Western Rivers Conservancy Conserves Dillon Beach Property in Marin County through “Land Back” to the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria

Western Rivers Conservancy Conserves Dillon Beach Property in Marin County through “Land Back” to the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. DILLON BEACH, Marin County, Calif. — Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC) has conveyed the 466-acre Dillon Beach Ranch to the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (Graton Rancheria) for permanent conservation and

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Shared by Native Sun News Today September 17, 2024

Tools for Children Impacted by Addiction

The National Association for Children of Addiction produces a booklet called “Tools for Kids” to support healthy development of children impacted by addiction in their family. The 2024 version of the booklet provides children with important information about addiction, how addiction impacts kids, what kids can do, and how children

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Shared by United Resource Connection September 12, 2024

Resources for Native American suicide awareness and prevention

WASHINGTON DC – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) leads nationwide initiatives aimed at enhancing behavioral health. Since 1989, it has celebrated National Recovery Month each September to advocate for new evidence-based treatments, provide support for the recovery community, and honor the commitment of service providers and

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Shared by Native Sun News Today September 7, 2024

Rosebud Sioux Tribe elects its first female president

ROSEBUD – The voters of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe elected their first female president on Thursday. According to unofficial results posted late Thursday night, August tribal council member Kathleen Wooden Knife prevailed by a vote of 1,192-870 in the presidential election over Steve DeNoyer Jr. The tribe also elected a

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Shared by Native Sun News Today September 7, 2024

Mato and the Magpies

Mato relaxing at home. (Photo by Mia Feroleto) PINE RIDGE – On the picturesque landscape of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, a charismatic dog named Mato Catches stands out, exemplifying the warmth and vibrancy that characterize his community. With his strikingly blonde coat and soulful brown eyes, Mato

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Shared by Native Sun News Today September 7, 2024

Anybody want to share a great tribal story?

The weekly radio show Voices of the West has been on the air since 2011. Since 2011, a group of dedicated western aficionados has been producing a weekly radio show to capture the many unique “voices” and stories of the “Wild American West”.  Each week, the one-hour show, aired at

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Shared by Native Sun News Today September 7, 2024

Problems with infrastructure intensify for RC schools

Cory Sasse, RCAS Chief Financial and Operations Officer/Photo from RCAS. RAPID CITY – Rapid City School Board Members received a summarized update about the state of the district school facilities at their regular board meeting on Tuesday night. This week, the District sent out a press release informing parents, students

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Shared by Native Sun News Today September 7, 2024