KU Powwow returns LAWRENCE, Kan. — For several decades, the University of Kansas First Nations Student Association (FNSA) has hosted the annual KU FNSA Powwow. The event celebrates the diversity of Native American cultures in the community through dancing, singing and honoring the traditions of Indigenous ancestors. The legacy of enriching the local
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Sheriff candidate Mechaley says racial tensions and crime are destroying Pennington County’s quality of life RAPID CITY – “Over the past two weeks our county has been shaken by violence, with two shooting incidents in an eight-day span and with racist comments by a business owner interspersed between
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Northern Cheyenne Primary set for March 24 By Clara Caufield, NSNT Columnist LAME DEER, Mont. – The primary election to fill the vacancy of the Tribal President of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe will be held on March 24, 2022. In accordance with the Tribal election procedures, six candidates have
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Standing Rock supports Supreme Court decision Janet Alkire, the Chairwoman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, reacted today to the announcement made yesterday by the U.S. Supreme Court that it will not review a lower court ruling that an Environmental Impact Statement is required for the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL).
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Interior Department announces steps to remove the name “Squaw” from federal lands WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a list of candidate replacement names for more than 660 geographic features with the name “squaw,” which was officially declared a derogatory term as a result of Secretary’s Order 3404.
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How will the expansion of 5G impact Native American domestic violence victims? By StrongHearts Native Helpline 5G is here and many Americans are excited about faster internet speeds and the ability to be more connected than ever before. But the advantages of the new 5G connectivity won’t be
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South Dakota tribal college part of NASA plan to build housing for use on the moon and Mars By Bart Pfankuch Sinte Gleska University, a tribal college in Mission, S.D., may soon enter into a partnership with NASA that would result in new science education programs, more affordable housing for
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American Indian Youth Literature a American Indian Youth Literature award winners ward winners. Vanessa ‘Chacha’ Centeno Award Chair American Indian Youth Literature Awards CHICAGO — Today American Indian Youth Literature Award-winning titles were highlighted during the American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards, the premiere announcement of the best
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BHFCU makes donation to help feed Black Hills elders RAPID CITY – Black Hills Federal Credit Union (BHFCU) recently donated $1,000 to Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota, enough to cover the costs of 250 meals. The credit union is pleased to support the elderly population in our communities.
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Arvol Looking Horse, Keeper of the keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe and Bundle, Lakota Nation (Courtesy photo) By Clara Caufield, Native Sun News Today Staff writer “Yellowstone” – the hot new television series featuring Kevin Costner is hitting top of the charts, making big bucks by featuring
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