Roger Broer at LNI Art Show 2024. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – Meet Roger Broer, Oglala Lakota artist known for using his own unique modified version of monotype, a print-making technique, except Broer uses oil paints instead of ink. Broer has a long list of prestigious awards and
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LNI VIP section corporate hand game challenge. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – In the heart of Rapid City, South Dakota, the annual Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) brings a vibrant celebration of Native youth who come to compete in honor of their schools, families, and respected nations. This week-long
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Tragically, on December 21, 2024 the world lost Terry Ree of the comedy duo “Williams and Ree” when he passed away at the age of 75. In the vibrant landscape of American comedy, where cultures intertwine and laughter reigns, few names resonate as deeply as Terry Ree of the beloved
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Phil Two Eagle HE SAPA – The Oceti Sakowin Treaty Conference convened this week with a theme centered on the importance of listening to the elders. For three days, members of the Lakota Oyate met to discuss many themes related to sovereignty and self-sufficiency, and to agree on new actions
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Monica Garreaux Schmidt shares the story of her grandmother Jenny Walks First Woman (Toke yamni win) during a Community Relations Commission-sponsored event at the Rapid City Library. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – December is a difficult time for the Lakota. As their non-Native neighbors are buying gifts and
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Manny Iron Hawk (far left at podium) is the spokesperson for the HAWK (Heartbeat at Wounded Knee) 1890 Descendants Group from Cheyenne River. Iron Hawk and other Wounded Knee descendants spoke at a special assembly for Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Middle School and High School students. (Photo courtesy of Marlis Afraid of
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Wizard of Oz author L Frank Baum, who called for the all out extermination of the Sioux. For over a century the 1890 editorials of Wizard of Oz author L Frank Baum escaped mainstream public knowledge, scrutiny, or condemnation. The shocking content of these editorials makes the reason why self-evident.
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The Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Ride retracing the footsteps of the ancestors. (Photo courtesy Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Ride webpage) In the vast and rugged landscapes of South Dakota and Minnesota, the air carries stories of resilience, loss, and remembrance. Every year, riders gather from various tribes and communities to
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Statewide Homeless Count to be conducted in January PIERRE – On Jan. 28, 2025, the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC), an affiliate of South Dakota Housing, will conduct its annual statewide point-in-time (PIT) homeless count. The PIT Count is a national one-day census and estimate of all
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Lakota Nation Invitational board members from L. to R., Bryan Brewer, Keith Ferguson, Dani Walking Eagle, John Haas, Silas Blaine. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – December is a busy month as one of the largest annual events in the state comes to Rapid City. The 47th Lakota Nation
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