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Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site to mark 50 years with cultural celebration
Event to include MHA storytelling, music and traditions. Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site is gearing up for a colorful and thought-provoking showcase of Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara history and culture to mark the park’s 50th anniversary. The free event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 17, will feature storytelling, traditional music, educational programs, inspiring speakers and activities for the family to enjoy.
Restored tribal land ends uncertainty for a family
It’s taken at least four decades for Minnesota to resolve who holds title to the land within the Mille Lacs reservation. The restoration of 18 acres on the south side of Mille Lacs Lake means an end to decades of uncertainty for one family. A bill passed by the...
Catholic boarding school documents staying in Montana
Instead of transferring them to Boston Jesuits, the Catholic nuns want to ‘take steps in truth-telling’ and ‘bring some healing’ to descendants. In a significant turn of events, an array of Catholic Ursuline Boarding School documents related to the boarding school students of several Indigenous nations in Montana and Alaska will remain in Montana.
Back-to-School extravaganza to empower Indigenous students and families
Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee hosts a day of resources, activities and support for Native students and families. Native students in Bismarck and Mandan are gearing up for a new school year with a special back-to-school event hosted by the Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee. Scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Sertoma Park, the day will be filled with giveaways, workshops, live music and various fun and educational activities designed to support and engage Indigenous families. Organizers expect between 500 and 1,000 students to attend.
Wounded Knee Massacre victims’ descendants urge feds to go beyond review, rescind soldiers’ honor medals at last
Revocation would ‘really make an impact’ on the healing process. This story contains graphic material related to the Wounded Knee Massacre, including descriptions of violence and trauma that may be triggering for some readers. Please proceed with caution. The Defense Department should go beyond its recent decision to...
UTTC introduces first net-zero greenhouse at a tribal college
‘More than just a greenhouse’: Tradition meets innovation at new sustainable growing facility. United Tribes Technical College marked a milestone in sustainable agriculture on Friday, Aug. 2 with the opening of its net-zero greenhouse, the first to be operated by a tribal college. This innovatively designed facility, powered entirely by solar energy, increases the accessibility of culturally relevant crops by offering a year-round growing season. Net-zero construction aims to achieve a balance of zero emissions, prioritizing energy efficiency while utilizing renewable energy sources.
Program selects Indigenous midwives and advocates to share cultural, generational knowledge
Indigenous communities experience infant mortality at nearly twice the rate in U.S. and Canada. Twenty-seven Indigenous midwives and advocates were selected by Spirit Aligned Leadership to participate in the organization’s fifth annual knowledge-sharing program, which will highlight the importance of Indigenous midwifery. Spirit Aligned Leadership is partnering with the...
Concerns grow about Christian nationalism in North Dakota
Some Christian denominations are publicly or discreetly raising concerns about a rise in an ideology known as “Christian nationalism” that desires a brand of conservative Christian dominion over all aspects of American society and politics. This includes concerns from the Western North Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran...
Untying the knots of colonialism in Native healthcare
Psychologist turns to a Bush Fellowship to Indigenize medicine. Modern medicine and methodologies have benefits. But what if the help you seek is more than what Western medicine can offer? One psychologist is about to test his theories as a 2024 Bush Fellow. Dr. Antony Stately is an enrolled citizen...
Relatives mourn fatal shooting of man who intervened in clash during iconic Oglala Nation powwow
Family members began posting on social media Sunday afternoon in response to the death of Tom Thunderhawk who was shot at one of the biggest Lakota powwows in Indian Country. He died approximately 36 hours after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds during the Oglala Nation Wacipi on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Unprecedented shooting shakes up Oglala Nation powwow
Survivor in ‘critical’ condition but improving as participants regroup in prayer. The 2024 annual Oglala Nation Wacipi halted abruptly when a shooting broke out during a powwow dance contest. The unusual life threatening event on Friday night sent one man to the hospital and another to jail, law enforcement confirmed Aug. 3. Authorities said it was not an attempted mass killing, as some feared.
Dog woes: Judge Traynor donates $500 to animal shelter, criminal charges dropped for unleashed pet
In the Monday, July 29 edition of the Bismarck Tribune, page A3, there was a glaring headline: “Suspect in Bismarck chase and shooting resentenced.” The story, written by Tribune reporter Blake Nicholson, was in regards to a man who was involved in a high-speed car chase reaching speeds in excess of 120 mph, apparently within Bismarck city limits. The suspect also got himself into a gunfight with law enforcement officials. It can be easily surmised that this individual endangered the public, is considered a menace to society, and needs to sit and think about it for a while.
North Dakotans call on state to deny permits for carbon capture project
Many North Dakotans are concerned about the safety and environmental impact of a carbon capture proposal put forth by Summit Carbon Solutions. Local land stewards recently gathered at the state capitol, calling on regulators to deny permits for 353 miles of pipeline and four storage sites outside of Bismarck. “I...
Indigenous education director seeks to build relationships with parents, emphasizes mental health
Cimarosti wants Native students in the district to feel loved and heard. When Tomi Cimarosti was 3 years old, she entered the dance circle for the first time. Her grandmother, Standing Rock matriarch Kunshi Agatha, motivated her to pursue her passion, dancing back then. The night before, Agatha stayed up all night to finish her regalia as a sign of support.
Recent grad sees a gap in educational quality for tribal students
Survey shows many teachers unaware of resources on Native American history, culture. North Dakota tribal schools need better support — especially when it comes to serving low-income students, Shayla Davis, a member of Superintendent Kirsten Baesler’s Student Cabinet, told a crowd of tribal educators Friday. “There should be...
Department of Public Instruction gives tribal curriculum guides a digital overhaul
Traditional meets digital in a new educational book series about North Dakota’s tribes, set to be released across the state in August. The first edition of the Department of Public Instruction’s curriculum guide, which came out in five volumes from 1997 to 2002, has until now been published only in print. But the department has been prioritizing the digitalization of the guides to make them more accessible to students. The new texts are also revised to include modern history of the tribes.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ mixed record on Indigenous issues
‘We've seen an evolution in Vice President Harris' positions, advocacy, and understanding of tribal sovereignty, and tribal lands’ *Corrected. Vice President Kamala Harris is likely to be the Democratic nominee in this year’s presidential election after a shocking move by President Joe Biden to drop out of the race. Harris already has enough committed delegates to become the nominee, but it has to be confirmed at the Democratic National Convention in August.
Sicangu Lakota citizens grow vision for future of food
‘It really humbled me, being able to be in the garden’. At the height of South Dakota’s growing season, you can find Siċaŋġu Lak̇ota youth busy at Keya Wakpala Gardens. They feed the chickens and gather eggs. Some harvest lettuce, rhubarb and cilantro. At a workshop, they preserve strawberry jam.
Pressures could lead to more closures at ND nursing homes
Federal requirements, travel nurse expenses, immigration freeze a challenge. Federal requirements for nursing homes to have a registered nurse (RN) on duty 24 hours each day are expected to add pressure to an already challenging workforce situation for the 75 rural and urban facilities across the state. A majority will...
One baby at a time: Dakota midwife revitalizes Indigenous birth work, inspired to improve quality of rural healthcare
Autumn Cavender envisions more childbirth programs and traditional care center. It’s the middle of the night, and Autumn Cavender drives down a country road through the pitch-black darkness. It’s a familiar routine for Cavender, who explains that most babies are born between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. As one of the few rural midwives in the area, she always has her bag prepared for the next birth.
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