier, Kathryn Cottier, Alberta Cottier, Ken...
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The Slim Buttes Agricultural Development Project (SBAG) has been assisting gardeners on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation continuously for more than 35 years thanks to the supporters of Running Strong for American Indian Youth®. In the spring and early summer of 2021, SBAG was able to till a total of 73 gardens for families throughout the vast reservation, and it’s no easy task to transport tractors long distances to rural and remote homes, many located miles from the nearest paved road. SBAG Field Director Milo Yellow Hair reported that in addition to the tilled gardens, SBAG also constructed 18 raised...
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This past Sunday morning, March 20, the spring equinox occurred at 9:33 local time. We took the occasion to look back 25 years, 50 years, 75 years, and 100 years, to find mentions of American Indians in South Dakota newspapers on this vernal equinox day. A century ago, March 20, 1922, the following item appeared on the front page of the Lead Daily Call, in Lead, South Dakota: “RESERVATION VOTE. Under the laws of the last legislative session the Indian reservation country will get a vote in the primaries this year as well as in the general election. On inquiry...
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ABERDEEN - Friday night in Aberdeen, in the championship semi-final, Lower Brule and White River met for the third time in the past year, White River beat the Sioux in last year’s State B tourney in the consolation championship game, Lower Brule beat the Tigers for this year’s LNI championship in December now it was the rubber match, tied at 64 at the end of regulation, tied at 70 at the end of the first overtime, tied at 77 at the completion of the second overtime, Lower Brule closed out the triple overtime with an 86-83 win. White River senior...
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MAR 12, 1983-MAR 14, 2022 Denise was born on March 12, 1983 in Pine Ridge, SD to Dennis Bear Runner and Shirley (Red Star) Marshall. Denise made her journey to the Spirit World on March 14, 2022 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Denise is survived by her spouse, Mario Vazquez, Jr.; sons, Sarge Sunrise Denny, Raymond Ferguson, (baby) Lyle Ferguson, Jr., and Julio Vasquez; daughters, Kateri (Curtis) Denny-Busse, Shirleah Ferguson, and Kanalah Vasquez; hunka mother, Sharon Walks Straight; grandchildren, Kaliyah Denny; mother, Shirley Red Star-Marshall; father, D. Arthur Bear Runner; brothers, Justin Charging Crow, Chad Fast...
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APR 28, 1978-MAR 13, 2022 Sunday Wayne Eagle Louse was born on April 28, 1978 in Denver, CO to Darrell Little and Joselyn (Eagle Louse) Apple. Sunday made his journey to the Spirit World on March 13, 2022 at his home near Oglala, SD. Sunday is survived by his son, Nicholas Tobacco; daughters, Taelyn Eagle Louse, Danielle Bissonette, and Ryanna Bissonette; mother, Joselyn Apple; mama’s, Jerlene Arredondo and Genevieve Ribitsch; brothers, Preston (Destiny) Apple, Frank Apple, Jr., Paul Nava, James Bear Robe, Gentry Ribitsch, John Bear Robe, Damian, David, Dane, & Devin Arredondo, Walter Cross Dog, and Darwin Eagle Louse;...
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Women with strong inner strength describes the many Winyans we come from. One hundred thirty three years ago (133) on March 2, 1889 the boundaries of the Pine Ridge Reservation were set and the years leading to today and the women we come from, going back to the 1889 when the boundaries were set to today. each womyn that I come from lived in different time and place, across the prairies, along the hills and valleys in tipi’s, canvas tents, to log houses and in apartment complexes with running water, lights, telephones and today connected to the world through internet...
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DEC 31, 1959-MARCH 11, 2022 Betty Lou White Hawk-Ghost was born on December 31, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to Ernest White Hawk, sr. and Avis (Kills Right) White Hawk. Betty made her journey to the Spirit World on March 11, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Betty is survived by her daughter, Bridgette Ghost; sons, Brandon Blue Bird, Julius Has No Horse, and Brent Ghost; siblings, Darrell White Hawk, Almira White Hawk, Ernest White Hawk, Jr., Leah White Hawk, Lisa White Hawk, and Belnita White Hawk; significant others, Curtis Ghost and William Little Dog; and...
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JAMES LUCEROAUG 17,1995-MAR 13, 2022WESLEY LITTLE HAWKMAR 5, 1959-MAR 11,2022TEDD BENNETT CROWFEB 4, 1961-MAR 10, 2022LORRAINE KATERRI LITTLEAPR 23, 1988-MAR 9, 2022FRANKLIN CODY JANISSEPT 19, 1965-FEB 22, 2022
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Recently the town of Allen or Pass Creek District opened up their Pass Creek Market, a convenience store that is much needed by the residents. The store represents an era of development through the years as it was rebuilt from the last store location. Historically the store is in the same place as many of the stores before it. Each of our communities are rich in history, the environment and economic development to the cultural events. I have been writing about genealogy and how it is important to future, knowing who our ancestors and were and how they provided for...
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WASHINGTON — Native Americans have long been misrepresented in film and television. The successful television series Yellowstone, which recently concluded its fourth season on the Paramount+ network, promised to be “an authentic portrayal of Native life in America.” Some Native Americans say the show didn’t go far enough in its mission, while others say it went too far. Casting draws criticism Yellowstone is a modern Western drama. Created by Taylor Sheridan and starring Kevin Costner, the series focuses on the lengths to which ranchers, Native Americans, energy companies, environmentalists, bureaucrats and developers are willing to go to retain, regain, use...
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Red Cloud’s Stevi Fallis races to the basket midway in the fourth quarter as Dakota Valley’s Peyton Tritz is caught off balance during the consolation championship game Saturday afternoon at Frost Arena in Brookings. Fallis scored a game high 24 points had 4 rebounds,4 assist and 1 steal as the Lady Crusaders ran past the Panthers 62-43 to take 5th place. Stevi was also named the Spirit of SU recipient along with making the girls Class A All Tournament team.
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SODAK 16 ROUNDCLASS BLower Brule 77-53 Viborg-HurleyWhite River 68-50 Harding CountyCLASS ALakota Tech 68-63 RC ChristianWinner 57-28 Red CloudUPCOMING SCHEDULESTATE A TOURNAMENTSUMMIT ARENA IN RAPID CITYTHURSDAY, MARCH 17Dakota Valley vs #8 SF Christian#4 Flandreau vs #5 Groton AreaSt. Thomas More vs #7 Lakota TechWinner vs #6 Sioux ValleySTATE B TOURNAMENTBARNETT CENTER IN ABERDEENTHURSDAY, MARCH 17De Smet vs #8 Waubay/SummitPotter County vs #5 Aberdeen ChristianLower Brule vs #7 CastlewoodWhite River vs #6 Freeman Academy/Marion
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BROOKINGS - Thursday, in Lakota Tech’s first round game with St. Thomas More, it was a battle from the git-go as the teams were tied at 10 after one and tied at 23 all at the half before the Cavaliers went up 29-28 after three as points became harder and harder to come by then the Tatanka went up 35- 29 in the fourth only to see STM battle back with eight straight points to win it 37-35. Both Tobi Carlow and Moriah Morrisette hit early threes to set the opening tempo as the two teams tied at 10 a...
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STATE A IN BROOKINGS Championship St. Thomas Moore 52-30Hamlin3rd West Central 62-54 Wagner5th Red Cloud 62-43 Dakota Valley7th SF Christian 62-58 Lakota TechFIRST ROUNDWagner 68-62 Red CloudSt. Thomas More 37-35 Lakota TechWest Central 65-52 Dakota ValleyHamlin 47-34 SF ChristianSEMI-FINALSSt. Thomas More 48-35 WagnerHamlin 52-38 West CentralRed Cloud 64-44 Lakota TechDakota Valley 47-42 SF Christian STATE B IN WATERTOWN1st Viborg-Hurley 58-53 DecSmet3rd Corsica-Stickney 75-50 Faith5th Aberdeen Roncalli 44-34 AberdeenChristian7th White River 54-52 WallFIRST ROUNDViborg-Hurley 69-58 Aberdeen RoncalliCorsica-Stickney 49-43 White RiverDe Smet 52-44 Aberdeen ChristianFaith 54-34 WallSEMI-FINALSViborg-Hurley 43-38 Corsica-StickneyDe Smet 52-52 2OT FaithAberdeen Roncalli 59-44 White RiverAberdeen Christian 60-56 Wall
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JULY 31, 1989-MARCH 2, 2022 Christopher Lucero was born on July 31, 1989 in Denver, CO to David P. Lucero and Rita Charging Thunder. Christopher made his journey to the Spirit World on March 2, 2022 at the Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, CO. Christopher is survived by his mother, Rita Charging Thunder of Denver, CO; father, David Lucero of Arvada, CO; siblings, Antonio Charging Thunder and Roberta Trujillo both of Denver, CO, Vanessa Mandondo of Westminster, CO, and Nikki Menard of Lincoln, NE; uncles, Lloyd Charging Thunder of Gordon, NE and Barney White Face of Pine Ridge, SD;...
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DEC 14, 1946-MARCH 2, 2022 Antoine Martin “Akicita Isnala Najin” was born December 14, 1946 to Samuel Martin, Sr. and Elizabeth Returns from Scout in Slim Buttes, SD. Antoine begin his journey to the Spirit World on March 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by family in Porcupine, SD. Antoine was raised by his maternal grandparents, John and Alice Returns from Scout after the death of his mother. He grew up in the Wolf Creek Community. He enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged from service. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam...
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JUNE 6, 1941-FEB 26,2022 David Louis Mousseau, Jr. was born on June 6, 1941 in Albuquerque, NM to David Mousseau, Sr. and Juana Louis (Haskaya) Mousseau. David made his journey to the Spirit World on February 26, 2022 David is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine “Kippy” (Leeds) Mousseau; children, Duane Mousseau, Desiree Mousseau-Hill, David “Davey” Mousseau, and Damian Mousseau; sister, Diane (Mousseau) Cheromiah; grandchildren, Xavier Devine, Sabrina (Kerston) Adams, Jonathan Hill, Olivia (Erik) Lucero, and David “Boy” Mousseau; great grandchildren, Isaiah “Mato” Jones, Malia Clark, Kymani Adams, Darius, Kyrin, Tanner, & Ayla Grace Lucero; and numerous cousins, nieces, and...
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BROOKINGS - Red Cloud’s momentum continued Saturday in the consolation championship game against Dakota Valley as senior Stevi’s Fallis hit a couple of quick twos, Allie Richards knocked down a three, Sherissa Haas connected on a two and a couple of free throws while Maikole Carlow came off the bench with a three and Red Cloud was up 18-10 after one, the Lady Saders stayed aggressive with a hard nosed defense and were up 37-20 at the half on their way to a 62-43 win over Dakota Valley for fifth place. Fallis, Jordan Derby and Haas kept up the barrage...
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According to the dictionary ‘war crime’ is defined as “a violation of the laws of war that gives rise to individual criminal responsibility for actions by combatants, such as intentionally killing civilians . . . . or unnecessarily destroying civilian property, deception by perfidy [untrustworthiness] . . . . committing genocide or ethnic cleansing . . . .” Helen Dunmore says, “It is a violation which has obsessed the tyrants of the twentieth century. They do not want simply to kill their opponents, but to liquidate them, to deny that they ever existed.” — Helen Dunmore lived as a British...
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PIERRE, SD - On March 9th, 2022, the Senate unanimously concurred with House Concurrent Resolution 6014 (HCR 6014) and is now heading to the President of the United States, his delegates, the South Dakota Congressional delegation, and members of the United States Congress. This resolution urges them to fulfill treaty obligations by adequately funding the Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Departments of Public Safety (DPS); this would be done by amending the current federal funding formula for tribal nations. In only the last six months the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation has experienced seven homicides and has...
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OGLALA - This past Tuesday, the OST Council selected Marvin Youpee, a member of the Ft. Peck Sioux Tribe, as the new Associate Judge of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Court. There were two candidates that were interviewed last Tuesday for the vacant associate judge position. Duane Yellow Hawk was interviewed first. Currently Yellow Hawk is serving as a prosecutor for the tribal court in Kyle; he is a past council representative from Eagle Nest district with experience in the criminal justice system as a judge, a prosecutor, a trial advocate and work experience in the private sector. Marvin Youpee, a...
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WATERTOWN - Obviously the big goal for White River was to get back to State to defend their 2021 state championship, they accomplished that but found themselves in search of their first state tournament win playing for seventh place against Wall on Saturday. Down against Wall for the first three quarters, White River came back strong to outscore the Eagles 15-9 in the fourth and pull out a 54-52 win to take home the seventh place trophy in this year’s State B tournament. Maleighya Estes led the Lady Tigers with 27 points and five rebounds, Kelsie Morrison helped with 11...
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WALL - Tuesday, in their SoDak 16 round game in Wall, the Tatanka went straight to their post player Tristan LeBeau for nine first quarter points on their way to a 14-10 first quarter lead, Lakota Tech went down 28-25 at the half but going low to LeBeau in the third brought them back to a 48- 45 lead after three then depended on seniors Beau Donavan and LeBeau in the fourth quarter to carry them to a 68-63 win over RC Christian earning their first ever trip to the State A tournament. With solid first and third quarters, LeBeau...
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KADOKA - White River and Harding County used the first two quarters of their SoDak 16 game last Tuesday in Kadoka to test each other, find each other’s strengths and weaknesses then White River came out strong in the third to break open a close game, outscoring Harding County 23-8 on their way to a 68-50 win, earning their 17th straight trip to the State B tournament. “They were a well coached team, they played well together, they could shoot and rebound but we weren’t going to be denied another trip back to State,” said Eldon Marshall, White River head...
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In last week’s Lakota Times, the student narrator’s photo of the Heart of All Oral History project was accidently omitted of the article on the project. The first set of narrators practicing their lines before recording were (L-R) Elizabeth Iron Horn, Lara Herman, and Stephanie Janis. Photo courtesy of Mark Hetzel. Starting on this Wednesday, March 16th, their first episode ‘The Beginning : Origin Stories’ will be played locally on KILI Radio at 5 pm MST with a different episode each Wednesday until all eight segments are done. On Fridays, the segments will be available on podcasts from the website...
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Follow along as award-winning author Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) introduces young readers to a pack of grey wolves. New pups have just begun to open their eyes, one of which is a striking black female. Every day, her ears grow larger, her eyesight gets sharper, and her legs stretch farther. As she learns to hunt, play, and run with her pack, instinct pulls her to explore beyond her home territory. Will the young wolf’s bold spirit help her find a new pack of her very own? Learn about the life cycle of these magnificent canines, the traditions of the...
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FT. PIERRE - White River just couldn’t get any separation Thursday in their SoDak 16 game in Ft. Pierre, up only 7-6 after one-quarter and 15- 14 at the half, the Lady Tigers opened it up with a number of threes in the second half to pull ahead for a 44-32 win over Herreid-Shelby Area and earn their second straight trip to the State B tournament, their third in four years. Senior Maleighya Estes carried the scoring load in the first half but three-point shots from Karlie Cameron, Kelsey Morrison and Lily Krogman opened up White Rivers scoring in the...
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JENNIFER WARRIOR AUG 7, 1962-MARCH 5,2022 ANTOINE MARTIN DEC 14,1946-MARCH2,2022
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CLASS A SODAK 16Lakota Tech 59-54 FlandreauRed Cloud 50-44 Florence-HenryWest Central 54-40 Crow CreekCLASS B SODAK 16White River 44-32 Herreid-Shelby AreaUPCOMING SCHEDULETHURSDAY, MARCH 10State A girls tournament/Brookings12:00noon CT #1 Wagner 21-1 vs#8 Red Cloud 20-21:45pm CT #4 Lakota Tech 20-1 vs #5St. Thomas More 19-3 6:00pm CT #2 West Central 21-2 vs#7 Dakota Valley 19-47:45pm CT #3 Hamlin 21-2 vs #6SF Christian 20-3STATE B GIRLS TOURNAMENTWATERTOWN12noon #1 Aberdeen Roncalli 22-1 vs #8Viborg-Hurley 19-41:45pm CT #4 Corsica-Stickney 20-3 vs #5White River 18-36:00pm CT #2 De Smet 22-1 vs #7Aberdeen Christian 20-37:45pm CT #3 Wall 21-2 vs #6 Faith 18-5
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MARCH 23, 1980-FEB 28, 2022 Frank Cecil Red Bear was born on March 23, 1980 in Pine Ridge, S.D to Susann Red Bear and Elroy Cross. Frank begin his journey to the spirit world on February 28, 2022 in Rapid City, S.D Frank’s favorite hobby and what he loved doing most was fishing. He would walk to the dam if he had to and sometimes stay up all night there. He enjoyed the outdoors, visiting with family and friends. He instantly became friends with those he met. He loved building things with whatever he could find, loved making different crafts,...
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JUN 8,1944-FEB 18,2022 “Oyate Ika Wicaya” ~He Makes the People Smile~ Wayne Garrett Randall was born on June 8, 1944 in Alliance, NE to Mark G. Randall and Marie (Brushbreaker) Randall. Wayne made his journey to the Spirit World on February 18, 2022 at his home in Wanblee, SD. Wayne married Donna Randall in 1970 and they were married for 52 years. To this union, they had three children: Trinity, Dustin, and Russell. Wayne served his community as District Chairman, Council Representative, and sat on the School Board for 15 years. Wayne would like to be remembered as a loving...
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If you want to know why American Indians have the highest rates of poverty of any racial group, why suicide is the leading cause of death among Indian men, why native women are two and a half times more likely to be raped than the national average and why gang violence affects American Indian youth more than any other group, do not look to history. There is no doubt that white settlers devastated Indian communities in the 19th, and early 20th centuries. But it is our policies today—denying Indians ownership of their land, refusing them access to the free market...
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I teach nonviolence. Students ask, so, okay, and just how could Ukraine possibly resist Putin and a brutal invasion using nothing but nonviolence? I have two sets of comments. One, this cannot be a philosophical inquiry. Not only is it too late to respond with complete nonviolence, since resistance is already violent, but only a pompous fool would attempt to tell others how to gain their liberation. Two, I am a professional analyst, so it is actually my job to construct hypotheticals about using nonviolence to achieve goals. As a human being, I join with the millions in awe of...
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The stories below appeared on the front pages of South Dakota newspapers 20, 50, 100, and 125 years ago this week, March 7-13. They are about the National Symphony Orchestra visiting Rosebud Reservation, and many other South Dakota venues, twenty years ago; an amusing account of a fictitious “tank” rolling across Pine Ridge Reservation during the Wounded Knee occupation fifty years ago; a lecture in Deadwood about Pueblo Indians one hundred years ago; and two stories from 125 years ago—one about the Indian boarding school at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and the other about an Indian baseball player from Indiana. National Orchestra...
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Ft. PIERRE - Neither team could buy a bucket in the first quarter as Red Cloud led Florence-Henry 6-5 after the first quarter in their SoDak 16 matchup Thursday at Stanley County High School but Red Cloud finally found the mark as they went up by four at the half, 23-19 on their way to a 50-44 win and earn their second straight trip to the State A tournament. Senior point guard Stevi Fallis led the way with key three pointers that kept the momentum with the Lady Saders. Red Cloud’s two guard Allie Richards warmed up and hit four...
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WOLF CREEK/PINE RIDGE/WHITE RIVER - Seniors Maleighya Estes at White River, Tobi Carlow and Tawny Rodriguez at Lakota Tech and Stevi Fallis and Allie Richards at Red Cloud all dreamed of playing in the State tournament and going on to play basketball in college; the first part will be fulfilled this week as all five are set to play in state tournaments on Thursday, the second part will be realized this fall. “We learned how to spread the glitter, spread the positive feelings, especially with our loss at Jones County, oftentimes the defense would do a box and one or...
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KADOKA - Seniors Tobi Carlow and Tawny Rodríguez set the tone in the first quarter, Rodríguez with nine points and Carlow with five as the Tatanka went up 18- 10 after one against Flandreau Thursday night in Kadoka; that lead would hold to the fourth quarter as Lakota Tech held off a strong charge from the Fliers as they completed a 59-54 win, earning their first ever trip to the State A tournament in Brookings. Carlow knocked down a couple of threes in the second quarter and Jodean Hunter hit a two and a three to keep their team in...
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FEB 2, 1987-FEB 27,2022 Lewis Lance Top Bear was born on February 2, 1987 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Top Bear and Carmen Apple. Lewis made his journey to the Spirit World on February 27, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Lewis is survived by his mother, Carmen Apple; siblings, Trisha Apple, Monique Top Bear, Kathrine Two Bulls, Joylynn Rowland, Joanna Rowland, and Sheena Rowland; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Gregg; uncles, Terry (Lynette) Little Whiteman, Darrell (Stephanie) Apple, Mark Apple, Todd Gregg, Vern Top Bear, and Manuel Fool Head; and aunts, Mary Little Whiteman, Stephanie Brewer,...
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KYLE – A student-led oral history project “ Heart of All” is nearing completion and will provide knowledge of vast amounts of Lakota history and stories for future generations using accessible technology. The project has been in the making since 2018 with guidance from students, elders, knowledgeable community members and others who provided technical support. The goal of the 7-part audio series is to keep important historical information intact for future generations. KILI Radio will debut the project in its entirety before it becomes available on podcast platforms. The episodes will also be accessible through the project website which is...
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Barb Archambault and her daughter Rae Gunn are both in pursuit of advanced degrees, but in different locations. Barb has been accepted by Grand Canyon University of Phoenix, AZ to study online for a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership. She is a retired distance education employee of United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) in Bismarck. Her daughter, Rae, is studying at the University of Mary, Bismarck, for a Doctorate in Business Administration. She is UTTC’s Human Resource Director & Title IX Coordinator
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ALLEN – Last Friday, Pass Creek Market, Allen’s sole store had their grand opening, celebrating with a meal and were greeted by Pass Creek Rep Jim Cross and honored guests. Cross has pushed for the project for years. Tribal council representative Jim Cross said the store was really needed and is convenient for members of the Pass Creek and people passing through. It will take time for people to remember they have a store now and use it as they are used to going Martin or Kyle for supplies, he added. The [post_excerpt] million store was built by Badlands, Inc...
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When two Oyate boys, Edward Upright (Spirit Lake Nation) and Amos LaFromboise (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate), left their homes in the Dakotas in 1879, they were 13 and 12 years old, respectively. They were each the son of a powerful tribal leader—Amos of Joseph LaFromboise, a founding father of his tribe, and Edward of Chief Waanatan—in line to become hereditary chiefs of their respective tribes when they grew older. Instead, they never left the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania: They both died before they turned 16, and remain buried in the cemetery beside the former school grounds. This summer, after...
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Chamberlain, S.D. –St. Joseph’s Indian School recently awarded ,285 in spring-semester scholarships to Native American students across the nation, bringing the total awards for the academic year to a record 6,285. This spring, the school provided 78 scholarships: 15 to alumni, 9 to family members of St. Joseph’s Indian School alumni and 54 to others enrolled in a federally recognized tribe and pursuing higher education. Father-son inspiration was the energy behind Aaron Box’s decision to undertake a degree as a power lineman at Mitchell Tech. He follows in his father’s footsteps in pursuing this career, and when his son Oliver...
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PINE RIDGE - In 2019, Red Cloud launched a formal Truth and Healing Initiative to examine their history as a boarding school and to look at the intergenerational trauma that has resulted from it; as the school continues their work, there is the realization that the work touches on a wider range of issues and the results need to be shared and create a process of inclusion, a weekly radio series on KILI Radio started Monday, March 7 and will continue for the next 20 weeks. The Truth and Healing Initiative from Red Cloud comes as the news continues to...
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The South Dakota Humanities Council has announced its common read for adults, the 2022 One Book South Dakota: Our History Is the Future: Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Long Tradition of Indigenous Resistance by Nick Estes. Estes, a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe), discussed Our History Is the Future at the South Dakota Festival of Books in 2019, soon after the book was released. Our History is the Future places into historical context the Indigenous-led movement to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline. The 2022 One Book was announced during a special...
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OCT 16, 1974-FEB 21,2022 “Wakinyan Lowan Ku” (Thunder Returns Singing) Justin Jon “Clyde” Little, “Wakinyan Lowan Ku” was born on October 16, 1974 in Pine Ridge, SD to Ernie and Elizabeth (Big Crow) Little, he was the 5th born of 8 children. Justin made his journey to the Spirit World on February 21, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD. Clyde attended Pine Ridge School in his earlier school years. He attended Red Cloud Indian School from 3-12th grade and graduated high school in 1993. He attended Creighton University from 1993-1994 and shortly after moved back to Oglala, SD for the birth...
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By Saturday night, all of the regional semi-final games had been completed, by Sunday night, all of the SoDak 16 opponents, sites and times had been determined. Lakota Tech earned the #4 seed in Class A girls and will play #13 seed Flandreau in Kadoka Thursday night at 5:00pm MT while Red Cloud earned the #8 seed and will play #9 seed Florence/Henry Thursday at 5:30pm CT at Stanley County High School in Ft. Pierre. Crow Creek is the #15 seed and plays #2 seed West Central at 6:00pm CT in Madison. At the #5 seed in Class B, White...
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For the last several weeks, I have been publishing my families linage and stories of my ancestors. Mainly the male figures in my linage that were instrumental in providing strong ties to the land and to the culture. Like most reservation families the linage’s were strong and so many family members created their legacies. The backbone of those family infrastructures were our grandmothers, our unci, who were not only the portal of bringing beautiful new souls into this world, they created our tiospayes. They were also our family teachers and gave us our virtues, resilience and beliefs we live by....
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LEWIS TOP BEAR FEB 2, 1987-FEB 27, 2022 MURDY JONAS HOLLOW HORN OCT 3, 1960-FEB 18, 2022
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On a great river lined with chalk rock faces and shedding cottonwoods, amidst a sea of tall grass seeded with feathered tops, there was a small town. In the town, there were those who had been born of the earth and those who had come to the land as strangers; there was never peace between the two groups. Two grandmothers, one from each sector, grew weary of the constant strife. They believe they must do something to help the people of the small town rewrite their story. The grandmothers pray for four days, and when they come together, they make...
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DEC 6,2022-FEB 15, 2022 Creighton Samuel Yankton was born on December 6, 2002 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lloyd Yankton II and Jessica Two Crow. Creighton made his journey to the Spirit World on February 15, 2022 in Kyle, SD. Creighton is survived by his father, Lloyd Yankton II; mother, Jessica Two Crow; paternal grandparents, Lloyd Yankton, Sr. and Vina Lone Hill-Yankton; maternal grandparents, Aubrey Two Crow and Judy Lays Hard; great grandmother, Rena Short Horn; siblings, Latoya Yankton, Latecia Yankton, Lashiyah Yankton, Lloyd Yankton III, Leighton Yankton, and Clayton Yankton; aunties, Lynelle Young, Michelle Ashmore, Mattie Yankton, Malonnie Running...
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“ISNALA WAKUWA” SEPT 11, 1977-FEB 22,2022 Michael Leonard Milk was born on September 11, 1977 in Rapid City, SD to Michael D. Milk and Jean Roach. Michael made his journey to the Spirit World on February 22, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Michael is survived by his father, Michael D. Milk; mother, Jean Roach; children, Michael M. Milk and Mya M. Gramling both of Rapid City, SD; hunka children, Santanah M. Brave-Tulley, Jason J. Brave-Tulley, and Kincaid Roach; siblings, Bryan R. Tulley and Glenabah F. Tulley both of Sioux Falls, SD, Anthony C. Roach of...
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DEC 11,1966-FEB22, 2022 Leon Gilbert Little Moon was born on December 11, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wilson Joseph Little Moon and Cecelia (Fast Horse) Spotted Bear. Leon made his journey to the Spirit World on February 22, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. Leon is survived by his wife, Pamela (Kirkness) Little Moon; children, Caleb Little Moon of Gordon, NE, Zachariah Little Moon (Colby Anderson) of Rapid City, SD, Isaiah Little Moon (Lacee Brown) of Gordon, NE, Luke Little Moon of Tacoma, WA, and Chloe Little Moon (Tasi Pelefoti) of Aiea, HI; grandchildren, Paisleigh, Julius, Violet, Rosie, and Kason;...
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JUL 12, 1940-FEB 22, 2022 Charlotte Rose (Marshall) Weston was born on July 12, 1940 in Rosebud, SD to Charles Marshall and Blanch (Roubideaux) Marshall. Charlotte made her journey to the Spirit World on February 22, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. Charlotte is survived by her daughters, Natalie (Jim) Hannan, Juanita (Lonnie, Sr.) Headdress, and Martha Pettigrew; sons, Craig Weston, Eric (Lydia) Weston, Baylon (Heather) Weston, and Simon Weston; siblings, Opal Stars and Lavera Bull Bear; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Charlotte was preceded in death by her spouse, Rev. Cecil V. Weston; son, Loren...
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WHITE RIVER/ STEPHAN - Crow Creek defeated Dupree 65-48 in the Region 6A semi-finals, at 17- 5, the Lady Chieftains move into the SoDak 16 as the #15 seed and play #2 seed 20-2 West Central Thursday night at Madison High School. With Maleighya Estes leading the way with 31 points, White River took out Jones County 54-42 in the Region 7B semi-final. Our defense stepped up big time, we outscored Jones County 19-3 in the third quarter, added head coach Jared Bouman, that defense will be key as we continue working to defend our state championship. The Lady Tigers...
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DETROIT - After two days and 35 rounds, the Michigan Panthers and seven other teams of the new United States Football League filled their rosters; Teton Saltes, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and graduate of the University of New Mexico was drafted by the Panthers as an offensive tackle. After finishing up at UNM, Saltes signed as an undrafted free agent with the NY Jets and spent his first year in the NFL on the Jets practice squad. Currently, Teton stands in at 6’6” and weighs 322 pounds. Jeff Fisher was hired as the Panthers first head coach....
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PINE RIDGE - Red Cloud opened with their signature defense from the opening tip-off Saturday night as they hosted Todd County in the Region 7A semi-final game, the Lady Saders held the Lady Falcons to just seven first quarter points and five points in the second quarter for a 35-12 halftime lead on their way to a 68-35 win. Senior Stevi Fallis opened the first quarter with a pair of threes, Allie Richards added a trey and a deuce while Cherie Ferguson and Raina Ghost Bear both chipped in twos and Red Cloud was up 15-7 at the end of...
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WOLF CREEK - With the #1 seed in Region 7A, Lakota Tech had a bye in the first round, Saturday night in the semi-finals the Titania host Pine Ridge and wasted no time in setting their own tempo for the game, quickly going up 26-2 after one quarter and up 49-18 at the half on their way to an 84-33 win pushing their season record to 19-1. Using a stifling defense, Lakota Tech held the Lady Thorpe to just two first quarter points while seniors Tobi Carlow and Tawny Rodriguez scored at will. The Tatanka also dominated the boards and...
