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December 4, 2008  RSS feed
Steele passes pipe on to Two Bulls
Two Eagle, Eagle Elk, Pourier selected for executive board
PRAIRIE WIND - On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Judge Charles Montileaux swore in the new Theresa Two Bulls- William "Shorty" Brewer Oglala Sioux Tribal administration during a brief ceremony before the first tribal council meeting at the Prairie Wind Casino. More...
Two recounts take council position from Featherman-Sam, gives it to Little Whiteman

KYLE - After two recounts for the tribal council positions from Medicine Root district, Stanley Little Whiteman Jr. was declared the winner over Emma Featherman Sam by a vote of 304-303. On election night, Nov. 4, unofficial results gave Featherman Sam a one vote edge over Little Whiteman 273-272. More...

LWHS students advance to state in speech

KYLE —There were several hundred high school kids in attendance on Nov. 22, in Sioux Falls at the 10th annual Cougar Classic Oral Interpretation Tournament. Little Wound High School entered 14 of its best interpretive readers at the tournament in the categories of interpretive poetry, drama, duet, humor and theatrical reading. More...

Indian healthcare improvement legislation left to next congress
By Archie B. Beauvais Special to the TImes

WASHINGTON - The Indian Health Care Improvement Act was passed by the Senate in Febuary of this year as S. 1200 and addresses disparities in health care among Native people as compared to that of those in mainstream society. Unfortunately, the House version of the bill, H.R. 1328 apparently was not addressed by Congress and will have to be presented to the next session. More...

Pine Ridge leads in serious injuries
Car crashes are leading cause of death on Rosebud
Vi Waln Times Correspondent

ROSEBUD - Overall, "severe injuries are the leading cause of death for all Native Americans aged 1-44 years," said Charles Mack. He serves as the supervisory sanitarian at Rosebud hospital. Mack summarized the Severe Injury Surveillance Profile of the Rosebud Reservation in a presentation to the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council on Nov. 26. More...

 Headlines
• article has image OST council selects committees
Large committees bring logistical challenges
PINE RIDGE - "Committees are really important, we need you to take your committee meetings very seriously," said Theresa Two Bulls, new The OST president Wednesday as the council met for a second day to finish their agenda, to make committee selections for the six standing committees to serve for the next two years, "you need to debate the issues and come out as one voice, More...
• Bear Killer, Cross win out in Pass Creek special election
• article has image Activists granted standing to oppose uranium producer
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 Lakota Wicoiye
• article has image Diabetes can be prevented!
Rosebud Hospital hosts scavenger hunt
ROSEBUD - The Lakota people have been greatly affected in one way or another by diabetes. Most living on the reservation have either have their lives altered by the effects of diabetes or have a close relative who does. For example, many Lakota people must inject themselves with insulin on a daily basis. More...
• article has image Kyle Dec. 26 concert to feature Skylar Wolf
• Episcopal Diocese sued in tribal court
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 Ask Anna
• Ask Anna
Dear Anna I've been with this guy for 4 1/2 years now and we have a daughter together and one on the way. I was wondering if he will ever change his ways? He likes to party and every now and then he takes off and ditches to drink. Am I wasting my time? And I also heard that he has called another girl but as usual he denies it. Am I believing in him too much? More...
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 Opinion
• Tribal council lends support in ousting oil company
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor: In a special session of the outgoing Oglala Sioux Tribal Council held at the Prairie Wind Casino recently, the Oyate were surprised to learn that an oil/gas company was on the agenda. Invited by President John Yellow Bird Steele, officials from Royalty Exploration, LLC (REX) were on hand to make a presentation to the OST Council. More...
• Thank you from LaCreek Electric
• TCHS article was balanced
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 Dr. Archie B. Beauvais
• article has image Ceremonies help keep social and individual balance
Northern Perspectives
It was a great honor to be able to attend the family honoring for Amanda Takes War Bonnett several weeks ago which was held at the Legion Hall in Martin. Myself, Francis Whitebird and number two son, Beaux were honored to be present. More...
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 Tim Giago
• article has image Yes Virginia, there is a BIA
Notes from Indian Country
Yes Virginia, there is a Bureau of Indian Affairs. No Virginia, there is no bureau of African/American, Hispanic American, or Asian/American affairs. More...
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 Lydia Whirlwind Soldier
• article has image Things will get better
A Sicangu Perspective
This December ends yet another year. Thinking back to 2008 events I sometimes wonder what the future holds for us. I try to think in a positive way and when I think of the tribulations we have faced this past year I try to think of solutions. More...
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 'REZ HAPPENINGS'
• Rez Happenings
Lakota Nation Education Conference Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 17-20 at the Ramkota Inn and Quality Inn in Rapid City, including Health Institute Dec. 17, School Board training Dec. 18- 20 and Craft Fair Dec. 17-20, for information call 288-1921. More...
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 The Holy Road
• ~Glen T. Janis Sr.~
PORCUPINE — Glen T. Janis Sr., 72, died Monday, Dec. 1 at Pine Ridge Hospital of natural causes. He is survived by his wife Winnfred Janis of Porcupine; daughters Belva Janis and Michelle Janis both of Oklahoma; Katherine Janis of Denver, Colo. and Rochelle Janis of Rapid City; seven grand children and two great grand children. More...
• ~D'Angelo Moya NightWalker~
• ~Walter E. Tiedeman~
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 Sports
• article has image Busch named Nebraska player of the Week
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Sunni Busch, a junior at Chadron State College and a Todd County graduate, hit 21 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and snared a career high eight steals Friday night in Chadron's 68-51 win over Dominican University of California. More...
• Season Previews
• BHSU students to showcase Indian Studies interactive kits
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