CRYP teen interns at Pipestone National Monument (COURTESY PHOTO of CRYP) EAGLE BUTTE – This spring, the Cheyenne River Youth Project has been engaging children and teens across its Eagle Butte campus through a wide range of hands-on programming, including a college visit, cultural field trip, garden preparation, land stewardship
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Tribes Sue to Halt Drilling Near Sacred Pe’Sla Site Nine tribes from South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska have filed a federal lawsuit to stop exploratory graphite drilling near Pe’Sla, a sacred ceremonial meadow in the Black Hills. The tribes argue that the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Agriculture
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Faith Spotted Eagle (COURTESY PHOTO) BROOKINGS — Ihanktonwan Dakota elder Faith Spotted Eagle, one of the most respected culture carriers in the Oceti Sakowin, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from South Dakota State University during its 140th commencement May 9 at First Bank & Trust Arena. University
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Author: Kasey Jernigan Commod Bods: Embodied Heritage, Foodways, and Indigeneity is a powerful and deeply human exploration of how federal food programs have shaped the bodies, identities, and everyday lives of Choctaw women. Drawing on collaborative research, personal narratives, and historical analysis, Kasey Jernigan offers a work that is
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PICKSTOWN – The “Star Knowledge 11:11 Conference 30th Anniversary” will be held on June 5-7 from 9 AM-8 PM at the Rainbow Room in Pickstown, South Dakota, 310 White Swan Street. It is the homeland of Chief Golden Light Eagle, the land of Ihanktowan and has one of the
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Shared by Native Sun News Today May 2, 2026
South Dakota lawmakers debate overhaul of state–Tribal tax compacts South Dakota legislators are weighing major changes to long-standing tax compacts with Tribal nations, including agreements governing fuel, tobacco and sales tax revenue. Supporters of the overhaul argue the compacts need “modernization” to reflect shifts in commerce and state revenue needs.
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Nathan Chasing Horse sentencing. (Screen shot YouTube) LAS VEGAS — A Nevada judge on Monday sentenced former Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse to 37 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, ending a case that spanned multiple states and decades. Chasing Horse, 49,
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MIAMI – The latest round of appeals has denied the lower court’s ruling to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz, with Chief Judge William Pryor and Judge Andrew Brasher forming the majority and Judge Nancy Abudu dissenting. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued its 2-1 decision on April 21, 2026, overturning
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ALBUQUERQUE – Aho! First Floor Highway, a featured 2025 New Mexico Entertainment Magazine music artist, has released their debut full-length album, Under the Sun, a collection of songs that blends sun-soaked rock ‘n roll with Indigenous influence. The album is now available on all streaming platforms and can also be
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PIERRE – On January 27, the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC), an affiliate of South Dakota Housing, conducted its annual statewide Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC), and virtually all participating projects reported lower numbers for 2026 than in the previous two years.
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