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Healthcare Referendum Approved OGLALA - Last week during the OST Council’s regular session for February, a motion to activate the OST Election Commission to conduct a referendum vote on contracting health care on Pine Ridge was presented, after a motion to table failed 7-10, the council approved the action 14-0 with one abstaining and four not voting. “The motion is about better health care for our people not about the Election Commission, people are asking for a change in health care, it’s time for us to act,” said Cora White Horse, council Rep from LaCreek District and chair of the...
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SIOUX FALLS - Seven wrestlers from schools on Pine Ridge Reservation qualified for this year’s State Girls Wrestling tournament in Sioux Falls, three of them placed including Giada Scherich/Red Cloud was fourth at 154, Kaylee Miller/Lakota Tech finished sixth at 285/HWT, Jessica Waln/Lakota Tech was seventh at 154. Additional placers from Indian Country included Ali Bissel/ SF Roosevelt took second at 142, Cateri Yellow Hawk/Sully Buttes was fourth at 126 and Tahnie Yellow Hawk/Sully Buttes was sixth at 120. “This year’s State Girls Wrestling tournament was awesome, it was much bigger than the first one last year, this year it...
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Kyle/ Mission/ Pine Ridge - Pine Ridge closed out the second quarter on a 9-0 run, down at the half 33-24 against Little Wound in the first round of the Region 7A tournament but could come no closer than eight points as the Mustangs bumped their lead to 13 at the end of three 48-35 on their way to a 65-49 first round win over the Pine Ridge Thorpes. Little Wound’s bigs, Dylan Cuny and Trey Yellow Boy led the Mustangs with 17 points a piece, Wakiyan Cuny added 15 while Daelon Lebeaux chipped in 10 points. Kanye Hollow Horn...
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Last week saw the international Olympics take a back seat to events unfolding in Ukraine unfortunately. It is less than sad that our children (who may be working hard at reaching their goal to one day represent at a future Olympic Games) have to bear witness to what WEEK magazine is calling; “Scandal—clouded Olympics…” I came across this story in last week’s edition of WEEK magazine and I thought it more than worthy to share. Here is that story: “A truncated closing ceremony at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium [last] week capped off an Olympic Games marked by scandal and harsh...
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These past few months have been interesting on a number of sites that have emerged on the social network with input on the language and folks sharing many aspects of the language and of course the continued side discourse on diacritics ( a mark over a word for a sound), As a fluent first language speaker who learned in a process called immersion where from birth to five heard and saw nothing but Lakota, in words and actions. Today this is called TPR total physical response. A method developed to teach a new language i.e.: Japanese to English which would...
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Hihanni Wàsté/Good day! My name is Lisa Ansell Frazier and I’m the director of Buffalo Youth Nation Project, a Native for Native 501c3 non profit organization. I’m enrolled up at Cheyenne River but do work on Pine Ridge with the BEAR program. I was inquiring about the Lakota Youth baseball program and if you could put me in contact or direct me to the programs coordinator? I sometimes get sports equipment donated to the Non Profit and I would love to be able to give them to our community! Very grateful for your help! Pilamaya! Lisa Ansell Frazier buffalowakanyeja@gmail.com This...
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The wide, rich grasslands that merge South Dakota and Nebraska below the rugged Badlands have produced fine horses for more than two centuries. History tells us the Lakota crossed the Missouri River into that region around 1740, soon after acquiring their first horses. Magnificent horsemen all, some were superlative – like the Ecoffey clan, who’ve cut a broad trail across the horse world for well over a century. Princess Blue Water, whose mother was Chief Red Cloud’s sister, was a young child in 1887 when her entire family and the rest of Buffalo Bill’s entourage shipped off to London as...
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to consider an appeal of a lawsuit over the Dakota Access Pipeline, meaning that an ongoing environmental review of the pipeline will continue. Dakota Access, which is controlled by Texas based Energy Transfer, appealed a lower court ruling that affirmed the need for a more thorough environmental study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bismarck Tribune re- ported. The Corps issued an easement for the pipeline’s Missouri River crossing in 2017, but a federal judge concluded in 2020 that a prior environmental analysis of the line was...
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CRYP’s popular Passion for Fashion event, Wi.chí.cala Te.íla Ukiya, will return this spring with a drive-thru event on Mar. 19 and private formal-wear appointments starting Apr. 1. These appointments likely will be available through May 1, although CRYP will provide updates based on local schools’ plans for the prom. The program’s Lakota name is Wi.chí.cala Te.íla Ukiya, which means “the cherished young girls are coming back here in a group.” According to Jerica Widow, programs director, the name resonated deeply with the CRYP staff. “We had to cancel Passion for Fashion in March 2020 due to Covid,” she explained. “Last...
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PIERRE, S.D. – The Sisseton Agency Headquarters & Wacipi Grounds of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation was recently placed in the National Register of Historic Places, according to the South Dakota State Historical Society. The National Register is the official federal list of properties identified as important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. The State Historic Preservation Office of the State Historical Society and the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate (SWO) Tribal Historic Preservation Office worked in conjunction with the National Park Service, which oversees the National Register program, to list the historic vernacular and...
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Living in New Mexico, most of us are well-versed in Native American art and culture. But how much do we know about traditional Indigenous science? Chances are, not a lot. Last week NMPBS premiered the first episode of its locally produced, locally lensed science series “Indigi Genius.” The online series, which will be streaming new episodes every other week on the New Mexico PBS website, explores the history of traditional Native American technology. Through the lens of modern science, viewers are shown what remarkable advances the ancient American peoples made. Among the topics rolling out in this first season of...
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MISSION – At 5:14 pm, the Mission Volunteer Fire & Rescue was called to a fire at North Main Street in Mission, SD. Units arrived to a free burning fire with a light to moderate smoke condition on the interior of a one story commercial occupancy housing two businesses, the Mission Lumber, a building supply store and lumber and the Buffalo Brew, a coffee shop, according to a press release by the Mission Fire Department. Despite efforts, the fire overtook the building and it was considered a total loss. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire extending to the roof...
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AUG 25, 1941-FEB 14, 2022 Robert E. Thunder Horse was born on August 25, 1941 in Wound- ed Knee, SD to Paul Thunder Horse and Mary Bad Bear. Robert made his journey to the Spirit World on February 14, 2022 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home in Rushville, NE. Robert is survived by his daughters, Roberta Thunder Horse and Robin Thunder Horse; sons, Robert Thunder Horse, Jr., Michael “Bam” Thunder Horse, and Bruce Thunder Horse; 23 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Thunder Horse; sisters, Irene Thunder Horse, Gertie Thunder Horse, Rosalyn...
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DEC 1, 1960-FEB 12, 2022 Amy Long Soldier was born on December 1, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Clarence Long Soldier and Mabel Bull Man-Long Soldier. Amy made her journey to the Spirit World on February 12, 2022 at the Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain, SD. Amy is survived by her children, Derrick Schleuning of Sioux Falls, SD, Eric Schleuning of Phoenix, AZ, and Shannon Hansen of Sioux Falls, SD; siblings, Daniel Long Soldier, Germaine Long Soldier and Sylvester F. Long Soldier; and grandchildren, Madison Schleuning, Nevaeh Scheuning, Takoda Schleuning, Alianna Hansen, Jersey Hansen, and Elijah Schleuning. Amy was...
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JUNE 13, 2004-FEB 11, 2022 Comes from Tiospaye: Iron Cloud Tios’paye, Tapio Tios’paye, Young man Afraid of His Horses Tios’paye, Catches Tios’paye, Tobacco Tios’paye, Descendant of Stephan Standing Bear, Peta Yuha Mani, and family of Pte Waku Sundance. Shayna Louise Youngman Afraid of His Horses made her journey to the Spirit World on February 11, 2022, near Manderson, SD. Shayna was born on June 13, 2004, in Omaha, NE to parents, Denae Tapio and Gavin Youngman Afraid of His Horses. She was an adorable, beautiful baby. People encouraged her mother to enter her into baby pageants and she often won....
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FEB 10, 1984-FEB 10, 2022 Justin Lee Peters, “Tuweya Isnala Najin” entered into this sacred life on February 10, 1984 and began his journey on the sacred path of stars on February 10, 2022. Justin’s birth brought great joy to his Tiospaye, especially his mother and father. It also marked the beginning of the ardent training and guidance of an Indigenous child who would ultimately walk upon Unci Maka as a strong warrior of Oglala Lakota and Northern Arapaho descent. As a very young boy, Justin was fiercely protective of his mother, in later years he would refer to her...
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OCT 24, 1983-FEB 10,2022 Marcus Tanner Big Crow was born on October 24, 1983 in Pine Ridge, SD to Susan (Thunder Bull) Big Crow and Donroy Big Crow. Marcus made his journey to the Spirit World on February 10, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Marcus is survived by his mother, Susan (Thunder Bull) Big Crow; sons, Daunte Big Crow and Waziyata Big Crow; siblings, Francis Jamie Big Crow, Xavier V. Big Crow, Tonoa Big Crow, Michael Watson, Cruz Watson, Kelli Mousseau, Cesilee Big Crow, Nicole Big Crow, and Latoya Watson; Hunka Ina, Darlene Walks Out;...
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NOV 22, 1959-FEB 10, 2022 Timothy Albert Zimiga was born on November 22, 1959 in Wanblee, SD to Herman Zimiga and Emma (Breast) Zimiga. Timothy made his journey to the Spirit World on February 10, 2022 in Gordon, NE. Timothy is survived by his wife, Carla Zimiga; daughter, Tawny Zimiga; son, Christopher Zimiga; siblings, Herman Wesley Zimiga, Robert Zimiga, Hobert Zimiga, Lavon Bernadette Zimiga, and Joseph Mark Zimiga; grandchildren, Emi Lynn Marie Zimiga and Marcus Martin, Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, & grandchildren. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Emma Zimiga; sisters, Elizabeth Pecina and Dorothy...
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APRIL 23, 1973-FEB 9, 2022 Garnette Elliot Titus, Sr. was born on April 23, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Tilmer Titus and Arlene (Goings) Means. Garnette made his journey to the Spirit World on February 9, 2022 in Pine Ridge, SD. Garnette is survived by his children, Misty Titus, Douglas Goings-Brown, Jeremy Two Crow, Benjamin Michael, Tyanna Slow Bear, Garnette Eliot Titus, Jr., Dallas Titus, Dylan Titus, and Amberly Sutton; sisters, Annette Irving, Rebecca Runs Above, and Jaime Goings; hunka mother, Wilma Colhoff; nieces & nephews, Arlene Bagola, Valance Bagola, Lana Bagola, Wiconi Runs Above, Summer Runs Above, Whisper...
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FEB 17, 1966-FEB 10,2022 Audrey Darlene Bear Saves Life was born on February 17, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Johnson Bear Saves Life and Ada White Dress. Audrey made her journey to the Spirit World on February 10, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Audrey is survived by her daughters, Charlene Fast Wolf and Ashley Fast Wolf both of Rapid City, SD, and Jillian Fast Wolf of Deadwood, SD; sons, Douglas Fast Wolf of Oglala, SD and Dwight Fast Wolf of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Dale Bear Saves Life, Melda Bear Saves Life, Claire Bear...
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FEB 25,1997-FEB 12, 2022 Dalton Samuel Yellow Hawk was born on February 25, 1997 in Pine Ridge, SD to Denise Plenty Arrows and Norman Yellow Hawk. Inyan Wanbli left our world in the early morning hours of February 12, 2022. Dalton is survived by a huge loving family who loved him to the stars above; his mother, Denise Plenty Arrows of Allen, SD; his father, Norman Yellow Hawk of Rapid City, SD; sister, Rachel Yellow Hawk of Chadron, NE; two brothers, Steven Yellow Hawk and Trenton Yellow Hawk both of Allen, SD; two nieces, Kansas Yellow Hawk and Kaicyn Yellow...
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APRIL 18, 1980-FEB 14, 2022 Ernest James White, a.k.a “Beanie,” was born on April 18, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Everette White, Sr. and Georgia Red Dog. Ernest made his journey to the Spirit World on February 14, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Ernest “Beanie” White is survived by his children, Joshua (Meltina) Wanamaker, Sioux Dawn (Max) Wanamaker, Jacob (Selena) Wanamaker, and Izzy Bissonette; siblings, Christopher White, Sr., Troylene Black Feather, Leroy Ghost, Jr., Angelita Ghost, and Alvin Ghost; cousin, Ann Mesteth de Alfonso; grandchildren, Chloe Jumping Eagle, Emily Jumping Eagle, D’Angelo Jumping Eagle,...
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Without a Whisper uncovers the hidden history of the profound influence Indigenous women had on the beginnings of the women’s rights movement in the United States. Before the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls in 1848, European colonial women lacked even the most basic rights, while Haudenosaunee women had a potent political and spiritual voice and authority in all aspects of their lives. The contact that the early suffragists had with Haudenosaunee women in New York state shaped their thinking and had a vital impact on their struggle for equality that is taken for granted today. The film follows...
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WHITE RIVER - Playing strong defense and sharing the ball on offense led the defending State B champs to a 60-31 win over New Underwood Tuesday night in the first round of Region 7B, the first step to defending their 2021 State B championship. The Lady Tigers built a 10 point lead at the end of one quarter up 15-5 but gave two points back in the second up 25-17; they took control of the game in the third, playing good defense and using the extra pass on offense to find wide open teammates under the basket for easy chip...
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Well somewhere around the 60’s Hollywood moved away from how movies were shown, and the old screen pulled down was not up to date as all the characters were long and skinny, we asked what do need to do as we were no longer enjoying the movies. The prefect who was responsible for movies said we need a new screen longer and wider as all movies coming will need this. We asked how much it would cost? About 0, well we never had money in our pockets except for change and had no idea what this looked like. However, we...
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TIMOTHY LITTLEJULY 20, 1964-FEB 12, 2022DAVID RUSSELL DESERSAJAN 13, 1959-FEB 13, 2022JOSUE VASQUEZOCT 25, 1984–FEB 11, 2022EVETTE MARROW BONEMAY 3, 1963-FEB 9, 2022
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JUNE 24, 1948-FEB 16,2022 Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Moore was born on June 24, 1948 in Denver, CO to Noble and Beulah (Stead) Moore. Gerald made his journey to the Spirit World on February 16, 2022 at the Rosebud I.H.S. Hospital in Rosebud, SD. Gerald is survived by his children, Eric Moore, Melannie Moore, and Jared Moore; grandchildren, Kellen Menard and Leyton Moore; sisters, Paulette (Ray Bobb) Moore, Sheila Moore, and Christina Lunderman; aunt, Violet Reddest; and numerous nieces & nephews. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Noble and Beulah (Stead) Moore; siblings, Dale Moore, Noble “Bobes” Moore, and...
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Why it matters: Over the years, at least 34 tribes have turned to settlements to resolve conflicts with the federal government over water rights. Tuesday’s announcement is aimed at funding infrastructure for Native Americans to store and transport water so they no longer have to suffer from lack of access. Details: The funding will “help deliver long-promised water resources to Tribal communities ... and a solid foundation for future economic development for entire communities dependent on common water resources,” the Department of Interior (DOI) said in a statement. The money is drawn from President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law. What they’re...
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JUNE 7, 1977-FEB 14, 2022 Justin Wade White Bull was born on June 7, 1977 in Pine Ridge, SD to George White Bull and Linda Feather Earring. Justin made his journey to the Spirit World on February 14, 2022 in Sioux Falls, SD. Justin is survived by his children, Isnala Najin White Bull and Mia Sucini White Bull; granddaughter, Arielle Lena White Bull; sister, Theresa White Bull; nieces & nephew, Riley Cross, Laney Cross, Lindsey Hernandez, Lenny Black Elk, and Robert Hernandez, Jr.; aunties, Mary Lou Black Crow and Betty Black Crow; uncles, Dwight Black Crow, Eugene Black Crow, Dennis...
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SEPT 26, 1945-FEB 15, 2022 Anna Louise Bad Milk was born on September 26, 1945 in Alliance, NE to Nicholas Little Bear, Sr. and Edith Garnette. Anna made her journey to the Spirit World on February 15, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Anna met the love of her life, Howard at the Holy Rosary Mission school in 1952, the two graduated High School together in 1963. She graduated Nursing School in 1964, where she obtained her Licensed Practical Nurse license. Howard and Anna married in 1965, they spent 58 years married. To this union Marjorie,...
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Flandreau Chief of Police Zach Weber said that his records indicate only about 20 arrests have been made or citations given in Flandreau to non-Native medical marijuana card holders for possession of an illegal substance since July of 2021. The number locally, if correct, would be far fewer than the number mentioned this past week in an article in the Argus Leader. The Argus reported more than 100 arrests were made among those who have medical marijuana cards and who purchased products from the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe’s dispensary since it opened its doors this past summer. Chief Weber didn’t...
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Among the various mundane, sometimes sobering, headlines that make their way out of a South Dakota legislative session, “Tribal College and NASA to Send 3-D Printed Homes to Space” stands out as a curiosity. Yet in a time when billionaires blast their sportscars out of Earth’s orbit just for the publicity, why should the federal space exploration agency’s plans to build extraterrestrial living quarters for its astronauts garner any attention? It is, of course, the inclusion of a tribal college in the details, in this case Sinte Gleska University, that catches the eye. And what are those details? A quarter-million...
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The Oglala Lakota County School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during South Dakota School Board Recognition Week from February 21-25. “This is a great opportunity to recognize our school board for their dedication to our children and our community,” Acting Superintendent Connie Kaltenbach said. Oglala Lakota County will honor our board members at the February 28, 2022 board meeting. The men and women serving the Oglala Lakota County School District and their years of service are: Debbie Blue Bird, Board President,...
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WOLF CREEK - After a close first quarter, up only 19-17 after one, Lakota Tech stretched their lead each quarter on their way to a 72-58 win over Bridgeport to finish their regular season out at 14- 5, giving the Tatanka a week to get ready for the postseason. Tristan LeBeau led the way in scoring with 13 points, Jordan Whirlwind Horse chipped in 12 while Marvin Richard III helped with 11 points. With their 14-5 record, the Tatanka earn the #1 seed in Region 7A and will have a bye in the first round. Red Cloud pulls out win...
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SIOUX FALLS - Todd County junior Rocky Wiedman(32-8) defeated Pierre’s Elijah Boutchee in a 4-1 decision to win the 220 division at the Region 3A tournament Saturday; Mobridge-Pollock junior Jesse Bears Heart(30-17) defeated Lyman’s Gunner Johnson in a 5-2 decision to win the 182 weight class in Region 3B while Bennett County freshman Gavin Risse(39-10) took first in the 113 weight class in Region 4B with a major 14-2 decision over Lemmon/ McIntosh Gage Anderson; all three champs qualify for the combined Class A and Class B wrestling tournament Feb. 24- 26 in Sioux Falls as well as the top...
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WOLF CREEK - This is the first year of wrestling at Lakota Tech, in fact, the CTE school in their second year, actually didn’t start their wrestling program until January 20; even with their late start, four girls have qualified for the girls State Wrestling tournament set for Feb. 24-26 in Sioux Falls. “After leaving Pine Ridge, I really hadn’t planned to teach or coach wrestling but the administration asked if I’d like to start a wrestling program here and I decided to jump in,” said Dave Michaud who spent the past 32 and a half years teaching and coaching...
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WOLF CREEK - Lakota Tech wrapped up their regular season with an 80-53 win over Crow Creek on the road last week, the Tatanka polished off an 18-1 regular season record, earning the #1 seed in Region 7A and a first round bye in the regional tournament. They will host the Pine Ridge/St. Francis winner Saturday night at 6:00pm. Red Cloud finished off their regular season with two road wins, 67-25 over Sturgis on Thursday and 64-21 on Friday vs. Bennett County. Stevi Fallis led the way against Sturgis with 21 points, Allie Richards helped with 12 and Sherissa Haas...
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The attached image of me was taken at when I was in 9th or 10th grade at Holy Rosary Mission at one of many dances as we were to learn social skills (hiccup) and the dress I am wearing is two shades of green that I got from a donation box. At HRM Friday evening was social time, classroom work ended and weekend was coming and on the big girls side, this was for the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders situated next to the courtyard with a long hallway from the lil girls playroom and next to the sisters...
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Part II of ‘Immigrants or not, they are our ancestors’, a continued series on my ancestors. This is the second part of my great-great grandfather David Cottier, the Swiss immigrant who come to this country from a village in Switzerland looking for a better life. He was the father of Louis Cottier, my mother’s grandfather. Gilbert Cottier was my mother’s father. What I have been publishing about my ancestors is my own research from written history and stories from elders. There are probably many stories out there about him from his family linage. I have been researching family history for...
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“Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right to do what we ought.” (John Dalberg Action — uttered these words. He is a famous historian, politician and writer who lived between 1834 and 1902.) I, like many of you, am deeply troubled by current events around Indian country and beyond concerning anti vaccinism. Of course I support and advocate for personal liberty but there is such a thing as being responsible as we share this space we call Mothers Earth. Nelson Mandela once remarked; “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s...
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2002, Carrie A. Lyford This in-depth guide to the ancient craft of quillwork and its latter-day counter part, beadwork, was originally prepared and published in the 1940s by the U.S. office of Indian Affairs. Its publication was the outgrowth of an increased interest, during the first half of the twentieth century, in the long neglected arts and crafts of North American Indians. Following a brief introduction and discussion of how Sioux dwellings, clothing, furnishings and ceremonial objects were decorated, the text focuses on the quill and beadwork techniques of the western Sioux and how these materials were used to create...
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My last couple of writings have been about my research of ancestors and their lives. I have been doing this research to show my relatives, especially my young relatives, who they came from and where they came. What DNA they carry and give them a view of those layers of history that effect their lives. Rather it be good or bad layers, they are history. They make us who we are today. On my maternal side, we have ancestors who gave their strength to their families through their Lakota cultural lifestyles and teachings. And many of those teachings were carried...
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Local Cat Clifford is seen in the popular commercial Titled “A Clydesdale’s Journey,” the commercial follows as the brand’s iconic Clydesdale fights for its recovery after suffering an injury while leaping over a fence. With the support of stable hands and a canine companion, the horse is able to regain its strength and gallop again, Budweiser reminding viewers in the end, “Down Never Means Out.” In addition to reinforcing brand heritage, the storyline tugs at the heartstrings and delivers an ultimately uplifting message. As Zhao observes, “We all fall down in life and the journey to healing is often painful,...
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Marina Moon is the 2022 recipient of the Jackalope Scholarship, which is awarded annually to an Oglala Lakota College student who is studying graphic design and demonstrates high creative ability, academic excellence and need for the scholarship. Moon is beginning her final semester in the graphic arts program at OLC. Moon has a deep love for art and said she is inspired, in part, by her emotional connection to her surroundings. Much of her work involves strong female influences and colorful aesthetics. After obtaining her Associate in Arts degree in graphic design, Moon plans to continue her education and career...
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Lakota Tech 80-53 Crow Creek Todd County 70-41 Little Wound Wakpala 82-31 Oelrichs Jones County 68-57 White River White River 70-26 St. Francis Lower Brule 60-57 Little Wound CEB 52-45 Pine Ridge Crow Creek 62-52 Dupree Miller 61-13 McLaughlin Bennett County 70-24 Oelrichs Red Cloud 71-32 Hot Springs Dupree 63-55 Harding County Marty 75-12 Crazy Horse Lakota Tech 57-36 Hill City CEB 57-39 Little Wound Todd County 45-33 Miller Faith 64-11 McLaughlin Lakota Tech 76-51 RC Christian Pine Ridge 65-64 Little Wound Winner 74-18 McLaughlin Mobridge-Pollock 45-44 Bennett County Crazy Horse 72-11 Alliance Webster Area 68-32 Tiospa Zina Crow Creek...
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DEC. 20, 1957 ~ FEB. 3, 2022 MARTIN – Leon Takes War Bonnett Sr., Inyan Maza, was born to Sophie (Kills In Water) and Leo Takes War Bonnett on December 20, 1957. Leon made his journey to his forever home on February 3, 2022 at Monumental Health in Rapid City, SD. Leon is survived by his daughters Jennifer (Jeremiah) Young Bull Bear of Kyle, Vanessa Takes War Bonnett of Martin and son Jeremy Takes War Bonnett of Sioux Falls, SD; siblings Marlene Apple of Martin, Lucille (Paul) Mousseau of Rapid City, Cheryl (Marty) Mesteth of Kyle, Ruby (Steven) Smiarowski of...
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Modern Indigenous cuisine from the renowned Native foods educator and former chef of Mitsitam Native Foods Café at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian From Freddie Bitsoie, the former executive chef at Mitsitam Native Foods Café at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, and James Beard Award–winning author James O. Fraioli, New Native Kitchen is a celebration of Indigenous cuisine. Accompanied by original artwork by Gabriella Trujillo and offering delicious dishes like Cherrystone Clam Soup from the Northeastern Wampanoag and Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin from the Pueblo peoples, Bitsoie showcases the variety of flavor and culinary history...
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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ The South Dakota Senate passed a proposal Wednesday to fund two new schools based around Oceti Sakowin language and culture. The proposal, pushed by Democratic Sen. Troy Heinert, aims to address high dropout rates among some Native American students by structuring the schools around Lakota, Nakota and Dakota language, giving students and communities ownership over their education. It passed the Republican controlled Senate on a 22 to 13 vote. “My community deserves a chance to change,’’ Heinert said, referring to how Indigenous students have lagged behind the rest of the state in standardized tests. “And we...
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The U.S. government’s efforts to assimilate American Indians into mainstream culture can be seen throughout the 20th century in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) activities. In 1953, the U.S. Congress established a new policy towards American Indians: termination. This policy eliminated much government support for Indian tribes and ended the protected trust status of all Indian-owned lands. In response to this policy, the BIA began a voluntary urban relocation program. American Indians could move from their rural tribes to metropolitan areas such as Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and Seattle. BIA pledged assistance with locating housing and employment. Los...
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Team Buche Cares have proven once again they can bring their “A” game when it comes to raising funds for a good cause. “I’m humbled and very fortunate to work with such a good group of people that truly goes above and beyond to help our friends and neighbors” stated RF Buche, President of GF Buche Company. The goal was to exceed ,000 but this year was the best ever totaling ,083.91. 17 different pantries along with Fighting Local Cancer and the Underdog Scholarships were the nonprofit organizations who will be receiving the funds. 20 different GF Buche Co. locations...
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Native American population changed since the last census Americans identifying at least partially as Native American increased 85% from 5.2 million in the 2010 census to 9.7 million in the 2020 census. The Census Bureau attributed the increase in part to changes in question design and procedures. The agency also made counting Native Americans in 2020 a priority, after an undercount on Native American reservations in 2010. From 2010 to 2020, the Native American share of the nation’s population increased from 1.6% to 2.9%. The Native American population grew most in states where the demographic makes up a small share...
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Thomasina Mandan knew her 2020 state House bid would be difficult. She was a Democratic NPL nominee from New Town on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in Republican-controlled District 4, comprising the reservation and surrounding counties. Mandan wanted to bring a voice from the reservation to Bismarck, given the taxes shared with the state from oil development within Fort Berthold. “I think in this day and age, the reservations should finally be acknowledged at the state level,’’ said the doctoral student who works as director of the ethics commission office of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara...
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STEPHAN/ WOLF CREEK - Crow Creek’s Audrey Drapeau was fouled on a three point attempt at the end of the first quarter Tuesday night in Stephan, she went to the free throw line and sank all three free throws to give the Lady Chieftains a 17-16 lead after one but the Tatanka quickly took the lead back in the second quarter as they rolled to an 80-53 win, their 13th straight win as they closed out the regular season 18-1. Lakota Tech stepped up their defense, holding the Lady Chieftain to 10 second quarter points and only seven third quarter...
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APRIL 4, 1934-FEB 5, 2022 The Rev. Robert G. Two Bulls passed away in his sleep on February 5, 2022 at the age of 87 surrounded by the ones he loved. Artist, cowboy, sailor, family man and Episcopal priest, his powerful love didn’t come to an end with his death. Robert’s cherished family will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Robert was born on April 4, 1934 in a log cabin at Red Shirt Table on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to the Honorable Peter and Martha (Helper) Two Bulls. Robert was the 6th...
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AUG 9, 1940 –FEB 6, 2022 Winona (Cecelia) Lois Cottier was born on August 9, 1940 in Allen, SD to Emma (Ruff) Bettelyoun and Everett “Dickie” Bettelyoun. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on February 6, 2022 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. Winona and her family lived in Pass Creek Community for a number of years before moving to Bear Creek Community, north of Martin, SD where her family was. She was the oldest of 9 children. She was known to host many family gatherings at the Community Hall and...
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JUNE 20, 1929-FEB 5, 2022 Delores Ida Vigil Palmier was born on June 20, 1929 in Denver, CO to Roy Vigil and Maria Barela. Delores made her journey to the Spirit World on February 5, 2022 at the Monument Hospice Home in Rapid City, SD. Delores is survived by her children, Constance M. Lemos, Gregory L. Palmier, Maurice A. Palmier, Michael L. Palmier, Michelle R. Palmier, Benjamin J. Palmier, and Leatrice L. Wilson; brothers, LeRoy Vigil and Ben Vigil, both of Colorado; sister, Geraldine Rivera of California; 36 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Delores was preceded in death...
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WOLF CREEK/ CUSTER - Tuesday night in Stephan, Lakota Tech, playing their fourth game in six days, went out strong against Crow Creek by going up 22-12 after one and up 37-19 at the half on their way to a 67-54 win, their fourth straight. The solid road win over the Chieftains was a good team effort as Tristan LeBeau dominated the low post, despite foul trouble, LeBeau finished with 14 points. Marvin Richard III, an eighth grader, was strong again, hitting a three and driving the lane time and time again for 18 points. Jordan Whirlwind Horse hit a...
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JUNE 24, 1951 – FEB 9, 2022 John Anthony Gibbons was born on June 24, 1951 at the IHS in Pine Ridge, SD to Pauline Little Moon-Haddix and his stepfather, Marlin Haddix. John made his journey to the Spirit World on February 9, 2022. John Anthony Gibbons’ Lakota name is Heyoka Gleska. He is a well respected and beloved Wicasa Wakan who helped, healed and guided his Lakota People. He was a traditional Lakota dancer in his youth, and was a rock drummer for a local band as a young man. John Gibbons worked for the VISTA Program on the...
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MAR 5, 1969 – FEB 4,2022 Gordon Ray Standing Bear was born on March 5, 1969 in Pine Ridge, SD to Isadore John Conquering Bear and Evelyn (Black Eyes) Standing Bear. Gordon made his journey to the Spirit World on February 4, 2022 at the St. James Nursing Home in Yankton, SD. Gordon is survived by his father, Isadore John Conquering Bear; daughters, Ampering (Andrew) Blue Bird, Jordie DuBray, Evelyn Standing Bear & Paul Steen, Tori DuBray, Sarah Johnson, and Yolanda Standing Bear; sons, Gordon Standing Bear, Jr. and Carl James DuBray; brothers, Carl Standing Bear, Sr., Gene Standing Bear,...
