Ellen and Serena Harmon’s entrepreneurial roots run deep. For over 15 years, the sisters helped to lead and grow their family’s businesses in the building trades—from constructing log homes to providing lumber and retail hardware on the Rosebud Reservation. In 2021, after successfully fighting to keep their business strong during the worst of the pandemic, Ellen and Serena purchased their brother’s interests in their family’s business and officially became full owners of RLH, Inc. But as Lakota women business owners, in many ways Ellen and Serena are just getting started. This fall, with support from Lakota Funds, they secured a...

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MARCH 9,2001-FEB 24,2025 Nolan Gage Warrior, Jr. was born on March 9, 2001 in Rapid City, SD to Nolan Warrior, Sr. and Amanda Daisey (Her Many Horses) Warrior. Nolan made his journey to the Spirit World on February 24, 2025 near Oglala, SD. Nolan is survived by his mother, Amanda Daisey (Her Many Horses) Warrior; father, Nolan Warrior, Sr.; siblings, Anthony (Sasha), Andre (Liyah), Nalolah, Roman, Abigail, Noah, Lucius, Analah Warrior, Dreamer & Chevy Luv Her Many Horses; great grandfather, Verdell Long Soldier; grandparents, Robin Her Many Horses, Junce Crow, Dale & Novalyn Warrior, Marian Poor Bear, Fedelia Cross, Jeri...

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The following is a statement from the Haskell Indian Nations University Faculty Senate, which comprises the faculty of Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. To Haskell Indian Nations University’s family, Tribal members, and Allies around Indian Country from Haskell Faculty Senate: Words are inadequate to express the sense of betrayal and loss Haskell faculty feel regarding the so-called “efficiency” firings across our campus last Friday, February 14, 2025. This executive order sadly represents a continuation of the trail of broken treaties that U.S. history shows us. For the Native Nations that have entrusted their family members to our care...

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Oglala Lakota County School District to celebrate School Board Recognition Week The Oglala Lakota County School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during South Dakota School Board Recognition Week from February 17-21. “This is a great opportunity to recognize our school board for their dedication to our children and our community,” Superintendent Kaltenbach said. The men and women serving Oglala Lakota County School District and their years of service are: Bryan Brewer, Board President 9 year Debbie Blue Bird, Vice President 6...

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MISSION – Dr. Erica Moore, Sinte Gleska University President, issued a press release regarding Executive Order 14049, which directly affects students who attend tribal colleges and universities. Executive Order (EO) 14049 is The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunities for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities. The initiative was established in 2021 to improve educational and economic opportunities for Native Americans. The initiative also upheld self-determination for Native Americans. EO 14049 also required federal agencies to provide support through primary, secondary and higher education. The new administration ordered a sweep of all initiatives...

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RAPID CITY - On Saturday the Monument’s Ice rink arena was the site of the Region 4A boys and Region 4 girls state qualifying meets, the top four finishers in each weight class qualifies for the State wrestling tournaments at the Monument’s Summit Arena. The Tatanka girls qualified three wrestlers, Lakota Rogers took first at 114, Sandra Moves Camp won the championship at 145 while Chloe Fire Thunder was third at 138 and Brandy Marshall was fifth at 107 making her the alternate with a chance to compete. In the boys tournament, Lakota Tech qualified four boys, Zaniyan Iron Eyes...

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PINE RIDGE - The Pine Ridge Thorpes closed out their regular season with an 84-68 win over Todd County, finishing regular season at 12-8 and earning the #2 seed in Region 7A. Committed to playing a tough schedule, the Thorpes lost to Bismarck Century and Campbell County early on with losses coming from #1 rated SF Christian”, Lennox twice, vermillion and RC Christian. The tough schedule is to prepare your team for the postseason. Pine Ridge junior Marvin Richard III scored 39 points in the Todd County game, for the season he’s now at 709 points for his 20 games...

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Empathy, how would you define it? The Net Dictionary defines empathy as “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” From the Wit & Wisdom section of THE WEEK—The following quote was found in The Washington Post written by Hannah Arendt; “The death of human empathy is one of the most telling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism.” Is America declining toward barbarism as Hannah’s quote suggests or is what was there all along simply being revealed? I think America’s throwing Ukraine under the bus, all of sudden, represents that “fall into barbarism.” Native Americans...

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They say, "comparison is the thief of joy." Indeed, when we compare ourselves to others and long for what they have, we invite envy into our lives. Envy is a powerful and often painful social emotion that emerges when we perceive ourselves as lacking in comparison to someone else. Envy makes us feel inferior, inadequate, and resentful toward those who seem to have more than we do. In a society where money, possessions, and status are highly emphasized, it can be challenging to resist succumbing to envy. But envy is inherently destructive and prevents us from highlighting our own gifts...

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On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the crew of KILI radio hosted a birthday celebration in honor of KILI Radio’s 42nd anniversary. KILI’s actual birthday is on February 25th, but the crew wanted to celebrate early. By celebrating, they hosted a traditional powwow out at the Prairie Winds Casino. There were at least 100 dancers that were in attendance and at least a couple of hundred people that showed up to celebrate KILI Radio’s birthday. The celebration began with a meal around 5pm and then grand entry was held at 7pm. There were also 12 drum groups that were in attendance,...

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