Tallbear wins lawsuit against Department of Energy

Jody TallBear, a Native American attorney in the Department of Energy’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity. WASHINGTON – Jody TallBear, a Native American attorney in the Department of Energy’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, reached a $200,000 settlement agreement with the United States Department of Energy in connection

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COVID-19 testing available at Sioux San

Oyate Health Center on the Sioux San Campus RAPID CITY – The Oyate Health Center and the Indian Health Service remain ready to confront the COVID-19 virus. They are coordinating with tribal-partners, the CDC, the South Dakota Department of Health, as well as Monument Health and other area providers to

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Teen mixes sage and coffee in business venture

Devyn Valandra, 18, a Stevens High School student, plans to become a business owner. He is in the development stages, but already has a product available – coffee infused with sage extract. (Photo by Richie Richards) RAPID CITY – A high school student in Rapid City has taken the initial

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Mniluzanhan Water Walk led by Native groups

Tribal representatives and community members observed polluted water during state-guided tour of Gilt Edge Gold Mine Superfund site in the northern Black Hills. (Photo by Talli Nauman) RAPID CITY – The Red Ribbon Skirt Society and NDN Collective are hosting a Mniluzanhan Water Walk here on March 22 to celebrate

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Modrick expelled from Rapid City Council

“Lisa Modrick holds her city council badge during an interview after the March 10 disciplinary hearing at the Civic Center” (Photo by Travis Dewes) RAPID CITY – Lisa Modrick was expelled from the Rapid City Council on Tuesday, March 10 after a six-and-a-half hour disciplinary hearing about a code of

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A letter with a strand of hair

This strand of hair was provided to mother, Alice Johnson-Leroy from Superintendent Adam Lambert following an incident in which her child’s hair was cut during school hours under suspicion of having head lice. (Photo courtesy Alice Johnson-Leroy) PIERRE – The mother of the daughter whose hair was cut at school

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NIGA keeps close watch on coronavirus ahead of annual convention

National Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. News from the National Indian Gaming Association, whose mission is to protect and preserve the general welfare of tribes striving for self-sufficiency through gaming enterprises in Indian Country. NIGA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Coming off a tremendously successful Legislative Summit in

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Border town school cuts student’s hair

Amyrah and Madeline had their hair allegedly cut during school hours as school officials searched for head lice at Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools. PIERRE – A woman claims her daughter’s hair was cut at the elementary school she attends to check for lice. This was done without permission, and against school

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