Roger Broer at LNI Art Show 2024. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – Meet Roger Broer, Oglala Lakota artist known for using his own unique modified version of monotype, a print-making technique, except Broer uses oil paints instead of ink. Broer has a long list of prestigious awards and
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LNI VIP section corporate hand game challenge. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – In the heart of Rapid City, South Dakota, the annual Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) brings a vibrant celebration of Native youth who come to compete in honor of their schools, families, and respected nations. This week-long
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Tragically, on December 21, 2024 the world lost Terry Ree of the comedy duo “Williams and Ree” when he passed away at the age of 75. In the vibrant landscape of American comedy, where cultures intertwine and laughter reigns, few names resonate as deeply as Terry Ree of the beloved
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Phil Two Eagle HE SAPA – The Oceti Sakowin Treaty Conference convened this week with a theme centered on the importance of listening to the elders. For three days, members of the Lakota Oyate met to discuss many themes related to sovereignty and self-sufficiency, and to agree on new actions
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Calvin Spotted Elk SCOTTS VALLEY, CA – Calvin Spotted Elk of Scotts Valley, California, documents his direct descendancy from Chief Spotted Elk, a revered Lakota treaty signer who died at Wounded Knee and who has erroneously been called “Big Foot” by many European historians. Spotted Elk’s grandfather was born on
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Vintage composite souvenir doll in wool blanket, ca. 1950s. Collection of Aliyah Keuthan. With the holidays upon us, many gift givers look for the perfect doll as a child’s play companion or for an adult to display as art, but what makes doll making sacred? From ancient times, dolls were
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The U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has released the second edition of their Physical Activity_Guidelines (available as a pdf). The guidelines provide evidence-based guidance to help people maintain or improve their health through physical activity. They also have released a number of
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EBT theft is a massive problem, but Federal safeguards have been in place to reimburse individuals and families when their benefits are stolen. There is a number you can call if your EBT card is lost or stolen, and upon investigation unauthorized charges to your EBT account may be reimbursed.
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Monica Garreaux Schmidt shares the story of her grandmother Jenny Walks First Woman (Toke yamni win) during a Community Relations Commission-sponsored event at the Rapid City Library. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – December is a difficult time for the Lakota. As their non-Native neighbors are buying gifts and
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Manny Iron Hawk (far left at podium) is the spokesperson for the HAWK (Heartbeat at Wounded Knee) 1890 Descendants Group from Cheyenne River. Iron Hawk and other Wounded Knee descendants spoke at a special assembly for Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Middle School and High School students. (Photo courtesy of Marlis Afraid of
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