Most of us are most of us are aware of the instances of Domestic Violence, as well as the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s movement. We must remember all our Lakota women who have lost their lives to Domestic Violence; what most of us don’t know is what it feels like to have your daughter lose her life to domestic violence. Here is Tina Crow Eagle's account of the day she learned of her daughter's murder. “October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I would like to remember my daughter MarQuita Marie Walking Eagle who lost her life to domestic...

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WOLF CREEK - Tonight was Parents night at Lakota Tech high school, the meeting was for all parents of students who planned on participating in winter sports, 76 parents attending the meeting, Dave Michaud, Lakota Tech wrestling coach said they had 40 wrestling parents in attendance, formally the wrestling season opens Monday, November 17. The meeting helps to prepare the parents of student athletes, stated Michaud, some of the topics covered academic eligibility, coach and administration expectations, required practices to be able to participate, activities that take away student eligibility, representing Lakota Tech, student responsibilities, parent responsibilities among other things....

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MISSION/ MACY/ MCLAUGHLIN/ WHITE RIVER - This was semifinal week for the All Nations Football Conference, Mahpiya Luta went to Macy for a 9A semifinal as the Indians defeated visiting Mahpiya Luta 52-14, in the other 9A semifinal, Todd County and Little Wound went toe to toe with the Falcons pulling out a 50-46 win while in 9B McLaughlin downed Marty 68-14 and White River shut out Tiospa Zina 50-0. The wins set up the All Nations Championship on Friday, November 7 in the Dakota Dome in Vermillion; in 9B McLaughlin takes on White River at 4pmCT and in 9A...

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AUG 28, 1981 - OCT 27, 2025 Harold M. Fool Head, age 44 of Kyle, South Dakota made his journey to the Spirit World on October 27, 2025 at his residence in Kyle, South Dakota. Harold was born on Aug 28, 1981 in Pine Ridge, SD to Sheralda Montileaux and Manuel Fool Head. Harold leaves behind the love of his life, Skuya Good Voice Elk and his baby girl, Manuella Fool Head. Harold also had six other children, daughters, Tasani Fool Head, Alexis Fool Head, Crystal Lynn Fool Head, Arabella Fool Head, Sheralda Von Fool Head; one son, Daxton Fool...

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APR 17, 1930-OCT 24, 2025 Eunice “Dawn” Elsie Little Sky was born on April 17, 1930 in Fort Yates, ND to John and Ethe (Bruguier) Gates. Eunice made her journey to the Spirit World on October 24, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Dawn is survived by her children, Tojan Norma Rendon, Prairie Rose Little Sky-White and John “Chepa” (Naomi) Little Sky; grandchildren, Ryanne White, Darryan White, Britni Little Sky, Makana Little Sky, Abigail Little Sky, Chaske Little Sky, Edsel “Eddie” Little Sky, Aleta Little Sky, Kathryn Thunder Hawk, Fawn Little Sky, Trae (Jocy) Little Sky,...

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MAY 2, 1951 - OCT 23, 2025 Mary Irene I'atala was born on May 2, 1951, to C. Hobart Keith and Emmeline (Brewer) Keith. She made her journey to the Spirit World in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mary is remembered by her daughter, Moana (Anthony) Petrelli; sons, Darrin I'atala, Tamatane (Nakina Mills) I'atala, and Calvin Grover Shangreaux; She is also survived by her siblings, Kenneth L. (Lynelle) Keith, Shawn (Amber Janis) Keith, and Tira (Walter) Ruff; her special aunt, Leona (Brewer) Stabler; adopted daughter, Lisa Bagola; and cousins, Clementine Tyon and Debbie Saunders. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

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On most days, Vincent Ely Bad Heart Bull Jr. sits quietly in his four-wheel walker in a San Leandro shopping center, greeting passersby with a soft nod and a story to share. Now 70, he has spent 44 of those years in prison. But behind his weathered face lies a lineage that shaped the cultural memory of the Oglala Sioux for more than a century. “This isn’t just about me,” Vincent Jr. said. “It’s about where I come from.” His ancestry traces directly to Amos Bad Heart Bull, the renowned Oglala Sioux artist and chronicler whose late-1800s ledger drawings captured...

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Indigenous journalist Rae Rose’s new children’s book ‘The Sacred Stone Camp’ tells the story of a young girl fighting to protect her community from the ‘black snake’ Author Rae Rose was at Standing Rock with her friend and relative, Indigenous activist LaDonna Brave-Bull Allard, as water protectors gathered to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. Born and raised in the Coast Salish Territory of Washington state, Rose traveled to the camp to assist in the medical tents, advising on the sometimes clashing eastern and Indigenous medicines. Rose has contributed to “Last Real Indians,” the “South Seattle Emerald” and “Mazaska Talks”; she...

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Have you ever felt like quitting? You pour your energy into something. You come up short. And slowly, you begin to believe the world would be just fine without your efforts. I’ve been there, too. While writing these columns for Lakota Times, I’ve wondered whether my words matter and if they reach anyone. Writing is a lonely undertaking. Each deadline feels like standing at a cliff’s edge, reaching for language to name things I’m still attempting to understand. Each week, I hope I don’t lose my footing and tumble into the abyss. And yet, every time I consider closing the...

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JUN 25, 1925 - OCT 25, 2025 “Tipi Ska Win” Rita Regina Long Visitor Holy Dance was born on May 25, 1925 in Pine Ridge, SD to Rex Long Visitor-Holy Dance Sr, and Antonia Sierra. Rita made her journey to the Spirit World on October 25, 2025 at her home in Slim Buttes, SD. Rita is survived by daughter Twila (Dennis) Blindman Dixie; sons Duane Blindman, Nathaniel Blindman, Stuart (Renee) Blindman, Travis (Gina) Afraid of Bear; First cousin Charles "Chuck" Bennet; as well as numerous nephews/nieces, numerous grandson/ granddaughters, great grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren all of whom she loved dearly....

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