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We Pray For All Of You

The Rez has many problems. We see alcoholism, drug abuse, domestic violence and the sexual abuse of children. Many tribal members believe we have a largely unaccountable tribal government. Also, some of our people live in homes without electricity. Many teenagers are left alone to care for younger siblings. Still, we make the choiceContinue reading “We Pray For All Of You”

Fire Hall named after Susan Kary

By Vi Waln PARMELEE, SD – The Grand Opening of a much welcomed building to house the fire trucks and equipment belonging to the Parmelee Fire Department was held on Tuesday. “I want to thank all the firefighters today,” stated Susan Kary. “Many have other jobs so they couldn’t be here today but theyContinue reading “Fire Hall named after Susan Kary”

Sicangu Lakota Akicita – Past and Present

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnvDHwTwan4

Mental Illness = Disease of the Mind

May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month. All children deserve role models to show them positive ways of living all year round, not just during the one month designated for mental health awareness. On the Rez there’s always an abundance of unhealthy role models for our children to imitate. Alcohol, drug, gamblingContinue reading “Mental Illness = Disease of the Mind”

The Reality of Living Near A “Man Camp”

Grace Her Many Horses has dedicated many years of her life to law enforcement. After this article was published she was removed from her position at Rosebud and has since returned to work on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Article is reprinted with permission from The Sicangu Eyapaha (Rosebud Sioux) tribal newspaper.(Courtesy Photo) ByContinue reading “The Reality of Living Near A “Man Camp””

The Children Are Sacred. Aren’t They?

By Vi Waln May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month. The mental health of our children is affected by abuse, whether it happens at home or school. Child abuse is unacceptable because it does affect the state of our children’s mental health. Violent abuse at school would likely cause a child victim toContinue reading “The Children Are Sacred. Aren’t They?”

Rosebud leaders want Referendum Vote

By Vi Waln ROSEBUD, SD – The Community President’s Association (CPA) of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe is working to get 27 Constitutional amendments placed on a Secretarial Election ballot for tribal members to vote on. The CPA has formed a committee to provide education to tribal members. They have been attending community meetingsContinue reading “Rosebud leaders want Referendum Vote”

Mom was my Best Friend Forever

My Mother was my best friend. She was a devout Catholic girl from the boarding school era and never ever complained about being abused. She attributed her experience in boarding school as one that helped her achieve an admirable level of self-control. I believed everything my Mother told me. She played basketball and was aContinue reading “Mom was my Best Friend Forever”

The Mental Health of Lakota Children

Tiny Tot Dancers enjoyed themselves at the 29th Annual He Dog Wacipi. Lakota culture is important to mental health. By Vi Waln The 2014 National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is on May 8th. It is up to all of us to help the children and young people in our lives enjoy mental,Continue reading “The Mental Health of Lakota Children”

Iron Shell Breaks Briar Cliff University Sprint Record

Pictured at right is Robert Iron Shell (well half of him anyway) with Lolo Jones in the center. Taken in Des Moines, IA SIOUX CITY, IA – College track records are written in the scorebooks until someone like sprinter Robert Iron Shell dashes right past them. Hard work, discipline and determination are what drives hisContinue reading “Iron Shell Breaks Briar Cliff University Sprint Record”