C-EB’s Levi Elk Nation rips down a rebound. (L-R) (1) Memphis Brewer, (12) Nicholas Woods, (1) Damien Clown, (hands in air) Braylon Little, (22) Christain Jack, and (11) Nehemiah Veaux. (Photo by Michele Davies) RAPID CITY—Whether they won by blowout or nail-biter, the Mahpiya Luta Crusaders had the formula to
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Shared by Native Sun News Today December 25, 2025
Soon the New Year will arrive—a time for making resolutions and promising to “act better.” With that in mind, reflections about some proper Cheyenne manners might be appropriate. The well of Cheyenne self conduct runs deep; thus, this article touches only upon some very basic etiquette. Some of these
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Artist Warren Spang with his custom-made concho belts. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY — Warren Spang was among the many artists who traveled to the Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) in Rapid City, held December 16–20. Midway through crafting a custom-made belt, he paused to speak with Native Sun News
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Jean Roach demonstrating her ear wire/hook earrings. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – Respected silversmith and community organizer, Jean Roach, was featuring her handmade jewelry at the Lakota Nation Invitational, sharing the booth with her daughter Glenabah Tulley owner of Tulley Quilts. Roach (Mnicoujou Lakota) said the price of
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Participants gathered in downtown Mni Luzahan (Rapid City) for NDN Collective’s inaugural Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration. (Photo by Darsha Dodge, Rapid City Journal) RAPID CITY, S.D. – A South Dakota jury sided with the Native American nonprofit organization NDN Collective on Friday in a discrimination lawsuit against the Grand Gateway
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RAPID CITY – Santa brought an early Christmas gift to Black Hills Life Flight air medical service—an upgraded PC-12/47 NG fixed wing plane! Based in Rapid City, the crew will use this asset to transport patients needing to go farther distances for higher-level medical care or in weather conditions
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The exhibit featured cradleboards made by mothers of missing and murdered women. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – It was an emotional moment for the many who gathered at the Cradle Board Exhibit during the Forty Eighth Annual Lakota Nations Education Conference who were there to remember their lost
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Moses Brings Plenty (Photo by Kirk Dickerson) RAPID CITY – The 48th Annual Lakota Education Conference drew large crowds to the Best Western Ramkota last week. At the helm of the conference were founders Maurice Twiss and Terri Jo Gibbon, who continue to excel at bringing together presenters who offer
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EN Versión de audio en español disponible For children and young adults of families impacted by addiction, the holidays, substance misuse, and its related stresses may bring on a great deal of additional fear and isolation. Here are some resources and guidance that can be used to help them through the
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The 2024–2025 Miss Lakota Nation Invitational Gabi Kenny, a member of the Sicangu Youth Council. She was crowned during the Lakota Nation Invitational in December 2024 and also plays on the Todd County Girls Basketball team. (Photo by Kirk Dickerson) RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Monument roared to life as
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