Author Archives: Vi Waln

MISSION, SD – A language app recently launched at Wakanyeja Ki Tokeyahci school was designed with the Oyate in mind and to help students improve Lakota speaking fluency. According to a Siċaŋġu Co press release, Uŋčí Wóslolye was created by a Lakota for the Oyate and is aimed to help children in pre-kindergarten through secondContinue reading “Uŋčí Wóslolye Lakota language app launched”

ROSEBUD – Tribal voters will cast a ballot in July on whether or not the Indian Health Service hospital should be compacted under the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. The tribal council approved RST Resolution 2024-106 by a vote of eleven in favor, one opposed and one not voting at a special meeting held last month. TheContinue reading “Rosebud will conduct “non-binding referendum vote””

UPDATE 4-26-2024 added the 2020 Amendments (see pdf file: r20-101) resolution to the RST Election Ordinance ROSEBUD, S.D. – The Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Election Board has released the schedule for qualified tribal citizens to file nominating affidavits for two officer and ten council positions.  Voters will choose a Tribal President and Vice-president. Tribal Council seatsContinue reading “Rosebud Sioux Tribe calls for officer, council candidates”

ROSEBUD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council took action recently to approve legislation banning the South Dakota Governor from setting foot on tribal lands on the reservation. A press release issued by the tribe reads “the Rosebud Sioux Tribe stands in solidarity with the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and the Standing RockContinue reading “Rosebud is fourth tribe to ban governor from reservation”

TURTLE CREEK CROSSING – A model home will soon be available to showcase features available to potential tribal citizens interested in financing a new dwelling on the Rosebud reservation. The model home will also serve as the site of Sicangu Co’s Lakolya Waoniya program, a Lakota language revitalization program for local tribal citizens. A recentContinue reading “Model home will house Lakota language program”

WASHINGTON – A group of Democratic US Senators have sent a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland urging a compassionate release for political prisoner Leonard Peltier. The Senators urged US Attorney General Garland “to allow for the compassionate release of Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier pursuant to the Bureau of Prison’s procedures. Mr.Continue reading “US Senators urge compassionate release for Leonard Peltier”

ROSEBUD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribal President issued a statement condemning the recent remarks by the South Dakota governor aimed at tribal nations and demanded an apology. President Scott Herman stated Governor Kristi Noem’s statements “strayed from education into an unwarranted and untruthful attack on Tribal Nations. Her remarks were made from ignorance and withContinue reading “Rosebud demands apology from governor”

March 8 is designated as International Women’s Day. In Lakota society, we say our women are sacred. The story of the White Buffalo Calf Woman is shared to remind us of the sacredness of women. Yet, many of our own Lakota people – both male and female – exhibit misogynistic behavior. The online version ofContinue reading “Winyan ki le lila wakan ki”

ROSEBUD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council approved a resolution authorizing law enforcement to arrest a tribal citizen, wanted on outstanding state warrants, within the reservation boundaries. The action was taken after tribal officials suspected Arkadius Wright, an alleged murderer wanted in Pennington County, had fled to the Rosebud reservation. Resolution 2024-56 states in part:Continue reading “Murder suspect arrested in Parmelee”

ROSEBUD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council took action to approve several motions in response to disparaging allegations made against South Dakota tribes by Governor Kristi Noem. The governor recently gave an address in a Joint Session of the Legislative Body after a visit to the Texas-Mexico border. Noem alleged “The drug and human traffickingContinue reading “RST Council votes to remove tribal flag from state capitol”