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MAY 5, 1960-FEB 4, 2022 We are mourning the loss of our Husband, Father, Brother, and Uncle, Lance Craig Jones. Lance was born on May 5th, 1960, in Fargo, North Dakota to Vesta Marie Montileaux and Royce Matthew Jones. He married his wife Marianne in 1992 and to this union two children were born, Marlena and Jean Paul. Being the open minded and adventurous person he was, he resided in many places across the world. He grew up and attended school in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He later resided in Salt Lake City, Utah, Denver, Colorado, Munich, Germany, and finally...
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JULY 26, 1958-FEB 4, 2022 Barbara Jane (No Leaf) American Horse was born on July 26, 1958 in Gordon, NE to Agnes Bird Head and Noah No Leaf. Barbara made her journey to the Spirit World on February 4, 2022 at her home in Grand Island, NE. Barbara is survived by her lifelong friend and husband, Gene American Horse; children, Alfonso and Carla, both of Gordon, NE, Josephine of Grand Island, NE, Aaron and Kayla, both of York, NE, Nichole of Lincoln, NE, Mike Lovejoy of McCook, NE, Jessica of Grand Island, NE, and Sage of Florida; brothers, John, Neal,...
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MAR 3, 1936-FEB 2, 1022 James Willard “Heavy” Garnette was born on March 3, 1936, to his parents, Henry K. Garnette and Grace (Giago) Garnette. James was known by his nickname, “Heavy” by all who knew him. He died on February 2, 2022, at Monument Health with his family at his side. He was 85 years old. Heavy was born at the Garnette family home on Red Water north of Kyle and he joined a big sister Elizabeth and a brother Duane “Frosty”. The family later welcomed Martin Patrick, Darrell Frances, Louella, Joanne Carol, Joey Carl and William “Billy”. Heavy...
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JUN 8, 1992-FEB 2, 2022 Jeremiah Wilson White Wash was born on June 8, 1992 in Pine Ridge, SD to Eddie W. White Wash and Philenae R. Chipps. Jeremiah made his journey to the Spirit World on February 2, 2022 at the Keystone Treatment Center in Canton, SD. Jeremiah is survived by his daughter, Hazel Hudson of Washingthon; sisters, Eva Escamilla of Milwaukee, WI and Kachina Walks Out of Oglala, SD; and brothers, Arturo Chipps-Escamilla of Milwaukee, WI, Trenton Dae Chipps of Wanblee, SD, Izaiah Slow Bear, and Elijah Valencia. Jeremiah was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie W....
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AUG 11, 1953-FEB 1, 2022 Bennett Christopher Hard Heart was born on August 11, 1953 in Pine Ridge, SD to Edward Charles Hard Heart and Ruth Marie (Poor Bear) Hard Heart. Bennett made his journey to the Spirit World on February 1, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Bennett participated in many rodeos. He was a bare-back rider, a bronc rider, and helped his cousin break horses. He started a fast pitch team called the ‘Pine Ridge Reds’ from 1975- 76. He was a fancy dancer in powwows. On August 31, 1971, he married Francine Broken...
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Rhiannon Ruth Owens was born on February 13, 1981 in Edmonds, WA to Deborah (Wheeler) Owens and Don C. Owens. Rhiannon made her journey to the Spirit World on January 31, 2022 at the Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA. Rhiannon is survived by her mother, Deborah (Wheeler) Owens of Martin, SD; siblings, Emily (Owens) Sullivan of Everett, WA and Don C. Owens II of Adelanto, CA; and fiancé, Dennis Krohn of Gig Harbor, WA. Rhiannon was preceded in death by her father, Don C. Owens of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Jeremy Owens of Spokane, WA; grandparents, Velma (Shangreaux)...
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ERNEST WHITE APR 18, 1980–FEB 14, 2022 AMY LONG SOLDIER DEC 1, 1960–FEB 12, 2022 MARCUS BIG CROW OCT 24, 1983–FEB 10, 2022 TIMOTHY ALBERT ZIMIGA NOV 22, 1959–FEB 10, 2022 DALTON SAMUEL YELLOW HAWK FEB 25, 1997–FEB 12, 2022 JOSUE VAQUEZ OCT 25, 1984-FEB 11, 2022 AUDREY DARLENE BEAR SAVES LIFE FEB 17, 1966-FEB 10, 2022 GARNETTE TITUS APR 23, 1973 – FEB 9,2022 EVETTE MARROW BONE MAY 3, 1963 – FEB 9, 2022 CHERYL TIARA LONG SOLDIER JAN 26, 1994-FEB 8,2022
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McCOOK/ St. FRANCIS - Saturday, at the DWU Culver’s Classic, White River ran up against a tough Bridgewater Emery team that just wouldn’t give any quarter; the Lady Tigers went up 19-17 after one but were down 35-32 at the half only to take a 45-44 lead after three on their way to a hard fought 58-56 win. Tied at 56 all late in the fourth quarter, White River had the ball with 24 seconds left in the game, with 2.7 seconds left on the clock, Senior Maleighya Estes drove the baseline and scored off the glass to give the...
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Hau Mitakuepi (Greeting Relatives), According to The Free Dictionary by Farlex intestinal fortitude is defined as: “Courage (also called bravery or valor) is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Physical courage is bravery in the face of physical pain, hardship, even death or threat of death, while moral courage is the ability act rightly in the face of popular opposition, shame, scandal, discouragement, or personal loss. The classical virtue of fortitude is also translated ‘courage’, but includes the aspects of perseverance and patience.” Courage is an integral and traditional element of Dakotah values and...
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ST. FRANCIS - For the second year in a row, White River has a player hit the 2,000 point mark in career scoring; last year it was Caelyn Valandra Prue who would end up with 2,534 points, 8th on the all time scoring list, this year it is senior Maleighya Estes who Monday night in St. Francis scored 26 points to hit 2,000 points after her first 13 points of the night. On Tuesday night in Murdo, Estes finished up with 31 points to move her career scoring total to 2,044. White River closes out the regular season Friday at...
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PINE RIDGE - After an easy 15-10 first quarter Saturday hosting Hot Springs, Red Cloud turned up the defensive pressure holding the Lady Bison to nine, seven and six points in the second, third and fourth quarters on their way to a 71-32 win, their 15th win of the season against two losses. Senior guards Allie Richards and Stevi Fallis led the way for Red Cloud, Richards with 24 points, Stevi with 18 while eighth grader Ashlan Carlow Blount chipped in nine points. Maggie Preuss led the Lady Bison with 21 points. Red Cloud is now 15-2 on the season,...
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AUG 21, 1955 – JAN 31, 2022 Jeannette Goldie Eagle Hawk was born on August 21, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to Chris Emmett Eagle Hawk and Edith (Fights Over) Eagle Hawk. Jeanette made her journey to the Spirit World on January 31, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jeannette is survived by her special friend, Phillip Tru Brings White; daughters, Bobbi Long Soldier, Edith Looks Twice, and Mariah Black Tail Deer; sons, Chris Janis, Bernard Yankton, Antoine Long Soldier, Paco and Pedro the Vato’s; aunties, Bernice White Hawk, Gloria Garbiay, and Kathy No Moccasin; siblings,...
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WASHINGTON — In times of stress, the balance of symmetry can center focus and calmness. That’s the solution for Cynthia Chavez Lamar, the recently appointed director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). Her stress relief, doodles follow the pottery designs that have surrounded the San Felipe Pueblo woman’s life. “When things get a little stressful I just sit down, get out my pens and my pencils and my paper and then just start,” said Chavez Lamar, who also has ties to Hopi, Tewa and Navajo on the maternal side of her family. Think long straight lines...
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PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Representative Shawn Bordeaux lost Monday in his push for tribal members to have free access to South Dakota state parks and recreation areas and free hunting and fishing licenses on non-tribal lands. The House State Affairs Committee merged the Mission Democrat’s two bills into one and voted 11-2 to kill HB 1142. Tribal governments got “raked over the coals” when the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1970s decided the U.S. government owed them 5 million for taking the Black Hills , according to Bordeaux. He said the free access and licenses would be limited to the...
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WASHINGTON – The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Indigenous populations across the country, including among children. In response, the Bureau of Indian Education announced today it is acquiring personal protective equipment to distribute to schools for the health and safety of the Tribal communities it serves. “Tribal communities have been seriously impacted by the pandemic and have taken proactive measures to protect their communities to stop or slow the spread of COVID for the past two years. With this initiative, we are leveraging our existing resources in rural and remote communities to improve access to protective masks and respirators,” said...
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PINE RIDGE - Saturday night Red Cloud went up quickly against visiting Spearfish in the first quarter 14-6 behind a field goal and four free throws from Gabe Brooks, a pair of twos from Adriano Rama and twos from Haedyn Haas and Josiah Cottier. Each quarter, the Spartans closed the gap, down 33-27 at the half and down 52-47 at the end of three. Spearfish took their first lead late in the fourth quarter and held a 70-69 lead with 2.7 seconds left in the game when Rama stepped to the line and sank both free throws for a 71-70...
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WOLF CREEK - On Saturday, Lakota Tech boys played West Central in Sioux Falls at the Sanford Pentagon Heritage Classic. On Monday, Lakota Tech’s head boys basketball coach Casey Means submitted his resignation. On Tuesday, the Oglala Lakota County school board voted 5-0 to accept the coach’s resignation. On Monday, Francis Big Crow, Lakota Tech AD was appointed interim boys basketball coach. Means was in his first year as Lakota Tech head boys basketball coach; he had spent three years as head boys basketball coach at Pine Ridge High School including a third place finish at the State A boys...
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SIOUX FALLS - McLaughlin held a 13-12 lead over Little Wound after the first quarter Saturday at the Sanford Pentagon Heritage Classic in Sioux Falls but Little Wound took control in the second quarter going up 33-30 getting the ball into their post players Dylan Cuny and Trey Yellow Boy. With Wakiyan Cuny driving to the rim and Andres Dubray hitting three threes and some mid range jumpers, Little Wound continued to stretch the lead to 55-41 after three on their way to a 76-52 win. Yellow Boy led the Mustangs with 20 points, Dylan Cuny finished with 17, Wakiyan...
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DEC 31, 1963 – JAN 31, 2022 Warfield David Richards was born on December 31, 1963 in Pine Ridge, SD to Warfield Richards and Kathryn (Flying Hawk) Richards. Warfield made his journey to the Spirit World on January 31, 202 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Warfield is survived by his children, Veronica (Briana Waters) Brewer, Kathryn Richards, Sonni Lynn Richards, Curtis Touche, Benjamin Richards, Christopher Fast Horse, David Richards, Charles Richards, Katrina White Whirlwind and Trinity Lakota; siblings, Harold Dean Salway, Millie Richards, Molly Guevara, and Mona Richards; grandchildren, Julia Richards, Cassie Richards, Cecelia Richards, Daijon Richards, Alaia...
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AUG 12, 1999 – JAN 27, 2022 Jacob Robert Briggs, Sr. was born on August 12, 1999 in Pine Ridge, SD to Denise Clifford and Emanuel Briggs. Jacob made his journey to the Spirit World on January 27, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Jacob is survived by his parents, Denise Clifford of Batesland, SD and Emanuel Briggs of Martin, SD; sons, Jacob R. Briggs, Jr., of Pine Ridge, SD and Tre’Von L. Mesteth of Kyle, SD; siblings, Jamie Clifford of Pine Ridge, SD, Johna Clifford & Darnell Quintana, both of Batesland, SD, Damian Quintana of...
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AUG 3, 1949 – JAN 27, 2022 Edwin Rafel Brewer was born on August 3, 1949 in Pine Ridge, SD to Philip Brewer and Evelyn (Twiss) Brewer. Edwin made his journey to the Spirit World on January 27, 2022 at his home near Sharp’s Corner, SD. Edwin is survived by his spouse, Karen Brewer; daughter, Candace Heminger; siblings, Rose LaRose, Ellen LaRoche, and Donalda Brafford; and grandchild, Alexix Heminger. Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Evelyn Brewer; sisters, Cecilia White, Carol Wright, and Myrna Brafford; and brothers, Philip Brewer, Jr., Cecil Brewer, Donald Cottier, John Brewer,...
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NOV 13, 1964 – FEB 1, 2022 Oris Lynn Morrison was born on November 13, 1964 in Pine Ridge, SD to V. Orrie Morrson and Christine (Belt) Provost. Oris made his journey to the Spirit World on February 1, 2022 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Oris is survived by his children, Amanda (Blake) Simmons of Sacramento, CA, Joseph Morrison of Oglala, SD, Oris (Candace) Morrison of Lawrence, KS, Bodie (Calesta) Morrison of Oglala, SD, Randi Morrison of Lawrence, KS, and Johnathan Morrison of Oglala, SD; mother, Christine (Belt) Provost of Oglala, SD; grandchildren, Samantha & AnnAleta...
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FEB 12, 1976-AUG 26, 2021 Leonard Joseph Yankton was born in Compton, California, on February 12, 1976. He spent his childhood on the Pine Ridge Reservation, being raised by his grandmother, Jennie Yankton, in the traditional Lakota culture and spirituality. At the Age of 13, Leo began a four-year commitment as a Sundancer and received his sacred pipe. Although Leo has lived in other places, he always returned to Lincoln, Nebraska. He passed away from throat cancer in Lincoln on August 26, 2021. Leo’s life was celebrated at several ceremonies at the Lincoln Indian Center. His spirit was released to...
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PINE RIDGE - Tuesday night, visiting St. Thomas More broke open a hard fought defensive struggle in the third quarter pushing out to a 36-24 lead at the end of three only to see Red Cloud rally, coming from 12 down in the fourth to tie the game at the end of regulation 43 all. The Lady Cavaliers pulled out a tough 51-48 overtime win over Red Cloud. Both Stevi Fallis and Jade Ecoffey hit first quarter threes as Red Cloud overcame an 11-3 deficit to close out the quarter down 11- 9. Raina Ghost Bear chipped in a three...
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SIOUX FALLS - Last week, Lakota Tech jumped into the Media’s Class A girls basketball poll, tied for third; this week at 15-1, the Tatanka are ranked fifth behind #1 Wagner 15-1, #2 West Central 16-2, #3 Flandreau 12-2 and #4 St. Thomas More 12-3. White River is #3 in the girls Class B poll at 11-2 while #1 Aberdeen Roncalli 14-1, #2 Corsica Stickney 14-2 with De Smet at #4 at 15-1 and #5 Aberdeen Christian 14-2. White River and Lower Brule remain #2 and #3 in the Class B boys poll behind 15-1 De Smet. Aberdeen Christian is...
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Pickup trucks and eagles, yellow school buses and painted horses, Mother Earth and Sister Meadowlark all join together to greet the dawn. They marvel at the colours and sounds, smells and memories that dawn creates. Animals and humans alike turn their faces upwards and gaze as the sun makes its daily journey from horizon to horizon. Dawn is a time to celebrate with a smiling heart, to start a new day in the right way, excited for what might come. Birds sing and dance, children rush to learn, dewdrops glisten from leaves, and gradually the sun warms us. Each time...
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SIOUX FALLS - “We went into the Sioux Valley game Saturday at the Pentagon really focused, we were shooting the ball well, it was an important game for us at this time of the season,” said Eldon Marshall, White River head coach, “Sioux Valley really focused on our junior two guard, Joe Sayler, the team really stepped up, Gavin Folkers came in and hit five threes in a row, he had six first half threes, Kendrell Cuevas played big on the boards, it took a real team effort to get the win, Sioux Valley has a good program, they’re ranked...
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One way to understand which issues are most important to the South Dakota Native American community — the state’s largest minority group — is to examine the bills that are filed each legislative session by the handful of Native lawmakers serving in statewide office. This year, about three dozen bills were filed that directly touch on Native American topics, most proposed by Native legislators but a few by non-Natives. A review of those measures reveals that one issue tops all others in importance — education, both improving education for Native children and teaching Native history and culture to all South...
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As I started to put thoughts and ideas for this article this term called lateral violence came to me and describes clearly what happened within Holy Rosary Mission (the name was changed to Red Cloud in 1969) Lateral Oppression/Violence occurs within marginalized groups where members strike out at each other as a result of being oppressed. The oppressed become the oppressors of themselves and each other. Common behaviors that prevent positive change from occurring include gossiping, bullying, finger pointing, backstabbing, and shunning. It was 65 years from 1888 when the school was built to 1953 when I entered the school...
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MAR 13, 1946 – JAN 28, 2020 Lillian Grace (Tobacco) Waters was born on March 13, 1946 in Pine Ridge, SD to Iva Black Elk and Rudolph Tobacco. Lillian made her journey to the Spirit World on January 28, 2022 at her home in the #4 Payabya Community, SD. Lillian is survived by her children, Iva Good Voice Flute, Preston Good Voice Flute, Candice Good Voice Flute, and Harold Good Voice Flute, Jr.; significant other, Bud Waters; Takojas, Tia Groover, Stacee Watters, Gracie Good Voice Flute, Diamond Good Voice Flute, and Laramie Good Voice Flute; sisters, Goldie Tobacco, Esther Black...
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APR 20, 2003 – JAN 29, 2022 Moses James “Bud” Fast Wolf was born on April 20, 2003 in Pine Ridge, SD to Betty Fast Wolf and Moses Fast Horse. Bud made his journey to the Spirit World on January 29, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Bud is survived by his mother, Betty Fast Wolf; father, Moses Fast Horse; grandmother, Christine Lajtay; brothers, Trent, Quartus, Christian, Tatanka and Michael; cousin brothers, Cole W., Doug, Dwight, Stephen, Reno, Russ Jr., Max and Wade Jr.; sisters, Lucita, Tyrah and Vana; cousin sisters, Sandy, Paulina, Kayla, Rushell, Veronica,...
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Travis Edward White Bear Claws was born on July 29, 1975 in Scottsbluff, NE to Bernadine Red Bear and Joseph “Lyle” White Bear Claws. Travis made his journey to the Spirit World on January 28, 2022 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Travis grew up in Allen, SD where he attended American Horse school, graduating 8th grade in 1989. After graduating in Allen, Travis briefly attended Little Wound High School and finished his education in 1997 at the Job Core in Nemo. Travis then moved to Sioux Falls, SD and had various jobs there. He moved to...
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NOV 3, 1930 – JAN 30, 2022 Nellie Helen Juel Buckman was born on November 3, 1930 in Gordon, NE to Mary Charging and William “Bill” Nelson. Nellie passed away at home surrounded by her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren on January 30, 2022, on a beautiful warm Sunday afternoon. Nellie grew up in Pine Ridge, SD, Crawford, NE, and Alliance, NE. She and her family traveled before she went off to boarding school at Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, SD. Nellie became, Nellie Helen Juel Buckman, for she married her soul mate Vernon “Babe” Buckman on July 19,...
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RHIANNON RUTH OWENS FEB 13, 1981 – JAN 21, 2022 SYLVESTER TWO BULLS JULY 8, 2004 – JAN 29, 2022 LAYTON L. FAY JUN 28, 1941 – JAN 27, 2022 WINONA COTTIER AUG 9, 1940-FEB 6, 2022 DELORES VIGIL JUN 20, 1929 – FEB 5, 2022 LEON TAKES WAR BONNET DEC 20, 1957-FEB 3, 2022 JEREMIAH WHITE WASH JUNE 8, 1992-FEB 2, 2022 ROBERT GRANT TWO BULLS APRIL 4, 1934 – FEB 5, 2022 GORDON RAY STANDING BEAR MAR 5, 1969 – FEB 4, 2022 JAMES GARNETTE MAR 3, 1936 – FEB 2, 2022
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Last week, I wrote about Conquering Bear, an ancestral grandfather, who left a legacy of not only of family but his strong genetic makeup for strength and leadership. I wanted to share my ancestor’s history to emphasize the need for families to make those connections, not only to their ancestors but to land and location. Again, talking about what our ancestors did for us and gave us helps us to make those connections to identity of who we are. This is an important connection to make for our young relatives. Continuing what my researching of Conquering Bear in written bits...
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DEC 11, 1931 – JAN 29, 2022 Wesley was born on December 11, 1931 to Daniel Bad Wound and Julia (Monroe) Bad Wound at the “Taopi Sica” homeland, more famously known as ‘Ten Bar’ for the branding that was put on the horses. Wesley Bad Wound, age 90, of Martin, SD passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022 at the Bennett County Nursing Home in Martin, SD. Wesley was a long term resident of the Bennett County Nursing Home and touched many lives. Wesley is survived by his nieces & nephews, John Bad Wound, Sr., Shirley Bad Wound, Everett Bad...
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AP - Cheryl Andrews-Maltais takes note of the heart-wrenching dates that remind Wampanoag families that they’re still in the midst of the opioid drug crisis _ birthdays of loved ones lost, anniversaries of their passing. Then she reaches out with a phone call to the grieving. ``And then you’re on the other side of it, and you’re bracing for another holiday or event you can’t share because of this,’’ she said. The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah, which Andrews Maltais leads in Massachusetts, was among hundreds of Native American tribes that sued drug manufacturers and distributors over the role...
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PINE RIDGE - Saturday at home, Red Cloud rolled to an 18-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 68-45 win over Spearfish, their eighth straight win of the season. Lady Crusader senior Stevi Fallis set the tone for the game with three first quarter threes, Senior two guard Allie Richards connected on a pair of threes and a two in the second as Red Cloud rolled to a 38-25 halftime lead. Fallis and Richards continued to provide the bulk of the scoring in the 68-45 win, Fallis finished with 29 points, Richards chipped in 19. Since picking up...
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WHITE RIVER - Picking up momentum for a strong season finish, White River Lady Tigers defeated a pair of Region 7B opponents, Thursday they knocked off 15-1 Wall 56-47 and Saturday the Lady Tigers downed New Underwood 53-39. On Thursday, the Wall Lady Eagles had no answer for senior guard Maleighya Estes, her mid-range jumpers were spot on, her drives to the basket were unstoppable as she knocked down 33 points in helping her team to a decisive 56- 47 win over Wall; Estes had a team high eight rebounds with five assists and three steals. On Saturday, fielding a...
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PINE RIDGE - “We actually started in October to put together a Covid-19 Response Program that would employ 100 plus border monitors once their jobs ended on December 31, 2021,” said Alicia Mousseau, OST Vice President, “it was mid to late December before the council approved the budget for the program, we’d set up a structure for as many as 175 positions but we needed applications filled out and training completed to be able to move people into new jobs.” Applications have been available at district service centers and the tribal office, usually applications are turned in by Wednesday then...
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MAY 27, 1987-JAN 24, 2022 Rayleen Virginia Bickerstaff was born on May 27, 1987, in Spearfish, SD to Lynda Neiss & Robert Bickerstaff. Rayleen made her journey to the Spirit World on January 24, 2022, at the Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. Rayleen was raised by her mother and stepfather, Justin Helper. She attended elementary school Lower Brule and High School at Red Cloud and graduated from Pine Ridge with the Class of 2005. Rayleen was an adventurous person, she loved taking pictures of everyone, traveling, and coloring. She was a big collector of many things as well. At...
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WOLF CREEK/KYLE - Lakota Tech picked up their 8th and 9th wins in a row this past weekend with wins, 67-21 over Hot Springs and 71-41 over Little Wound to push their season record to 14-1. On Friday, on their home court, the Tatanka held Hot Springs to just three first quarter points as they went up 27-3 after one. Tobi Carlow knocked down a pair of threes and a deuce in the first while Shayla Bravo hit five twos and went 3/5 from the charity stripe. The defense dominated again, holding the Lady Bison to just five second quarter...
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RAPID CITY - After being in the honorable mention category of the SD Media poll the past two week, Lakota Tech used victories over Hot Springs and Little Wound and a 14-1 season record to vault into the top five with a tie for third with Flandreau and St. Thomas More behind #1 Wagner and #2 West Central. At 12-1 Red Cloud remains in the honorable mention category. White River at 9-2 moved up to #3 in the Class B girls poll. White River boys stay at #2 in the Class B boys poll while Lower Brule is #3, just...
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PHILADELPHIA — While visiting the Tekakwitha Nursing Home to sing for residents, 13-year-old Denise Owen was led away from the rest of her boarding school group by a nun. A special surprise awaited her. There, in another room in the Sisseton, South Dakota, facility, was her newborn sister, Rose Anne. Denise got only a glimpse of the infant, lying in a bassinet in a long-sleeve shirt and a diaper, before another nun ordered her to leave. Denise was not supposed to see her sibling, soon to be adopted. It would be 50 years before they saw each other again. Rose...
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BOX ELDER/LEAD/ BELLE FOURCHE - Red Cloud opened the week on the road with a strong 71-58 win over AA Douglas then at home squeaked by Custer on Thursday 59-58 playing without top scorer Adriano Rama then a road win over Lead-Deadwood 66-31 and another road win over Belle Fourche 70-30. On Monday night in Belle Fourche, the Crusaders held the Broncs to four first quarter points, up 21-4 after one quarter and 46-13 at the half on their way to a 70-30 for their fourth straight win. Adriano Rama scored 19, Jules Ecoffey finished with 17 and Haedyn Haas...
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HURON - Lower Brule dominated this year’s DOC archery competition with the boys high school champion Tristin Whiteman and girls high school champion Martina Desphy, girls second place Juliana LaRoche, third place Shante Walters, boys middle school champion Jarren Menor, second place Blaine Gorneau and girls middle school champion Sammie Thigh. Crazy Horse Devonte Ghost Dog was second in boys high school archery, Jacob High Horse was third.
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Leonard Peltier, the ailing 77-year-old Native American rights activist who has been pleading for help from prison amid coronavirus lockdowns and still hasn’t received a booster shot, has tested positive for COVID-19. “Today, Leonard tested positive for COVID,” Peltier’s attorney Kevin Sharp told HuffPost late Friday. “We are all very concerned, as is Leonard. He wanted people to know that he sends his love and appreciation for the years everyone has fought for him. And should he make it through this, he intends to continue speaking out for Native rights.” Peltier began feeling “like shit” on Thursday and had a...
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Marty Two Bulls, Jr was awarded a 2022 USA Fellowship in Traditional Arts. The USA Fellowships are ,000 unrestricted awards, with a year of financial planning, that recognize artists for their contributions to the field and allow them to decide how to best support their lives. Marty was among 63 thinkers and makers, who represent communities across 23 states and Puerto Rico, span every career stage and illuminate a breadth of artistic practices. Posting on Facebook Marty states “I am excited to announce that I’ve been selected as a 2022 United States Artist Fellow in Traditional Arts. I am deeply...
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - JhonDuane Goes In Center is a Native American artisan who handcrafts rings, necklaces and other jewelry. Each piece he makes is one-ofa kind. The agate stones he uses in his art come from the Black Hills and the Badlands. “Finding the agates and creating something with it - that somebody meaningfully wears one of my jewelry pieces because they see the beauty in the agate,” Goes In Center says. “I get a kick out of it, too. We all do.” The Lakota jeweler makes most of his goods on commission. He says it’s easier to...
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APRIL 4, 1955-JAN 23, 2022 Arlen D. Janis was born to Anita H. (Conroy) Janis and Wilbert Janis on February 4, 1955, in Rushville, NE. Arlen made his journey to the Spirit World on January 23, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Arlen spent his early life years in Pine Ridge SD. His family moved to New Mexico in the fall of 1966 and they lived in the towns of Shiprock, Farmington and Crownpoint. He graduated from Crownpoint High School in 1973, and attended Northern Arizona University for one year. While he lived in Crownpoint, he met his...
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OCT. 31, 1984-JAN 22, 2022 Samantha Jo Touche was born on October 31, 1984 in Rapid City, SD to Phillip Touche and Michelle Red Cloud. Samantha made her journey to the Spirit World on January 22, 2022 near Manderson, SD. Samantha is survived by her mother, Michelle Red Cloud; father, Phillip Touche; daughters, Valaria Laurel Twiss and Taylor Twiss; sons, Ramon Twiss and Angelo Brown Bear; and siblings, Loretta Red Cloud, Paul John Red Cloud, Warren Red Cloud, and Lindsey Touche. Samantha was preceded in death by her father, Henry Jumping Eagle; uncles, Ronnie Jumping Eagle, Larry Jumping Eagle, William...
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DEC 16, 1959-JAN 23, 2022 Marvin Thomas Bad Wound was born on February 16, 1959 in Martin, SD to James and Agnes (Fire Thunder) Bad Wound. Marvin made his journey to the Spirit World on January 23, 2022 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Marvin attended elementary school at the Allen Day School then went on to graduate from Holy Rosary Mission in 1977. From 1978-1979, he attended vocation training in auto-mechanics and received a 2 year certificate. From then on, he joined the US Marine Corps from 1980-1984. When he returned in 1985, he was employed...
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APIRL 26, 1943-JAN 23, 2022 Valaria Gloria Apple was born on April 26, 1943 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul Apple and Stella (King) Apple. Valaria made her journey to the Spirit World on January 22, 2022 near Manderson, SD. Valaria was an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. She attended Haskall Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS from 1961 to 1964 where she receive her certificate in Business. Valaria worked for the Manderson Day School as the very first secretary. She later moved to Los Angeles, CA with her children, but moved back to South Dakota to attend...
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JULY 31, 1953-JAN 22, 2022 Anthony Wayne Richards was born on July 31, 1953 in Pine Ridge, SD to Samuel Richards and Clementine (Salway) Richards. Anthony made his journey to the Spirit World on January 22, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Anthony is survived by his daughters, Adrianna Fire Cloud of Cache, OK and Kara Campbell of Thompsonville, MI; son, Anthony Richards, Jr. of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Sharyn (James) Young of Rapid City, SD, Roberta (Jerry) Garrison of Lady Lake, FL, Woody (Pam) Richards, Joel (LeAnne) Ulmer of Franklin, TN, and Vicky (Rudy) Apala...
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APRIL 28, 1953-JAN 24, 2022 Fredrick Dean Heathershaw was born on April 28, 1953 in Rapid City, SD to Charles and Verna (Pourier) Heathershaw. Fred made his last and final ride here on earth on January 24, 2022 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home in Rushville, NE. Fred attended grade school at Rapid Valley and in Interior, South Dakota then went on to graduate from Rapid City Central in 1971. He was an adventurous little boy and continued to be so his entire life. He was a jack of all trades: a talented artist, electrician, wood carver, horseman, movie...
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JUNE 9, 1937-JAN 26, 2022 Fern G. (Coats) Boomer was born June 9, 1937, to parents Clyde, Sr., and Jennie (Cummings) Coats in Martin, SD. Jennie delivered Fern at home with the assistance of midwife Mrs. Evelyn Audiss. Fern shared her birthday with older sister Opal. Fern was the youngest of nine siblings: Vera, Robert, Darwin, George, Clyde, Jr., Hazel, Eileen, and Opal. Because of the age gap in the siblings, several of her nepews and cousins were the same age as her and became dear friends. As a child, she remembered looking forward to attending Sunday School with Johanna....
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Genealogy has been a great hobby of mine and I am glorified when I get time to do research and find out cool things about my ancestry. For the next two weeks, Thunder Valley Inc. is sponsoring a storytelling series with some culturally knowledgeable people who have cool stories laced with teachings. You can look on their website or social media page to find the details. The first week, Joseph Marshall, well known Sicangu author, spoke about our connection to identity of who are and the importance of that to our young relatives. It’s our identity. Learn about our ancestors...
