RAPID CITY—On May 16, 2014, Diane Humetewa (Hopi) became the first Native American woman jurist ever appointed to a federal bench. She was appointed by President Barack Obama to the United States District Court in Arizona. Only seven Native Americans have ever been appointed to a federal court, although two
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse produces educational materials concerning drug abuse and addiction. These materials are freely available in .pdf format and can be downloaded for use in drug treatment settings. The .pdfs are available in English and Spanish, and are collected into categories including “Drug Facts“, “Policy Briefs“,
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA—Jim James is enrolled in the Santee Sioux Tribe, Nebraska: a respected tribal elder: retired owner of Isanti Construction having built thousands of HUD homes, hospitals, and schools across Indian country: recipient of national HUD awards and a former Tribal President. Now relocated to Lincoln to be close to
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Jim James enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Tribe. Part two of a two part series LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: As reported in last week’s issue, Jim James, Santee Sioux now residing in Lincoln, Nebraska reported that he felt a victim of discrimination at the Big Reds Keno establishment on July 14,
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Cheyenne Wallowing Bull, Linssey NewHoly, Kaliah Eagle, Jingle Dress Dancers at the Kahmi Tanka Wacipi at Big Bend on the Crow Creek Indian Reservation. (Photo by Christopher Pina) Peter Lengkeek Chairman of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe leads honoring ceremony. (Photo by Christopher Pina) Peter Lengkeek Chairman of the Crow
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PINE RIDGE—According to Reno Red Cloud, Director of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Water Resources Department, there will eventually be seven weather radar stations built over the next four years on the Pine Ridge Reservation, strategically located to cover every area from Prairie Wind Casino to the village of Allen. As
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WASHINGTON DC—Old photographs reveal Zitkala-Ša (Red Bird) to be one of the most beautiful women of the 19th Century, but she has been selected as one of five women to appear on newly minted US Treasury Department 2024 quarters for more than just her exceptional looks. Zitkala-Ša was born in
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WASHINGTON DC—Old photographs reveal Zitkala-Ša (Red Bird) to be one of the most beautiful women of the 19th Century, but she has been selected as one of five women to appear on newly minted US Treasury Department 2024 quarters for more than just her exceptional looks. Zitkala-Ša was born in
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OMAHA, NE—Indian Country has lost one of its most promising legal minds and litigators, Nikkie Ducheneaux, 44, an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, who passed away on July 14 from an undisclosed cause. Ducheneaux’s last case, as litigation partner for the Big Fire Law & Policy Group
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Aylah’s handmade soap helps create revenue that will help brighten her future. (Photo by Christopher Piña) This past Thursday Jo Pulliam featured Aylah Bornette’s creations in the Tusweca Gallery in downtown Rapid City. (Photo by Christopher Pina) RAPID CITY- As you approach Tusweca Art Gallery you see Indigenous artwork through
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