Author Archives: Vi Waln

As most of us know by now, the federal government shut down on October 1, 2025 at midnight. This affects the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) that many of our families depend on this program has been frozen for November. On October 16, 2025 USDA secretary Brooke Rollins stated “theContinue reading “Feed your relatives”

MISSION – The 3rd Annual Sicangu Food Summit was an educational event attended by local residents to celebrate our traditional foodways and strengthen our local food system. Attendees spent the event, held on Indigenous Peoples Day learning, connecting and celebrating with hands-on workshops and local speakers. This year’s sessions include topics like seed saving, poultryContinue reading “SicanguCo hosts 2025 Sicangu Food Summit”

ROSEBUD – Recently, RST President Kathleen Wooden Knife wrote to the SD Congression Delegation urging them to reopen the government and to save SNAP, WIC and LIHEAP. The October 17 letter also requested the RST PL 93-638 Indian self-determination programs be funded. Excerpts of the letter are included in the following paragraphs. “The Rosebud SiouxContinue reading “RST President asks Congress to save SNAP, WIC and LIHEAP”

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Office of Legislative Affairs Director has compiled a summary of how the federal government shut down has affected programs the tribe depends on. As of October 8, 2025, the United States federal government remains shut down for the eighth consecutive day following Congress’s failure to approve a federal spending bill orContinue reading “RST Summary of affects of Federal Shut down on tribal programs”

According to Wikipedia and my own understanding of Lateral Violence it can be defined as: any act of hostility, criticism, or sabotage directed at a complete stranger, family member, child, peer or coworker. The violence we experience within Indigenous communities is part of a cycle of abuse and its roots lie in factors such as:Continue reading “Lateral Violence”

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Volunteer Fire Department’s received a generous donation of a ladder truck from the Bel Air, Maryland fire department. RSTVFD sincerely appreciates the generous support from the Bel Air Fire Department, as their welcome contributions benefit not only our department, but also our entire reservation. Bel Air crew members conducted a trainingContinue reading “Rosebud receives ladder fire truck”

MISSION – Several organizations, businesses and individuals collaborated to host a healthy meal, as well as gifts of food and medicine, to honor Rosebud Sioux Tribal elders. Tankake Ki Wotapi na Taku Icupi Kte (The elders will eat and take a gift) is an annual event held for the last 3 years. This activity isContinue reading “Tankake Ki Wotapi na Taku Icupi Kte”