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In a perfect partnership, the songs, prayers, and philosophies of eight western American Indian tribes are paired with photographs taken by the incomparable Edward S. Curtis. This carefully curated collection is an inspirational and educational journey of respect for their cultures, ideals, and images. The beautiful historical pictures included in this book are by the photogravure artist Edward Sheriff Curtis. Between 1900 and 1927, Curtis visited eighty tribes across North America and too more than 40,000 photographs, recorded songs and stories, and interviewed tribal leaders. The accompanying beautiful words are the prayers, songs, and wisdom of the peoples included in...
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HURON - Saturday night in Huron, Lower Brule topped off a successful run through the Dakota Oyate Challenge with a 65-57 win over Tiospa Zina to win the DOC championship. Tiospa Zina went out fast in Saturday’s championship game, putting together a 14 point lead, Lower Brule had to shake off a slow start as the Wambdi controlled the tempo of the game before the Sioux worked their way back to a 32-31 halftime lead. “We played so ugly that first half, they knocked down eight threes and went up 12-14 points,” said Brian LaRoche, Lower Brule head coach, “we...
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PINE RIDGE/LEAD - Over the past week the Red Cloud Lady Crusaders picked up three easy wins, 66-32 over Custer, 88-27 over Lead-Deadwood and 100-31 over St. Francis, six straight wins to push their record to 12-1. On Monday night at home, the Lady Saders went up 41-10 over St. Francis as Stevi Fallis connected on three threes and a pair of twos. Fallis and Raina Ghost Bear both hit two threes while Cheree Ferguson scored a pair of twos and Red Cloud was up 65-19 at the half. With mostly players off the bench, Red Cloud pushed the lead...
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BATESLAND - On Wednesday, during the second day of January’s regular tribal council session, the council passed the 2022 General Fund budget of .987 million with a vote of 17-1-2. The Indirect Cost budget of .263 was passed 18-0-2 with little or no discussion. With a vote of 16-2, the council approved a resolution authorizing the executive board to enter into a telecommunications agreement with Golden West Telecommunications, a cooperative operating out of Wall. With the assistance of legal counsel, the council directs the executive board to finalize negotiations with Golden West on all remaining issues concerning Golden West’s Fiber...
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The Washington NFL Team released its new name, the Commanders, after decades of conversations, protests, written letters, and media appearances from Indigenous peoples telling owners that the previous name was (and still is) a racial slur. Sponsorship pressure was the last straw. The new name unveiled Wednesday comes 18 months after the franchise dropped its old nickname. IllumiNative, an Indigenous advocacy organization, sees this as a victory and as an opportunity for the team to repair and build trust with Indigenous peoples because the team “still bears responsibility for the racism and harm they caused Native peoples.” “Today we celebrate...
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The word obsolescence comes from the latin obsolescent — meaning ‘falling into disuse.’ However, I am more interested in ‘planned obsolescence’ sometimes (according to the dictionary), used as a corporation’s “policy of producing consumer goods that rapidly become obsolete and so require replacing, achieved by frequent changes in design, termination of the supply of spare parts, and the use of nondurable materials.” “In economics and industrial design, planned obsolescence is a policy of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited useful life or a purposely frail design, so that it becomes obsolete…” Wikipedia. For example, according to THE...
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MAR 2, 1939-JAN 27, 2022 Gerald Bush, Sr. was born on March 2, 1939 in Porcupine, SD to Eugene & Hannah (Yankton) Bush. Gerald made his journey to the Spirit World on January 27, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Gerald grew up in Porcupine, SD and attended grade school at the Porcupine Day school. He graduated high school in 1959 from Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, where he participated in track, football and basketball. After high school, Gerald served his country by enlisting in the Navy and became an electrician’s mate petty officer, 3rd...
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JAN 1, 1976 – JAN 11, 2022 Shawna Lyn Provincial Alvarez was born on January 1, 1976 in Rapid City, SD to Dennis Steele-Yellow Bird and Margaret Provincial. Shawna made her journey to the Spirit World on January 11, 2022 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. Shawna has made smiles and created memories living her life amongst many people throughout these years until the day of her passing. Shawna will be missed greatly by the numerous amounts of family and friends who she touched dearly. She was a great mother to her children, wonderful cousin, and aunt to...
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NOV 9, 1951 – JAN 11, 2022 Celine Black Tail Deer was born on November 9, 1951 at home in White Horse Creek, SD to Louisa (Flying Hawk) & Thomas Black Tail Deer. Celine made her journey to the Spirit World on January 10, 2022 at the Sunset Manor Avera Nursing Home in Irene, SD. Celine is survived by her daughter, Clardene Black Tail Deer; siblings, Florence Black Tail Deer and James Black Tail Deer; grandchildren, Shihela, Shyla, Shania and Eli Small, Jr.; nieces, Louise (Byron) DeSersa and Juanita Black Tail Deer; nephews, Leroy (Marla) Looks Twice, Jr., Gordon (Lisa)...
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NELLIE BUCKMAN NOV 3, 1930-JAN 20, 2022 SYLVESTER TWO BULLS JULY 8, 2004-JAN 29,2022 LILLIAN GRACE TOBACCO MARCH 13, 1946-JAN 28,2022 JACOB ROBERT BRIGGS AUG 12, 1999-JAN 27, 2022 LAYTON FAY JUNE 28, 1941-JAN 27, 2022 WESLEY BAD WOUND DEC 11, 1931-JAN 29,2022 TRAVIS WHITE BEAR CLAWS JULY 29, 1975-JAN 28,2022 EDWIN RAFAEL BREWER AUG 3, 1949-JAN 27,2022 ANNALESE RED SHIRT FEB 6, 1980-JAN 25, 2022
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HURON - As the three time defending Dakota Oyate Challenge champion, the Lower Brule Sioux came in as the number one seed and reeled off three straight wins to garner their fourth straight DOC championship. The Lady Sioux opened with a 96-19 win over Takini, followed it up with a 71-38 victory over Tiospa Zina in the semis and dominated Crow Creek JV in the finals 62-40. Lower Brule’s point guard Kharmon Wells earned MVP honors while Brilyn LaRoche and Hillary Goodlow were All Tourney. Goodlow also took the 3 point contest. Lower Brule is now 7-6 on the season,...
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It was a warm summer morning along Pejuta Ha’ka Wakpa’la south of the village of Kyle around 1951 during a break from boarding school. There were five girls at home as two older sisters were on to their next journey. Seemed we all had a hunger for a cake from a box, something which was only for special occasions and we asked Ina how much a box of cake mix cost from Kyle store, she said about thirty cents and you need to get two eggs. Well, it was up to us to find about 40 cents which included the...
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OCT 26, 1976-JAN 23, 2022 Matilda Lyn Red Elk was born on October 2, 1976 enroute to Denver, CO to Aloysius (Patrick) Red Elk, Sr. and Phoebe (Iron Hawk) Red Elk. Matilda made her journey to the Spirit World on January 23, 2022 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, MT. Matilda leaves behind her children, Angelo Red Elk, Kane Red Elk-Shoulders, and Christopher Red Elk-Shoulders; siblings, Emma Red Elk, Patsy Red Elk, Peter Red Elk and Richard Red Elk, Genevieve Ribitsch Chase In Sight; brother-in-law, Willard Yellow Horse; nieces & nephews, Faith Muggie Red Elk, Emil Red Elk, Jessie...
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FEB 19, 1940-JAN 24, 2022 Mary Elizabeth Chase Alone was born on February 19, 1940 in Ethete, WY to Robert Armour and Adeline White Antelope. Mary made her journey to the Spirit World on January 24, 2022 at the Avantara Mountain View Care Center in Rapid City, SD. Mary lived most of her life in Ethete, WY going to school and graduating high school. Later on, Mary left for school in Bismarck, ND where she later met her husband, George T. Chase Alone, Sr. Together, they moved to Manderson, SD and were married in 1974 and to this marriage they...
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Canistota 62-53 Little WoundMcLaughlin 73-58 Todd CountyMenno 41-40 St. FrancisCrow Creek 91-61 Pine RidgeRed Cloud 66-32 Lead-DeadwoodDakota Valley Lakota TechLakota Tech 69-53 Hot SpringsRed Cloud 59-58 CusterHoward 70-29 WakpalaStanley County 51-44 Crow CreekWinner 64-48 Todd CountyLittle Wound 74-64 Pine RidgePhilip 78-47 DupreeOelrichs 64-25 Lead-Deadwood DAKOTA OYATE CHALLENGE 1st Lower Brule 65-57 Tiospa Zina3rd Marty 99-35 Flandreau Indian5th Omaha Nation 84-53 Crow Creek JV7th Tiospaye Topa 64-45 TakiniDOC FIRST ROUNDLower Brule 113-21 TakiniMarty 87-68 Omaha NationTiospa Zina 79-40 Tiospaye TopaFlandreau Indian 52-49 Crow Creek JV DOC SEMI-FINAL ROUNDLower Brule 86-54 MartyTiospa Zina 98-36 Flandreau IndianCrow Creek JV 74-33 Tiospaye TopaOmaha Nation...
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BATESLAND - The OST Council met Tuesday in Batesland at the Bill C. Bear Memorial gym at Batesland school for their January regular session; after many questions from the gathered tribal council representatives, the council voted 11-6-1 to approve the annual attorney contract for Dana Hanna who represents the Ogla- la Sioux Tribe in Indian Child Welfare Act cases and in lawsuits against the State of South Dakota. “We gave you a contract to fight for our children, we have relatives out there to take in our kids; we get asked many questions by tribal members, we get a lot...
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Greetings from Pierre; I hope this message finds you and your family well! Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 marked the official beginning of the 97th Legislative Session. This is my 10th legislative session, and my final term as your Senator due to term limits. My standing committee assignments for this term are Ag and Natural Resources, Edu- cation, State Affairs, and Transportation. I also serve as the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Ranking Member of the Executive Board. The first week of session is dedicated to hearing from the Governor, the Chief Justice, and from a Tribal Leader during...
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Winter counts are remarkable documents that several tribal nations of the northern plains developed for recording, remembering, and recalling their histories. Instead of written words or oral performances, winter counts were diagrammatic drawings of memorable events that community members experienced. Written histories of communities are typically long connected narratives. Winter counts, on the other hand, are collections of annual drawings arranged in sequence, each drawing representing an event that happened that year. Early winter counts have no words or numbers. Written histories of tribal communities are typically produced by academic authors who are not members of the communities and who...
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Josie dreams of dancing at next summer’s powwow. But first she needs many special things: a dress, a shawl, a cape, leggings, moccasins, and, perhaps most important of all, her spirit name. To gather all these essential pieces, she calls on her mom, her aunty, her kookum, and Grandma Greatwalker. They have the skills to prepare Josie for her powwow debut. As the months go by, Josie practices her dance steps while Mom stitches, Aunty and Kookum bead, and Grandma Greatwalker dreams Josie’s spirit name. Josie is nervous about her performance in the arena and about all the pieces falling...
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MITCHELL/ PINE RIDGE - White River went into this year’s Hanson Classic at 7-1, ranked #2 in the Class B Media Poll, taking on the #1 ranked team 10-1 De Smet; the Tigers went up in a hurry only to be tied at 14 each after one, Joe Sayler hit a last minute three and White River was down by two at the half 25-23 but in the second half, the Bulldogs went to their 6’9” junior center Damon Wilkinson who scored 19 of his team high 27 points in the second half to lead De Smet to a 63-49...
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Hau Midakuepi (Greetings My Relatives), War, and rumors of war, civil war right here in our back yards, on our neighbor’s lawn, in the local stores, businesses, at the city park for God’s sake. There’s serious discussion about sending US troops to Ukraine where Russia seems to be threatening an imminent invasion. Back to the possibility of civil war here in the US. I think it’s a distinct possibility and I have to wonder where we as Native people will be effected by it all. The identity politics of the modern era seem to be getting out of hand. As...
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JAN 22, 1936 – JAN 18, 2022 Louis Anthony Winters, Sr. was born on January 22, 1936 in Pine Ridge, SD to Alex Winters and Leona (Richards) Winters. Louis made his journey to the Spirit World on January 18, 2022 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Louis is survived by his spouse, Melvina Winters; children, Louis Winters, Jr., Constance Winters (Charles Vern Clifford), Kevin Winters, Joseph (Judy) Winters, & Esther (Isaac Santistevan) Winters, All of Pine Ridge, SD, Bernadette Denny (Reynold, Jr.) of White Clay, NE, Vesta (John) Rouillard of Oglala, SD, Dashawn Long Soldier, and Courtney Warrior; and...
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WINNEBAGO/KYLE - Lower Brule, still ranked #3 in the Media Class B boys basketball poll, keeps on winning as they hosted Winnebago on Saturday and came away with a 67-46 win to run their season record to 8-1. “We had a good game, kids really shared the ball, constantly moved the ball, sometimes isolating one of the players,” said Brian LaRoche Sr., Lower Brule head coach, “the boys are comfortable where they are at, we still need to work on being more aggressive, attacking at every chance you get; against Winnebago, we had a good start, Keshaume Thigh had a...
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FEB 25, 1933 – JAN 22, 2022 Iris Merrival (Wilson) was born on February 25, 1933 in Pine Ridge, SD to Pedro Merrival and Ethel (Ecoffey) Merrival. Iris made her journey to the Spirit World on January 22, 2022 at her home in Porcupine, SD surrounded by her family. Iris is survived by her daughters, Susan Grordon of Washington State, Icy Wilson of Porcupine, SD, Barbara Reinhart and Dawn (Sean) Wilson Deeds both of Washington State; sons, Steven Merrival, Sr. and Lloyd Wilson both of Washington State, and Garrett Wilson of Rapid City, SD; siblings, Joseph “Poker” (Abby Quiver) Merrival,...
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At my age I have to get a pen and deduct today’s date from the past taking me back to around 1990 at one of the gatherings of Lakota Winyan’s and supporters in one of the nine community centers on our homeland of the Oglala Oyate. This was during Oglala Lakota Women’s Society organizing efforts by gathering information to address concerns and issues raised by Winyan’s during these gatherings. At one gathering the elder women talked about how this younger generation were not at a good place, behaving badly, not respecting family, home and seemed to be kinda lost. There...
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SEPT 25, 1951 – JAN 12, 2022 Andrew Clayton Cutt, Sr. was born on September 25, 1951 in Wanblee, SD to Isaac Cutt and Helen (No Moccasin) Cutt. Andrew made his journey to the Spirit World on January 12, 2022 at the Eagle Butte I.H.S. Hospital in Eagle Butte, SD. Andrew Cutt, Sr. and Carmen J. King were united in marriage on March 14, 1995. They lived in Aberdeen, SD and Andrew worked for Nordling Construction until they moved to Rapid City, SD. Andrew and Carmen decided to move to Rapid City in May of 1998; and he worked as...
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NOV 20, 1947 – JAN 18, 2022 Bernadine Louise Elk Boy was born on November 20, 1947 in Sharps Corner, SD to Nelson Elk Boy and Christine Grass. Bernadine made her journey to the Spirit World on January 18, 2022 at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home in Rushville, NE. Bernadine is survived by her daughters, Etta Kills Warrior & Judith Kills Warrior, both of Pine Ridge, SD, and Catherine “Gipsy” Kills Warrior of Porcupine, SD; sons, Cameron Kills Warrior of Denver, CO, Donald Kills Warrior, Sr. & Ronald Kills Warrior, both of Porcupine, SD; siblings, Diana Elk Boy, Velma...
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SIOUX FALLS - The latest Media Basketball Poll had White River and Lower Brule boys still at #2 and #3 in the Class B boys poll while the White River girls are still #4 in the Class B girls poll. Aberdeen Roncalli is ranked #1 in Class B while Wagner and West Central are #1 and #2 in the Class A girls poll. De Smet is #1 in the boys Class B poll while Dakota Valley and St. Thomas More are #1 and #2 in the Class A boys poll. Lakota Tech at 12-1 and Red Cloud at 9-1 both...
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PINE RIDGE/BOX ELDER//WHITE RIVER - Red Cloud lost their first game of the season on Martin Luther King Day at the Lakota Classic against Lakota Tech, the Lady Saders have bounced back with two strong wins, 74-31 over RC Christian on Saturday night and 60-26 over Douglas on the road Tuesday night. On Saturday night, Red Cloud’s stifling defense held RC Christian to just nine first half points, five in the first and four in the second quarter. Stevi Fallis hit two threes and a two, while Allie Richards had a pair of twos and Sherissa Haas, Jordan Derby and...
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JULY 5, 1955 – JAN 18, 2022 Carla Yvette Montileaux was born on July 5, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to Martin Capone White and Myrna (Janis) Allen. Carla made her journey to the Spirit World on January 18, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Carla attended Oglala Community High School and then got her GED. She was a caregiver for her siblings, children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces. She worked as a cook for the Foster Grandparents and youth at the Oyate Youth Center in Kyle, SD. She had a big heart and loved everyone. If...
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PORCUPINE – Last year, during stay at home orders through the pandemic, many people were entertained and enriched by powerful virtual storytelling sessions held weekly. Again this year, the virtual storytelling series P.éta Kaílepi ‘Rekindling the Fire,’ featuring elders with the skill of traditional storytelling, Ohunkankan, laced with history, language and teachings started this week virtually. The first night was with well-known author Joseph Marshall III and was attended by more than 100 people. The series will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and will feature a different storyteller each day. The event will be for eight weeks from January...
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FEB 22, 1964-JAN 18, 2022 Marilyn Lucy (Cross Dog) Deer was born on February 22, 1954 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lincoln Cross Dog and Ramona Long. Marilyn made her journey to the Spirit World on January 18, 2022 at the Lori-Merriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Marilyn is survived by her children, Yvette Deer, Milton Deer, Nicole (Deer) Riggle and Rory Deer, Jr.; grandchildren, Khalon Thomas, Naylynne Leonard, Nate Leonard, Brock Riggle, Bryce Riggle, and Gary Ferguson; great-grandson, Samael Ferguson; siblings, Linn Cross Dog, Lois Long, Beverly Long, Ivan Long, David Long, Jr., Samuel Long, Missy Long, Tony Long, Chester...
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WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Indian Education marks a significant milestone by unveiling its official logo today. This is the first logo for BIE since becoming a bureau in 2006. The initial logo design was created by Kayla Jackson, a member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe who is also a graduate of the Bureau’s Haskell Indian Nations University located in Lawrence, Kansas. “The Bureau of Indian Education is working to lay the foundation for the next generation of Native children to succeed,” said Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland. “I’m proud the BIE will have an official logo...
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ANTHONY RICHARDS, SR. JAN 22, 2022 ANTHONY TAIL JAN 22, 2022 GLADYS WHALEN JAN. 22, 2022 WILLIE ANN LAME JAN 22, 2022 THEODORE HENRY ADAMS JAN 18, 2022 PHILLIP BISSONETTE FEB 13, 1971 – JAN 22, 2022 KAYLYNN LOVEJOY JAN 31, 1980 – JAN 21, 2022
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RAPID CITY –For the first time in history, healthcare for tribal citizens living in Pennington County will be 100% controlled by tribal nations, not the federal government, beginning February 26, 2022. On February 26, the Indian Health Service will officially step aside as the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe have formally authorized the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board to assume complete control of the Rapid City Service Unit from the federal government on their behalf. Indian Health Service will continue to provide funding for care, but decisions on utilizing it –will be...
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WOLF CREEK - Red Cloud’s game on Thursday against St. Francis was postponed due to Covid-19 so Red Cloud hadn’t played in a week and they were primed for a game, the Lady Saders went up 29-8 after one and 49-26 at the half on their way to a 68-39 win. Allison Richards led all scorers with 19 points, Cheree Ferguson tossed in 12 as Red Cloud moved their record to 7-1, they host RC Christian on Saturday and travel to Douglas on Tuesday. Sheenah White led the Lady Mustangs with nine points. “The first ever Lakota Classic went awesome,...
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DEC 18, 1935-JAN 7, 2022 Patricia was born on Dec. 18, 1935 at home in Kyle, SD to John Stephen Hunter and Maggie Gibbons. She made her Journey to the Spirit World on January 7, 2022 in Bloomington, MN. Patricia is survived by her children, Billy Joe, Carol, Jean & daughter in law Carrie, all of Rapid City, SD and Donna(- Dave) of Bloomington, MN. She is also survived by her Grandchildren, Will, Jason(Kim), Elias, Chad(Nickole), Patricia( Ben), Jordyn. Great grandchildren, Damon, Shay, Elias, Avriana, Great-great Grandson Theo,her brother John(- Jr) Hunter of Los Angeles, CA., and many nieces and...
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FEB 20, 1960 –JAN 10, 2022 Wilma Joyce Good Voice Elk was born on February 20, 1950 in Pine Ridge, SD to William Good Voice Elk, Sr. and Rosemary (Brings Him Back) Good Voice Elk. Wilma made her journey to the Spirit World on January 10, 2022 at the I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Wilma is survived by her husband, John Elk Boy; daughters, Glenda Kills Crow Indian (Simental), Kachina Walks Out, and Rachel Good Voice Elk; sons, Samuel High Hawk and Mitchell High Hawk, Jr.; siblings, Grace Good Voice Elk, Antoinette Hunter, Stanley Good Voice Elk, Sr., Charles...
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SEPT 23, 1983-JAN 9, 2022 Cetan Mahpiya “Skyhawk” Thunder Hawk was born on September 23, 1983 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lois E. Thunder Hawk and Francis C. Thunder Hawk. Skyhawk made his journey to the Spirit World on January 9, 2022 in Porcupine, SD. Skyhawk attended Elementary school at Our Lady of Lourdes and Porcupine School. He also attended Little Wound High School. He then continued on to Pine Ridge Job Corp. He had a lot of compassion and helped out a lot of relatives. Skyhawk is survived by his mother, Lois E. Thunder Hawk; daughter, Skyelinn Johanna Renee...
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MINNEAPOLIS — Clyde Bellecourt, one of the original founders of the American Indian Movement (AIM), passed away today due to complications with cancer, according to Lisa Bellanger, Co-Director of the American Indian Movement’s Grand Governing Council. His Ojibwe name is Nee-gon-weway we-dun—“Thunder Before the Storm.” He was 85 years old. Along with Dennis Banks, Eddie Benton-Benai, and George Mitchell, Clyde Bellecourt co-founded the American Indian Movement in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1968. In its beginning, the American Indian Movement aimed to address systemic issues of poverty, discrimination, and police brutality against urban American Indians. Bellecourt and AIM were involved in many...
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OGLALA - With a vote of 16- 3-1, the OST Council approved an ordinance that writes off .2 million in long term loans made with the OST Department of Revenue, during a special session on Wednesday, January 19 at the Prairie Wind Casino hotel conference room. Citing problems caused by the spread of Covid-19, the council approved the write down, currently the value of the long term loans stand at .483 million but loan payments would continue until Feb. 1 when the write down value would be .2 million. There are over 300 tribal employees, chartered program staff and school...
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She’s one of five women to appear on the new American Women’s Quarters program The Wilma Mankiller quarter, slated to begin circulating in 2022, will feature an image of the Cherokee chief, wrapped in a traditional shawl with the seven-pointed star of the Cherokee Nation to the right and “Cherokee Nation” written in the Cherokee syllabary below her name. The wind is at her back as she gazes into the future. The Wilma Mankiller Quarter is the third coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Wilma Mankiller was the first woman elected principal chief of the Cherokee Nation and an...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings. The White House announced Wednesday that the masks will come from the government’s Strategic National Stockpile, which has more than 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand. The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country. They will begin shipping this week for distribution starting late next week, the White House...
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The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the nomination of Charles “Chuck” Sams III as National Park Service director, which will make him the first Native American to lead the agency that oversees more than 131,000 square miles of parks and other landmarks. SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the nomination of Charles “Chuck” Sams III as National Park Service director, which will make him the first Native American to lead the agency. Some conservationists hailed Sams’ confirmation Thursday night as a commitment to equitable partnership with tribes, the original stewards of the land. “I am deeply...
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WOLF CREEK/ PIERRE/MITCHELL - After knocking off Red Cloud on Monday, Lakota Tech went to Pierre on Tuesday and built a 20 point lead over AA Pierre before winning 65-60 then grabbed an opening tip-off lead over undefeated Florence-Henry and never gave it up in a 43-41 win and finished off the eight days with a 77-32 triumph over Pine Ridge. Saturday, at the Hanson Classic in the Corn Palace in Mitchell, the Tatanka were paired up with undefeated Florence Henry, a team with shooters at both the guard and forward positions, Lakota Tech got the opening tip and Tobi...
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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) The chairman of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate offered South Dakota’s Legislature a history lesson on Thursday during the annual State of the Tribes address, as he emphasized tribal sovereignty and government-to-government relations. Chairman Delbert Hopkins Jr. entered the House chamber to a beating drum, Dakota songs and with an honor guard of tribal veterans. After leading the chamber in a moment of silence for the people who have died from COVID-19, he reminded lawmakers that treaties between the U.S. government and tribal nations have always been a part of the country’s history, starting with George Washington and...
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NOV 6, 1966-JAN 6, 2022 David Charles Cuny, Sr. was born on November 6, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Mersy (Twiss) Cuny and Willard Cuny. David made his journey to the Spirit World on January 6, 2022 in Rapid City, SD. David grew up in Rockyford, SD where he also attended school and played basketball and softball. He became a construction worker and made his living wherever he could find construction work. He supported his children the best that he could and got along well with his co-workers. He was good at what he did. David is survived by...
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From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from “Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?” to “Why is it called a ‘traditional Indian fry bread taco’?” to “What’s it like for natives who don’t look native?” to “Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?”, and beyond, Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask (Young Readers Edition) does exactly what its title says for young readers, in a style...
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Indigenous women are fancy dancing their way to fitness through programs combining powwow moves and aerobics. Michelle Reed is a member of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe Nation and lives in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Four and a half years ago, she developed N8V Dance Fitness, a workout program that combines culture, health and wellness. Since June she’s been doing free online classes on Facebook because she’s been unable to travel to different communities and universities to teach. When she started the program she wrestled with the idea of putting it online because some traditions are meant to be...
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These past months as I read and listened in to Lakota speakers speaking the Iyapi it triggered memories of my Wicincala/girlhood days and beyond, as many heard the Iyapi from our beginning journey as we emerged from our Ina, we were welcomed with those soothing endearing sounds only Ina’s, Unci’s, Tunwin’s and for me Mi A’te make. For it was just not Lakota words it was the sound and energy that was encased in the words that reached our hearts and spirit. If you listened you were told stories of long ago usually when the sun went down called Ohunkankan,...
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VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation wants to change the narrative of the small unincorporated border town of Whiteclay, Nebraska. The small town’s four liquor stores left a decades-long scar on the people of the nearby Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the land that once belonged to them. The liquor stores sold 4 million cans of beer annually, mostly taking advantage of the Tribal citizens just two miles to the north. In 2017, the Nebraska Liquor Commission declined to renew the stores’ liquor licenses. It took years of work by a variety of people to make that happen....
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MARCH 4, 1950-JAN 9,2022 Paul T. “Skee” Cedar Face, Jr. was born on March 4, 1950 in Scottsbluff, NE to Paul L. Cedar Face, Sr. and Edith (Red Shirt) Cedar Face. Skee made his journey to the Spirit World on January 9, 2022 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD. Skee was a notable and well known educator that was for the growth and development of the young adults. Skee had a big heart for his students, friends and family. Skee graduated from Pine Ridge High School. He continued his education at Haskell University, received his Bachelors in Business Administration...
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DEC 17, 1952-JAN 6, 2022 Anna Mae Brown Bear was born on December 17, 1952 in Wanblee, SD to Francis Marshall and Cordelia Trouble In Front. Anna Mae made her journey to the Spirit World on January 5, 2022 in Allen, SD. Anna Mae is survived by her children, Harold Brown Bear, Jr., Wenona Brown Bear, Edgar Jamie Brown Bear, Harolyn Brown Bear, Oliver Brown Bear, and Nancy Brown Bear; sisters, Pauline DuBray, Goldie DuBray, Linda Lou DuBray, Lucinda Hartman, and Donna Marshall; brother, Eddie Marshall, Eric Marshall, and Corbin Marshall; grandchildren, Contessa Vasquez, Cecil Brown Bear, Lamia Vasquez, Latasha...
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JAN 27,1971-JAN 8, 2022 Jerome “Buzzy” Lamoine Brown Bull was born on January 27, 1971 in Pine Ridge, SD to Tyrone Apple and Sara Delores Brown Bull. Jerome made his journey to the Spirit World on January 8, 2022 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. Jerome “Buz” went to all of his school at Little Wound School and graduated with the class of 1990. He was a very well known friend to everyone who knew him. He was employed at Sioux Nation where he worked for many years and was also employed at many other placed. Jerome was certified...
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MAR 15, 1982-JAN 5, 2022 Michael James White Plume, Sr. was born on March 15, 1982 in Pine Ridge, SD to Alta White Plume and Michael Quilt. Michael made his journey to the Spirit World on January 5, 2022 in Manderson, SD. Michael is survived by his sons, Michael White Plume, Jr., Jaden White Plume, and Terren White Plume; daughters, Antoinette Rosie White Plume and Michaela Jade White Plume; brothers, Chauncey Brown, Tatanka White Plume, and Ivan White Butterfly, Jr.; sisters, Rosebud White Plume and Leslie Cary White Butterfly; Ina’s, S. Ramona White Plume, Rita Shopteese, Mildred Alkire, and Carla...
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MURDO/ STEPHAN - After having their first game in this year’s Jones County Invitational cancelled due to Covid-19, White River picked up two 20 point wins, first on Friday 75- 52 over Philip and Saturday night 58-36 over Lyman to win the Invitational while Lower Brule knocked off cross river rival Crow Creek 89-35 Saturday night in Stephan. With the wins, at 7-1 White River maintains their #2 ranking in the Media Class B poll and Lower Brule, also at 7-1 stays at #3 in the B poll. In the championship game Saturday night, White River had three ball players...
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ANDREW CUTT SEPT 25, 1951-JAN 12, 2022 SHAWNA PROVINCIALALVAREZ JAN 1, 1976-JAN 11,2022
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When I was in my 20s, I came upon a barrier in my life and I knew I had to make a choice about technology and where that was going to sit with me for the rest of my life. I called it my ‘copy and paste’ rite of passage. When I first started working in the newspaper business, we had older clunky machines and computers that were huge. They were called typesetters as you sit in front of them and type away and you produce strings of type to lay down with paste. Then one day those huge machines...
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APRIL 5, 1963-JAN 8, 2022 Leroy “Dino” Dean Jensen was born on April 5, 1963 in Pine Ridge, SD to Antoine Jensen, Sr. and Stella (Tejeda) Jensen. Leroy made his journey to the Spirit World on January 6, 2022 at his home in Rapid City, SD. Leroy is survived by his mother, Stella Jensen; children, Leroy Jensen, Jr. and Amelia Jensen; siblings, George Jensen, Robert Jensen, Jennifer Jensen, Richard (Deb) Jensen, and Tony Tena; aunt, Carol (Jensen) Sutton; cousins, Darcy Sutton, Landis Estrada, Kirk Estrada, Keith Estrada, Mary Gail Estrada, Foster Jensen, and Tommy Jensen; nieces, Jaydean Jensen-Kayden, Dominic, &...
