Northern Cheyenne and Crow Tribes focus on Tribal IDS

Northern Cheyenne Councilwomen Melissa Lonebear & Theresa Small with Enrollment staff, IT & Administrative staff assisting Northern Cheyenne Tribal members getting their TRIBAL I.D’s in Billings. (Photo courtesy Facebook) Both the Northern Cheyenne and Crow Tribes have recently taken steps to assist tribal members in having current ID’s, a reaction

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Shared by Native Sun News Today February 8, 2025

Annual ACLU event highlights LGBTQ+ Rights

Kelly L. Donahue, PhD, a pediatric and clinical child and adolescent psychologist. (Photo by Aliyah Keuthan) INDIANAPOLIS – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) converged on the main floor of the State House in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday morning, January 30th, along with a throng of people representing organizations across

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NDN Collective announces new president

Rapid City NDN Collective announced that Wizipan Little Elk Garriott will serve as the organization’s new president. Founder Nick Tilsen will continue to serve as CEO. RAPID CITY – NDN Collective announced that Wizipan Little Elk Garriott will serve as the organization’s new president. Founder Nick Tilsen will continue to

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Sesame Street Child Development Resources

Sesame Street (dot) org has a number of developmental resources on multiple topics ranging from asthma and autism, to daily routines, dealing with divorce, traumatic experiences, and parental addiction. These resources can be helpful inside or outside of clinical settings to support children dealing with difficult circumstances. One can search

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 7, 2025

The Significance of Black History Month

This Month is Black History Month, which is officially recognized by the United States, Canada, the U.K., Ireland, and the Netherlands. Black History Month originated in the U.S., where it is also known as African-American History Month. The precursor to Black History Month was Black History Week which was first

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200 march for community, veterans, and education in Rapid City

Salyiah Terry, concerned citizen. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – Despite the cold weather on January 25, with temperatures just above freezing, the March for Democracy proceeded as planned. Previously post­poned due to snow and sub­zero temperatures, around 200 people participated, showing their dedication to democracy. Attendees, bundled in

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Tongue River Men’s Shelter

Sonny Elkshoulder (clad in orange) and another occupant of the Tongue River Men’s Shelter who did not wish to be identi­fied. (Photo by Clara Caufield) As reported recently in Native Sun and many oth­er publications around the nation, homelessness is on the rise, particularly need­ed during the arctic winter conditions

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The birthright controversy

Calvin Coolidge poses with Native American leaders on the White House lawn in 1925. This photo was taken shortly after Coolidge signed the epoch making Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 into law. (Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division) RAPID CITY—President Trump’s cam­paign promise to deport illegal immigrants has produced

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