Sexual violence within teen dating relationships is very real. Oftentimes teens are made to feel as if sexual contact is “no big deal” or is “a part of being in a relationship/dating” by their perpetrators. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. According to the NSVRC report, Serving Teen
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STANDING ROCK RESERVATION — Energy Transfer Partners, the business behind the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), had a problem. They were ordered to consult with tribes in preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), but they only wanted objections to be environmental, and not about
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Family members of late Parade Grand Marshal David Bald Eagle continue to take part in the annual tourism and history event.Photo by Talli Nauman DEADWOOD — The Days of ’76 Parade and Rodeo here has been growing over the years, and now its sponsors’ interest in the inclusion of Native
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Due to an extremely diligent response, the Northern Cheyenne Nation appears to be winning the war against COVID-19, though the battle took its toll on 57 Tribal members (Northern Cheyenne Tribal Services Department). Thus, life is getting “more” normal on the reservation, though certain precautions are still required and encouraged
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RAPID CITY – 58-year-old Marlon Little Bald Eagle has been indicted on charges of Felony Murder (a death that happens during of the commission of a felony), and alternative charges of Second Degree Rape or Third Degree Rape (meaning he could be convicted of one or the other, but not
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The summer long “WOKIKSUYE” exhibit of a late Lakota master’s works includes the 1989 pastel on paper “Madonna and Child.” The show opens with a gathering for those who would like to share memories or stories from Penn’s life.Photo Courtesy of Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center Collection RAPID CITY
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Governor Noem and Department of Tribal Relations to host Governor’s Round Dance in Pierre PIERRE – Governor Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations will host the Governor’s Round Dance in Pierre on Thursday, May 20, 2021, from noon to 3:00 pm CT. The Round Dance will take
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and state parties including the Democratic Party of South Dakota announced a historic four-year agreement that will guarantee more investment into Democratic state parties and grassroots infrastructure than ever before. At a minimum, this investment will provide $23 million to state parties as part of
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The remains of 10 children who died at Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Cumberland County between 1880 and 1910 are slated to be exhumed this summer. Aleut family members will return the remains of one child to Saint Paul Island in Alaska, and Rosebud Sioux descendants will take nine children
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Susan Fast Eagle STANDARD PRESS RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: SAHNISH SCOUTS/CREEK PATROL/AIM LISSA YELLOWBIRD CHASE 701-893-6841 MELANIE STONEMAN 605-277-6066 CARLA CHEYENNE 605-545-6554 SUNNY RED BEAR 505-321-9807 SAHNISHSCOUTS@GMAIL.COM SATURDAY MAY 22, 2021 COMMUNITY SEARCH FOR SUSAN FAST EAGLE & MMIR IN RAPID CITY, SD & SURROUNDING AREAS RAPID CITY, SD,
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