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WOLF CREEK - Last Wednesday, Lakota Tech hosted Red Cloud, the Tatanka shot well going up 22-12 in the first quarter, a lead the Crusaders couldn’t overcome as Lakota Tech led 39-27 at the half, 51-39 after three and winning it 67-57. Jordan Whirlwind Horse had the hot hand for the Tatanka with a game high 23 points, Jamiah Bianas chipped in 11 points. Jules Ecoffey led Red Cloud with 12 points. On Monday in the first Lakota Classic, Lakota Tech defeated Pine Ridge 68-29 as three Tatanka scored in double figures. Lakota Tech went up 28-6 in the first...
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PINE RIDGE - On December 29, the OST Marijuana/ Cannabis Commission issued their first licenses, they went to: Lakota Hope/Adonis Saltes for cultivating, processing and a dispensary, Wolf Creek Vision/Mike Carlow Sr. for cultivator, dispensary, War Path/Carla Ghost Bear/Donroy Ghost Bear cultivator, Dispensary and Iron Grass/Ben, Bree and Daycia Cummings for cultivating and dispensary. The licenses were issued on December 29 following a formal hearing in which certain stipulations were included on the licenses, stipulations include SOP(- standard operating procedures), Construction(looking at fencing, lighting, camera over dispensary door) and testing(having the marijuana tested before being sold). “As a Commission, we...
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Mission, S.D. – The Rosebud Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Clay Colombe as the new Chief Executive Officer of the organization and its subsidiaries. An experienced leader in business and finance, Colombe will succeed Wizipan Little Elk and assume responsibilities on January 3rd, 2022. Little Elk vacated the position in October to take a position in the federal administration. Colombe – an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate (Rosebud Sioux Tribe) who also has Nez Perce ancestry – has committed his professional career to creating economic and financial opportunities for Native people. Most...
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PIERRE – The State-Tribal Relations Legislative Committee, chaired by Representative Tamara St. John (R-Sisseton), and Senator Troy Heinert (D-Mission) will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, beginning at 3 p.m. (CT). The meeting is being conducted via electronic conference and in Room 413 of the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota, to allow for both remote and in-person participation. The committee is an ongoing statutory committee created in 1993 by SDCL sections 2-6-20 to 2-6-23, inclusive, as a part of the state’s reconciliation efforts. The statute directs the committee to make a continuing study of the relations...
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DEC 18, 1935 – JAN 7, 2022 Patricia was born on Dec. 18, 1935 at home in Kyle, SD to John Stephen Hunter and Maggie Gibbons. She made her Journey to the Spirit World on January 7, 2022 in Bloomington, MN. Patricia is survived by her children, Billy Joe, Carol, Jean & daughter in law Carrie, all of Rapid City, SD and Donna(- Dave) of Bloomington, MN. She is also survived by her Grandchildren, Will, Jason(Kim), Elias, Chad(Nickole), Patricia( Ben), Jordyn. Great grandchildren, Damon, Shay, Elias, Avriana, Great-great Grandson Theo,her brother John(- Jr) Hunter of Los Angeles, CA., and many...
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Chamberlain, S.D. – The Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program, a free kids program available at the Aktá Lakota Museum and Cultural Center, has won a first-place media award from the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). After receiving top marks for thoughtful messaging and innovative online components, the Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Activity Journal was awarded the first-place NAI Media Award in the book category. The Aktá Lakota Museum, an outreach of St. Joseph’s Indian School, is one of 30 locations in 13 states along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to host the Lewis and...
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DEC 30, 1941-JAN 3, 2022 Fred “Fluff” Bettelyoun was born on December 30, 1941 in Pine Ridge, SD to George Bettelyoun and Thelma “Mim” (Big Crow) Bettelyoun. Fred made his journey surrounded by his family on January 3, 2022 at his home located at the Bettelyoun Arena in Wolf Creek, SD. Fred was a good person, husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, and friend. He was a dad to all and was known as “Uncle Fluff”. He was a big influence on a lot of cowboys and cowgirls in the roping world, Fluff started roping in the 1970’s and soon became a...
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MAY 21, 1983 –JAN 5, 2022 Jamie Leo Graham was born on May 21, 1983 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jo Ann Black Weasel and was adopted by Michael Graham and Donna Coppedge. Jamie made his journey to the Spirit World on January 5, 2022 at his home in Wounded Knee, SD. Jamie graduated 8th grade from Wounded Knee District School and attended Red Cloud High School and Pine Ridge High School. He earned his GED and learned auto mechanics at Box Elder Job Corps and Western Dakota Technical Institute. As a young boy he was mechanically inclined and loved...
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Hau Midakuepi, Here is part 4 of 4 and the conclusion of “The Art of Hate” as told by exceptional author, John G. Neihardt (Black Elk Speaks) from his short story collection entitled, The Art of Hate. This story is about my greatgreat grandfather on my mother’s side. “We had made about five hundred miles downstream into the very heart of of the wilderness, when the ice began running. Within twenty-four hours after that, we were frozen in. A heavy snow began falling and continued for a week. It lay three feet deep upon the level, and was so light...
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SIOUX FALLS - In the latest SD Media basketball poll, White River boys at 5-1 are ranked #2 in Class B right behind DeSmet who is 7-1 while Lower Brule is #3. On the girls side, White River is ranked #4 in Class B while Red Cloud gets honorable mention votes in the Class A poll.
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Humans typically have two hands, each of which has five digits. Among the digits, the thumb sticks out as being different. Its major orientation of motion is perpendicular to the four fingers. Next to the thumb is the index finger, and then in sequential order are the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger. In Lakotan language, “napakaza” is the word for the five fingers of a hand. The thumb is “napahunka,” and in sequence the others are “waepazo,” “napchokanyan,” “shashte iyokihe,” and “shashte.” Given human beings’ two hands, each with five digits, it is understandable that a...
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Since its first publication in 1995, Lies My Teacher Told Me has become one of the most important—and successful— history books of our time. Having sold nearly two million copies, the book also won an American Book Award and the Oliver Cromwell Cox Award for Distinguished Anti-Racist Scholarship and was heralded on the front page of the New York Times. For this new edition, Loewen has added a new preface that shows how inadequate history courses in high school help produce adult Americans who think Donald Trump can solve their problems, and calls out academic historians for abandoning the concept...
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MARTIN – A new kind of business is coming to Martin and will open in February. Recently, Ivan and Stephanie Sorbel bought out Chet’s Place, located on the north side of Martin on old highway 18. Chet’s Place was a pawn shop and storage unit facility, owned by Chester Christensen for nearly 37 years. Ivan Sorbel, executive director of Pine Ridge Area Chamber of Commerce and Stephanie, long time employee of Oglala Lakota College. They plan on opening Stephanie’s Stuff and Storage only on weekends to start with. Their shop will be open on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays. They will...
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WILMA GOOD VOICE ELK JAN 10, 2022 PAUL CEDAR FACE JR. JAN 9, 2022 ANNA MAE (MARSHALL) BROWN BEAR JAN 6, 2022 MICHAEL WHITE PLUME SR. JAN. 5, 2022 SKY HAWK THUNDER HAWK JAN 9, 2022 DAVID CUNY, SR. JAN 6, 2022 KIM RAY EISENBRAWN DEC 31, 2021 MARY LOU RUNNING HORSE OCT 23, 1948 –DEC 26, 2021
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AUG 22, 1976-JAN 4, 2022 Tanya Renee Ghost Bear was born on August 22, 1976 in Pine Ridge, SD to Goldie Tobacco. Tanya made her journey to the Spirit World on January 4, 2022 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Tanya is survived by her children, Cole Fast Wolf; Wayslynn Ghost Bear, Raina Ghost Bear, Wayden Ghost Bear, and Waylen Ghost Bear all from #4 Community; mother, Goldie Tobacco of #4 Community; sister, Heather Protector of #4 Community; and brother, Jordan Tobacco of Rapid City, SD. Tanya was preceded in death by her uncles, Abraham Tobacco...
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AUG 1, 1998 – JAN 3, 2022 Waldron Jealous of Him, Jr. was born on August 1, 1981 in Pine Ridge, SD to Waldron Jealous of Him, Sr. and Charity Ann White Face. Waldron made is journey to the Spirit World on January 3, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Waldron was a very quiet and humble man. He was always willing to help. He attended and graduated elementary school from Our Lady of Lourdes in Porcupine, SD and from Little Wound High School in Kyle, SD. He then continued on to graduate from Oglala Lakota...
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Ici’lowan ( to sing away pain) In a recent post “returning to tradition doesn’t mean returning to the past, it means reconnecting to the wisdom and teachings of those who went before us and bringing it back to learn again and move it forward”. Then a few weeks past Leksi Rick Two Dog posted how his Unci would sing about a time and people and cry as she remembered. This brought me back to a time when I was still a girl about five or six, it was a summer day and we were outside (Inkpata) south of the village...
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Lakota Tech 92-89 2OT Little Wound Lower Brule 67-59 West Central Wakpala 65-57 St. Francis Mobridge-Pollock 45-44 Tiospa Zina Little Wound 69-64 Todd County Wall 65-57 Bennett County Philip 57-47 Oelrichs Crow Creek 57-51 Kimball-White Lake White River 75-43 Kadoka Area Alliance 50-33 Oelrichs Red Cloud 81-45 Pine Ridge Oelrichs 52-46 Hay Springs Hot Springs 64-35 Bennett County UPCOMING SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JAN. 13 St. Francis at Red Cloud White River vs Bennett County at Jones County Crow Creek at Mobridge-Pollock Crazy Horsecat Takini Dupree at Lemmon FRIDAY, JAN. 14 Lakota Techvat CEB White River/Bennett County at Jones County Invitational Tiospaye...
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In a series of three articles in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), six former members of President Biden’s transition team argue that too much attention is being focussed on vaccinations to the detriment of other broad based public health measures which will enable us to coexist with the corona virus. “Of course vaccinations are important” said Dr. Celine Gounder on National Public Radio’s ‘On Point’ on 1/11/22. “But we will never return to life as it was in November of 2019. We need to develop public health strategies which will enable us to live in the...
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KYLE/PINE RIDGE/ WHITE RIVER - On Saturday, Little Wound hosted Lakota Tech, the Tatanka went up by eight 30-12 at the end of one but the Mustangs had pulled within three by halftime down 42-39; it was still close at the end of three with Lakota Tech up 57-55 then it was tied at 68 at the end of regulation and tied again at 80 after the first overtime before the Tatanka pulled out the win in two overtimes 92-89. Lakota Tech had six players in double figures including Jordan Whirlwind Horse with four threes and 18 points, Tristan LeBeau...
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Lakota Tech 65-60 Pierre Lakota Tech 77-60 Red Cloud West Central 59-34 White River Dupree 69-50 Little Wound Custer 55-47 Crow Creek Chamberlain 78-18 CEB Mobridge-Pollock 68-23 Tiospa Zina Freeman 55-19 St. Francis Wall 54-24 Bennett County Lower Brule 53-51 Kimball-White Lake Madison 45-41 Pine Ridge Langford Area 59-41 Little Wound Hot Springs 64-35 Bennett County Dupree 69-50 Little Wound White River 64-53 Kadoka Area Douglas 50-48 Todd County Red Cloud 72-25 Pine Ridge Centerville 67-44 Marty UPCOMING GAMES THURSDAY, JAN. 13 St. Francis at Red Cloud Bennett County at Pine Ridge Chamberlain at McLaughlin Crow Creek at Mobridge-Pollock Crazy...
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WOLF CREEK - Monday night, Lakota Tech hosted Red Cloud in a rematch of this year’s Lakota Nation Invitational girls championship game, this time the Tatanka went out hard, dominated the boards, going up 23-9 after one on their way to a 77-60 win, their fourth straight win, pushing their season record to 9-1. Senior forward Moriah Morrisette set the tone in a hurry as she knocked down two threes and a pair of twos in the first quarter, Shayla Bravo hit a three and a two as the Tatanka raced out to a 23-9 first quarter lead. Red Cloud’s...
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AUG 26, 1954 –JAN 4, 2022 Florence “Chick” Red Dog was born on August 26, 1954 in Rapid City, SD to Huron Red Dog, Sr. and Amelia Good Buffalo. Florence made her journey to the Spirit World on January 4, 2022 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Florence is survived by her sister, Estelline Black Feather of Pine Ridge, SD; nieces & nephews, Jeri Black Feather, Troylene Black Feather, Ernest James White, and Christopher G. White; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, Huron Red Dog, Sr. and Amelia Good Buffalo;...
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It is still not clear which Covid variant is fueling the surge in cases on Pine Ridge reservation. Statewide, the highly contagious but perhaps less lethal omicron variant is responsible for a minority of Covid 19 infections. Resumption of community testing by the OST Covid 19,Task Force may bring more clarity to the picture. “The people at the University of Nebraska do typing on all the positives from our PCR saliva tests” according to task force member and OST vice president Dr. Alicia Mousseau. “Hopefully by the end of the week of 1/14/2022 we will know if the omicron variant...
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This new map shows claims of one gold company in the Norther Black Hills about 42 sq. miles impacted. Map of some of Dakota Territory Resource Corp.’s gold claims in the Deadwood- Lead area. The total area impacted is about 42 square miles — and they have staked more claims since this information was made available. The “blank” area to the west of Lead and north of Terry Peak includes claims from other companies and the Wharf gold/silver mine, the only operating large-scale gold mine in the state, which covers a large area. Other companies’ claims are also being mapped....
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HURON/MCLAUGHLIN - On Wednesday, Dec. 29, Lower Brule picked up their fifth straight win, a 63-58 victory over Viborg-Hurley at the Hoop City Classic at the Pentagon in Sioux Falls but the following day at the Huron Holiday Classic, the Sioux lost a close one 53-52 to Clark-Willow Lake for their first loss of the season. Lower Brule opened the game strong against Clark-Willow Lake last Thursday at the Huron Arena, behind four threes from Keshaume Thigh, the Sioux took an early lead over the taller Cyclones but a 9-0 run put Clark-Willow Lake into their first lead and a...
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SIOUX FALLS - The latest prep basketball media poll has De Smet ranked No. 1 in the Class B boys poll, after beating Aberdeen Christian, White River moved up to No. 2 with Lower Brule boys at No. 3. On the girls media prep poll, White River girls are No. 3 while undefeated Red Cloud girls are in the honorable mention category.
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OCT 12, 1975 – DEC 25, 2021 Georgette Two Eagle was born on October 12, 1975 in Pine Ridge, SD to George Cornell Two Eagle and Alberta Yvonne Gay. Georgette made her journey to the Spirit World on December 25, 2021 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Georgette is survived by her sons, Landon L. Brown Eyes, Alan Brown, Jr., Aiden Brown, and Aaron Brown; special friend, Alan Brown, Sr.; siblings, Sheila Murdock, Charlotte Two Eagle, George Two Eagle, Jr., Edwin Two Eagle, and Edward Two Eagle; grandmother, Eleanor Weston; father, George Two Eagle & Family,...
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Amber Terri Pourier was born on September 29, 1985, in Pine Ridge, SD to Theodore Paul Pourier, Jr. and Sheryl Yellow Shield. Amber made her journey to the Spirit World on January 2, 2022, at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Amber spent her childhood in Wounded Knee, SD. She was fortunate to receive her Lakota name, “Mni Wozan Win” at a young age from her uncle Alex White Plume. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School and from there, went on to graduate the 8th grade from the Porcupine Day School. Amber also attended...
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Kyle, SD: The Board of Trustees of Oglala Lakota College announced today the retirement of its President, Thomas Shortbull. He will turn over the leadership of the College on July 9, 2022. “On behalf of the OLC Board of Trustees, we want to express our appreciation to President Shortbull for all he has done for our College, and especially his importance to our students, faculty, staff, and the Lakota people of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Rapid City and the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation,” stated Board President Dennis Brewer. The Oglala Sioux Tribe chartered the College on March 4, 1971,...
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Hau Midakuepi (Greetings My Relatives), Here is part 3 of 4 of John G. Neihardt’s short story entitled, The Art of Hate. This story is not only a historical piece but its timelines as one anecdotal answer to today’s growing vitriol between races and identity politics which seems to sew the seeds of division and tribalism. The Art of Hate reminds us to mind our feelings and to check our inner darknesses. “ ‘When we arrived at Fort Union’, said he, ‘no one could have guessed the hate that we nursed for each other. Being a new man in the...
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The Rapid City Journal identified the underlying issues and importance of the language in a 2013 article: “Tribal members say the Lakota language is inextricably tied to the cultural heritage and identity of their people. But for many decades, this highly endangered language has balanced on the brink of extinction. The cultural assimilation policies enforced by the U.S. government beginning in the 19th century forced Lakota students to give up their native languages and to learn and speak English exclusively. As a result, the number of fluent Lakota speakers dropped.” This drop in speakership causes major problems in preserving the...
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FEB 8, 1982 –DEC 27, 2021 Jackie Lee Black Hawk was born on February 8, 1982 in Bismarck, ND to Patrick Black Hawk and Bonita Blue Legs. Jackie made her journey to the Spirit World on December 27, 2021 in Sioux Falls, SD. Jackie is survived by her children, Deondre Black Hawk, Jade Black Hawk, Orlando Black Hawk, Sylvester Black Hawk, Dawn Mack, and Robin Black Hawk all of Sioux Falls, SD; mother, Bonita Blue Legs of Kyle, SD; grandchildren, Baby Alana and Baby Dre both of Rapid City, SD, and Baby Reece of Sioux Falls, SD; siblings, Joyce Bongo...
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OCT 14, 1937 – DEC 25, 2021 Thomas Joseph Valandra, Jr. was born on October 14, 1937 in Rosebud, SD to Thomas P. Valandra, Sr. and Agnes Myrtle Shaw. Thomas, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on December 25, 2021 at the Rosebud IHS in Rosebud, SD. Thomas is survived by his children, Debra Valandra McCleery, Amy Valandra, Kateri Valandra, and Tammi Young; and numerous grandchildren. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Thomas P. Valandra, Sr.; mother, Agnes Myrtle Shaw; brothers, Cato, Calvin, Richard, Joseph, & Morris; sisters, Opal Valandra, Thelma Rogers, Julie Valandra, and Betty...
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APRIL 30, 1039 -DEC 25, 2021 Louise Mercy (Broken Rope) Makes Good was born on April 30, 1939 in Lawrence, KS to Godfrey W. Broken Rope and Lucy (Brown Thunder) Broken Rope. Louise made her journey to the Spirit World on December 25, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Louise is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Tallman, Elizabeth Makes Good, Danielle (Tom) Fast Wolf, Ruby Plenty Arrows, Carol Janis and Anna (Terry) Dunn; sons, Stacy Makes Good and Webbie Makes Good; 15 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren whom she loved equally with all of her heart....
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From maps, monuments, and architectural features to stamps and currency, images of Native Americans have been used again and again on visual expressions of American national identity since before the country’s founding. In the first in-depth study of this extraordinary archive, Cécile R. Ganteaume argues that these representations are not empty symbols but reflect how official and semi-official government institutions—from the U.S. Army and the Department of the Treasury to the patriotic fraternal society Sons of Liberty—have attempted to define what the country stands for. Seen collectively and studied in detail, American Indian imagery on a wide range of emblems—almost...
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MARCH 17, 1931 -DEC 26, 2021 Emma Cecelia Waters was born on March 17, 1931 in Allen, SD to Francis Nelson and Lizzie Six Feathers. Emma made her journey to the Spirit World on December 26, 2021 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD. Emma is survived by her children, Donna Salomon, Anthony Waters, Raymond Waters, Katherine Waters, Marty Waters, Stephanie (Waters) Yellow Hawk, Nathaniel Waters, Willard John Waters, Dawnna Waters, and Nile Paul Waters; hunka children, Henrietta Sherer, Muriel Lakota, and Cecelia Cottier; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Emma was preceded in death...
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New Orleans, LA – Anne White Hat (Sicangu Lakota) is the new owner of Maypop Community Herb Shop, a small business in the By- water area specializing in medicinal herbs, culinary spices and handmade herbal products. Rachael Reeves and Jen Stovall, two of the four founding members who operated the business for 10 years, recently turned the keys to the shop over to White Hat. A public celebration of this transition for the Winter Solstice was held on December 19 outside the shop at 2701 Saint Claude Avenue in New Orleans. White Hat, Sicangu Lakota woman and citizen of the...
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THURSDAY, JAN 6Todd County at WinnerLittle Wound at DupreeAberdeen Roncalli at Tiospa ZinaBennett County at Hot SpringsMcLaughlin at Stanley CountyKadoka Area at White RiverBison at TakiniFRIDAY, JAN. 7Crow Creek at McLaughlinCrazy Horse at MartyNewell at Tiospaye TopaSATURDAY, JAN. 8Lakota Tech vs Garretson in MadisonPine Ridge vs Madison in MitchellLower Brule at Sacred Hoops inMitchell Wall at Bennett CountyDupree at RedfieldCrow Creek at Sacred HoopsCEB @ ChamberlainTiospa Zina at Mobridge-PollockOelrichs at PhilipMONDAY, JAN. 10Red Cloud at Lakota TechCEB at St. FrancisTUESDAY, JAN. 11Lakota Tech at PierreBennett County at Little WoundTiospa Zina at SissetonTakini at WakpalaLower Brule at Sunshine Bible
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Lakota Tech 73-23 ParshallLittle Wound 60-43 SolenWakpala 48-36 Pine RidgeStanding Rock 46-31 Little WoundDupree 55-41=IpswichMandaree 67-45 Pine RidgeLakota Tech 73-38 WakpalaMcLaughlin 47-40 SolenFaith 62-37 DupreeKadoka Area 77-26 OelrichsSanborn Central-Woonsocket 49-38Lower BruleBennett County 37-21 Lead-Deadwood
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The ongoing pandemic is continuing to shake up the workforce, with many individuals now reevaluating their careers and considering transitioning into a new field altogether. For those looking for a fresh start in 2022, this likely will mean going back to school to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree to strengthen their skillsets and make themselves more marketable to employers. To help provide some financial relief to those planning on attending Western Governors University in the New Year, the fully online, nonprofit university is offering up to 0,000 in scholarships to new and returning to students. Those who enroll in...
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In response to rising numbers of Covid 19 cases on Pine Ridge Reservation, most reservation schools reverted to distance learning for the first week of the new year. We continue to be in the “orange” risk category, but the sheer number of newly diagnosed people means our health care facilities and other support organizations like contact tracers are on the verge of being overwhelmed. This may mean a shift to the “red” or highest risk category in coming days. There were over 10,000 cases of Covid 19 in South Dakota 1/3/2022 which is the highest number since December of 2021....
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MCLAUGHLIN - After losing in overtime to Red Cloud in the Lakota Nation Invitational championship game, Lakota Tech bounced back with two wins in the Hunkpapa Classic in McLaughlin last week; on Wednesday, the Tatanka knocked off Wakpala 73-38 and came right back on Thursday to defeat Parshall, ND 73-23. “Against Red Cloud, we just had too many turnovers, we missed some easy shots, we just didn’t execute very well,” said Laura Big Crow, Lakota Tech head coach, “the loss at Lakota Nation showed us our areas of need, since then we’ve been focused, at the Hunkpapa Classic, the girls...
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) _ Urla Marcus has hoped for a long time to preserve the voices of area elders in a carefully crafted, artistic format. Now Marcus, director of the Center for American Indian Studies at Black Hills State University, will help to shape a documentary to do just that. Staff members at the Center for American Indian Studies at Black Hills State University are preparing to work on a documentary - and to bolster many of the Center’s services - by drawing from a 2,769 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities that took effect earlier this...
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Rosebud, S.D. – Santa Claus’ crew of elves spent the last 2 weeks driving a U-Haul truck to all 20 tribal communities distributing new toys to Sicangu children. St. Francis Mission (SFM) collaborated with the Toys for Tots organization to provide an estimated 3,000 toys for all children 17 years and younger on the Rosebud reservation. The SFM team of staff braved several days of subzero weather to visit all 20 tribal communities to deliver the toys. The toy give-away began in Antelope on December 22, 2021. The last distribution was held on January 5, 2022 in Rosebud. The distribution...
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The Lakota Food Sovereignty Coalition will be hosting their Second Lakota Food Summit coming up on February 15, 16, 17, 2022. The summit will be taking place at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center-Holiday Inn in Rapid City, SD. The summit’s opening day February 15th will start with activities including a chef event with Famous Sioux Chef, Sean Sherman and other Native chefs that will be giving presentations and samples of decolonized foods. Along with entertainment by Starr Chief Eagle that will be doing hoop dancing and a social; this first day will be free and open to the public. There...
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PINE RIDGE - With a .3 million grant from the U.S. Office of Child Care, the OST Child Care program plans on a Jan. 20 ground blessing, a March 22 groundbreaking and an April 2023 completion of a 25,000 square foot STEAM Center just east of Pine Ridge. “Our goal is to combat childhood trauma through the delivery of science, technology, engineering, art and math activities,” said Child Care director Pigeon Big Crow, “children will gain life skills, work skills and coping skills through the STEAM Center. We are developing a fringe education system that will operate alongside the educational...
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Standing Rock 81-55 Pine RidgeClark-Willow Lake 53-52 Lower BruleLittle Wound 74-36 MandareeWakpala 68-62 SolenMcLaughlin 59-50 White ShieldKadoka Area 76-28 DupreePine Ridge 62-58 SolenOelrichs 56-50 Kadoka AreaWhite River 58-48 Aberdeen ChristianLower Brule 63-58 Viborg-HurleyLittle Wound 66-56 Standing RockWakpala 55-32 White ShieldChamberlain 53-48 Todd CountyBennett County 59-39 Lead-DeadwoodMcLaughlin 62-30 MandareeFaith 73-32 Dupree UPCOMING SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 6Pine Ridge at Red CloudBennett County at Hot SpringsAberdeen Roncalli at Tiospa ZinaBison at TakiniMcLaughlin at Stanley County FRIDAY, JAN. 7Little Wound at Todd CountySt. Francis at White RiverCrow Creek at McLaughlinCrazy Horse at MartyNewell at Tiospaye Topa SATURDAY, JAN. 8Lakota Tech at Little WoundCrow Creek...
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JULY 15, 1951 – DEC 31, 2021 Leonard Leroy Janis, Jr. was born on July 15, 1951 in Box Elder, SD to Leonard Janis, Sr. and Myrtle Two Crow. Leonard, Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on December 31, 2021 at his home in Hisle, SD. Leonard is survived by his wife of 38 years, Valentina Janis; children, Leonard Janis III, Lynell Janis, Bonnie Janis, Shante Gilbert, and Kane Gilbert; cousins, Jerry Two Bulls, Amelia Janis-Black Bear, Marlene Janis, Johnathan Long Soldier, Carol Two Crow, Robert Two Crow, and Sandra Janis; step brother, Benjamin Sitting Up; step children,...
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As we start the new of 2022, I wanted to share this excerpt from my mother Rebecca Cottier Apple’s journal. Before she made her journey she wrote stories about her life of long ago, living in the country, living off the land and the hard work they did to be able to live comfortably and survive. When my mother retired., she enjoyed life, she loved playing Bingo and her and I would exchange favors sometimes and one of the things I would ask of her was to write. She loved to write and draw. So she set about writing of...
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FRED BETTELYOUN JAN 3, 2022 KIM RAY EISENBRAWN DEC. 31, 2021 MARY LOU RUNNING HORSE DEC 26, 2021 ROCKY JOE FRASER OCT 16, 1985 – DEC 31, 2021
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RAPID CITY - After a year’s absence, a total of 13 schools sent representatives to the 44th annual Lakota Nation Invitational wrestling tournament, Pine Ridge, bringing a total of 15 wrestlers, won the team title with 144 points, CEB/Dupree was second with 99, Winnebago 95, McLaughlin 88, Custer JV 73, Red Cloud 44, Tiospa Zina 32, Todd County 32, Aberdeen Central 20, Lower Brule 19, Little Wound 14, Newtown 12 and Marty 3. Winnebago won the first ever girls wrestling tournament with 45 points, Crow Creek was second at 20, Red Cloud finished with 14 as wrestlers from CEB, Little...
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The ongoing pandemic is continuing to shake up the workforce, with many individuals now reevaluating their careers and considering transitioning into a new field altogether. For those looking for a fresh start in 2022, this likely will mean going back to school to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree to strengthen their skillsets and make themselves more marketable to employers. To help provide some financial relief to those planning on attending Western Governors University in the New Year, the fully online, nonprofit university is offering up to 0,000 in scholarships to new and returning to students. Those who enroll in...
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From the author of Sacred Smokes! Chicago: home to urban Indians and immigrants and working folks and the whole gamut of people getting by in a world that doesn’t care whether they do so or not. Sacred City is an incomparable follow-up to Van Alst’s award-winning debut collection, Sacred Smokes. Our young narrator now heads deeper into the heart of the city and himself, accompanied by ancestors and spirits who help him and the reader see that Chicago was, is, and always will be Indian Country. Part love song and part lament, Sacred City explores what options are available to...
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MAR 27, 1999-DEC 20, 2021 Cole Martinez Villarreal was born on March 27, 1999 in Pine Ridge, SD to Tamara Villarreal and Andre Janis. Cole made his journey to the Spirit World on December 20, 2021 in Manderson, SD. Cole is survived by his mother, Tamara (Phillip Bissonette) Villarreal; father, Andre (Martha Protector) Janis; son, Mael Villarreal; siblings, Daniel Villarreal (Ma- Clay Ten Fingers & Corrina Villarreal, Christian Janis, Scotty Roy, Cruz Gibbons, David Gibbons, Jr., Greg “Buddy” Romero, Jr., Frankie Cordova, Laci Roy, Collena Rodriguez, Catalina Rodriguez, Frankie Villarreal, Veronica Romero, Carolyn Romero, Doris Romero, Tamera Steele, Jessica LaDeaux,...
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APRIL 28, 1961 –DEC 25, 2021 Dr. Suzanne Marie (Fire Thunder) White Lance was born on April 28, 1961 in Pine Ridge, SD to Edgar W. Fire Thunder, Sr. and Betty (Wounded Head) Robertson. Suzanne made her journey to the Spirit World on December 25, 2021 at her home in Wanblee, SD. Suzanne leaves behind her husband, Francis “Spunky” White Lance; sons, Stephen White Lance, Kato White Lance, and Michael White Lance; daughters, Whitney White Lance, and Mariah Fire Thunder; mother, Betty Robertson; sisters, Edwina Fire Thunder, Elwanda Fire Thunder, Echo Fire Thunder, Kathleen Fire Thunder, April Fire Thunder, Jodie...
