Yvonne “Tiny” Decory June 10, 1951 ~ January 5, 2026 PINE RIDGE – The Oglala Lakota Nation has lost one of its fiercest protectors. Yvonne “Tiny” DeCory — youth advocate, cultural teacher, and the heart behind the BEAR Program — walked on after a lifetime spent fighting for the lives
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Bill Means was gifted a star quilt by the International Indian Treaty Council and the Oceti Sakowin Treaty Council for his many decades of advocacy for Indigenous people throughout the world. (Photo by Darren Thompson) The 5th Annual Oceti Sakowin Treaty Conference convened at the DoubleTree Hotel in Rapid City,
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C-EB’s Levi Elk Nation rips down a rebound. (L-R) (1) Memphis Brewer, (12) Nicholas Woods, (1) Damien Clown, (hands in air) Braylon Little, (22) Christain Jack, and (11) Nehemiah Veaux. (Photo by Michele Davies) RAPID CITY—Whether they won by blowout or nail-biter, the Mahpiya Luta Crusaders had the formula to
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Soon the New Year will arrive—a time for making resolutions and promising to “act better.” With that in mind, reflections about some proper Cheyenne manners might be appropriate. The well of Cheyenne self conduct runs deep; thus, this article touches only upon some very basic etiquette. Some of these
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Artist Warren Spang with his custom-made concho belts. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY — Warren Spang was among the many artists who traveled to the Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) in Rapid City, held December 16–20. Midway through crafting a custom-made belt, he paused to speak with Native Sun News
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Jean Roach demonstrating her ear wire/hook earrings. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – Respected silversmith and community organizer, Jean Roach, was featuring her handmade jewelry at the Lakota Nation Invitational, sharing the booth with her daughter Glenabah Tulley owner of Tulley Quilts. Roach (Mnicoujou Lakota) said the price of
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The 2024–2025 Miss Lakota Nation Invitational Gabi Kenny, a member of the Sicangu Youth Council. She was crowned during the Lakota Nation Invitational in December 2024 and also plays on the Todd County Girls Basketball team. (Photo by Kirk Dickerson) RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Monument roared to life as
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Ken Zuniga Giving is at the very heart of Christmas. It’s the season when neighbors reach out to neighbors, when communities lift up those who need it most, and when joy is shared in abundance. That spirit is alive and well at Rapid City’s VFW Post 1273, now entering its
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Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery, center, stands on the floor of the North Carolina House as lawmakers vote on a resolution supporting federal recognition for the tribe on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (Photo by David Cobb Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina) Washington—Today, the U.S. Senate voted 77-20 on the National
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RAPID CITY – Visitors attending the Lakota Nation Invitational in Rapid City will have the opportunity to learn more about the mining boom that is underway in the Black Hills and surrounding region. The Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, in partnership with local environmental and water groups, will be
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