Education is a key. I was taught to believe that when you work hard to finish school you are setting yourself up for success. Many families and teachers encourage students to stay in school to lay a foundation for a better future. In today’s modern society, education is very important. Jobs are very hard toContinue reading “The more things change, the more they stay the same”
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Rosebud Sioux Tribe opens Auto & Tire Repair Shop
MISSION, SD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribe held a Grand Opening last week for their latest economic endeavor – Sicangu Auto Service. President Rodney Bordeaux was joined by Rosebud Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) Director Wizipan Garriott and REDCO Board Chairman Shawn Bordeaux at a ribbon cutting on May 25. A special thank you wasContinue reading “Rosebud Sioux Tribe opens Auto & Tire Repair Shop”
Memorial Day 2012
sicanguscribbler’s photostream on Flickr. The Chancey Eagle Horn Legion Post #125 activites on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota
Federal restraining orders on the Rez?
It seems to me that the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was used as some kind of political football in Washington, DC. YAY to all Senate lawmakers for approving S. 1925 which seeks to allow our local tribal courts to have jurisdiction over non-Indians who assault or otherwise harm their companions while living onContinue reading “Federal restraining orders on the Rez?”
Indian Law & Order Commission holds field hearing on Rosebud Reservation
MISSION, SD – The Indian Law and Order Commission (ILOC) conducted a field hearing last week on the Rosebud Reservation. Topics addressed included: High Priority Performance Goals (HPPG) in Indian Country, Juvenile Justice, Implementation of the TLOA, Jurisdiction, and Enhanced Sentencing under TLOA, also Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault and Stalking. “Communities cannot arrest theirContinue reading “Indian Law & Order Commission holds field hearing on Rosebud Reservation”
A Sacred Alignment only seen every 26,000 years
Sunday, May 20, was the New Moon. This cycle of the Moon is when Mother Earth is shrouded in total darkness at night. The Moon is still there but we just cannot see her. Many of us view New Moon as a time to make new prayers for the next cycle. It is alsoContinue reading “A Sacred Alignment only seen every 26,000 years”
Tribal election day will soon be here
On the Rosebud Indian Reservation, May 25 (Elder Day) and May 28 (Memorial Day) are both legal holidays for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. All offices will be closed. Qualified Rosebud Sioux Tribal members have seven days to submit a nominating affidavit and filing fee to run for election. The deadline to file for theContinue reading “Tribal election day will soon be here”
Rosebud Sioux Tribe hosts High Priority Performance Goal Summit
ROSEBUD CASINO – A meeting to discuss local law enforcement efforts on the Rosebud Reservation was held here last week. In addition, an overview was provided on the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) High Priority Performance Goal (HPPG) Initiative. The HPPG Initiative was first implemented in Indian Country during 2009 on the Wind RiverContinue reading “Rosebud Sioux Tribe hosts High Priority Performance Goal Summit”
Lakota ceremony is based in love, not fear
I remember one summer when an aunt, who left the reservation at a very young age and never returned, came home to visit. Of course, she spent most of her time talking with relatives in order to catch up on the latest news about family, friends and tribal matters. Since it was summer, the discussionContinue reading “Lakota ceremony is based in love, not fear”
Honor your Mom
My Mother was my best friend. She was a devout Catholic girl from the boarding school era who never, ever complained about being abused. She attributed her experience in boarding school as one that helped her achieve an admirable level of self-control. I believed everything my Mother told me. She played basketball and wasContinue reading “Honor your Mom”
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