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.
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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.
Art Exhibit Presents Lakota Story of Emerging from Cave
A traveling exhibit that pairs Native American art with passages of a story narrating the emergence of the Lakota people is now on display in South Dakota.
IHS Leader: Bill Would Help Reservation Hospital System
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The agency responsible for providing health care to Native American tribes believes legislation would help department fix shortcomings
Census Weighs Changes to Counting American Indians in 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau is testing new questions on tribal enrollment to try to get a more accurate count of American Indians in 2020.
Thune, Noem Question Rapid City Site for Counseling Center
Two members of SD's congressional delegation are questioning the location of a counseling center in wake of a string of suicides affecting Indian communities.
Justice Department Sues South Dakota Department of Social Services Alleging Discrimination Against Natives
The Justice Department has sued the SD Dept of Social Services alleging that it repeatedly discriminated against well-qualified Native American job applicants.