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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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 season. The National Association for Children
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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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Ken Zuniga Giving is at the very heart of Christmas. It’s the season when neighbors reach out to neighbors, when communities lift up those who need it most, and when joy is shared in abundance. That spirit is alive and well at Rapid City’s VFW Post 1273, now entering its
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Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery, center, stands on the floor of the North Carolina House as lawmakers vote on a resolution supporting federal recognition for the tribe on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (Photo by David Cobb Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina) Washington—Today, the U.S. Senate voted 77-20 on the National
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RAPID CITY – Visitors attending the Lakota Nation Invitational in Rapid City will have the opportunity to learn more about the mining boom that is underway in the Black Hills and surrounding region. The Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, in partnership with local environmental and water groups, will be
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Andrea Eastman and her horse Sadie along with other riders are making the 330-mile Dakota 38 Memorial Ride who remember the 38 Dakota warriors hanged in December 1862. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Eastman) December is a time for winter celebrations and also a time of mourning. Native American relatives all
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Miss He Sapa Win (Miss Black Hills), Precious Cook, spoke to attendees at CRYP’s inaugural Oceti Sakowin Youth Conference. EAGLE BUTTE – Native American Heritage Month was action packed as usual for the Cheyenne River Youth Project, but this fall, the nonprofit youth organization did something new. It closed the
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There are a number of programs in healthcare industry that pay patients money to participate in research projects. From the perspective of a potential patient participant, paid participation in medical surveys, focus groups, and other research projects can offer several benefits. Firstly, it provides an opportunity to contribute to medical
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Left to right: Kirk Dickerson, Chuck Wilson, Bryan Brewer, Robert Brave Heart and unidentified person. (Photo by Ernestine Anunkasan Hopa) RAPID CITY — In the weeks leading up to the Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI), the annual meet and greet at Prairie Edge has become a tradition in its own right.
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