Traditional ribbon skirts. (Photo courtesy of Indigenous Perspectives Society) Ribbon skirts are handmade skirts worn typically by Indigenous communities. Each skirt is made up of fabric and multiple ribbon colors. Ribbon skirts are most likely worn during pow-wows but can be worn daily; ribbon skirts symbolize Indigenous pride. Mina Seminole,
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Savannah Standing Bear, shown in an illustration based on an image from her family, went missing in March 2025 from her home on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. (South Dakota Searchlight photo illustration by Joshua Haiar and sign photo by John Hult) There are rumors. About what’s known and
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Top photo: Wambli Dolezal, Winnebago, dances men’s traditional. Dolezal will dance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on November 27, 2025, in New York City. (Photo courtesy of Cassie Kitcheyan). Federal policies made it illegal for a Native person to dance in public 91 years ago. However, in 2025 a group
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If you had Marketplace health insurance in 2025, you can renew, change, or update your plan for 2025 until January 15, 2026. If you want your coverage to start by January 1st, 2026, then you must enroll by December 15th. Doing nothing will automatically re-enroll you in the program you
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Research shows that individuals who are shown very brief “Hands Only” CPR training videos are significantly more likely to attempt CPR and show superior CPR skills than individuals who are not shown the videos. Such exposure makes a significant life saving difference when no one formally trained in CPR is
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It is crucial to prioritize supporting children during the holidays when one or more parents are suffering from addiction. The holiday season can be especially challenging for families affected by substance use disorders, as it can exacerbate feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and sadness. By providing a safe and nurturing environment,
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In partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra, there are FREELY available 40+ weeks of daily mindfulness exercises. The exercises are available as YouTube videos, about 5 minutes long each, and designed to facilitate brain development with music and mindfulness instruction. The exercises were developed for ages preschool through 12th grade, but
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Simon Contractors formerly Hills Materials on Sturgis Road. (photos by Marnie cook) RAPID CITY – A number of groups have formed what a local Native leader called a “winning coalition” to protect the sacred sites of the Black Hills and more. “In South Dakota, I do believe that the coalitions
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Picture of 37,300 fentanyl pills and $37,877 in cash seized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Drug Enforcement and Isleta Tribal Police. (Courtesy photo) WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced the successful seizure of more than 37,000 fentanyl pills during a coordinated drug interdiction operation
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Helen Peterson (Photo courtesy of the Colorado Women Hall of Fame) PINE RIDGE—Long before hashtags and viral protests, both Pine Ridge and Rosebud sent a quiet generation of Lakota leaders into the heart of federal power. They did not seize buildings for the cameras or shout into microphones. Instead, they
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