Water line break at Northern Cheyenne. (Photo by Clara Caufield) LAME DEER, Mont. – On a chilly Tuesday morning, residents of Lame Deer, a close-knit community of approximately 2,500 souls, woke up to an unexpected challenge — no running water. The quiet hum of daily life was interrupted by the
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At the Veterans Day wacipi in Eagle Butte, three veterans salute during the Lakota flag song. On the left is Ford Lee Hill. In camouflage is Jeryn Big Eagle. (Photo by Chayo Makesroomforthem.) On Veterans Day, 2025, a coalition of organizations came together to honor all veterans with a wacipi
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Hudson Terveen of Dupree displays the prizes he won with the title of 2025 Indian National Finals Rodeo Junior Breakaway World Champion in October. Along with cash, the prizes included an INFR gold buckle and custom embroidered jacket and leather saddle. Terveen is pictured with his horse Twitty. (Photo by
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Journey Museum in Rapid City, SD RAPID CITY — The Journey Museum is accepting applications from community minded leaders interested in serving on its Board of Directors. This volunteer leadership opportunity offers a meaningful way to contribute to one of the Black Hills’ most respected cultural institutions and help shape
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Creator and producer of Hanhepi Akenunpa Woechetu (Twelfth Night: The Act of Healing) Jessica Adams. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – A Lakota adaptation of one of The Bard’s most beloved stories is in the works. Hanhepi Akenunpa Woechetu (Twelfth Night: The Act of Healing) is a professional adaptation
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DENVER – Tribal Energy Alternatives (TEA) proudly announces the award of $3.6 million in grants through its Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF) program, supporting 26 Tribal Nations and organizations across the United States. The funding will advance clean energy development, build local capacity, and strengthen Tribal sovereignty through sustainable energy
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RAPID CITY – Today, NDN Collective launched Feed the People, a campaign responding to the U.S. government shutdown that is disrupting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and deepening food insecurity in many Indigenous and rural communities. The Feed the People campaign is seeking immediate funding to purchase and distribute
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Northern Cheyenne Tribal office in Lamedeer, MT LAME DEER, Mont. – On Thursday, October 30, the Northern Cheyenne Tribe held an election to fill eight Tribal Council seats. This election was called and apparently conducted by traditional Chiefs who in September ousted eight members of the Tribal Council who were
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Tech. Sgt. James Newberry Chickasaw veteran James Newberry credits what he learned at the feet of his great-grandfather, grandfather and father for the fact he and his troops survived top-secret military operations behind enemy lines. “As we do, we honor those who came before us. If it weren’t for their
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In the spirit of Christmas, your local Menards home improvement stores are proudly serving as a Toy Drive drop site NOW THRU DECEMBER 15TH! We’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity to put smiles on the faces of less fortunate children in the community. We’ll have a drop
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