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November 12, 2017 Vi Waln Historical or intergenerational trauma is real among our people. Many issues our teenagers and children are dealing with today are rooted in historical or intergenerational trauma. Our lives, as well as those of our descendants, will be affected by trauma as long as we don’t make a conscious effort toContinue reading “Historical Trauma Impacts Us All”

October 29, 2017 By Vi Waln “I will never ever give up on finding my brother. I will bring him home someday.” Eva Iyotte, Swift Bear Community. Eva’s statement appears online at the Korean War Memorial of South Dakota: In Memory of US Army Sergeant Phillip James Iyotte. Last week, the Sicangu Lakota people witnessedContinue reading “Akicita Isnala Najin”

September 23, 2017 By Vi Waln September is designated as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. “Take a Minute, Change a Life,” is this year’s theme. Many Lakota people have been affected by the suicide of a loved one. If you are contemplating suicide, please take a minute to read on, it could change your life.Continue reading “Lakota Teachings Do Not Advocate Suicide”

August 19, 2017 The Rosebud Sioux Tribe will have a General Election on Thursday, August 24. Voters will elect a tribal secretary and 10 tribal council representatives. Since Wayne Boyd was the only candidate to file for tribal treasurer, he will remain in that position. According to the Election Board, there are approximately 7,306 tribalContinue reading “Vote in the RST General Election”

July 30, 2017 By Vi Waln Sicangu Scribe Summer is a time when we would do well to be accommodating to the visitors from other tribes who come here for ceremony. The way we treat our guests not only reflects upon us as individuals, it also demonstrates how well we represent our tribe. Consequently, theContinue reading “Confiscating Sacred Instruments: Do We All Need A FWS Permit?”

Vi Waln Sicangu Scribe The Wiwang Waci is perhaps the most sacred ceremony gifted to the Lakota by Pte San Win (White Buffalo Calf Woman). At one time, there was just a single ceremony held near the time of the summer solstice. Our ancestors made an annual pilgrimage to pray at this sacred summer ceremony.Continue reading “Ceremony Protocol: Respect Yourself First”

Vi Waln Sicangu Scribe There are many National Football League (NFL) fans living on reservations. There isn’t anything wrong with following professional sports. In fact, NFL games are great entertainment. Many of us have no problem with professional football. However, some of us do have a problem with what professional sports teams choose as mascots.Continue reading “We Don’t Want A Redskin Playground”

By Vi Waln The Rosebud Sioux Tribe will have a Primary Election on July 27. There are 10 tribal council representative positions open, along with the tribal treasurer and secretary positions. According to a public notice issued by the Election Board, 38 tribal citizens have filed nominating affidavits seeking election to 12 open seats. DuringContinue reading “Felons and Tribal Elections”

By Vi Waln Life is hard for many Lakota people. It may be especially difficult when you are living on the land where your ancestors grew up. There are times in life when you might lose something that’s important to you. There are also times in your life when people who mean a lot toContinue reading “You Give Me Hope”

By Vi Waln It’s destroying us. Those words say a lot. It is what a health care provider at Rosebud Hospital told me. We were talking about the growing methamphetamine epidemic on the Rosebud Reservation. Meth is taking over our people. There have been numerous homes burglarized on the Rosebud in the last several weeks.Continue reading “It’s Destroying Us”