Modern gold rush threatens Black Hills By Talli Nauman Native Sun News Today Correspondent Joseph Robertson (courtesy photo) RAPID CITY — The results of a recent mapping project by Mato Ohitika Analytics LLC highlight “the vast extent of potential mining projects, as well as the modern
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“Into the Circle”, a short documentary admitted to the festival, shows how a Native charter school helps a Lakota family reclaim its heritage. CREDIT COURTESY / BHFF Film Festival explores Native films By Talli Nauman Native Sun News Today Correspondent
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Northern Cheyenne President ousted By Clara Caufield, NSNT Staff Writer
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Fighting drunk driving and remembering loved ones lost By Kevin Woster Val Pretends Eagle ( courtesy photo) Each breath was deep and slow and a little erratic for Val Pretends Eagle . The pain is still so fresh, the loss so profound, it can change the process of
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Misuse of Lakota ceremonies in TV show draws comments By Clara Caufield, NSNT Staff Writer Harold Salway ( courtesy photo) LAME DEER, Mont. – As a result of the story in a recent issue related to the presentation of Lakota ceremonies portrayed on the Yellowstone TV series, Native Sun
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Visiting Pennington County Jail a matter of confusion By Clara Caufield, NSNT Correspondent Rob Yuntis pennigton county jail commander. (courtesy photo) RAPID CITY – Many Indian people in Rapid City and on the reservations have relatives or friends who are incarcerated in the Pennington County Jail.
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Dropout rates for Natives rose in 2021 Rep. Tyson Running Wolf ( courtesy photo) HELENA, Mont. – The Office of Public Instruction (OPI) recently announced their graduation and dropout rates for the 2020-2021 school year. Notably, the graduation rate for American Indian students has dropped to 68.30%, representing a 1.28% drop
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Lame Deer family pleads for awareness after one of their own is killed Deanna Limberhand Photo by Alina Hauter LAME DEER — Deanna Limberhand is one of the many indigenous women in Montana who have either been murdered or are currently missing. Her family is still looking for answers
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COVID—19 Educational Forum RAPID CITY— The West River Area Health Education Center (WRAHEC), in collaboration with the West River Health Science Center (WRHSC), announces an upcoming educational event for the general public. Please join us for a COVID-19 Educational Forum to be held on Wednesday, February 16, from 6:00pm—8:00pm.
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Speculation grows on leadership at I.H.S Funding levels and COVID-19 pandemic are among top concerns By Acee Agoyo, Indianz.Com Elizabeth Fowler, seen on the far right during a visit to the Native American Health Center in Oakland, California, currently serves as acting director of the Indian Health Service.
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