The cruel, violent bully needs your prayers

October is a month when we see Domestic Violence Awareness activities happening across the country. Do you know that October is also National Bullying Prevention Month? Domestic violence and bullying are acts committed by cruel hearted people. If you are a mean person who likes hurting others, then you definitely have some serious mental, emotional,Continue reading “The cruel, violent bully needs your prayers”

Waln unofficial winner of special election at Rosebud

ROSEBUD, SD – Calvin “Hawkeye” Waln, Jr. received 941 votes to Trent “Okie” Poignee’s 680 votes last week during a Special Election held on the Rosebud to determine who would represent Antelope Community, the largest on the reservation, on the tribal council.   In the primary election held in July 2012, incumbent Scott Herman receivedContinue reading “Waln unofficial winner of special election at Rosebud”

Alcohol overdosing is not an excuse

I remember when my late grandparents told stories about how life was on the Rez when they were young. My late grandparents used to say it was extremely embarrassing for an individual to be taken to jail for being overdosed on alcohol in public. Too bad our Rez has changed so dramatically.   Have youContinue reading “Alcohol overdosing is not an excuse”

Rosebud’s Special Election marked by court action

ROSEBUD, SD – Last month, Antelope tribal council representative candidate Scott Herman withdrew from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s General Election race reportedly to accept a full time job. As a result, the Election Board scheduled a special election for Antelope.   The Election Board initially ruled that all candidates who were certified to appear onContinue reading “Rosebud’s Special Election marked by court action”