ROSEBUD – Fourteen candidates advanced to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s General Election after voters narrowed the list for tribal president, tribal vice-president and ten tribal council vacancies. The top vote getters for tribal president are Kathleen Wooden Knife (490) and Steve L. DeNoyer Jr. (311). Others receiving votes were Wayne Frederick (282), Pamela Jean KillsContinue reading “Rosebud candidates advance to General Election”
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Highway 18 dedicated to Sicangu Code Talkers
ROSEBUD RESERVATION – The federal roadway through Todd, Tripp and Gregory counties was designated as Sicangu Lakota Code Talker Highway in honor of eight World War II veterans. SD Senator Shawn Bordeaux originally proposed that a section of US Highway 83 be designed in memory of the World War II veterans who spoke Lakota asContinue reading “Highway 18 dedicated to Sicangu Code Talkers”
Sicangu elders honored
ROSEBUD –The Rosebud Sioux Tribe coordinated a gathering for Sicangu elders to provide a meal, entertainment, social dances and honoring for tribal citizens aged 60+ years. Organizers publicly recognized several Sicangu elders who have reached the golden age of 90+ years. They were Lois Antoine, Muriel Antoine, Marie Waln, Victoria Plumman, Rose Little Thunder, ClaraContinue reading “Sicangu elders honored”
Candidates file for office at Rosebud
ROSEBUD – Sixty-eight citizens filed nominating petitions with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Election office declaring their candidacy for tribal president, tribal vice-president or ten tribal council vacancies. Successful candidates must be certified by the Election Board in order to be placed on the Primary Election ballot. The Election Code allows tribal voters to challenge theContinue reading “Candidates file for office at Rosebud”
Elders acknowledged on Rosebud
ROSEBUD – Several volunteers acknowledged Sicangu Lakota Elders recently on the Rosebud reservation with a healthy lunch, alternative medicines and a day of play at the track. On May 10, the staff of Wakanyeja Ki Tokeyahci and Lakota Made LLC teamed up to sponsor the second annual Tankake ki wotapi na taku icupi: “The EldersContinue reading “Elders acknowledged on Rosebud”
Uŋčí Wóslolye Lakota language app launched
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 will conduct “non-binding referendum vote”
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””
Rosebud Sioux Tribe calls for officer, council candidates
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 is fourth tribe to ban governor from reservation
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”
Model home will house Lakota language program
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”
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