Wreaths Across America Radio kicks off its popular roundtable discussions on Veteran Healing This RoundTable discussion will focus on Military Caregivers with a special emphasis on Vietnam-era Veterans as we approach National Vietnam War Veterans Day COLUMBIA FALLS, ME. — March 8, 2022 — Wreaths Across America Radio is proud
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Senate passes education censorship bill Last week senators passed House Bill 1012, legislation that will have a chilling effect on academic freedom in South Dakota. The bill now goes to Gov. Kristi Noem for her signature. The ACLU of South Dakota opposed House Bill 1012. The following comment can
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Jamie Clapham announces candidacy for School Board Area 6 RAPID CITY — As the current Rapid City PTA Council President, Jamie Clapham believes that a good education is a lifelong gift for every child in our district. She also believes strong public-school systems are the foundation of strong communities,
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President Biden nominates Roselyn Tso to lead Indian Health Service citizen of Navajo Nation , Roselyn tso( photo courtesy) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s nomination of Roselyn Tso to serve as
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NAIHC launches Housing Assistance Resource Hub for Native homeowners Website lists tribal and state mortgage, utilities and rental assistance services. WASHINGTON—The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), in partnership with Wells Fargo, launched a Tribal Housing Assistance Resource Hub that lists mortgage, utilities and rental assistance services
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Report from Centers for Disease Control By Clara Caufield, NSNT Correspondent The Center for Disease Control (CDC) held a ZOOM briefing for media regarding their efforts directed to the Native Americans and reservations. Native Sun News Today was one of the invited media. The session was primarily conducted by
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Preserving tribal languages in Montana By Clara Caufield, NSNT Correspondent Ed Small( courtesy photo) There are seven Indian reservations in Montana, home to eleven tribal languages. All of these are still spoken daily, but rapidly losing many fluent day-to-day speakers who are primarily elders, especially as a result
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Navajo Code Talkers from WWII to be honored The last four living Navajo Code Talkers will receive the prestigious American Spirit Award at The National WWII Museum’s 2022 American Spirit Awards. This recognition is being bestowed upon US Marine Corps/Army Veteran Thomas Begay, and US Marine Corps Veterans John Kinsel
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Report shows service providers lack resources to serve Native survivors of violence Bill in congress would increase survivors’ access to care and resources SEATTLE, WA — Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) released a report highlighting the experiences of direct-service providers who work with Native survivors of violence. The report,
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Community Members call for an end of Food Tax The current legislature is discussing whether to cut the state’s sales tax: 0.5% off the general rate, OR 4.5% off groceries. SD community members say the first sales tax cut should be on food. Senate Bill 166 (SB 166) would
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