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By Vi Waln MISSION – A task force created by the South Dakota House of Representatives met here last week to hear presentations by the Rosebud and Oglala Sioux Tribes. Members of the Tribal Economic Development Task Force opened their meeting with a presentation by Clark Guthmiller of the US Department of Agriculture at theContinue reading “Tribal Economic Development Task Force Meets on Rosebud”

Our children, teenagers and young people are the most valuable resource we have. We call them Wakanyeja, a term which denotes their sacredness. I pray for the families who realize the importance of Lakota children and nurture them. I also pray for the Lakota families who are controlled by their addictions and don’t seem toContinue reading “Our Most Valuable Resource is Our Children”

There is a lot of attention being focused on the Rainbow Gathering, which is scheduled to be held in the Black Hills National Forest. There are Lakota people who have vehemently spoken out against these people coming to the HeSapa. There are also Lakota people who do not have anything against the Rainbow Family. It’sContinue reading “The Lakota are Praying For You in Ceremony”

Summer solstice is upon us. The changing of seasons is always a powerful time on Unci Maka. The solstices and equinoxes are times when we could all be in prayer. The potent time of a seasonal transition is when our prayer is the most powerful. Human beings all over the world held prayer ceremonies onContinue reading “Come and Pray with Your People”

Summer is usually a time when teenagers will stay up all hours of the night and sleep in the next day. Summer is also a time when there is a lot more activity happening at night on the streets of our reservation communities. It’s a time when parents and grandparents tend to be more concernedContinue reading “Somewhere on the Rez, there is a very worried Mom”

This topic is nothing new, but I feel the need to address it. Lately I’ve seen a lot of postings on social media where warnings are issued to people to be careful of those who want bad things to happen to them, or members of their family. Once there was this man who accused peopleContinue reading “A Clear Mind and A Pure Heart”

ROSEBUD, SD – Sixty nine candidates have filed nominating petitions seeking a place on the ballot for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Primary Election scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2015. In order to be eligible to vote, you must be at least 18 years old and have established residency on the Rosebud Reservation for at leastContinue reading “Candidates Undergoing Certification at Rosebud”

The voters of Rosebud have some important election dates to remember this summer. On June 16, voters registered in Todd County will go to the polls to elect two school board members. Registered voters who wish to vote by absentee ballot in this school board election can do so by visiting the Todd County SchoolContinue reading “Stop making excuses. Go vote.”

Rosebud’s Chauncey Eagle Horn American Legion postponed their Monday services at local cemeteries due to the rain. They plan to follow their previously advertised schedule on May 30, 2015. The Sicangu Lakota Warriors could also be visiting cemeteries on Saturday. This is the traditional Memorial Day, when we visit with our friends and relatives asContinue reading “A Time To Remember”

Congratulations to the seniors who graduated from area high schools over the weekend. The Class of 2015 received their high school diplomas in ceremonies held at St. Francis, Todd County and White River High Schools. You’ve made it through one of the most difficult times in your life. We are proud of all of you.Continue reading “Principals Should Encourage Students”