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By Vi Waln Bullying is a real problem. In fact, there are young people who have committed suicide because they grew weary of being terrorized by a bully. Yet, there are adults on the Rez who are in denial about how bullying contributes to suicide. There are also adults who deny that poverty is aContinue reading “Cyberbullies are Cowards”

By Vi Waln Kudos to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe for hosting an awesome celebration to acknowledge many of the organizations, tribal programs and countless individuals who stepped forward in the fight against the now rejected Keystone XL pipeline (KXL). It’s hard to describe the feeling of knowing you have been a part of making history.Continue reading “There are no steps left for the South Dakota Public Utility Commission to take”

By Vi Waln Wopila to President Obama for denying the permit which would have granted TransCanada permission to construct their Keystone XL pipeline through our homelands. There were many human beings involved in this fight over the past several years. Our prayers were answered last week when President Obama announced his decision to deny theContinue reading “Climate Justice: Black Snake Denied”

By Vi Waln An important activity in October is Domestic Violence Awareness. There are many incidents of domestic violence happening not only on our reservations, but all across the world. It’s hard to image the number of people who suffer physical, mental, sexual, emotional and spiritual abuse every single day. Domestic violence is an issueContinue reading “Silent Witnesses Represent Lakota Women”

By Vi Waln If you are looking for a sign not to kill yourself, this is it. If you are looking for some sign to stay alive, this is it. Whether you know it or not, the world needs your talents and unique inner gifts. Your life is an opportunity to make some sort ofContinue reading “If you are looking for a sign not to kill yourself, this is it.”

According to Wikipedia, “Emotional intelligence can be defined as the ability to monitor one’s own and other people’s emotions, to discriminate between different emotions and label them appropriately and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior.” I began learning about emotional intelligence several years ago after being introduced to the concept at aContinue reading “Lakota Adults Are Role Models”

Journalists often face the risk of retaliation when we sit down to write a story or opinion. Yet, the main goal of a journalist is to inform the public. And sometimes the information we share involves issues that people don’t want anyone else to know about. I’ve always been candid in this column. I’m sureContinue reading “Public Trust, Integrity and Law Enforcement Officers”

2015 Retreat: Keeping with Tradition, Welcoming Change.

Many human beings do not understand the sacredness of Water. It is the only element on Earth that can exist as liquid, solid, or vapor. Modern society has conditioned us to take our water for granted. You probably don’t give much thought to the water coming out of your tap. The only time you noticeContinue reading “Mni Wiconi – Water is Life”

By Vi Waln The Primary Election on the Rosebud Reservation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Voters will choose several candidates to appear on the General Election ballot in August. There are ten tribal council representative seats open, as well as the four constitutional officer positions. Technology has changed the way candidates areContinue reading “Elect Tribal Officials Who Have Integrity”