Cultural Heritage: Lakota Language Version Of ‘The Avengers’ Hits Screens
Explore how a Lakota language teacher's vision turned into a reality with the support of Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo and Disney executives.
Native Americans
A Rare White Buffalo Calf Has Been Born In North Dakota
A rare event and some say a sign of hope for the future, happened in North Dakota this June. A rear white buffalo calf was born at Turtle Mountain Tribal Buffalo Park on June 16, 2022.
Yellowstone National Park Renaming ‘Offensively Named’ Mountain
Mount Doane, named after Gustavus Doane, has been renamed the 'First Peoples Mountain,' after a 15-0 vote by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN), the federal body responsible for maintaining uniform geographic name usage throughout the federal government.
Guardians Project Finds Millions Embezzled from Reservations
South Dakota project fights financial crimes against tribes.
School Officials Say Wrestlers’ Dance was Insensitive
Officials at Central High School say the wrestlers' dancing is culturally insensitive and doesn't fit with school values.
Tribes Seek to Keep Flags from Capitol After Pipeline Bills
Two Native American tribes in South Dakota are asking that their flags not be displayed at the state Capitol.
Governor Kristi Noem Proclaims Tribal Flags Will be Permanently Placed in Capitol Rotunda
Governor Kristi Noem plans to permanently display the flags of the nine tribal nations in the state capitol rotunda, planning a celebration as they are placed.
Tribal Leader: We Are All South Dakotans
A message of renewed relations between the Native American Tribes and State of South Dakota highlighted Thursday’s State of the Tribes Address in Pierre.
Representative Kristi Noem Fights for Amber Alert on Reservations
US Representative Kristi Noem says Amber Alerts are not being transmitted on many Native American Reservations. A new law she's introduced would make the change.
New Dignity Plates a Wise, Wonderful Option for South Dakota Drivers
Beginning July 1 you can buy an alternative license plate featuring the image of the Dignity sculpture by Dale Lamphere that was put up recently near Chamberlain, overlooking the Missouri River.