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Author, teacher of endangered Lakota language dies

June 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. The Lakota language has lost one of its greatest supporters. Continue Reading

ND reservation, abuse focus of 2-part documentary

March 31, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Robin Poor Bear was reluctant to speak out about the sexual abuse she said she experienced as a child living with an adoptive family. Continue Reading

View of organ donation shifting in Lakota culture

January 28, 2013 in The Daily Republic

In Native American circles, donating an organ is often viewed as not only a physical sacrifice, but a spiritual one as well.
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Indian Village to host Lakota Winter Games

January 18, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village welcomes Smithsonian presenter Mike Marshall at 1 p.m. Saturday for a presentation of Lakota Winter Games.
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Lakota immersion day care gets $4K grant

January 9, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The Lakota Immersion Childcare is a full-immersion language initiative for infants and toddlers.
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Red Cloud Indian School wins Lakota Language Bowl

December 20, 2012 in The Daily Republic

The students from the Red Cloud Indian School beat out the other teams to win the bowl, which focuses on the use of the Lakota language.
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Program at tribal college teaches Lakota language

November 21, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Tom Red Bird is one of the remaining people in the world who can speak Lakota, and he spends his days in a large airy room among 10 boys and girls, speaking to them only in the ancient language of their ancestors. Continue Reading

Lakota runners disappointed at race cancellation

November 4, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Five Lakota had been planning to run the 26.2-mile race to raise money for a local youth shelter.
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Lakota runners disappointed in NYC race cancellation

November 2, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Despite the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, five Native American runners from tribes in South Dakota had little doubt that the New York City Marathon race would go on as scheduled Sunday. Continue Reading

Lakota author to lead bow-making workshop in Rapid City

October 2, 2012 in The Daily Republic

RAPID CITY (AP) The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is hosting a Lakota bow-making workshop and presentation for students and the public next week. Continue Reading