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”
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Lateral Violence
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”
Rosebud receives ladder fire truck
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”
Tankake Ki Wotapi na Taku Icupi Kte
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”
Lakota youth compose original music for symphony orchestra
SIOUX FALLS – Sy Bordeaux, a 17-year-old Sicangu Lakota musician and composer, had his original music composition performed by the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) at a recent concert. The orchestra performed Bordeaux’s original music composition titled “Anxiety” at the Beats and Beethoven Concert held over the weekend at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls.Continue reading “Lakota youth compose original music for symphony orchestra”
UPDATED 01.28.2025 Rosebud will provide tribal identification cards to citizens
ROSEBUD – President Kathleen Wooden Knife issued a statement regarding POTUS Executive Orders signed earlier this week, including those authorizing raids to expedite deportation of undocumented immigrants. The statement was posted on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s social media accounts over the weekend. The tribe is currently working to authorize funds to allow tribal citizens toContinue reading “UPDATED 01.28.2025 Rosebud will provide tribal identification cards to citizens”
Sicangu youth voice concerns to tribal council
ROSEBUD – Tokala Inajinyo Youth Leadership staff expressed concern over the future of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative after the US President-elect is sworn into office. In June 2021, Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland established the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. Her official memorandum outlined plans for the Initiative, stating “the Department [of Interior]Continue reading “Sicangu youth voice concerns to tribal council”
Moore seated as SGU President
ANTELOPE LAKE CAMPUS – The Sinte Gleska University Board of Regents have named Dr. Erica Moore as President, two years after the passing of longtime President Dr. Lionel Bordeaux. Dr. Moore is Boriken Taino (Indigenous Caribbean/Puerto Rico). She was born and raised in New Jersey, has lived in Mississippi, Idaho and has resided in SouthContinue reading “Moore seated as SGU President”
Pejico opens doors
MISSION – Pejico, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s medical cannabis dispensary, accepted online registrations for the first 50 patients to receive a ticket to attend an evening opening. The online tickets sold out quickly for the November 14 event. Registration required patients to be valid RST medical cannabis card holders. A grand opening was held forContinue reading “Pejico opens doors”
Pipestone Quarry threatened
PIPESTONE, Minn. – A rock quarry where Indigenous people from across the continent harvest red stone to make ceremonial pipe bowls is threatened by continued petroleum pipeline development. The existing Magellan pipeline supplied gas to consumers in Minnesota before the permit expired in 2022. The pipeline is owned by ONEOK, a company based in Tulsa,Continue reading “Pipestone Quarry threatened”
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