NCAI President Mark Macarro responds to conservative commentator Ann Coulter who this past weekend sent shockwaves through Indian Country and beyond when she posted on X “We didn’t kill enough Indians.” RAPID CITY—A single sentence—six words—posted on social media by conservative commentator Ann Coulter this past weekend sent shockwaves through
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“I don’t know all the answers” Northern Cheyenne Tribal President Gene Small told a group of about 80 elders at the Annual Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Celebration. (Photo by Clara Caufield) LAME DEER, MT – On July 3rd, Northern Cheyenne Tribal President Gene Small made local tribal history. During
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Shirley Dog Eagle (right) from Cheyenne River thanks Chairman Ryman LeBeau (center) for welcoming the Niobrara Convocation to Eagle Butte as Warren Hawk, Niobrara Council Itancan (left), looks on. (Photo courtesy of Kurt Huber) EAGLE BUTTE – The Cheyenne River Episcopal Mission at St. Johns, Eagle Butte, hosted the 2025
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“I had the honor of swearing in Mark Cruz as Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Indian Health Services. central focus.” – HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr, WASHINGTON DC – Mark Cruz’s appointment as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on
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The Justice Bus is a mobile legal aid office launched in 2025 to help provide legal aid to South Dakotans living in legal deserts. (Courtesy of Dakota Plains Legal Services) The Justice Bus launched in 2025 to help provide legal aid to South Dakotans living in legal deserts. (Courtesy of
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Attendees at the Regional Buffalo to School Training conference enjoyed samples of Bison steak rollups and turkey meatballs in berry sauce. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – The Regional Buffalo to School Training conference was held in Rapid City at Western Dakota Tech June 22-24, 2025. The event was
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On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6–3 to uphold the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF), a federal program that subsidizes broadband and phone access for rural and low-income communities. (AI generated photo) PINE RIDGE— For the people of Pine Ridge, broadband is not just about
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Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway. Photo from BHCWA website. SPEARFISH CANYON – Lilias Jarding from the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance recently warned that efforts to permit proposed exploratory drilling and drilling projects in the Black Hills would likely be accelerated. For instance the Ponderosa Project which had been on hold
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Pat Williams Spanning two decades, whenever tribal leaders from any State went to Washington D.C. for lobbying purposes, a visit with Montana Congressman Pat Williams (D) was top priority. Williams was a good friend who could be counted on to actively support tribal requests, especially for education, protection of the
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Boyonce describes “warring Indians” as antagonizers of Buffalo Soldiers and enemies of peace. Beyoncé’s recent choice to wear a T-shirt depicting the Buffalo Soldiers during her Juneteenth performance in Paris has sparked significant controversy, reigniting debates over how American history is narrated and sometimes distorted. While she is celebrated for
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