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NEW YORK (AP) — The banking industry appears to have overdone it on overdraft fees. After decades of raking in billions of dollars from mostly poor Americans short of cash in their accounts, the biggest banks — under pressure from lawmakers and regulators — are slowly decreasing their reliance on the widely unpopular practice. A number of large banks have taken steps this year that would reduce the amount they take in from overdraft fees, which they charge when customers make payments or withdrawals in excess of their account balance. Capital One, the nation’s sixth-largest bank, announced last week that...
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The stories below appeared on the front pages of South Dakota newspapers 50 years ago this week—December 27 - 31, 1971. They are about a racist mural in our state capitol building should be replaced, about whether or not tribal citizens are sufficiently represented on statewide committees, about the governor’s laying a wreath at the Wounded Knee Massacre site, and about the consecration of an American Indian bishop. Pierre. Tuesday, December 28, 1971. Lead Daily Call. “Governor Richard Kneip appealed today to private sources for help in financing plans for a new mural to hang in the governor’s office. The...
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PIERRE, S.D.-The state minimum wage will increase from .45/hour to .95/hour effective Jan. 1, 2022. The minimum wage is annually adjusted by any increase in the cost of living, as measured in the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. South Dakota implements this annual increase as established by SDCL 60-11-3.2, a law passed by the South Dakota Legislature that took effect Jan. 1, 2016. The hourly minimum wage for tipped employees will be .975/ hour effective Jan. 1, 2022, half the minimum wage for non-tipped employees. Wages and tips combined must equal at least the minimum...
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DENVER AP— A federal panel has approved renaming a Colorado peak after a Cheyenne woman who facilitated relations between White settlers and tribes in the early 19th century, part of a broader campaign to replace derogatory place names across the United States. Mestaa’ehehe Mountain, which is pronounced “messtaw HAY,” bears the name of and honors an influential translator also known as Owl Woman who mediated between Native people and White traders and soldiers in what is now southern Colorado. The renaming of what was known as Squaw Mountain, 30 miles west of Denver, comes after U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland...
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PINE RIDGE - On Dec. 8, the OST Council met in a special session to select Supreme Court Justices; following an interview session, Jack Duran was selected as the Chief Justice, Thomas Weathers was chosen as an Associate Justice and Deborah Dubray was picked as an alternate, the vote approving the selections was 14-0-1. Jack Duran was originally selected as an Associate Justice back in 2018; at the same time Steve Emery was chosen as the Chief Justice, both to six year terms. Emery passed away earlier this year and Duran will serve out Emery’s term that goes to December...
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WALL, SD – Golden West activated 10-digit dialing on its phone lines early in 2021. Customers won’t be required to dial 10 digits to complete a “605” call until June 22, 2022, but taking steps now will make the transition easier when it is required next summer. When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established 988 as a new three-digit abbreviated dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental crisis hotline, all area codes utilizing that prefix were required to adopt 10-digit dialing. This includes South Dakota. Starting June 22, 2022, all Golden West customers will have to dial “605”...
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Pine Ridge - Tuesday, during the OST Tribal Council’s regular session for December, the council voted 14-4 to approve a .4 million budget for Covid-19 response, used to fund jobs that helped with access to health care, contact tracing, distribution of food, PPE for the districts and quarantine sites. Actual jobs to be funded through this budget include patient/house monitors(10 per district), contact tracers(four per district), six testers, delivery of food, tests, supplies(one per district), four transporters, five home repairers, 10 emergency managers, compliance monitors(one per district), two cooks for quarantine sites, one groundskeeper at quarantine site, three security at...
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APRIL 7, 1953-DEC 21, 2021 Sally Mae Bald Eagle was born on April 7, 1953 at home in Porcupine, SD to Enoch D. Bald Eagle and Bertha (Brave Heart) Leading Cloud. Sally made her journey to the Spirit Word on December 21, 2021 at the St. Alexis Hospital in Bismarck, ND. Sally is survived by her siblings, Betty Brave Heart, Labrea Dooly, Marlita Bald Eagle, Lyle Brave Heart, and Chris Bald Eagle; and uncles, Chris Brave Heart, Taylor Bald Eagle, Jr. and Basil Brave Heart. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Enoch and Bertha (Brave Heart) Leading Cloud;...
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“CETAN TO OHITIKA Donald Myron aka “Baby Boy” “Zondo” Brave was born on June 15, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Albert Brave Sr. and Annabelle Between Lodge-Brave. Zondo made is journey to the spirit world in Oglala, SD. He is survived by his children, Kelly Keith and Jackson Daniel of Rapid City, SD, Jacob Shane and Donald Forever Jr. of Oglala, SD and Kitana Grace of Hot Springs, SD, Daniel Freeman, Kateri, Ray, and Shawn; Grandchildren, Nymeria, Landon, Nahla, Prince and Bernard Jr., Kae’Lani, Ja’Myla & Annabelle; Brother, Albert Brave, Jr.; Sisters, Mona Brave, Lori Bagola, Essence Belt, Dana...
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Paleontologists have given the name “Beautiful Nightmare” to a rare dinosaur fossil thought to be the only partial skull of its species found in North Dakota. “She is a beautiful example of her species, and she was a nightmare in her day to a lot of other critters,” said Fossil Excavators President Mike Kjelland, an assistant professor of biology at Mayville State University. The specimen, which includes an upper jawbone and lower teeth, is thought to be a Nanotyrannus, closely related to Tyrannosaurus rex. Only five Nano partial skulls have been found in the world, though there is debate about...
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This past month has been a time of research to learn and understand the work done way before I was born which took place even before my homeland of Pine Ridge became a reservation in 1889 when the Oceti Sakowin was broken up into reservations on the beginning of writing Lakota. Then prior to this the government in 1819 declared by law to “civilize” us by learning to speak English, and give up our culture, language and religion.” (Civilization Act). These early missionaries who came to Minnesota and Eastern South Dakota felt teaching them about Christianity using their own language...
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New Orleans, LA - Anne White Hat (Sicangu Lakota) is the new owner of Maypop Community Herb Shop, a small business in the Bywater area specializing in medicinal herbs, culinary spices and handmade herbal products. Rachael Reeves and Jen Stovall, two of the four founding members who operated the business for 10 years, recently turned the keys to the shop over to White Hat. A public celebration of this transition for the Winter Solstice was held on December 19 outside the shop at 2701 Saint Claude Avenue in New Orleans. White Hat, Sicangu Lakota woman and citizen of the Rosebud...
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NOV 9, 1961-DEC 14, 2021 Richard Dean Ward was born on November 9, 1961 in Rapid City, SD to John Ward and Lorrain Matthews. Richard made his journey to the Spirit World on December 14, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Richard is survived by his daughter, Alexandra Rose Gardner; sons, Matthew Dean Gardner and Lorenzo Cole Gardner; siblings, Tanya Guerrero, Rob Ward, and Johnner Ward; and friend, Kellie Ann Gardner. Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lynn Jumping Eagle in 1957; his sister Sheila Ward in 2020; mother, Lorraine; father, John; grandparents,...
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DEC 16, 2021-DEC 16, 2021 David Vincent Long was born and passed away on December 16, 2021 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. David is survived by his mother, Arow Long; sisters, Beautifull & Ramona Long; grandmothers, Beverly D. Long-Weston, Deloris Lovejoy, Marilyn Deer, Naomi Long, and Lois Long; grandfathers, Troy Weston, Sr., Tony Long, Sam Long, Linn Cross Dog, and David Long; uncles, Robin Condon, Jr., Sky, Rico, & Storm Bagola, Justin Mousseaux & Family, David Mousseaux & Family, Lydell Mousseaux & Family, and Ronald Mousseaux & Family; aunts, Samantha Bagola, Manuella Long, Ashanty and...
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NOV 7, 1939 – DEC 21, 2021 Douglas Janis was born on November 7, 1939 in Pine Ridge, SD to Raymond Janis and Diamond (Westover) Janis. Douglas made his journey to the Spirit World on December 21, 2021 at his home in Sharp’s Corner, SD. Doug Janis proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps., he always worked hard to take care of his family his entire life. He was a carpenter, police officer, and worked for the tribe for many years. He was OST HIP Program Director and spent 21 years working for the OST Rural Water...
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Has Midakuepi (Greetings My Relatives), Here is part two of four entitled, Hate — Thanks to Mr. John G. Neihardt: “In the spring of ’39 I took charge of the steamboat Yellowstone, as captain. We were loaded with supplies for the American Fur Company’s post on the upper Missouri, and carried a number of engages of the Company, and a certain Frenchman, James Latour, who had been appointed bourgeois of old Fort Union, and was going up to take charge.” “If there ever was an emperor in the country it was J. J. Astor, the head of the Company at...
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JACKIE BLACK HAWK DEC. 27, 2021 BREIGHTON LAYTON EAGLE LOUSE DEC 20, 2021 MARY LOU RUNNING HORSE DEC 26, 2021 LOUISE MERCY BROKEN ROPE-MAKES GOOD DEC 25, 2021 NORMAN WADE BEAR NOSE DEC. 20, 2021 DARLENE K. YELLOW CLOUD DEC 19, 2021
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56 new cases of COVID 19 were reported on Pine Ridge reservation on 12/28/2021 according to Delores “George” Pourier, director of OST Health Administration. “Most of these cases are in children, she observed. It is unclear if this is the rapidly transmissible Omicron variant. As of December 25 over 50% of COVID 19 infections nationally were caused by Omicron, according to the CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. OST COVID 19 Task Force member Rae Ann Red Owl issued her weekly color coded risk appraisal on 12/28/2021 as well. Because of the upsurge in numbers of people with COVID...
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SEP 12, 1989– DEC 15, 2021 Winola Mae He Crow was born on September 12, 1989 in Pine Ridge, SD to Filmore He Crow, Sr. and Jennie Briseno. Winola made her journey to the Spirit World on December 15, 2021 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Winola attended elementary school at Loneman School and went on to Pine Ridge High School. Winola worked for the Cohen Home and Oglala Elderly Meals Program. Winola really loved her country music, always singing which made the home so unique. Winola is survived by her mother, Jennie Briseno; daughter,...
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DEC 23, 1954–DEC 12, 20221 Chief Carl Hobart Broken Leg was born on December 23, 1954 in Pine Ridge, SD to Phyllis Broken Leg. Chief Carl Hobart Broken Leg made his journey to the Spirit World on December 12, 2021 at his home in Wounded Knee, SD. Chief Carl Hobart Broken Leg is survived by his daughter, Precious Broken Leg; siblings, Gary Chamberlain, Curtis Swift Bird, and June Chamberlain; auntie, Alvina Broken Leg; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Chief Carl Hobart Broken Leg was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Broken Leg; step-father, Fred Chamberlain; and...
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SEPT 24, 1972 – DEC 8, 2021 Harold C. Afraid of Hawk-Bettelyoun, Sr. was born on September 24, 1972 in Rapid City, SD to Harold Matthew Afraid of Hawk, Sr. and Loretta Elizabeth Bettelyoun. Harold made his journey to the Spirit World on December 8, 2021 in Rapid City, SD. Harold is survived by his children, Harold Bettelyoun, Jr., Jeremy Bettelyoun, Summer Bettelyoun, Louis Bettelyoun, and Precious Bettelyoun; sisters, Francine Buenrostro, Tamara Martinez, Shirldene Moser, Susan Young, Nolean Kocer, Carla Kocer, Kelly Red Kettle, and Elsie High Horse; cousins, Shirley (Johnson) Bear Robe, Kathy Randall, Aggie (Gaylne) Westover, Patrick Randall,...
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JUNE 28, 1990 – DEC 7, 2021 Valen Lynn Iron Rope was born on June 28, 1990 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul John Iron Rope, Sr. and Maxine Spotted Elk. Valen made her journey to the Spirit World on December 7, 2021 in Casper, WY. Valen is survived by her children, John Rio Iron Rope, Blaze Iron Rope, Maxine Spotted Elk, and Lyndon Iron Rope; boyfriend, Sylvester Saunders Jr. of Casper WY; sisters, Mary (Ayala) Iron Rope of TX, Suzie (Sadek) Iron Rope of Kansas City, MO, Kathy (Uncle Kloc) Iron Rope, Joanette Iron Rope, Susie Iron Rope, Dina...
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FEB 27, 2008 – DEC 6, 2021 Eternity Rose Flying Horse was born on February 27, 2008 in Sioux Falls, SD to Johnny Flying Horse and Tessie Lee Bear Robe. Eternity made her journey to the Spirit World on December 6, 2021 near Pine Ridge, SD. Eternity is survived by her father, Johnny Flying Horse; grandmothers, Bonita Andrews, Joyce Bear Robe, Georgia Tail, Gloria NO Neck, Erna Shepard, Karen Red Elk, and Eva Mesteth; grandfathers, Donnie Mesteth and Eli Tail; and siblings, Patricia Red Cloud, Adam Bear Robe, Adnrew Bear Robe, LaShawnda Red Cloud, Kimberlin Red Cloud, Philip Standing Soldier,...
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NOV 25, 1999– DEC 16, 2021 Tage Arthur Moran was born on November 25, 1999 in Pine Ridge, SD to Royce Gone and Lacosta Moran. Tage made his journey to the Spirit World on December 16, 2021 near Wanblee, SD. Tage is survived by his brother, Ethan Lee Moran of Wanblee, SD; sisters, Talia Rodriguez and Tamera Rodriguez both of Pine Ridge, SD, and Tielyn Moran of Wanblee, SD; grandmother, Mary Moran of Wanblee, SD; daughter, Talah Lace Moran; aunts, Tameria Winters, Shirley Thunder Horse, and Kathy Winters; grandmother, Ladene Winters; and numerous family members. Tage was preceded in death...
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MAY 11, 1951 – DEC 4, 2021 Merle Patrick Left Hand Bull was born on May 11, 1951 in Rosebud, SD to Patrick Left Hand Bull and Jeanette White Eyes. Merle made his journey to the Spirit World on December 4, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Merle is survived by his companion, Lessa Peters Montgomery; children, Accaline Left Hand Bull, Merleita Left Hand Bull, Winter Rose Left Hand Bull, and Casus Peters-Left Hand Bull; cousins, Red Bear Tiyospaye, Left Hand Bull Tiyospaye, and Crow Dog Tiyospaye. Merle was preceded in death by numerous ancestors. Wake...
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PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) _ When Tristiana Brewer studies Lakota Language and Culture at Pine Ridge High School with her teacher, Will Peters, she scrutinizes the small details. Then, before long, larger worlds start to open up. “My favorite part is learning the language and then seeing all the stories that come behind the language,’’ she said. Brewer is a junior at Pine Ridge High School and an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, as is Peters. Her love for the tiniest parts of language and her appreciation of the worlds that lie behind the words are qualities that...
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Challenge round gamesCEB 85-83 2OT Crow CreekTodd County JV 75-12 TakiniRC Christian 77-28 MartyCrazy Horse 73-17 DupreeSantee 87-29 Tiospaye TopaLittle Wound 59-23 St. FrancisLower Brule 74-58 CusterTiospa Zina 78-29 WakpalaMcLaughlin 46-29 OelrichsWhite River 71-32 Pine RidgeRed Cloud 70-51 Todd CountyLakota Tech 60-22 Omaha Nation Oceti Sakowin1st Lower Brule 60-57 White River3rd Lakota Tech 73-67 Red Cloud5th Little Woundv64-58 Tiospa Zina7th RC Christian 59-52 CEBFirst roundWhite River 65-52 RC ChristianRed Cloud 64-49 Tiospa ZinaLower Brule 70-61 Little WoundLakota Tech 71-52 CEBSecond roundWhite River 63-41 Red CloudLower Brule 73-63 Lakota TechTiospa Zina 69-64 RC ChristianLittle Wound 60-46 CEB Makosica1st Custer 61-40 Crazy...
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RAPID CITY - The Oceti Sakowin boys championship ended up being a rematch of the 2021 State B consolation championship which White River pulled out at the buzzer; Saturday night it was the fast paced, super team ball by Lower Brule that upended the three time defending LNI champ White River 60-57. White River took an early lead as junior Joe Sayler went four for four from the line with a field goal but Lower Brule tied the game at 4, 11 and 13 and took the lead 33-26 at the half as Keshaume Thigh hit four twos and two...
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Challenge games on WednesdayWhite River 84-25 St. FrancisCrow Creek 62-31 CEBRed Cloud 65-35 Todd CountyRC Christian 69-30 MartyCuster 46-36 Lower BrulePine Ridge 71-41 Tiospa ZinaSantee 54-35 Tiospaye TopaDupree 64-3 Crazy HorseLakota Tech 79-22 Little WoundOmaha Nation 55-51 OelrichsTodd County JV 48-31 TakiniWakpala 61-19 McLaughlin Oceti Sakowin1st Red Cloud 72-65OT Lakota Tech3rd White River 47-41 Custer5th RC Christian 65-60 Crow Creek7th Dupree 70-36 WakpalaFirst roundRed Cloud 73-25 WakpalaWhite River 59-47 Crow CreekLakota Tech 63-33 DupreeCuster 38-35 RC ChristianSecond roundRed Cloud 71-53 White RiverLakota Tech 63-41 CusterCrow Creek 73-39 WakpalaRC Christian 65-51 Dupree Makosica1st Todd County 66-51 Lower Brule3rd CEB 51-37 Little...
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RAPID CITY - Saturday night in the Summit Arena, 4-0 Red Cloud faced 5-0 Lakota Tech for the girls Oceti Sakowin bracket championship, the Lady Crusaders opened with a 9-0 run but the Lady Tatanka tied the game at 19, 24 and 39 and even went up by seven 43-36 in the second half but Red Cloud came back to tie the game at 58 all and winning the championship in the overtime period 72-65. Red Cloud senior, Stevi Fallis opened the game with a three, a two and two free throws to help Red Cloud to a 9-0 lead...
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Kyle, SD: In January 2020, before most of us knew how Covid-19 would affect our lives and ways of being, Samantha Thompson, an archivist at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives, located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, reached out to Tawa Ducheneaux, archivist at Woksape Tipi, at Oglala Lakota College. She had found a ledger drawing with an accompanying manuscript written in Old German script in an extensive collection created by William Perkins Bull, a native of Ontario, whose collecting interests were broad but a small portion focused on his interest in Sitting Bull. “The detail in this illustration strongly...
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An innovative re-telling of the classic Christmas tale, this full-color picture book takes a whimsical look at what Christmas Eve might be like for an American Indian family when Old Red Shirt (the Indian Santa Claus) comes a-calling with his team of flying white buffalo to deliver fry bread, commodities and other goodies. This delightful and very amusing rewrite of the traditional “A Night Before Christmas” is sure to be a hit with Native Americans and children everywhere as well as with people of all ages interested in Native customs and art. With full-page colorful, humorous paintings by renowned Cherokee...
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AUG 14, 1953 – DEC 9 2021 Ernest Lynn Goings was born on August 14, 1953 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jane Rabbit. Ernest made his journey to the Spirit World on December 9, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Ernest is survived by his spouse, Ann Marie Beane; children, Ramana Goings, Lessanes Goings, Mason Goings, Kahliga Goings, Carl Janis, Jr., Dakota Hard Heart, Emilio Hard Heart, and Sister Babe Cottier; and siblings, Kathy “Dondi” Wilson, Ben Smith, Marlys Rabbit, David Rabbit, Sr., Lessanes “Daus” Rabbit, and LeAnn Rabbit. Ernest was preceded in death by...
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After a long year that saw Racing Magpie leave our old home, purchase and renovate a new building, and continue to navigate supporting Native artists and our community during a global pandemic, we’re excited to let you know that Winter Camp is back for the second year! In December, we have already hosted three thought-provoking, exciting, and generous presentations by Santee Witt (Oglala Lakota), Tiana Spotted Thunder (Oglala Lakota), and Talon Bazille Ducheneaux (Cheyenne River Lakota, Crow Creek Dakota). Please watch our social media streams and future emails for our events in January, February, and March 2022. The first presentation...
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“As you focus on clearing your generational trauma, do not forget to claim your generational strengths, that your ancestors left you”. The most important strength which is the Iyapi/Lakota language, the foundation for all things Lakota. I want to acknowledge those amongst our families, communities, and within the boundaries of Oceti Sakowin who continue to speak the language of our ancestors mostly in the L and D dialects. This past week brought together many during the annual gathering at Lakota Nation Education Conference with many schools sharing what is being done on the teaching of language and culture. Attended a...
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MARTIN – For the fifth year in a row, Samone Milk, of Martin, has been organizing elves to share the generosity of others in a gift giving frenzy right before Christmas. This year, they were able to deliver to 500 families of gifts and food, with 250 of those families being in the LaCreek District of Martin. Milk gathered children’s names and their information about sizes and toy desires and the elves worked to get them gifts. The gifts were needed items like toys, also shoes and clothes and were carefully shopped for. Milk said she starts in July getting...
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The following is the text of a December 20, 2021, press release from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, issued after the Biden administration declined to dispute a treaty rights victory won by the tribe. Today, the Biden Administration decided to honor the decision of the 8th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals from August 25, 2021 that our 1868 Great Sioux Nation Treaty requires the United States to provide “competent physician led-health care.” “The Rosebud Sioux Tribe case means that our 1868 Treaty mandates Indian Health Care, and under the Federal trust responsibility our Native Peoples are entitled to competent treaty and...
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RAPID CITY - Last year the Lakota Nation Invitational fell victim to the coronavirus pandemic, not this year, the 44th annual LNI went Dec. 15-18 at what is now called the Monument. With the new Summit Arena in place, the LNI Board added eight girls and eight boys basketball teams, added esports and girls wrestling. It was no longer a 16 team tournament for girls and boys but three eight-team brackets for girls and boys with a warm-up or challenge game on Wednesday before bracket play started on Thursday. “Simply being back was awesome, knowing how much it means to...
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This week is winter solstice which occurred on December 21st, this day is the beginning of winter and our days will slowly start to get longer as we make our way towards spring. We have traditional teachings about Wani Cokan, it is a time our ancestors prepared for spring ceremonies and also told stories while they were in and out of the cold, mostly creation stories. With that in mind, I thought I would share again from my mother’s journal writings and her stories. She always managed to link life lessons to her stories. Winter stories about surviving the winter...
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DEC 30, 1987 – DEC 8, 2021 Stacey Lynn Edgewater was born on December 30, 1987 in Chinle, AZ to Gary Edgewater and Glenda Hunts Horses. She was also raised by her step-father, Conrad Little Bear, since she was 10 years old. Stacey made her journey to the Spirit World on December 8, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. As Stacey grew up, she lived with her late grandmother, Violet Young Bear in Porcupine, SD. She attended Batesland School and later moved to Rapid City to continue her education at Knollwood School. She ended her education...
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APR 5, 1982 – DEC 10, 2021 Tess Evelyn Old Horse was born on April 5, 1982 in Kearney, NE to Melvin “Mimi” Featherman and Sandra Old Horse. Tess made her journey to the Spirit World on December 10, 2021 at her home in Kyle, SD. Tess is survived by her children, Nenah Mesteth and Mariana Mesteth; parents, Sandra Old Horse & Aaron Gay; siblings, Jonathan Old Horse, Sr., William Quick Bear, Sr., Manuel Montoya-Old Horse, Jr., Cheyenne Grosz, Mertle Grosz, Shawnee Old Horse, Lakota Win Bibian, and Scotty Old Horse; and numerous grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews....
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In our childhood and into our adulthood, we all have a desire to accomplish and be successful. Sometimes we have people who push us and sometimes we do it on our own. And that is a big reason why we have Lakota Nation Invitational, it gives success stories to students. Stories that carry them a long way and inspires them to go on and be successful in life, rather it be sports or academics or other skills. Recently mihsani Archie Beauvais told me a story I wanted to share. He attended St. Francis Indian School in the late 1960s and...
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PINE RIDGE - “It was a beautiful day, we prayed in the sweat the night before, prayed to be in a good mindset, then the five hunters met with coordinators and teachers at Big Bats in Pine Ridge then met the game managers at the Slim Buttes Buffalo range, they took me out to the herd, found a two and a half-year-old bull, I was nervous, it was a lot of responsibility to get it right,” said Jules Ecoffey, a junior at Red Cloud who was chosen out of five hunters to make the kill, “it took one shot, right behind...
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PINE RIDGE/WANBLEE - Red Cloud opened their 21/22 season Saturday by hosting Hill City, the Crusaders pushed the ball up the floor at every opportunity going up 15-8 after one quarter and 38- 19 at the half on their way to a dominating 74-42 win. Junior Haedyn Haas scored three field goals in the first quarter to set the tone for Red Cloud on Saturday, junior point guard Adriano Rama hit a three, a two and four free throws to take the lead in the second while Josiah Cottier helped with a deuce and three free throws to assist Red...
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RAPID CITY: The Oyate Health Center and the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board have invested heavily into expanding behavioral health services for tribal-citizens living in Rapid City. During the Lakota Nation Invitational in Rapid City, the organization will host an Equine Therapy opportunity for patients and visitors. Christmas with Horses is a chance for families to take a picture with Santa and his Elves, only this year, Santa and his Elves, just happen to be horses. The Great Plains Tribal Opioids Response Team and Red Horse Healing welcome our relatives to come to 3315 South Valley Dr. in Rapid...
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JUNE 11, 1959 – DEC 6, 2021 Mary Ann Cedar Face was born on June 11, 1959 in Scottsbluff, NE to Paul L. Cedar Face Sr. and Edith (Red Shirt) Cedar Face. Mary made her journey to the Spirit World on December 6, 2021 at the IHS hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Mary was a loving, easy going person with a big heart. She enjoyed her life, as a mother, sister, auntie, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was always socializing with friends and family, laughing and joking. She enjoyed watching the game channel, she enjoyed puzzles and her word search. She...
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MAY 10, 1985 – DEC 6, 2021 Vincent Ronald Campbell was born on May 10, 1985 to Roger Campbell, Sr. and Phyllis (Thunder Bull) Campbell. Vincent made his journey to the Spirit World on December 5, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic of St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Vincent is survived by his wife, Jennifer (Giago) Campbell; parents, Phyllis Grace (Thunder Bull) Campbell and Roger Daniel Campbell, Sr.; sons, Devon Hayden Campbell, Gabriel Campbell, and Hayden Campbell; siblings, Roger Adelord Campbell, Jr., Nick Campbell, Martin Thunder Hawk, Francis Thunder Hawk, and Christopher Campbell; aunts, Susan Big Crow and Dorothy Thunder...
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APR 17, 1972 - NOV 30, 2021 Amaris Lynn Around Him was born on April 17, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Samuel John Around Him an O’Linda (Thunder Hawk) Around Him. Amaris made her journey to the Spirit World on November 30, 2021 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Amaris is survived by her spouse, Jude Running Shield; sons, Ryan (Miranda) Running Shield and Ethan Running Shield; daughter, Haley Running Shield; grandson, Ryan, Jr.; granddaughters, Sophie and Rayna; brothers, Milton Around Him, John (Deana) Around Him, and Samuel Around Him; sister, Clovia Around him;...
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CONSTANCE MAE AMERICAN HORSE SEPT 3, 1964 – DEC 8TH VALEN IRON ROPE DEC 7, 2021 TESSIE OLD HORSE DEC 10, 2021 ETERNITY FLYING HORSE DEC 6, 2021
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Chamberlain, S.D. – On December 20, 2021, a remarkable, newly curated exhibit titled Creation. Story opens at the Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center. Keith Braveheart, a contemporary native artist, worked with Assistant Curator David A. Meyer II, musician Talon Bazille and eight other Native American artists to create the show. The modern retelling of the Lakota and Dakota creation stories includes the work of Jhon Goes In Center, James Star Comes Out, Mikayla Patton, Randilynn Boucher, Dwayne Wilcox, Dyani White Hawk, Marlena Myles and Inkpa Mani. A creation story is a narrative describing the beginnings of time and the...
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DEC 2, 2021 – DEC 2, 2021 Zondre Josae Broken Rope, 26 week baby boy to Katrina Broken Rope and Joseph Bush was born and passed away on December 2, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Zondre is survived by his mother, Katrina Broken Rope; father, Joseph Bush; siblings, Lashae & Sherae Mesteth; aunts and uncles, Elvira (Benjamin High Horse) Broken Rope, Elwood Broken Rope, Elwin Broken Rope, and Aaron Broken Rope; and grandfather, Elwin Broken Rope, Sr. Zondre was preceded in death by his grandmother, Delphine Pawnee Leggins. Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 11,...
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White River 59-28 Stanley CountyMiller 53-29 CEBRed Cloud 49-24 Hill CityLakota Tech 78-24 Lower BruleRedfield 57-28 Tiospa ZinaMobridge-Pollock 59-31 CEBSt. Francis 86-11 Crazy HorseWhite River 64-50 Belle Fourche RC Christian 63-60 WallPhilip 58-51 Bennett CountySt. Francis 62-39 McLaughlinMilbank 62-23 Tiospa Zina UPCOMING SCHEDULE 44TH LAKOTA NATION INVITATIONAL THURSDAY, DEC. 16FIRST DAY OF BRACKET PLAY Oceti Sakowin/Summit8:00am Red Cloud vs Wakpala11:00am White River vs Crow Creek2:00pm Lakota Tech vs Dupree5:00pm RC Christian vs Custer MAKOSICA/ICE ARENA8:00am Little Wound vs St. Francis11:00am Pine Ridge vs Lower Brule 2:00pm Todd County vs Tiospa Zina5:00pm CEB vs Omaha Nation PAHA SAPA/BARNETT8:00am Marty vs Takini11:00am...
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“Reservation Dogs” the FX and HULU series, co-executive produced by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, has just received a Golden Globe nomination for “Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.” The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their nominations Monday morning. In addition to the nomination for Reservation Dogs, another Indigenous-themed animated film “Encanto” received nominations for “Best Motion Picture – Animated,” “Best Original Score – Motion Picture,” and “Best Original Song – Motion Picture.”
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Crazy Horse 118-18 TakiniRed Cloud 74-42 Hill CityCEB 58-46 MillerTiospa Zina 60-50 RedfieldStanding Rock 79-77 CEBNew Underwood 63-19 Dupree 44TH LAKOTA NATION INVITATIONALThursday, Dec. 16 Bracket play opensOceti Sakowin/Summit Arena9:30am White River vs RC Christian12:30pm Red Cloud vs Tiospa Zina3:30pm Lower Brule vs Little Wound6:30pm Lakota Tech vs CEB MAKOSICA/ICE ARENA9:30am Todd County vs St. Francis12:30pm Custer vs McLaughlin3:30pm Pine Ridge vs. Crazy Horse6:30pm Crow Creek vs Omaha Nation PAHA SAPA/BARNETT ARENA9:30am Wakpala vs Takini12:30pm Marty vs Todd County JV3:30pm Dupree vs Santee6:30pm Oelrichs vs Tiospaye Topa
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NOV 25, 1980 – DEC 7, 2021 Dawn Jean Cuny was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Donald “Cuny Dog” Cuny and Cleo (Clifford) Gates. Dawn made her journey to the Spirit World on December 7, 2021 at home in Manderson, SD. Dawn attended Our Lady of Lourdes School, Wounded Knee District School, and Pine Ridge High School. Dawn then went on to join the Kicking Horse Job Corps in Montana. She also lived on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona for many years, where she was a pharmacy technician and faithful Walmart...
