Moving from the Rez to Rapid City By Tim Giago (Nanwica Kciji – Stands Up For Them) It was probably in the 1940s during WWII that the greatest influx of Natives to Rapid City took place. A new military base called Rapid City Army Air Force Base began to draw many military families and so the shortage of rental […]
Voices of the People
True tribal enemies hide in plain sight
True tribal enemies hide in plain sight By James Giago Davies Native Sun News Today Columnist John D. Rockefeller infamously quipped over a century ago—” I don’t want thinkers, I want workers.” The exploited workers misguidedly internalized that as a badge of honor, a telltale distinction that it is better to work hard than to think because your thinking would […]
Noem’s efforts to remove indigenous history
Noem’s efforts to remove indigenous history “Confucius, a Chinese philosopher and politician, lived thousands of years ago (551-479). His philosophy and teachings formed the basis for East Asian culture and is considered the most influential person in human history. Confucianism emphasizes personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, kindness, and sincerity” (Life and Significance of Confucius, San Jose […]
Foodbanks and the cost of food
Foodbanks and the cost of food By Clara Caufield, NSNT Columnist It used to be that if one of the ‘poor folks,’ it was possible to survive on eggs, a great source of protein; tuna fish, also good protein; peanut butter, also nutritious and a loaf of Wonder bread, ever on the cheap side. Every ‘wonder’ what is in it […]
A secret that wasn’t a secret
A secret that wasn’t a secret By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer As news comes to light on the Boarding School issues, facts and locations will surprise almost everyone. However for some, it’s less a surprise, as it is or was, a way of life for thousands of students around the State of South Dakota. For most […]
Messages from Medicine Wheel Country
Messages from Medicine Wheel Country By Professor Shane Doyle, Crow Professor By Clara Caufield, NSNT Correspondent SHERIDAN, WY – Earlier in May, Professor Shane Doyle, (Old Buffalo Bull) University of Montana, and member of the Crow Tribe gave a very well received presentation entitled “Messages from Medicine Wheel Country” to a packed auditorium at the Whitney Center, Sheridan Community College. […]
Lakota praised as greatest light cavalry
Lakota praised as greatest light cavalry By James Giago Davies Native Sun News Today Correspondent When people think about the Lakota Oyate, before they think about tipis, or war bonnets, or sacred rituals, they think about the horse. There is a romanticized, almost mystical union, between the Lakota and the horse, and it is tempting, given what a profound and […]
Traditionalist or Progressive?
Traditionalist or Progressive? We here on the Pine Ridge Reservation have been surviving within a deep-rooted and far-reaching misconception. Tribal member/residents seem to think the power to govern belongs to the government. I’ve repeatedly witnessed the same thing. That mysterious 1% use it to keep us disorganized and divided. I believe this is what the rich people want. It […]
A “Shout Out” to Donovan Sprague, High Buffalo Backbone
A “Shout Out” to Donovan Sprague, High Buffalo Backbone By Clara Caufield, NSNT Columnist Donovan Sprague, High Buffalo Backbone, of Cheyenne River is doing one heck of a job as a History Instructor and Native American Student Advisor at Sheridan Community College in Wyoming. Now in this third year at the college, after being recruited from South Dakota, Sprague was […]
Lakota treaties need to be discussed
Lakota treaties need to be discussed Dr. Arthur W. Zimiga (Owacin Tanka) True Oglala – Wazaza The dialogue concerning this issue was brought to my attention by Oglala Sioux Tribal Council Healthcare Committee members at the scheduled meeting of the three Tribal Health Committees represented on the October 25, 2021 at the Holliday Inn near the Rapid City Civic Center. […]
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