Native American News

The Oglala Sioux Tribe announces it is withdrawing from two Native American organizations.

A gap in South Dakota statute means state departments can’t pay for interpretive services when somebody contests an administrative case. One legislator is looking to change that in light of a recent—and unique—case.

The state of South Dakota has submitted its proposal to tap into millions of dollars the federal government has allocated to transform rural health care.

The State Tribal-Relations Interim Committee approved four proposals it plans to bring to South Dakota’s next legislative session.

Peter Lengkeek, Chairman of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, is calling on USDA leadership to protect funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and programs for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC.

Tribal leaders are responding to the recent announcement Medals of Honor will not be revoked for the Wounded Knee Massacre.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on his Twitter account that the recipients of the Medal of Honor from the Battle of Wounded Knee will not change.

At the latest State-Tribal Relations Committee meeting, South Dakota lawmakers discussed potential legislation to address law enforcement training and additional protections for tribal officers.

South Dakota is a prime candidate for renewable energy developments like solar. However, one group wants to make sure that power - and career potential - reaches every corner of the state.

The federal government has finalized an $18 million settlement with 12 people abused by former IHS pediatrician Stanley Patrick Weber.