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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...

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    August 16, 2023

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    July Spotlight: Rally Together to Prevent Human Trafficking

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    The Black Hills of South Dakota offer a stark contrast to the vast plains that surround them. A landscape of natural beauty that boasts serene rolling hills and towering pines, the Black Hills were or...

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    July 20, 2023

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    Cultural Awareness and Revitalization

    What really happened at the Battle of the Little Bighorn

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    Sharing the Untold Story of Native America is one of the most important things we do at Native Hope, and if Indian Country is to heal, there must be an acknowledgment of the past. This acknowledgment ...

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    June 25, 2023

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    Cultural Awareness and Revitalization

    Celebrating Native Fathers

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    A community is only as strong as its mothers and fathers. The heritage of Native Americans is rich in community and family bonds. In the Lakota culture, the word tiyospaye encompasses the conviction t...

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    June 18, 2023

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    Culture and Identity

    Remembering the Akichitas - Warriors

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    Over the centuries, Native American akičhitas (warriors) watched over their oyates (tribes). They protected their people and helped in times of strife — it was the warriors’ job to ensure the survival...

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    May 29, 2023

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    Tribe History
    Crow Tribe

    Children of the Large-Beaked Bird: Crow Tribe History and Culture

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    The Crow tribe has a long and vibrant history. From nomads on the Great Plains to their life on a reservation in Montana, the Children of the Large-Beaked Bird have stories to tell and insights to sha...

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    May 28, 2023

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    Tribe History
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    Wandering Warriors: The History of the Blackfeet Tribe

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    Throughout their history, the Blackfoot people have endured hardships and celebrated victories. Their story is one of fierce fighting and dedication to culture and tradition, even in the face of great...

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    May 21, 2023

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    Education and Youth Empowerment

    Recognizing Native Organizations on Native Nonprofit Day

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    Native American communities have a rich history of coming together to support one another and advocate for the advancement and well-being of all Indigenous communities and peoples. On May 19, Native H...

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    May 12, 2023

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    Stories of Hope

    Celebrating the Power of Native Women and Native Mothers

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    The Legend of the White Buffalo Woman One summer a long time ago, the seven sacred council fires of the Lakota Sioux came together and camped. The sun was strong, and the people were starving, for the...

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    May 12, 2023

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