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We live between two worlds: one tells us who we are, and another tells us to decide for ourselves. The sociologist W.I. Thomas wrote that the power of being human is in “the ability to make decisions from within instead of having them imposed from without.” This simple line captures an essence of the human condition. Unlike animals, who react automatically to surroundings, humans can pause. We reflect and decide how to act. That pause, what is commonly called “inhibition,” is where the self begins to grow. It’s not something we’re born with. We cultivate it over time. George Herbert...

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RAPID CITY, SD (Oct. 27, 2025) — Oyáte Wóokiye, in partnership with Tanka Fund, is proud to announce the second annual Tatá.ka (Buffalo) Harvest on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Makoce Agriculture Development (1751 Mahpiya Maza Lane, Porcupine, SD). As co-host, Tanka Fund celebrates this harvest as part of its Buffalo to Schools initiative — restoring Buffalo to Native lands, livelihoods, and food systems while supporting school nutrition and community wellness. “Bringing the Buffalo into the schools is so much bigger than just lunch. It’s about bringing back a sacred relationship,” said Jeanne Eagle Bull, president of...

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PINE RIDGE - Volleyball teams across the state wrap up the regular season this week with regional tournaments getting underway next week, first round on Tuesday, November 4 and semifinals on Thursday, November 7. Winner is the top seed in Region 7A at 24-6 while Lakota Tech is 30-11 and the #2 seed, Pine Ridge is 21-13 and seeded 3, Todd County is 4 with 16-15, Little Wound at 13-16 is seeded 5 while St. Francis is 9-21 and the 6 seed leaving Mahpiya Luta at 6-21 seeded 7. If the standings hold up this week, Winner would get a...

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FEB 1, 1985 - OCT 5, 2025 Leon, Jr. is survived by brothers, Marvin Richard, Jr. and Alton Adams, both of Pine Ridge, SD; sisters, Marla Richards and Amber Adams, both of Pine Ridge, SD and Sarah Adams of Oglala, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews. Leon, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Adams, Sr. and Lillian Bear Runner; sisters, Liberty Adams and Liane “Lamb” Adams; brothers, Colbert “Cubby” Richards, Sr., Marty Richards and Acorn Adams; and grandparents, Oscar “OB” Bear Runner and Grace (Rock) Bear Runner, Russell Adams and Sara Running Shield. Funeral Services: 2:00 PM,...

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PINE RIDGE/KYLE/ MARTY/OMAHA/MACY - The first round of the All Nations Football Conference got underway this past weekend, the top two seeds in both 9A, Winnebago and Todd County and 9B, Mc- Laughlin and White River, earned first round byes; in 9A Little Wound eliminated Pine Ridge while Mahpiya Luta defeated Lower Brule and in 9B Marty was all over Crazy Horse while Tiospa Zina knocked Omaha Nation out of the playoffs. On the SDHSAA playoff side, in 9AA Parkston downed Bennett County while in 9A Castlewood took out Dupree. Lakota Tech closed out their season with a 50-0 home...

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AUG 24, 1974-OCT 17, 2025 “Wowa’s’aka Ithukala” Sheldon Charles DuBray was born on August 24, 1974 in Pine Ridge, SD to Pershing DuBray and Cleone (Blue Bird) Inderlied. Sheldon made his journey to the Spirit World on October 17, 2025 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Sheldon is survived by his mother, Cleone Inderlied of Hot Springs, SD; brother, Conrad DuBray of Hot Springs, SD; sister, Marcella DuBray of Sioux Falls, SD; estranged sister, Ora DuBray of Sioux Falls, SD; sons, Sheldon “CJ” DuBray of Yankton, SD and Nicky DuBray of Wanblee, SD; sister-in-law (and best friend), Darcel...

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OCT 16, 2025-OCT 16, 2025 Patricia Ann War Bonnett was born on May 3, 1945 in Pine Ridge, SD to Patrick Yellow Boy and Zelda (Bear Robe) Yellow Boy. Patricia made her journey to the Spirit World on October 16, 2025 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Patricia is survived by her husband Gene War Bonnett Sr., children; Dave War Bonnett, Gene Pete War Bonnett Jr., Denelle War Bonnett, Doreen War Bonnett, Kellie Sierra, Martie War Bonnett, Talono War Bonnett, and all grandchildren and great-grandchildren, siblings; Patrick Yellow Boy Jr., Elton Yellow Boy, Martha Duron, and Tony...

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Running Strong for American Youth has introduced the 2025- 2026 Microenterprise Cohort. The Microenterprise Development Program has helped launch or expand 26 Native owned small businesses since 2022. The 2025–2026 cohort is the largest yet—featuring 16 Native-owned small businesses from South Dakota, Oklahoma, Montana, and newly added California. With this expansion into the Hoopa community in Northern California, the program is empowering small and emerging Native-owned businesses to bring quality products and services to their communities—while strengthening local economies, preserving culture, and creating opportunities for generations to come. There are 4 native owned businesses from South Dakota that were selected...

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