The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is without a Chief of Police. A motion excerpt issued by Tribal Secretary Linda Marshall and addressed to President Rodney Bordeaux states in part that the tribal council voted on May 30, 2012 “to terminate the Chief of Police for lack of leadership and that the police department have a reviewContinue reading “Rosebud is without a Chief of Police (again)”
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Cleaning up a big mess
There are many people all over the world who view the Lakota as humans who are still one with nature. In fact, many of us remain deeply connected with Mother Earth through ceremony. Also, most American Indian Tribes are viewed by many as environmentalists because of our connection to the land. We are oftenContinue reading “Cleaning up a big mess”
Owl Bonnet District is cleaned up!
Owl Bonnet District is cleaned up!, a set on Flickr.
Rosebud gears up for summer elections
ROSEBUD, SD – Seventy (70) Rosebud Sioux Tribal members have filed affidavits seeking election to the governing body. Positions available include both the tribal president and vice-president jobs along with ten (10) tribal council representatives. All candidates must meet residency, blood quantum and age requirements before being placed on the ballot. Candidates must also passContinue reading “Rosebud gears up for summer elections”
Are we really that gullible?
One of the most valuable tools of a writer is a dictionary. When I was a college student I carried a dictionary with me to class. I used to page through that heavy red book on a daily basis. Times sure have changed. I still look up words every day, but now I canContinue reading “Are we really that gullible?”
The more things change, the more they stay the same
Education is a key. I was taught to believe that when you work hard to finish school you are setting yourself up for success. Many families and teachers encourage students to stay in school to lay a foundation for a better future. In today’s modern society, education is very important. Jobs are very hard toContinue reading “The more things change, the more they stay the same”
Rosebud Sioux Tribe opens Auto & Tire Repair Shop
MISSION, SD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribe held a Grand Opening last week for their latest economic endeavor – Sicangu Auto Service. President Rodney Bordeaux was joined by Rosebud Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) Director Wizipan Garriott and REDCO Board Chairman Shawn Bordeaux at a ribbon cutting on May 25. A special thank you wasContinue reading “Rosebud Sioux Tribe opens Auto & Tire Repair Shop”
Memorial Day 2012
sicanguscribbler’s photostream on Flickr. The Chancey Eagle Horn Legion Post #125 activites on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota
Federal restraining orders on the Rez?
It seems to me that the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was used as some kind of political football in Washington, DC. YAY to all Senate lawmakers for approving S. 1925 which seeks to allow our local tribal courts to have jurisdiction over non-Indians who assault or otherwise harm their companions while living onContinue reading “Federal restraining orders on the Rez?”
Indian Law & Order Commission holds field hearing on Rosebud Reservation
MISSION, SD – The Indian Law and Order Commission (ILOC) conducted a field hearing last week on the Rosebud Reservation. Topics addressed included: High Priority Performance Goals (HPPG) in Indian Country, Juvenile Justice, Implementation of the TLOA, Jurisdiction, and Enhanced Sentencing under TLOA, also Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault and Stalking. “Communities cannot arrest theirContinue reading “Indian Law & Order Commission holds field hearing on Rosebud Reservation”
Sicangu News 