2020-11-05

Partnership with Native Americans celebrates its 30th Anniversary

ADDISON, Texas – November is National American Indian Heritage Month, recognizing the culture, traditions and history of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) is honoring American Indian Heritage Month this year with a celebration of its 30th anniversary as a nonprofit championing hope for Native Americans. PWNA will recognize this milestone anniversary all month long with Native content, […]

Mine cleanup provides Rez jobs

Navajo, Hope could benefit


BILLINGS, Montana – In a collapsing coal industry, thousands of lost jobs could be replaced through removal of mine waste that is polluting tribal and other rural lands, according to a new report called “Coal Mine Cleanup Works” released Oct. 29. For starters, the Navajo Nation could benefit by 1,301 jobs and the Hopi Nation by 416, according to the […]

Lakota Nation Invitational Is Canceled For 2020

RAPID CITY –  The Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) board voted today to cancel all 2020 LNI events and basketball tournament, due to the rising numbers and concerns about safety for our students/athletes, fans and workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following are the quotes from LNI board President Chuck Wilson and Founder and Director of the Basketball Tournament Bryan Brewer […]

National election too close to call



NEW YORK CITY – The morning after a chaotic, suspenseful Election Day, Americans awoke on Wednesday to the specter of hours or even days of uncertainty ahead, as several states counted millions of ballots in razor-thin contests that could tip the balance to President Trump or former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. After a long election night rife with […]

American Indian Graduate Center launches Empowering Scholars Initiative

ALBUQUERQUE – In honor of Native American Heritage Month, American Indian Graduate Center has established the Empowering Scholars Initiative, which will increase the organization’s reach as it transforms the educational journeys of Native scholars. The $1M scholarship launch is set to happen on November 1, 2020, thanks to the generosity of MacKenzie Scott. By implementing the Empowering Scholars Initiative, American […]

City to resume utility shutoffs doe to non-payments

RAPID CITY – Beginning in January, the City will resume discontinuation of residential and commercial utility services for non-payment of utility bills.  This practice was suspended in March due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. City utility customers with overdue accounts will receive a notification letter in November and a reminder will be placed on the billing statements. On […]