From Pine Ridge to Rapid City to Denver, Lakota students enter classrooms not built with them in mind. Navigating westernized academic spaces means moving between two cultural worlds—one grounded in Indigenous traditions and the other shaped by colonial demands. Yet when Lakota knowledge thrives alongside Western learning, classrooms become places of shared insight and renewal. Whether studying hundreds of miles from home or attending westernized schools on the reservation, we should not have to choose between success and identity. Academic achievement ought to strengthen our voice and spirit, not diminish them. But this tension is visible in the values that...

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SEPT 13, 2025 - SEPT 24, 2025 “Ptehinjcala Wakan Wah’ki’eyah” (Sacred Jumping Buffalo Calf) Josiah Shyne Little Whiteman-Old Horse was born on September 13, 2025 in Rapid City, SD to Autumn Rayne Little Whiteman and Jared Old Horse. Josiah made his journey to the Spirit World on September 24, 2025 at home near Kyle, SD. Josiah is survived by his ina, Autumn Rayne Little Whiteman; ate’, Jared Old Horse; Siblings; Ella’jo Little Whiteman, Jaream T. Little Whiteman, Bryson & Braxton Richards; grandparents, Dorothy Thunder Bull, Carl Eagle Elk, Phyllis Campbell, Susan Big Crow, Billy Gourd, Taylor & Donita Little Whiteman;...

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MAR 21, 1962 - SEP 19, 2025 George William Red Star, Sr., was born on March 21, 1962 in Pine Ridge, SD to Paul Red Star, Jr. and Virginia Lame Deer. George made his journey to the Spirit World on Sept 19, 2025 in Pine Ridge, SD George is survived by the mother of his beloved children, Wilma Jealous of Him; his children, Charity (Delane) Iron Boy/Medicine, Isiah (Josiah) Red Star, and Shanye Red Star; hunka daughters, Alvina Webbi Little Moon and Sophia Elboy Shield; stepson, Clayton (Unique) Jealous; grandchildren, Janet Medicine, Braelyn Iron Boy, Evans Medicine, TreSean Red Star,...

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THREE MILE CREEK - Saturday, the OST wintercount was unveiled by the two current OST artist laureates Keith Brave Heart and Marty Two Bulls Jr., the large Buffalo hide was rolled out before an interested crowd at the Oglala Lakota Artspace at Three Mile Creek southwest of Kyle; the hide featured the Oglala Sioux Tribe logo and a glyph completed by Marty Two Bulls Jr., a second glyph has yet to be completed by Keith Brave Heart. Saturday, Oct 11 at 10:30 will be a Free event for unveiling “Waniyetu Wowapi: Reclaiming Our History, An Interactive Winter Count Experience” at...

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AUG 12, 1973 - SEP 19, 2025 Floyd Wayne Tyon, Jr. was born on Aug12, 1973, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota to Floyd Milton Tyon, Sr. and Betty (Tapio) Wilson. Floyd made his journey to the Spirit World on September 19, 2025, at the Banner Health Hospital in Casper, Wyoming. Floyd is survived by his children, Derek, Shashaina, Kolbe, Eddie, Jazmine, Jason, Dre, and Lizzy; his mother, Betty Wilson; brothers, Calvin and Don Ghost Bear, Shane Tyon; sister, Julie Tyon; Godsons, Manuel Wayne, Mason Tyon and Gunner Ghost Bear; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren Floyd is preceded...

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IRENE BLANCHE LONG-WHITE Mar 28, 1946-Sept 17, 2025

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DEC 12, 1999-SEPT 12, 2025 Steven Ernest Larvie, 25, passed away on September 12th of 2025 in Rapid City South Dakota. Steven was born in Sioux Falls South Dakota, to Jaquline and Fredrick Larvie on December 12th in 1999. He is survived by his grandfather, Sylvester Larvie; his mother and father, Jaquline and Fredrick Larvie; his siblings, Trenton McClintock, Jesse Kordonowy, and Jacinta Lower; nieces and nephews, Aurora McClintock, Dean Kordonowy, Aurthur McClintock, Ernest Lower, Jasper Kordonowy, Urijah Lower, Audrina McClintok, Malcolm Kordonowy, and Uilliam Lower; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Steven was preceded in death by Tammy Rosales,...

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The IndigeQuit Study is being conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is a world leader in research to prevent, detect, and treat cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Our world-renowned researchers have received three Nobel Prizes and many other major awards. We're located in Seattle, Washington. This study is looking for Indigenous adults who smoke commercial cigarettes and want to quit. Participants will be asked to use one of two IndigeQuit smartphone application (“app”) for smoking cessation programs. The goal of this study is to learn which program is the most useful for people who want...

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Makoce Agricultural Development held their 4th annual Convergence event on September 17th & 18th. This event took place at the Woyute Regenerative Production Farm in Porcupine, South Dakota. The 4th Annual Convergence is a local, community rooted gathering that is held on the Pine Ridge reservation, bringing together community to explore the systems that Makoce’s team navigates today and the ones they are planning to build in the future. The primary aim of the conference is to highlight diverse experiences and insights that contribute to advancing food sovereignty and food autonomy, with a focus on building resilient and thriving local...

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It is 1964, and the world is tuned in to watch the Tokyo Olympics. Tamakhóche Thehíla (Billy Mills) is rounding the corner of the track during the 10,000-meter race in the middle of the pack. As he reaches the straightaway, the fatigued, young Lakota from the Pine Ridge Reservation, pushes his legs to their limits and gains the lead on the other runners, crossing the finish line and winning Olympic gold. Today, a group of Lakota, with the help of One Spirit, is using their legs to help the community in a more metaphorical sense; however, the impact is similarly...

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