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In pondering things to write about I have to take into account the concerns of my fellow tribal members. The ideas they offer along with whatever is happening in any given week is usually the topic I “scribble” on. I know there are some ideas you have given me that I haven’t gotten to yet. I apologize for not getting to everyone’s suggestions. More ... Around Indian Country and in the general public some people – perhaps many – see the Oglala Sioux Tribe as a failure in tribal self-government. Indeed, some people on the Pine Ridge Reservation – home of the OST, feel the same way. More ... When I have friends come from all over the country I am often bombarded about questions about the Pine Ridge Reservation. I appreciate the strength and courage of the Civil Rights Activists who put their lives on the line for the benefit of our American Indian people. More ... On November 4, 2008 the Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted a secretarial election of which 323 qualified voters of the Oglala Sioux Tribe adopted Amendment I. More ... The old cowboy lay in the hospital bed at the retirement wing of the VA at Fort Meade, SD. He was there for a couple of months during, as staying in his house on top of Cuny Table was more than he cared to bite off this winter. He was 86 years young. More ... Being addicted to anything is a horror story that may never end. You tell yourself you’ll never take another drink or illegal drug. But too many do, sometimes after many months of sobriety and staying away from the drugs. More ... The economy in various contexts is under review at the moment. The Lakota way that we did things in the years prior to the 1890’s is the great difference as we do things today. Wowasi econpi (work) in those days of the Lakota value systems was without money but is hard work nonetheless earned plentiful food and shelter for everyone. More ... Voices RSS feed |
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