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OCT 14, 1951 – DEC 9, 2021 Fay Short Bull was born on October 14, 1951 in Pine Ridge, SD to Edith (Frogg) Short Bull and Eugene Short Bull, Sr. Fay made his journey to the Spirit World on December 9, 2021 at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE. Fay is survived by his siblings, Judy White Dress, Georgene Short Bull, and Thearl Short Bull. Fay was preceded in death by his parents, Edith (Frogg) Short Bull & Eugene Short Bull, Sr.; sisters, Geneice Short Bull and Myrtle Short Bull; brothers, Reagen Short Bull, Sr., Kevin Short Bull,...
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This beautifully illustrated guide provides a wealth of fascinating information on how plants were used by Native American tribes on the prairie. Written for a broad audience ranging from amateur naturalists to historians, botanists, and anthropologists, it includes detailed descriptions to assist the reader in finding an identifying edible prairie plants, as well as information on harvesting, propagation for home gardeners, and the preparation and taste of wild food plants.
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OCT 16, 1981 – DEC 3, 2021 Marsha Benita (Rowland) Lopez was born on October 16, 1981 in Crow Agency, MT to Reno Francis Rowland and Roslyn Gladys (Wolf-Black) Mendoza. Marsha made her journey to the Spirit World on December 3, 2021 at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE. Marsha is survived by her children, Eric Lopez, Rene Lopez, Jr., Bryan Lopez, Casey Lopez, Maddelynn Lopez, and Eddie Reno Isaacs; siblings, Renita, Sherona, Johnny, Sydney, Christina, Anpo, & Melvina Rowland, Philinga (Chad) Anderson, Jesus, Juan (Diane), Junior, & Johnny Mendoza, Joshua Wolf- Black, and Ruben & Isaac Black Horse;...
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JAN 17, 2000 – DEC 5, 2021 Vincent “Jug” Dewey Mesteth IV was born on January 17, 2000 in Rapid City, SD to Vincent Mesteth III and Sherry Mousseaux. Vincent made his journey to the Spirit World on December 5, 2021 in Rapid City, SD. Vincent is survived by his mother, Sherry Mousseaux; father-figure, Ray Ramirez; siblings, Joseph, John, Cruz, & Uriah Mousseaux, Ricky, Sonja, Rachelle, Tannis, & Raymond Ramirez, and Latoya and Thomas Mesteth; grandparents, Alberta Clincher and Fred Mousseaux, Sr.; aunt, Cheryl Mousseaux; uncles, Fred Mousseaux, Jr. and Dusty & Shawn Mousseaux; 2 nieces; and 2 nephews. Vincent...
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Sheridan, Wyo. – On December 3, 2021, the Wyoming District Court for the Fourth Judicial District held that Crow Tribe treaty hunters may assert their treaty rights as a defense to prosecution. “This obviously is a big win for the Crow Tribe, and for the continued vitality of treaty hunting,” said NARF Staff Attorney Dan Lewerenz, who represented the Crow Tribe as an amicus curiae in this case. “We sincerely hope that this is the end of the story— that the State of Wyoming will not appeal, but instead will give the Crow Tribe and its treaties the respect they...
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WHITE RIVER - Belle Fourche, a State A qualifying team last year with everyone back, opened Thursday’s game against White River going up 13-2 but by the third quarter, the Lady Tigers had made up the difference, tying the game and played strong down the stretch to win their opening game 64-50. “Belle Fourche was physical, athletic and strong, they had several 5’10” to 6’0” bigs that they rotated in and out,” said Jared Bouman who is his second year as head coach, “this team has fight, they don’t want to lose, keep coming at you, they are working hard,...
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Rapid City, SD -- Today, NDN Collective announced that they were selected by the Bush Foundation to establish a Community Trust Fund which will be used to redistribute million to Indigenous communities. Nexus Community Partners, a group selected for an additional million grant, will be working to redistribute funds to Black communities in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Today, NDN Collective and Nexus Community Partners released a joint statement as the two recipients chosen for the Community Trust Fund. NDN Collective has been redistributing funds to Indigenous communities for three years through their Changemaker Fellowship, Radical Imagination...
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PINE RIDGE/WHITE RIVER - Lakota Tech Tatanka ran through CEB in their first game of the season then hosted Lower Brule in their second game on Thursday, defense dominated the game as Lakota Tech turned up the pressure going up 18-4 after one and 53-12 at the half on the way to a 78-24 win to start the new season 2-0. “We had a great summer, it made it easy coming into the season,” said Laura Big Crow, head girl’s coach who finished her Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University and moved from teaching at Wolf Creek...
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JULY 20, 1957 – DEC 8, 2021 Susanna Rose Two Bulls-Shockey was born on July 20, 1957 in the #4 Community near Pine Ridge, SD to LaVern & Gladys (Red Breath Bear) Two Bulls. Susanna made her journey to the Spirit World on December 8, 2021 in Hermosa, SD. Susanna is survived by her spouse, Donnie Shockey; daughters, Alice (Bernard) Two Bulls and Roylynn Chief Eagle; sons, Wayne “Turtle” (Mary) Chief Eagle, Thomas (Susan) Chief Eagle, Chris Shockey, and Donnie “Bubba” Shockey, Jr.; siblings, Pansy (Two Bulls) Weasel Bear, Colette (Frank) Two Bulls, Kevin (Majorie) Two Bulls, Orlando Two Bulls,...
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This coming Saturday, December 18, the moon will be at its full phase at 9:35 PM Mountain Time. The four phases of the moon—new, first quarter, full, and third quarter—are momentary occurrences. The moon will appear to be full for two or even three nights, even though technically it is full for only a moment, much less a whole night. This upcoming full moon signals the beginning of the next Lakotan month. Eugene Buechel recorded that on March 25, 1915, Black Elk told him the Lakotan name for December was “Ptehincala tatamni tanka,” which he noted was when the “fetus...
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PINE RIDGE - Monday, the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council met in a special session in the council chambers of the Red Cloud building; homelessness on Pine Ridge Reservation was the subject and representatives from the Homeless Solutions Task Force made presentations to the council. The Task Force has been meeting each Monday in the conference room of the central office of Oglala Lakota Housing Authority in Pine Ridge; as Lakota, we believe in taking care of our families, traditionally, that’s the way it’s been but today it’s not just 10-15 people walking around Pine Ridge but we have families in...
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Hau Midakuepi (Greetings My Relatives), My mother’s name is Margaret Zephier. Her father was Fred Zephier Sr. and her mother was Rose LaRoche. Grandpa Fred’s father was David Zephier (Indian name: Shunka Gadeshka Sapa or Black Spotted Horse in English). David’s wife was Sara Rae (Ray). Great grandpa David’s father was named Zephier Recncountre, married to Wakupiwin (She Gives Things Woman.) Great, great grandpa Zephier was an extraordinary man (more on this later) according to our family’s oral history. This is underscored by an entry this is underscored by an entry in an Army Naval Journal dated February 23, 1878:...
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WANBLEE - “We pressed Takini for the first two-three minutes then pulled it off, had a chance to play all 15 players,” said James Bagwell who is the Crazy Horse AD and after coaching the girls for the past four years now takes on the boys head coach position, “we had 28 players out, it’s exciting to see all of them out, we have some athleticism, we have depth, we can defend, rebound, we’ll get it done in a lot of different ways.” Top players for the chiefs include 6’3” senior Jaysen Meeter, 6’7” senior Preston Hawkins, 6’2” sophomore Kris...
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DEC 27, 1947 – DEC 6, 2021 Raymond Ross Ecoffey was born on December 27, 1947 in Pine Ridge, SD to Edward Ross Ecoffey and Lydia Mae (Janis) Ecoffey. Raymond passed away on December 6, 2021 at the Fall River Health Care Hospital in Hot Springs, SD. Raymond married Sylvia Bergen on April 7th, 1970 in Hot Springs, SD and to this union two children were born, Robert & Raelynn. In the beginning, Raymond and Sylvia relocated to California where Ray would attend welding school where he excelled and finished as one of the best welders/machinists. After completing his training...
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MAY 23, 1954 – DEC 7, 2021 Freida Marie Wounded was born on May 23, 1954 in Pine Ridge, SD to Maurice Wounded and Hattie (Bissonette) Wounded. Freida passed away from covid on December 7, 2021, in Casper, WY. She was blessed to have two of her sisters, Beverly and Maggie, and best friend, Lilah Pengra, at her bedside when she made her way to the Spirit World. Freida is survived by her siblings, Arlene Hawk, Beverly Bull Head, Maggie Julie Wounded, and William M. “Bimbo” Wounded; cousins, James, Vida, Vernie, Florentine, & Leo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Freida...
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RAYMOND ECOFFEY DEC 27, 1947 – DEC 6, 2021 VINCENT CAMPBELL MAY 10, 1985– DEC 5, 2021 JAMES YELLOW SEP 23, 1965 – NOV 29, 202 JOSEPH JANIS APR 17, 1996– NOV 29, 2021
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PINE RIDGE - Bat and Patty Pourier sold Big Bat’s to their children and nephew in 2007 then purchased Pine Ridge Oil from Cheryl Hemingway the same year; Pine Ridge Oil was renovated in 2017, a year later it burned to the ground and today, it stands better than ever with added space and more services. “It was an incredible challenge, between working with insurance companies, contractors and dealing with the coronavirus pandemic it’s been tough but we were able to open the new store on April 11, 2020, the new Quik Lube on March 5, 2021 and just this...
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Beginning this week Pine Ridge reservation school children will have an opportunity to be tested for Covid 19 via a free, painless, accurate, non-invasive sputum test. Delores “George” Pourier, head of OST Health Administration, announced November 19 that the OST COVID 19 Task Force is partnering with Dr. Jana Broadhurst and her colleagues at University of Nebraska Medical Center to provide this high quality test. Dr. Broadhurst and her colleagues Drs. James Lawler and Davidd Brett-Major, have been lending valuable advice and help to the OST Covid 19 Task Force since March of 2000, This is a highly accurate saliva test...
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MISSION - Kellen Herman is back for his third year as head boys coach at Todd County, having no season had a big toll on our players, they’re excited to be back in the gym, we had a scrimmage against Sturgis last Saturday. This year’s team includes 6’4” senior Terrance Eastman, a transfer from RC Stevens, he plays inside and can shoot the ball, 5’9” junior Sayge Yellow Eagle is fast and a good defender, 5’12” junior Steven Guerue, one of the best shooters on the team, 6’1” senior Richard Brill, lengthy and gets to the rim, 6’1” senior Michael...
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ States, Native American tribes and U.S. territories will receive .4 billion in 2022 to improve water quality and access, the first installment from the infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden signed into law last month, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday. The legislation commits billion for water and wastewater infrastructure over five years, with billion allocated for removing lead pipes and billion to address contamination from toxic chemicals frequently used in cookware, carpets, firefighting foams and other products. The federal government cannot dictate how that money is spent, but the EPA says it is...
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American Trinity is for everyone who loves the American West and wants to learn more about the good, the bad, and the ugly. It is a sprawling story with a scholarly approach in method but remains accessible in manner. In this innovative examination, Dr. Larry Len Peterson explores the origins, development, and consequences of hatred and racism from the time modern humans left Africa 100,000 years ago to the forced placement of Indian children on off-reservation schools far from home in the late 1800s. Along the way, dozens of notable individuals and cultures are profiled. Many historical events turned on...
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MARCH 26, 1951 – NOV 29, 2021 Devon Caine Elk Boy was born on March 26, 2001 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jeanine Cottier and Travis John Elk Boy. Devon made his journey to the Spirit World on November 29, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Devon is survived by his mother, Jeanine Cottier; father, Travis John Elk Boy; sister, Jaelynn Elk Boy; grandmother, Rose Cottier; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and all his Lil’ Bro’s. Devon was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sandra Flying Hawk, Clifford Grass, Phillip Elk Boy, Bernice Spotted Elk, and...
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APRIL 15, 1953 – NOV 24, 2021 Don “Coke” James Doyle was born on April 15, 1953 in Wanblee, SD to Clarence Wolf Guts and Algina Brown. Don made his journey to the Spirit World on November 23, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Don is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joyce (Yellow Elk) Doyle; daughters, Linda, Chardon, Charyn, and Dawn; step-daughter, Doreen Milk; sons, Tyler, Chance, and Colin; hunka daughters, Kathy Iron Rope, Tasha New Holy-Randall, Tanya Dull Knife, Shai Dull Knife, Corrie DeLeon, Naomi and Kateri Edwards, and Audrey Iron Rope; grandsons,...
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FEB 29, 1968– NOV 27, 2021 Marvin Lee Standing Bear was born on February 29, 1968 in Rosebud, South Dakota to Severt Standing Bear, Sr. and Rena (Amiotte) Standing Bear. Marvin made his journey to the Spirit World on November 27, 2021 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Marvin is survived by his children, Chauncey Standing Bear, Randy Standing Bear, Joshua Standing Bear, and Dakota Lee Standing Bear; brothers, Severt Standing Bear, Jr., Ronald Little Thunder, and Steve Little Thunder, Sr.; sister, Beverly Little Thunder; and 8 grandchildren. Marvin was preceded in death by his spouse, Theresa...
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NOV 26, 1938– NOV 27, 2021 Verne Red Elk was born on November 26, 1938 in Pine Ridge, SD to George Red Elk and Louise (LaDeaux) Red Elk. Verne made his journey to the Spirit World on November 27, 2021 in Rapid City, SD. Verne is survived by his sisters, Agnes Red Elk, Dollie Red Elk and Ruth Red Elk; nephews, Dennis Red Elk, Mitchell Brewer, Delane Loafer, Martin Black Tail Deer and Steve Black Tail Deer; and nieces, Billi Schroeder, Denise Leanhart, Candace Heminger and Michelle Loafer. Verne was preceded in death by his parents, George and Louise (LaDeaux)...
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We have depth and good team chemistry, stated head coach Christian McGhee, we’re working to improve every day, we need more talkers, better communications, need to work on being more consistent. Jules Ecoffey, a 6’2” junior really surprised me, he’s ready to take the next step, 5’10” junior Adriano Rama is back after playing last year at Lakota Tech, 5’10” junior Hadyn Haas, 5’11” junior Josiah Cottier played at Marty last year, he’s one of our better defenders, 6’4” junior Gabe Brooks is really balanced, 6’2”Stacy Eagle Bear-Poignee is really athletic, brings us energy and rebounds really well, 5’11” junior...
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NOV 28, 1043 – NOV 29, 2021 Geraldine Faith Fast Horse was born on November 28, 1943 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph Fast Horse, SR. and Annie (Broken Rope) Fast Horse. Geraldine made her journey to the Spirit World on November 29, 2021 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Geraldine graduated from Oglala Lakota College in 1988 with a Bachelor’s Degree. She was employed with the Head Start Program for approximately 20 years before retiring. Geraldine was a fun and loving person and people were drawn to her, but she was also very compassionate and...
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MARCH 25, 1976 – NOV 29, 2021 Robert Lynn Jumping Eagle III was born on March 25, 1976 in Pine Ridge, SD to Robert Wayne Jumping Eagle and Alvira Twiss. Robert made his journey to the Spirit World on November 28, 2021 near Pine Ridge, SD. Robert is survived by his mother, Alvira Twiss of Manderson, SD; children, Leanna Jumping Eagle, Robert Jumping Eagle IV, and Layla Clifford; siblings, Denise (Vergil, Jr) Jumping Eagle, John Jumping Eagle, both of Manderson, SD, and Frank (Stephanie) Ghost; niece, Juliana LaBatte; nephews, Faron & Harrison LaBatte; grandchildren, Tayton Jumping Eagle and Ja’Ray Sierra;...
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JUN 7, 1079 – NOV 28, 2021 Julius Edgar “Beau” Titus III was born on June 6, 1979 in Pine Ridge, SD to Julius E. Titus, Jr. and Charlotte Running Horse. Julius made his journey to the Spirit World on November 28, 2021 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Julius is survived by his mother, Charlotte Running Horse; daughters, Ariana and Hailey Titus; sons, Joey Brave Heart, Graydon Titus, and Landon Titus; and siblings, Richard White Calf, Tidy White Calf, and Brian Running Horse. Julius was preceded in death by his father, Julius E. Titus, Jr.; siblings, Elizabeth...
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JUL 29, 1966– NOV 28, 2021 Troylynn Jean Good Buffalo was born on July 29, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Frances Good Buffalo and Susan (Hard Heart) Wounded. Troylynn made her journey to the Spirit World on November 28, 2021 in Brooklyn Park, MN. Troylynn was a loving, easy-going person always laughing and joking. She loved to bake and cook; she made the best meatloaf ever! She enjoyed her jobs as a housekeeper and CAN. She loved the outdoors and her nature walks with the grandchildren. Troylynn is survived by her children, Tyler Morrison, Jr., Tyrone (Andrea Polllard) Good...
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Charles H. Devine Jr., 73, of Pierre, SD, passed away November 13, 2021. Visitation will be at Isburg Funeral Chapel in Pierre, SD on Monday, November 22, from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Burial of his ashes and a celebration of his life will be held on his birthday, July 24, 2022 at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Charles Henry Devine Jr. was born on July 24, 1948 in Pierre, SD to Belva Isabella Devine (Chasing Crow) and Charles Henry Devine. Dad got his wish and made his journey into the Spirit World on November 13, 2021 at...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala.-AP — Tribes fighting for the return of human remains and funerary artifacts excavated from an ancient settlement in present-day Alabama got help for their argument Tuesday when a federal advisory committee found the site to be culturally linked to their tribes. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee found a “preponderance of the evidence for cultural affiliation” between the remains and artifacts taken from the settlement founded 1,000 years ago and the Muskogean speaking tribes known to live near there when European settlers arrived. Tribal officials said afterward that the finding means the University of Alabama...
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SEP 10, 1970– NOV 26, 2021 Alouysius Boyd White Dress was born on September 10, 1970 in Pine Ridge, SD to Francis White Dress, Sr. and Adeline (Sun Bear) White Dress. Our precious brother, uncle, and friend, Aloysius, made his journey to the Spirit World on November 26, 2021 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Alouysius was a very humble and caring person who loved his family very much. He did not have any of his own children so he loved his nieces and nephews like his own. His nieces and nephews are Elthea Lame, Carrie Thunder...
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DEC 28, 1958 – NOV 25, 2021 Ricky LeRoy Zuercher was born on December 28, 1958 in Eugene, OR to Dorise Tillon-Regan and Olan Morgan. Ricky made his journey to the Spirit World on November 25, 2021 in Bismarck, ND. Ricky served in the U.S. Air Force from 1976-1980. He was married to Connie Asleson and together, they had 4 children. He then married Elizabeth Makes Good in 2008. Ricky enjoyed playing the guitar all the time. Ricky is survived by his spouse, Elizabeth Zuercher; children, Crystal & Sonny Zuercher, Audie Loughman, Chandra Smith, Melinda & Jose Pizano, Alexandria Alabama,...
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JAN 1, 1940 – NOV 23, 2021 Vivian Jane Reed “Toka Kte Win” was born on January 9, 1940 in Oglala, SD to Noah Fills The Pipe and Eleanor Slow Bear. Vivian made her journey to the Spirit World on November 23, 2021 at her home in Oglala, SD. Vivian is survived by her daughters, Deb (Jesse) Red Star, Ellen (Lin) Fillspipe, and Edwina Fills The Pipe; sons, Rod Red Starr, Lance Fillspipe, Hinhan (Kate) Loud Hawk, Stanton Starr, Dustin Starr, and Jon Decker; grandchildren, Sandra (Ken) Hill, Paulina (Marlon) Fast Wolf, Veronica (Brad) Davis, Rusty Fast Wolf, Michaela (Jeff)...
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SEP 19, 2009 –NOV 24, 2021 Dorian Joseph Bad Bear was born on September 19, 2009 in Pine Ridge, SD to Cecelia Bad Bear and John Goings. Dorian made his journey to the Spirit World on November 24, 2021 in Rapid City, SD. Dorian is survived by his parents, Cecelia Bad Bear and John Goings; siblings, Heather Bad Bear and Hoksila Goings; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Eagle; paternal grandparents, John Red Cloud and Tamera Goings; and aunts and uncles, Damita Goings, Luhanna Goings, Jenna Goings, Myiesha Goings, Kimberly Bad Bear, Joseph Red Star, Jr., Damion Red Cloud. Dorian was preceded in...
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OCT 4, 1955 – NOV 28, 2021 Mabel Emily Eagle Heart was born on October 4, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to William Eagle Heart and Mary Rose Crazy Thunder. Mabel made her journey to the Spirit World on November 28, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Mabel is survived by her mother, Mary Rose Crazy Thunder; daughter, Lisa Two Eagle; siblings, Deb (Steve) Johnson of Rapid City, SD, Emmy Eagle Heart of Martin, SD, Janet Eagle Heart of Rapid City, SD, Isaac (Erin) Red Bear of Rapid City, SD, and Wayne (Robin) Lamb of Westminster,...
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JUL 16, 1945 – NOV 23, 2021 Gertrude P. Yankton, “Thatuye Topa Chanku Wakhan Win” was born on July 16, 1945 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph Ashley and Victoria Red Elk. Gertrude made her journey to the Spirit World on November 23, 2021 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Gertrude is survived by her daughters, Rhonda G. Yankton and Rella Yankton, both of Rapid City, SD, and Revalyn (Robert) Montileaux and Randene Yankton, both of Wanblee, SD; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, Victoria Red Elk and Joseph Ashley;...
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APRIL 17, 1972 – NOV 30, 2021 Amaris Lynn Around Him was born on April 17, 1972 in Pine Ridge, SD to Samuel John Around Him an O’Linda (Thunder Hawk) Around Him. Amaris made her journey to the Spirit World on November 30, 2021 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD. Amaris is survived by her spouse, Jude Running Shield; sons, Ryan (Miranda) Running Shield and Ethan Running Shield; daughter, Haley Running Shield; grandson, Ryan, Jr.; granddaughters, Sophie and Rayna; brothers, Milton Around Him, John (Deana) Around Him, and Samuel Around Him; sister, Clovia Around him;...
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NOV 26, 2021 –NOV 26, 2021 Riley Ann Running Eagle was born on November 26, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD to Charlee Running Eagle. Riley made her journey to the Spirit World on November 26, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Riley is survived by her mother, Charlee Running Eagle; grandparents, Wallace & Carla Running Eagle; aunts, Alicia (Richard) Palmier and Cristina (Tyson) Red Bear; uncle, Sylas (Questa) Running Eagle; and cousins, Chaytan Lee Palmier, Richard Lee Palmier III, Logan Lee Palmier and Zachary Running Eagle. Riley was preceded in death...
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JAN 19, 2021 – DEC 1, 2021 Wilder Wayne Provost “Tasunka Tahin” was born on January 19, 2021 in Pine Ridge, SD to Tanner Provost and Samaya Blacksmith. Wilder made his journey to the Spirit World on December 1, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Wilder is survived by his mother, Samaya Rayne Blacksmith and father, Tanner Provost. Wilder was preceded in death by our two angels; his papa, Vance Blacksmith; great grandmothers, Gloria Pourier, Philomene Lakota, and Vestana Red Ear Horse. A special thank you to Dr. Benn, Dr. Kovarik, The Rapid City Monument Advanced...
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For an elder like me, this is coming from my perspective of the technology advancement. The younger generation grew up in this era and the view of change isn’t in their radar like us older people. A prime example, my 12-year old grandson saw an old-time rotary telephone, you know the kind you dial using your fingers. One ringy dingy, two ringy dingy. He was confused on how it worked and fascinated by it’s hugeness. For me, when I was his age, I was fascinated how it worked. Years back, in my household, the cool thing was having not only...
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According to the Oxford dictionary the definition of reputation is: “the beliefs or opinions that are held generally by about someone or something. In the December 3, 2021 edition of THE WEEK reputation is addressed by Margaret Mitchell’s quotation in Lapham’s Quarterly as follows: “Until you’ve lost your reputation, you never realize what a burden it was or what freedom really is.” In other words, “Reputation is the way you are viewed by people and by your community and the way these people think of you. An example of reputation is the general belief that someone is a nice, honest...
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OELRICHS - We had 18 players out for basketball this year, stated James Knutson who returns as Oelrichs’s head coach, we have a young team, need to focus on player development, working player by player, working on their tools. Oelrichs core includes 6’2” sophomore Jayden Rouillard, 6’2” junior Xavier Little, 5’8” senior Tyrees Two Lance, we’ll have a rotation of 7-8 players, stated Knutson, our strengths will be a good backcourt, not very big, we need to work on being more polished, Ralph Knickrehm is the JV coach, we’re looking forward to LNI. Oelrichs opens the season hosting Lead-Deadwood on...
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KYLE - Jay Jacobs is back as Little Wound’s head boys basketball coach after completing his masters degree in Clinical Mental Healing and School Counseling from Sinte Gleska University, we have 35 boys out for the team this year, it looks like they had two years off, stated Jacobs, they had a good summer, played in the RC Stevens summer league and went to team camps at SD School of Mines and BHSU. Key players this year will be 6’10” senior Dylan Cuny, 6’7” senior Trey Yellow Boy, 5’8” senior Wakiyan Cuny, 5’9” freshman Dylan LeBeau, 5’8” freshman Cassius Hunter,...
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LAKOTA COUNTRY – The Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board (GPTLHB) issued an urgent update about COVID-19 vaccinations recently in response to the rising infections reported on tribal lands. According to a GPTLHB press release, the hospitals across the Great Plains Area and our neighbor states are reaching patient capacity, according to the update. Last week the Department of Defense was deployed to Colorado and Minnesota to help with COVID-19 patient care. With the holidays approaching, the GPTLHB wants to remind you that vaccination has a powerful impact on COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. According to the CDC, from April to...
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BATESLAND - Receiving COVID-19 monies from the State, Oglala Lakota County Schools will use million for education recovery and million for new construction projects including building up to 50 two bedroom apartments in pods of five, southeast of Wolf Creek School. “We worked hard with the State of South Dakota, submitting plans for our construction needs as well as our education recovery plans,” said Todd O’Bryan, long time OLCS board member, “we’ve already started construction of the 50 two bedroom apartments, hopefully we’ll have them done by fall of 2022; we’re also planning a bus garage, with a...
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“ThanksTaking represents a long history of erasure and invisibility of the original caretakers from whom the land was stolen. The story around so-called thanksgiving is a false narrative that continues to prioritize the founding myth of America over its original peoples.” – NDN LANDBACK Team As a means of reclaiming and reimagining the day, NDN Collective has released “LANDBACK,” a rap album featuring ten Indigeous artists, led by Nataanii Means and Antoine Edwards, and executive produced by NDN Collective’s LANDBACK Campaign team. The compilation album features MCs, rappers and vocal artists including Gunner Jules, B3ar MC, Rollie Raps, Ekichetu, Lady...
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This is the first design in a series of billboards powered by NDN Collective to be rotated throughout the Rapid City area within the next five weeks. The billboard design features five Indigenous people of all ages, with one person holding up a wrapped bundle of burning sage, as the four people behind him peer up with hopeful eyes. A message at the bottom of the billboard reads, “We are a beautiful & powerful People. Our best days are ahead of us!” Sunny Red Bear, NDN Collective Director of Racial Equity, says the billboard was designed, “in hopes of reminding...
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WOLF CREEK - In the last week of Lakota Tech’s inaugural 20/21 season they were at RC Central on Monday, at Pierre Riggs on Tuesday, at White River on Thursday and at RC Stevens on Friday so having their first game of the new 21/22 season at home was special, even more so as they defeated CEB Lady Braves 86-21. “Last year was really tough, all of our games were on the road, we had to deal with heavy COVID-19 protocols, all classes were online, students missed out on much of the social connections high school usually has,” said Laura...
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JULY 8, 1934 – NOV 29, 2021 Benjamin R. Tyon, Sr., AKA “Maste,” meaning Sunrise, was born on July 8, 1934 to George & Sarah (Little Bear) Tyon in Pine Ridge, SD. Ben made his journey on November 29, 2021 at Pine Ridge Indian Health Hospital. Ben graduated from Pine Ridge High School in 1953, Chadron State College in 1957, and Black Hills State College in 1976 with a Master’s in Education. Ben began his teaching career in Morrill, Nebraska in 1958. He also taught in Flandreau, SD, Kyle, SD, and Pine Ridge Public School before returning to Pine Ridge...
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OCT 14, 1948–NOV 12, 2021 Lema Rose Martin was born on October 14, 1948, in Minatare, NE to Roy S. Martin and Cecelia Moose. Lema made her journey to the Spirit World on November 12, 2021, at the Oglala Lakota Nursing Home in Rushville, NE. Lema is survived by her daughter, Denise Apple; sons, Leon Romero, Darrell Apple, and Francis Apple; siblings, Carmel Vegas, Tony Martin, David Martin, Mary Martin, Manuel Martin. Lema was preceded in death by her parents, Roy S. Martin, and Cecelia Moose-Martin; husband, Dennis Apple; son, Wayne Romero, Jr.; sister, Yvonne Martin; brothers, Melvin Martin, Darrel...
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The holidays are approaching and with the holidays is the stress. The stress comes from so much belief systems we live by. The pressure of getting your children or grandchildren gifts, dealing with their expectations. Also dealing with your own beliefs and those that you love. What is Christmas about? Supposedly it is the birth Jesus, a Christian belief but through hundreds of years, those beliefs of a birth and birthday and the celebration of that day turned into a Santa Clause and the need to get gifts to give. It turned into demand and a nation that now looks...
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WHITE RIVER - “Yes, we won the State B championship last year, we have a lot of holes to fill from that team including the graduation of Caelyn Valandra-Prue,” said Jared Bouman who became the head girl’s basketball coach last year after serving 15 years as assistant boy’s coach, “we have a great group of girls out this year, 20 girls overall, they had a good summer and are working hard, it’s a new team with new experiences, expectations are really high, we’re going to get everyone’s best game.” The Lady Tigers number two scorer is back, 5’8” senior Maleighya...
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The stories below appeared on the front pages of South Dakota newspapers 125 years ago this week—November 29 to December 5, 1896. They are about Indians, Thanksgiving and football, and Indian schools near Rapid City. Indian School Building. Wednesday, December 2, 1896. Queen City Mail. “The Rapid City Journal has suggested a use for that sightly landmark of misplaced confidence known as the Indian school building, located near Rapid City. It is proposed that the city or county purchase the building and grounds and present it to the state, conditional on its being used as a hospital for insane patients...
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MAY 12, 1969– NOV 16, 2021 Geraldine Good Shot was born on May 12, 1968 in Oglala, SD to Timothy Jake Good Shot and Mercy Goldie Glenn. Geraldine made her journey to the Spirit World on November 16, 2021 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Geraldine is survived by her spouse, Augustin White Horse; daughters, Jena Red Feather, Tabitha White Horse, and Hanwinyanpa Red Willow; sons, Emery Good Shot, Jeremy Good Shot, Derek Arapahoe, Sr., and Alan Red Willow; and grandchildren, Kimimila, Elena, Derek, Jr., Promise, Mason, D’Cash, Mac, Mazaskazi, Tristan, Austin, Mercy, Nordene, Fern, Chris,...
