Senator Tamara Grove from Lower Brule. South Dakota senate advances resolution to repeal Sioux-Dakota Removal Act PIERRE — In a significant move towards addressing historical injustices faced by Native Americans, the South Dakota Senate has passed Resolution SR 702, supporting the repeal of the Sioux-Dakota Removal Act of 1863. The
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Interim President Howard D. Valandra. The Indian Land Tenure Foundation has appointed Howard D. Valandra as interim president following the retirement of Chris Stainbrook who led the organization for more than 23 years. Valandra, a Sicangu Lakota and enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, previously served as vice-president at
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There’s a Medicare “Extra Help” program provided by the Social Security Administration which helps with prescription drug costs. The program helps low income individuals pay their Medicare prescription (Part D) drug coverage, like premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs. Everyone who qualifies for the Extra Help program will pay: $0
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This month is Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month is designated as an educational endeavor to increase awareness not just of the contributions but also the unique experiences of women in our history. Women’s History Month is officially recognized in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with
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[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”3″ display=”slideshow”] WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, along with Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Kim Schrier (D-Wash.), today reintroduced the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act. This legislation mandates the Indian Health Service (IHS)
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At the March 2024 quarterly meeting of the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) in Las Vegas, Robert Kennedy Jr. receivedan exquisite star quilt, as a gesture of appreciation for his efforts on behalf of Indigenous communities. (Photo by DarrenThompson) Fifty-eight years ago, New York Senator Robert Kennedy (RFK) campaigned for
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Lavera Wolfblack, Teresa Crazy Muleand Josephine Firecrow at work on PosterMaterials Under the Montana Indian Education for All Program, administered by the Office of Public Instruction (OPI), cultural resource staff are beginning to develop material to produce a series of Indigenous Language posters that will be available to all students
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Traditional bustle male dancer at Liberation Wacipi 2025. Photo by Marnie Cook RAPID CITY – Saturday’s gathering at the Boys Club in Rapid City was a celebration. Liberation Wacipi 2025 was hosted by Dakota AIM (American Indian Movement) Grass Roots and Wambli Ska. It was standing room only as dancers
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Dallas Chief Eagle, 74, with his grandson, Zen Chief Eagle-McMurray, 11 months, at the Heard Museum’s 35th annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest in Phoenix, Arizona on February 15, 2025. Photo by Darren Thompson PHOENIX, AZ – For the last 35 years, the Heard Museum has drawn talented hoop dancers
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KYLE – Dawn Tobacco-Frank, President, Oglala Lakota College (OLC), is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) will host the 44th Annual Student Conference of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) from March 8-11, 2025 at the Best Western Ramkota in Rapid City, SD.
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