Menominee tribal member Ada Deer, one of the most skilled and savvy political advocates for tribal sovereignty in American history dies at 88. (Photo Wikipedia) FITCHBURG, WI—Referred to as an activist by most media sources, Menominee tribal member Ada Deer was one of the most skilled and savvy political advocates
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Phillip’s power back Layton Terkildson, perhaps the best football player in the state for the 2023-24 season. (Courtesy photo) PHILIP— In most small South Dakota towns, identity is closely tied to the local high school, and it wasn’t hard for Philip to decide what to call their sports teams, given
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September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions of people who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. It is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share
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Two Cheyenne River Lakota elders were hosts and active participants in the Native American-Zen Peacemakers Bearing Witness Retreat 2023 Wolakota Makasintomni Awachekiyapi Praying for Sacred Harmony and Worldwide Peace. Manny Iron Hawk (Titunwan Okowozu) and Renee Iron Hawk (Tituwan Oohenumpa) of Red Scaffold, South Dakota, welcomed a total of about
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RAPID CITY – Friends of the Children announced that National Director of Tribal Programs Tasha R. Fridia, J.D., Pejuta Cangleska Win (Sacred Medicine Circle Woman), is among the first cohort of 100 emerging changemakers selected to participate in the Obama Foundation’s Leaders USA program. The Obama Leaders program is a
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Vacant lot off Las Vegas strip purchased for $12M by North Dakota Native American Tribe. RAPID CITY—One of the abiding realities of Indian Country is that some tribes benefit better from casino and gambling operations than others. All the Oklahoma tribes, and tribes like Shakopee and Nebraska Winnebago have casinos
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The Wagon Box Fight was an engagement which occurred on August 2, 1867, in the vicinity of Fort Phil Kearny during Red Cloud’s War. A party of twenty-six U.S. Army soldiers and six civilians were attacked by several hundred Lakota Sioux warriors. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia) STORY, Wyoming – On August
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Veterans folding flags during a Veterans honoring ceremony at the Oglala Nation Wacipi. (Photo by Christopher A. Piña) PINE RIDGE – One of the largest powwows on the Northern circuit was held last weekend. The Oglala Lakota celebrated their 37th Annual Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi, Rodeo and Parade, August 3-6.
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The Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood celebrated its grand opening Tuesday night with a Guitar Smash, a proclamation from South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, music stars and this major $40,000 contribution to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Veterans Shelter. The donation came from the first Willie G. Invitational Golf Tournament and the Hard
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RAPID CITY—On May 16, 2014, Diane Humetewa (Hopi) became the first Native American woman jurist ever appointed to a federal bench. She was appointed by President Barack Obama to the United States District Court in Arizona. Only seven Native Americans have ever been appointed to a federal court, although two
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