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Zitkala-Sa: A Trailblazer for Native American Rights and Cultural Preservation

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Zitkala-Sa was born Gertrude Simmons on February 22, 1876, on the Yankton Indian Reservation in South Dakota, and died on January 26, 1938, in Washington, D.C. Her legacy endures through her contribut...

November 25, 2024

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Education

The History of Thanksgiving from the Native American Perspective

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There are always two sides to a story. Unfortunately, when it comes to the history of Thanksgiving, generations of Americans have been taught a one-sided history in their homes and schools. The domina...

November 15, 2024

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Education

Native American Veterans serve the nation

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Serving to protect this nation is something Native Americans have done since the Revolutionary War. Many ask how is it possible that Natives want to serve a country where "they [U.S. military] weren't...

November 11, 2024

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Education

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

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Every November since 1990, the United States celebrates Native American Heritage Month. The commemoration of the month provides a platform for Native Americans to share traditions, music, crafts, and ...

November 1, 2024

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Protect Native Women and Children from Sex Trafficking

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In South Dakota, the third Saturday of October, kicks off South Dakota’s annual pheasant season opener, offering access to nearly 4.5 million acres of public land. It is the largest hunting attraction...

October 9, 2024

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Education

My relationship with Native American Boarding Schools

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Nine children started their final journey home from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. They made several stops along the way for prayer services. On the evening of July 16, 2021, they reached their destination s...

September 30, 2024

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Education

Native American Boarding Schools and Education History

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The earliest schools for Native Americans were most often mission schools, founded by different religious groups in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In 1819, Congress passed the Indian Civilizati...

September 24, 2024

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Community Outreach

The issues surrounding Native American Education

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Usually, back-to-school season means excitement for children. Back to school means buying school supplies and new clothes for the school year, plus the benefit of seeing their friends again. However, ...

September 16, 2024

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Community Outreach

Human Trafficking at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

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South Dakota is most recognized for its open ranges, miles of lush farmland, and as the home of 1.2 million acres of the Black Hills National Forest. These same serene rolling hills and towering pines...

July 31, 2024

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Zitkala-Sa: A Trailblazer for Native American Rights and Cultural Preservation

The History of Thanksgiving from the Native American Perspective

Native American Veterans serve the nation

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Protect Native Women and Children from Sex Trafficking

My relationship with Native American Boarding Schools

Native American Boarding Schools and Education History

The issues surrounding Native American Education

Human Trafficking at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

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