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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”

ANTELOPE LAKE CAMPUS – An eagle feather headdress belonging to Spotted Tail was among items on display in conjunction with the fifty-second annual Sinte Gleska University Founder’s Day celebration. “Legacy Returns” featured a collection of Chief Spotted Tail’s (1823-1881) personal items, including an eagle feather headdress, a wig fashioned from horse hair, beaded moccasins, pants,Continue reading “Spotted Tail’s heirlooms displayed at Heritage Center”

ROSEBUD – Emergency personnel responded to numerous calls from tribal citizens requesting assistance for help during several days of dangerous subzero temperatures and life-threatening wind chill warnings. The Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP) is activated by the tribe in response to severe weather. EPP has a plan in place to respond to calls. The public wasContinue reading “EPP activated to provide services”

SD/NE STATELINE – Rosebud Casino was shuttered over the New Year holiday when an electrical panel blew up and disconnected all power to most areas of the facility. Tribal officials initially requested to be off the air from the live YouTube stream to hear the report on the casino. However, council members insisted on aContinue reading “Rosebud Casino upgrades electrical system”

MISSION – Albert “Bobber” Her Many Horses, a teacher at Todd County Middle School, was surprised with a national teacher award recently in a school wide assembly. Her Many Horses, a music and Lakota Language teacher, was named a national Milken Educator and received an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. Awarded by the Milken Family Foundation,Continue reading “Her Many Horses wins national teacher award”

ANTELOPE LAKE CAMPUS – The Sinte Gleska University faculty and staff hosted Sicangu grandparents for an afternoon of activities with food, gifts, prizes and a photo shoot with Santa. Cheryl Medearis opened the afternoon with a welcome address on behalf of Sinte Gleska University. The Elder Christmas Dinner is an annual event organized by theContinue reading “SGU hosts Christmas Dinner for Elders”