Lakota Times's Podcast

MANDERSON - On Tuesday, the OST Council met for their regular session at Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, Garf Steele, council representative from Wounded Knee District introduced a resolution for a Proclamation honoring the memory of Chris Eagle Hawk and setting aside the Friday of Oglala Nation to honor Eagle Hawk’s memory, it passed 17-0. Eagle Hawk started the Crazy Horse Singers with family members and singers from Manderson, he was the main Eyapaha for Oglala Nation and was the announcer for a number of wacipis and honorings throughout Indian Country and beyond, he was much more than a...

Article Link

The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB), U.S. Department of the Interior, mourns the passing of its long-time Chairman and prominent Indian artist Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes). First appointed to the IACB in January 2011, Harvey went on to serve as its chairman for the next eleven years. He was appointed and reappointed to the IACB under both Republican and Democratic Administrations. During his tenure as Chairman, Harvey was instrumental in leading the IACB’s extensive accomplishments in enforcement of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act to rid the Indian arts and crafts marketplace of fakes and counterfeits to...

Article Link

MARTIN - Saturday night in Martin, it was a matchup of number 1’s, Class B #1 and defending State B girls champs Bennett County hosting Class A #1 undefeated Mahpiya Luta in front of a full house, in a fast paced first quarter, Bennett County hustled to keep up with visiting Mahpiya Luta but still went down by 10 26-16 before the visitors cranked up their defense, holding Bennett County to single digit scores in the remaining three quarters, eight,five and six points on their way to an 80-35 win to open the season 6-0. It was a barrage of...

Article Link

PIERRE – Students from St. Francis Indian School recently, enjoyed a trip to Pierre Players Community Theatre to watch a play by a Sicangu Lakota playwright! The experience sparked meaningful conversations about culture and art while showcasing SFIS talent. Mary delivered a moving vocal solo of “Reflection,” and Ramon wowed the audience with “Jingle Bell Rock” on saxophone before the play. What an incredible way to celebrate creativity and heritage!

Article Link

Learning your tribal history can help you to understand why we are the way we are. I know some of you think that historical events took place long time ago and are no longer relevant, but they’re still important to us because we have to remember and honor our own history. It tells you something when the federal government erases holidays that have been in place for decades. For example, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was established by Congress in 1983 and first observed nearly 40 years ago. Martin Luther King Jr. was a powerful spokesman for all...

Article Link

There is hope that exists beyond self-help slogans and blind faith in progress. It is sober and disciplined. It treats time as accountability to ancestors, rooted in what came before rather than promises of improvement. I call it “wounded hopefulness,” and it’s the only hope honest enough to write from this week. Lakota People know wounded hopefulness as lived experience. For centuries, Lakota life has been shaped by systematic efforts to seize land and impose social control, often carried out by American institutions claiming protection or order. Over time, however, these efforts narrowed possibilities and restricted Lakota futures. These are...

Article Link

On December 19 and December 20, 2025, at the Aqua & Acre Market, downtown Rapid City, South Dakota, Anpo Jensen held her first poetry reading and book signing for her new book Hero Dreams Shine. Attendees also enjoyed local tea provided by the Staple & Spice Market, which catered the events. “One day, I walked past this beautiful store and decided to ask them if they were interested in selling my book. They were very supportive. After they agreed, they suggested hosting a poetry reading and a book signing during the Lakota Nation Invitational,” Jensen said. Originally, the book was...

Article Link

January 3, 2026. Wioteghika Wi is the name of the tenth full moon of the Lakotan year. This year, that full moon occurred early Saturday morning, January 3, at 3:02 Pine Ridge Time. Oteghika is defined by Buechel as “very hard to endure, trying, difficult," and Wioteghika Wi as "the hard moon.” We use "Hardships" as the name of this moon. The Lakotan year in 1890 began with the early morning full moon on April 5 at 2:24 am. That was the first full moon–Magaksicha Agli Wi–of that year. The tenth full moon–Hardships–was December 25, 1890, at 10:57 pm. The...

Article Link

A great time starting out the year with smiles is what happened at the OST Nursing home for New Years Eve. I had the opportunity to entertain the residents on New Years eve for the third year in a row. The Ridge Rocker band formerly called Crazy Indian Cowboy, with lifelong member the late Barney Janis, Tim Mesteth, and myself in the beginning, we always had a great time playing up there and as we got older, we were even more happy to play up there because some of the residents and staff were our family and close friends too....

Article Link

WOLF CREEK - The Lakota Tech girls wrestling team was in Sioux Falls for the Floyd Farrand Invitational at SF Lincoln, as a team the girls placed 9th. Individual finishers included Brandy Marshall 3rd at 120, Wetu White Dress 4th at 140, Chloe Fire Thunder 4th at 145, Iva Black Elk 5th at 100lbs and Amelia Last Horse 7th at 235. The Lakota Tech boys team was 8th at the Harding County Invitational in Buffalo; individual finishers included: Eddie Stover 2nd at 175, Jason Waln 3rd at 215, Jimmy Mitchell 3rd at 285,Tyrone Eare 4th at 285, Jager Black Feather...

Article Link