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MAR 10, 1949–NOV 16, 2021 Wayne Allen Otter Man was born on March 10, 1949 in Rosebud, SD to Melvin Otter Man and Vera (Whipple) White Lance. Wayne made his journey to the Spirit World on November 18, 2021 at his home in Parmelee, SD. Wayne is survived by his daughter, Ellen Otter Man; sister, Carol (Lonnie) Two Eagle; brothers, Titus White Lance, Jr. and Tyrone White Lance, Sr.; nieces & nephews, Lonna (Jermain) Browning, Leona (Daryl) Reed, Skyla (Evans) Fast Horse, Lowen Two Eagle & Family, Lowney (Tisha) Two Eagle & Family, and Cleone Two Eagle & Family; and...
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MAY 20, 1966 – NOV 10, 2021 Maria Mae Whirlwind Horse was born on May 14, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Raymond Whirlwind Horse, Sr. and Pearl Margaret (Richards) Whirlwind Horse. Maria made her journey to the Spirit World on November 10, 2021 in Alliance, NE. Maria is survived by her daughters; Marissa Whirlwind Horse of Alliance, NE, Larissa Whirlwind Horse of Scottsbluff, NE; siblings, Verna Sanchez of North Platte, NE, John Whirlwind Horse of Allen, SD, Devona Lone Wolf of Martin, SD, Mike Whirlwind Horse of Alliance, NE, Cheryl Hudelson of Hannibal, MO, and Marjorie Sanchez of Alliance,...
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“SAMUEL NORMAN JAMESQUIVER IIIMEDICINE BLANKET III“ANPETU MANI WICASA”-DAY WALKER MANWalker Norman James Medicine Blanket was born on November 13, 1991 in Rapid City, SD to Marcella Medicine Blanket, Misty Wolf Necklace, and John Beheler. Walker made his journey to the Spirit World on November 9, 2021 near Rosebud, SD. Walker is survived by his grandfather, Leo Bald Eagle; grandmother, Inez Hatten; mother, Marcella Medicine Blanket; hunka mother, Misty Wolf Necklace; hunka father, John Beheler; younger siblings, Wicahpi, Xavier, and Kylee Medicine Blanket; aunties, Terra Houska, Nicole Medicine Blanket, and Marissa and Angela Bald Eagle; uncle, Scott Medicine Blanket; nephews, Khristopher...
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JUL 29, 1969 – NOV 22, 2021 Pasquerita May (Ten Fingers) Tobacco was born on July 29, 1969 in Pine Ridge, SD to Dennis Andrew Ten Fingers and Arlene Lydia Dog Trail. Pasquerita made her journey to the Spirit World on November 22, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Pasquerita is survived by her daughters, Duwanna Left Hand Bull of Rosebud, SD and Shayera Haskell of Rapid City, SD; sons, Manuel Tobacco, Jr. of Rapid City, SD and Daniel Tobacco of Calico Community; siblings, Brennen Ten Fingers of Wounded Knee, SD, Levi Two Dogs of Denver,...
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JUN 5, 1970 – NOV 18, 2021 John Charles Janis was born on June 5, 1970 in Rapid City, SD to Willard Vincent Janis and Vera Mae (Many Deeds) Janis. John made his journey to the Spirit World on November 18, 2021 at the Palisade Healthcare Center in Garretson, SD. John was born in Rapid City but was raised by his uncle Warren and Aunt Pat in Kansas City from infancy to his teen years which is the reason for his southern accent he loved so much. He returned to his mother as a teen and spent the rest of...
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JAMES YELLOW SEP 23, 1965 – NOV 29, 2021 JULIUS TITUS III JUN 7, 1979 – NOV 28, 2021 MABEL EAGLE HEART OCT. 4, 1955 – NOV 28, 2021 VERN RED ELK NOV 26, 1938– NOV 27, 2021 MARVIN STANDING BEAR FEB 29, 1968 – NOV 27, 2021 ALOYSIUS WHITE DRESS SEP 10, 1979 – NOV 26, 2021 DONALD DOYLE APR 15, 1955 – NOV 24,2021 BEATRICE OLIVIA IRON SHELL-ARIK SEP 21, 1974 – NOV 23, 2021 GERTRUDE YANKTON JUL 16, 1945 – NOV 23, 2021 VIVIAN REED JAN 1, 1940 – NOV 23, 2021 MARIAN ELIZABETH STRONG (SHORT BULL)...
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KYLE/WHITE RIVER - “We had 32 players out for varsity tryouts last week, we chose 15 for varsity,” said Rich Big Boy in his first opportunity as head girls coach at Little Wound, “we’re short of varsity experience and very guard heavy.” Tryouts went Monday and Tuesday, the team took Wednesday and Thursday off then came back Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The players are eager to learn, added Big Boy, we have two 5’8” players to play the post, Lalani Janis, a junior and Tionna Pourier, a senior, we’re guard heavy including juniors Angelina Brave at 5’6”, Taiyah Pourier at...
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DENVER - Earlier this year, Ernest Weston Jr. was heading up the OST Broadband Initiative program when he was asked to submit a resume, in October, Weston was appointed as a Tribal Economic Development representative for the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. ARPA has provided an allocation of billion to help American communities recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the American Rescue Plan, EDA introduced the first ever Indigenous Communities Program which designated 0 million in funding specifically for Native American communities; to promote this new initiative, EDA partnered with the Native...
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HURON - “We had no one coming back from last year so we had to start from scratch with two seniors, one sophomore and six freshmen, not one of them had any oral interpretation experience,” said Dan Snethen, a teacher for the past 26 years at Little Wound high school in Kyle who has been coaching oral interp for 25 years, “out of those nine students, six qualified for the State Oral Interp Festival this weekend in Huron.” Qualifying regionals were held last weekend at Terra Sancta in Rapid City and included St. Thomas More, Lead-Deadwood, Custer, RC Christian and...
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EAGLE BUTTE, South Dakota — The Lakota Oyate are mourning the loss of matriarch Marcella Rose LeBeau, who died Nov. 21 at a Cheyenne River hospital just days after being inducted into the National Native American Hall of Fame. She was 102. LeBeau, a nurse in World War II and later with the Indian Health Service, went on to serve as a council representative for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and as an advocate for the Lakota people. The family posted a statement on social media announcing her death at the Cheyenne River (Wakpa Waste) IHS hospital Family members said...
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Hau Midakuepi (Greetings My Relatives), There has been a great deal of debate of recent times concerning the validity of science in the news. In particular the controversy about the application of scientific data concerning the pandemic we all face in modern times as the virus called covid-19 continues to spread around the globe. And, of course taking top billing, is the controversy involved in the on going debate about global warming. So, what is science? According to the dictionary “Science is the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology...
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Wolakota. Wotakuye Gluwasakapi camp was a huge success! Cultural activities, Teachings, events and healing for our community “Never in my life did I think I wouldever be sitting at a camp fire inmiddle of Rapid City” - ElderThis refers to the camp fire thatburned 4 days constantly”“I’m done with meth, I needguidance.-Relative These are only a few comments from the summer camp. Many more crucial conversations were made all day and all night around the fire. I heard nothing but spot on comments and ideas. Our beauty, hope, and prayers came out these 4 days. It was everything I imagined...
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OGLALA - Tuesday, the OST Council met at Prairie Wind Casino for their November regular session, with a vote of 18-0-1, the council voted to amend the vaccine incentive ordinance to include children ages 5-11 years old. In a move to help with the problem of homelessness on the reservation, the council voted 17-0-2 to approve 9,135 for six non-profits, including the Wild Horse Butte CDC, OST Partnership for Housing and the homeless shelter in Pine Ridge, Iglutecha. Garf Steele, council representative from Wounded Knee district commented that a Homeless Task Force had met the past two Mondays, discussing homelessness...
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It’s a rarity to find a crime novel laced in reservation life. Winter Counts follows Virgil Wounded Horse, whose character is the protector enforcer we sometimes dream about having in our tribal communities. The location of the book is Sicangu land, which Wounded Horse lives and fights against those that hurt women and children and the injustices that colonization brought to his homeland. Wounded Horse is Rosebud’s vigilante and he’s the kind of guy we dream of going to when we can’t get justice. We jurisdictional issues counter the accountable that is desired when one is wronged. A piece of...
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Ha. mitákuyapi, Ma.píya Iyúški. Wí. emáciyapi kštó na Tigh Livermont wašícuiyápi kštó. Malák.ota kštó. Cha.té wašté napé ciyuzapi kštó. Wa.ná waníyetu mawikcémna nú.pa aké yámni. Wa.blí Ho.pí emáta.ha.. Casper College él wabláwa. Iná wayé ki. Leanne Livermont na até wayé ki. Travis Janis. Iná na u.cí wayé ki. Avril Livermont na até na kaká wayé ki. Jim Livermont. U.cí wayé ki. Gloria Wanági na kaká wayé ki. Benjamin (Nick) Janis. Mihu.ká iná Marilyn K.a.gí Na.tá.. Hello my relatives, My name is Tigh Livermont, and my Lakota name is Happy Cloud Woman. I am an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota...
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In this groundbreaking book, Eduardo Duran—a psychologist working in Indian country—draws on his own clinical experience to provide guidance to counselors working with Native Peoples and other vulnerable populations. This second edition includes an important new chapter devoted to working with veterans, examining what it means to go to war and what is required for veterans to heal. Duran also updates his thinking on research, including suggestions on how to invent a new liberation research methodology through applied story science. Translating theory into day-to-day practice, the text presents case materials that illustrate effective intervention strategies for prevalent problems, including substance...
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NOV 25, 1955–NOV 12, 2021 “You never give up on people” Carmen Theresa Gray, non-traditional psychology and nursing student, mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend, died two weeks short of her 66th birthday, on November 12th. She described herself as a full-blood Native American from the Northern Arapaho Tribe of Fort Washakie, WY. and the third oldest of 13 children. She was a devoted military wife, traveling all over the world as she raised her three children. In her 30s and 40s, she worked in housekeeping at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, GA. and at Regional Hospital in South...
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JAN 7, 1936 – NOV 22, 2021 Patrick Albert Lee was born on January 7, 1936 in Pine Ridge, SD to Albert Lee and Elizabeth (Brewer) Roubideaux. Patrick made his journey to the Spirit World on November 22, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Patrick spent a lot of time with his grandparents Bessie Brewer (Janis) & Robert Brewer Sr. surrounded by his closest relatives. He often told stories of the days he and his family would swim in stock dams, picking wild berries, and catching frogs and eating...
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NOV 7, 1958 - NOV 11, 2021 “Tatanka Wase Kicun” Benjamin David Big Crow, Sr. was born on November 7, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Big Crow and Marcella Susie Mills-Big Crow. Benjamin made his journey to the Spirit World on November 11, 2021 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Benjamin is survived by his wife, Cindy Iron Cloud- Big Crow; daughters, Haley (Oscar) Hernandez and Diandra Catches; sons, Nicholas (Liz) Hernandez, Darrell (Stevanna) Hernandez and Julian Hernandez; siblings, Bob (Mary) Big Crow & Family, Jay Big Crow & Family, Joyce (“Shorty”) Brewer & Family, Tim...
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Chamberlain, S.D. – November marked the beginning of a significant cultural identity project for young women at St. Joseph’s Indian School. The Mission Integration Department launched its effort to provide a ribbon skirt to every female student in the grade school. At the same time, counselors are helping young women in the high school program to make their own. At the grade-school level, the first step involved working with seventh and eighth-grade girls to “vision” a skirt representing their identity on November 9. Choosing bright, vibrant colors, seventh-grader Daphne Boneshirt remarked, “It was fun to pick out fabric and colors...
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Tribe passes vaccine mandate for in-person schooling PINE RIDGE - During a special session in September, the OST Council passed an ordinance mandating that all students 12 years and older who attended in-person school had to be vaccinated; the measure passed 17-0 with the understanding that when a vaccine was approved for children from five to 11 years of age, the ordinance would be amended to include the younger children. “We’re really glad the tribe has taken the lead on this, we welcome the ordinance, it’s the only way we’re going to get a handle on this, it’ll help us...
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Interior, SD– Bill and Sandra Cummings recently purchased a 186- acre site that previously operated as a camping and cabin resort just outside of the Badlands National Park. As the property was vacant for several years, the Cummings are currently renovating the office, bathrooms, lodge, and cabins and plan to open as Whispering Pines Bed, Breakfast & Outfitters in mid-August. To start, Whispering Pines Bed, Breakfast & Outfitters will offer outdoor and RV campsites with plans to provide cabin and indoor lodging in September. During the winter months, Bill Cummings will guide hunts for turkey, deer, and antelope. The property...
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Kyle, SD – The Lakota Federal Credit Union and Lakota Funds have opened second locations at the new Oglala Lakota Arts Center, which is just west of the Pine Ridge Chamber building. While these additional offices will focus on supporting Lakota families who are pursuing homeownership, the main locations for both organizations in Lakota Trade Center will continue to provide all regular services. “As we continue to collaborate with Lakota Federal Credit Union, we are able to expand the services that each of our organizations offer. This newest development at Oglala Lakota Arts Center will enable aspiring homeowners to easily...
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sdfadfdaf Hau Midakuepi (Greetings My Relatives), On the fourth Thursday of November each year we ‘celebrate’ what Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 set aside as ‘Thanksgiving Day’ approved by Congress in1940. So it is official. Historians tell us that what we call ‘Thanksgiving Day’ today had its beginnings in 1620. On September 6th fortune hunting pilgrims decided to set sail for what non-Indians refer to as the “New World.’ Sixty-six days days later, in November, land was sighted. In 1621 Plymouth Colony (now known as Plymouth, Massachusetts) held a feast with the Algonquian Wampanoag who helped these strangers survive here...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council), charged with improving the Federal infrastructure environmental review and permitting process, announced it will expand its efforts to consider the important voices and culture of America’s first inhabitants as the historic infrastructure investment package becomes law during Native American Heritage Month. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Permitting Council will lead the implementation of important new policies to expand Tribal involvement in Federal infrastructure review and permitting in three critical ways. “I am thrilled that the IIJA reinforces our responsibility as a nation to honor the...
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WOLF CREEK - The SDHSAA set Monday, Nov. 22 as the first official day for the girls high school basketball season, some schools like RC Central and Stevens held tryouts over the past two weekends, some teams have been doing conditioning either as individuals or as a team but Monday is the first official day for formal team practice. “Oh my god, I love it, last season we practiced in pods of 10, a lot of traveling, no home games, this year we had 43 girls the first day, we’ll have enough for three full teams and we have nine...
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JAN 7, 1978 - NOV 6, 2021 Natalie Jolene Cokabeya was born on January 7, 1978 in Loveland, CO to John Goes In Center and Kate (Warnecke) Goes In Center. Natalie made her journey to the Spirit World on November 6, 2021 in Lafayette, CO. As a young child, Natalie was blessed with the presence of a Meadowlark who walked with her as she played in the field near her Grandparents’ home. Tashiyagamunka Win would become her given Lakota name by her Grandmother Eva. This was the beginning of her love for the natural world. Since, her curiosity and creativity...
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MAR 16, 1997 - NOV 9, 2021 Stetson Marvin Bear Looks Back was born on March 16, 1998 in Las Vegas, NV to Jay Herman and Georgette DuBray. Stetson made his journey to the Spirit World on November 9, 2021 near Rosebud, SD. Stetson is survived by his siblings, Jaycob Herman, Sevin DuBray/Bordeaux, and Jayden Herman; parents, Jay Herman and Georgette DuBray; Gramms Gwen Herman; grandpa Jack Herman; grandma Prairie Rose DuBray-Chapin; grandpa Paul Leader Charge; auntie Teddie Herman, AJ Herman Waln, Rae Herman, and Katherine “Tootie” Felix, Altine DuBray, Grace DuBray, Marvin DuBray, Jr., Melvin Jace DuBray, Adell &...
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AUG 2, 1961 0 NOV 10, 2021 Raedeen Kay Eagle Elk-Bartreau was born on August 2, 1961 in Rushville, NE to Raymond Owen Eagle Elk and Roberta Virginia Fast Horse. Raedeen made her journey to the Spirit World on November 10, 2021 in Kingman, AZ. Raedeen is survived by her children, Dawnika Harman, Anthony Eagle Elk, Shania Bartreau, Tiffany Emerson, and Raymond “LJ” Bartreau, mother, Roberta Dockery; siblings, Raymond Fast Horse and Jo Ellen Cochran; grandchildren, Dakota, Dane, Dax, Samuel, Jay, Zelda, and Rin; and nephews, Robert Cochran, Matthew Cochran, and Jared Fast Horse. Raedeen was preceded in death by...
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Since its first publication in 1995, Lies My Teacher Told Me has become one of the most important— and successful—history books of our time. Having sold nearly two million copies, the book also won an American Book Award and the Oliver Cromwell Cox Award for Distinguished Anti-Racist Scholarship and was heralded on the front page of the New York Times. For this new edition, Loewen has added a new preface that shows how inadequate history courses in high school help produce adult Americans who think Donald Trump can solve their problems, and calls out academic historians for abandoning the concept...
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FEB 21, 1952 - NOV 4, 2021 Karen “Sandra” (Ree) Charging Thunder was born to Arnold Ree and Verine Bear Robe on February 21, 1952, in Julesburg, Colorado where they had been working as migrant farm workers picking fruit. She entered this world prematurely from a tragic car accident that took the life of her father. She was named after 2 of the nurses who helped bring her into this world. She left this world tragically on November 4, 2021, at Monument Hospital due to a fatal heart attack. She had also been battling lung cancer which she was optimistic...
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(Chamberlain, S.D.) – The South Dakota Department of Tourism has once again recognized the people and programs of the Aktá Lakota Museum and Cultural Center. Wanda Bunker of Chamberlain, S.D., received the South Dakota 2021 Great Face Award, and the museum took the spotlight as a winner of the South Dakota 2021 Great Place Award. To receive Great Face recognition, Bunker needed to be endorsed by her supervisor and several other individuals. Her large stash of thank you cards from museum visitors spoke for many that she daily goes above and beyond for people who come through the museum’s front...
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ABERDEEN - SD School of Mines participated in this past weekend’s East-West Classic in Aberdeen, hosted by Northern State University; NSU in the first game went up quickly on Mines, leading 41-24 at the half on their way to a 78-55 win. Sophomore Alejandro Rama played 23 minutes and led the Hardrockers with 17 points, going 6/11 from the field, 3/4 from three point range and two for two from the stripe. In the second game of the Classic, Augustana went up 42-28 at the half and finishing up an 82-58 win over Mines. Rama played 39 of 40 minutes...
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ALLEN - The Oglala Sioux Tribe’s holding company, Echaga, opened for bid the management of the new tribal store in Allen and the tribal store in Oglala; Big Bat’s LLC was awarded the bid and now the new Pass Creek Market is working through the final stages of preparation as they look to opening in early January. “We’ve all heard about supply chain problems but you don’t really understand the issue until you try to put together a brand new store, trying to work with wholesalers and distributors, getting equipment has been slow, plastics have been hard to get, when...
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Rapid City, S.D. – NDN Collective recently named ten tribal citizens to the 2021 cohort of Radical Imagination Artists & Storytellers. The Radical Imagination Artists & Storytellers Cohort invests in Indigenous artists and storytellers by providing a oneyear grant as they create and expand on unique expressions of a radically imagined, more just and equitable future through community-based cultural expressions that propose solutions to our most challenging societal problems. These talented, visionary artists from throughout Turtle Island (including the postcolonial borders of the U.S., Canada and Mexico) and related Island Nations of Guam and Boriken (Puerto Rico) will bring their...
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Rapid City, S.D. - The Oglala Sioux Tribe was recently awarded a [post_excerpt].8 million RAISE planning grant. The grant will fund planning and preconstruction activities— including engineering, survey, and environmental work—for the reconstruction of approximately 20.7 miles of BIA 2 from the west edge of Kyle to SD Highway 44 on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The project will focus on safety improvements and overall improvements to the roadway. KLJ Engineering (KLJ) assisted the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Transportation (OSTDOT) in preparing the grant application for funding. The grant is the culmination of four years of efforts to secure...
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Indian Country - Fifty years ago, Oglala Lakota tribal citizen Billy Mills achieved his dream of winning an Olympic gold medal. Since then, he has used that victory to help him give back to the Native American community. To celebrate Billy’s dream and his leadership, Running Strong is proud to announce the Dreamstarter® grant program to help the next generation of American Indian youth make their dreams come true. Since 2015, Running Strong has provided ten ,000 grants each year to a young Dreamstarter ® and their community non-profit partner. The program works with them to implement a project inspired...
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PINE RIDGE RESERVATION --The Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home (OSLNH) won a bronze award for Innovator of the Year in the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The nursing home, located on the Nebraska side of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, opened in 2016. The McKnight award credited the nursing home with installing the SURE ® Nursing Advisor System to help employees more effectively monitor residents at risk of falling. The SURE ® system sends silent alerts to mobile devices utilized by nursing staff. It monitors staff response times and includes comprehensive management reports to help provide better coverage and...
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LOWER BRULE/ PIERRE - During this past weekend, the SDHSAA got together in Vermillion at the Dakota Dome to host the season’s football championships, during the three-day football extravaganza, coaches get together to select All-State teams for each class; as a team Lakota Tech struggled through their first-ever football season but junior running back/quarterback Quincy Means was selected to the first team 11A All State team as an athlete. Means started the season at running back but as injuries hit the Tatanka, Means moved into the quarterback position. In his last game against Hill City, he reeled off touchdown runs...
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JAN 2, 1976-OCT 17, 2021 Stuart “Cool Hand” Dreaming Bear, Sr. was born on January 2, 1976 in Pine Ridge, SD to Victor Dreaming Bear and Phyllis Ten Fingers Dreaming Bear. Stuart made his journey to the Spirit World on October 17, 2021 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Stuart is survived by his wife, DeAnna Dreaming Bear; sons, Stuart (Brittany) Dreaming Bear, Jr., Drace Dreaming Bear, Eugene Chief Eagle, Sheldon He Crow, Robert Two Two, and David Rogers; siblings, Harold “Pickles” Dreaming Bear, Walter “Frog” Dreaming Bear, and Cleo Black Feather; nieces & nephews, Angel...
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AUG 12, 1961 – NOV 6, 2021 Lorna Marie Apple was born on August 12, 1961 in Eagle Butte, SD to Chester Janis and Beatrice (White Weasel) Janis. Lorna made her journey to the Spirit World on November 6, 2021 at the Sanford Health Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Lorna was an amazing person with a big heart. She was always there for anyone who needed her. She opened her home and she was the mother figure they needed at that moment in their lives. She always made sure the hungry were fed, had a bed for whoever needed it,...
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In the desert southwest there is a remarkable shadowed spiral petroglyph that is pierced through its center by a dagger-shaped slice of light on the summer solstice. In the Bighorn Mountains there are rocks arranged into a wheel shape with a hub and radiating spokes that might align with celestial events. In the Potomac basin, our nation’s capital city includes a designed system of radial streets converging at various parks and public spaces, one being the capital building. In the Black Hills, a winding scenic highway has three tunnels, each aligned to frame a distant view of Mount Rushmore. In...
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WASHINGTON, DC – During today’s historic White House Tribal Leaders Summit, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several new initiatives that expand USDA’s commitment to serving Indian Country through equitable policies and programs. “USDA respects the unique nation-to-nation relationship between the federal government and tribal nations,” said Secretary Vilsack. “Today we launch initiatives that reframe and reimagine how USDA supports Indigenous agriculture and tribal communities. These are among the bold actions by the Biden-Harris administration to ensure that USDA appropriately engages tribal nations in a way that aligns with their sovereignty and our nation’s trust and treaty responsibility.” The USDA...
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JUN 27, 1962 – OCT 27, 2021 Stanley James Blindman was born on June 27, 1962 in Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, SD to Moses W. Blindman and Rita R Long Visitor Holy Dance. Stanley made his journey to the Spirit World on October 27, 2021 at his home in Chadron, Nebraska. Stanley was a grass dancer, always working on new outfits. Stanley always took time to talk w/the Lakota elders who in turn enjoyed talking w/him. He was always helpful. Stanley Wolakota ki nakijijin na ikce wicasa iye celia ounye. Stanley is survived by his mother, Rita R Afraid Of...
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“TATANKS WASE KICUN” Benjamin David Big Crow, Sr. was born on November 7, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Big Crow and Marcella Susie Mills-Big Crow. Benjamin made his journey to the Spirit World on November 11, 2021 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Benjamin is survived by his wife, Cindy Iron Cloud-Big Crow; daughters, Haley (Oscar) Hernandez and Diandra Catches; sons, Nicholas (Liz) Hernandez, Darrell (Stevanna) Hernandez and Julian Hernandez; siblings, Bob (Mary) Big Crow & Family, Jay Big Crow & Family, Joyce (“Shorty”) Brewer & Family, Tim Big Crow & Family, Liz (Ernie) Little &...
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BENNETT COUNTY - On Wednesday, November 24, Anpetu Luta Otipi will welcome the community in an open house of their new Residential Treatment and Detoxification Center located in the old Central School four miles north of Swett from 11:00am to 1:00pm. “The original planning grant for this facility was written back in 2010, originally we looked at the old Cangleska facility in Kyle to renovate into a residential treatment center, through the years we included it in our proposals but in the end, we couldn’t work out a deal with Little Wound School so we ended up purchasing the old...
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MAR 16, 1997 – NOV 9, 2021 Stetson Marvin Bear Looks Back was born on March 16, 1998 in Las Vegas, NV to Jay Herman and Georgette DuBray. Stetson made his journey to the Spirit World on November 9, 2021 near Rosebud, SD. Stetson is survived by his siblings, Jaycob Herman, Sevin DuBray/ Bordeaux, and Jayden Herman; parents, Jay Herman and Georgette DuBray; Gramms Gwen Herman; grandpa Jack Herman; grandma Prairie Rose DuBray-Chapin; grandpa Paul Leader Charge; auntie Teddie Herman, AJ Herman Waln, Rae Herman, and Katherine “Tootie” Felix, Altine DuBray, Grace DuBray, Marvin DuBray, Jr., Melvin Jace DuBray, Adell...
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Lakota Times is the only SD newspaper in the Better Business Bureau. They have been honored for 10 years for Excellent Customer Service and have maintained a AAA+ Rating for 12 years. The BBB is among the most Trusted of Directory sites and considered far more trustworthy because they objectively rate businesses with 5 million business profiles . The BBB does many things, but one important role is to serve as a central information point between businesses and the public. Founded in 1912, the Bureau says its vision is for “an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each...
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RAPID CITY - After cancelling last year’s Lakota Nation Invitational because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 44th LNI is set for December 15, 16, 17 & 18 at what is called the Monument( Rushmore Plaza Civic Center). The new Summit Arena was finished last month and with the expansion of the facility in Rapid City, the LNI has been expanded to 24 girls and 24 boys basketball teams. This years tournament includes Pine Ridge, Red Cloud, Lakota Tech, Little Wound, Crazy Horse, McLaughlin, CEB, Dupree, Tiospaye Topa, Wakpala, White River, Todd County, St. Francis, Marty, Crow Creek, Lower Brule, Tiospa...
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RAPID CITY/SPEARFISH - On Friday night, SD School of Mines and Technology opened their 2021/22 men’s basketball season hosting Texas A&M Kingsville, Red Cloud graduate Ale Rama, sophomore point guard, started and even playing minimal minutes because of foul trouble finished with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists in a SD Mines 84- 72 win. Saturday night, in a much tighter game, Texas A&M pulled out a 52- 48 win as Rama played 26 minutes before fouling out, finishing with four points, six rebounds and four assists. Mines is on the road in Aberdeen this weekend, playing Northern State...
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Hau Midakuepi (Greetings My Relatives), TIME magazine recently included an article authored by Eloise Barry and other co-authors which featured ‘The 100 Best Inventions of 2021.’ The article included everything from digital drums to more sustainable farming and everything in between. This set me to contemplating our (Native American) contributions to the list of inventions most people (including Native people themselves) don’t normally include on such a list. Did you know, for example, that according to HISTORY’s ‘History Stories’ “From the tip of South America to the Arctic, Native Americans developed scores of innovations — from kayaks, protective goggles and...
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JAN 26, 1980 – OCT 17, 2021 Michelle Lynn (Black Bull) Bear Nose was born on January 26, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD to Elaine (High Hawk) Black Bull and Merton Black Bull. Michelle made her journey to the Spirit World on October 17, 2021 at the Avera-McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Michelle Lynn Black Bull is the youngest of seven (7) children of Merton and Elaine Black Bull. She is a graduate of Little Wound School and has a SD state issued certificate in cooking. She likes to eat so she was a cook is what she will...
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Denver, CO—The American Indian College Fund and Pendleton Woolen Mills, the international lifestyle brand headquartered in Portland, Oregon, have selected Chelysa Owens-Cyr’s “Unity” as its 2021 Tribal College Blanket Contest winner. Chelysa is a member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Dakota Sioux/ Pasqua First Nations Cree Nations, an American Indian College Fund scholar, and a student attending Fort Peck Community College, a tribal college in Poplar, Montana. She is studying business administration. Pendleton creates wool blankets in partnership with the American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) for its American Indian College Fund collection. In addition, Pendleton has provided...
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Rosebud, S.D. – Four Sicangu Lakota citizens were honored with certificates for their personal and life accomplishments by their relatives and members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal council. “These individuals really represent our tribe well. They are really good strong people who have provided quite a service for our tribe in their jobs,” stated Scott Herman, RST President. “We wanted to recognize them today for their accomplishments.” Richard Langdeaux ran and completed the Bos- ton Marathon, a route over 26 miles long. Langdeaux is a member of the South Dakota National Guard and a teacher at Todd County School District....
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The administration proposed a 20-year moratorium on new fossil fuel leasing within 10 miles of Chaco Canyon, an area rich in Native American cultural sites. The Biden administration took a first step Monday toward banning new oil and gas leasing in and around New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon, a high-desert landscape rich in Indigenous cultural sites. The Interior Department announced it will begin a lengthy process to consider a 20-year moratorium on new fossil fuel drilling within a 10-mile radius of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. “Chaco Canyon is a sacred place that holds deep meaning for the Indigenous peoples whose...
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Explore the natural history, ecological contributions, and cultural significance of manoomin (wild rice), and savor complementary wild foods and local flavors with more than seventy-five inspired recipes, including favorites from over a dozen Indigenous cooks from various nations. Manoomin, wild rice, also known as “the good berry,” first drew the Anishinaabeg people to the Great Lakes region in search of the prophesied “food that grows on water.” Honoring the sustenance they found in the place known as Mni Sota Makoce, The Good Berry Cookbook follows the Anishinaabeg through seasons and spaces to gather wild foods and contemplate connections among the...
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