Today, catch up on some of the stories we’re following from Indian Country. This week, learn about how a shooting, social media posts, ostensible racism and a feud with local government have disrupted quiet Rapid City, South Dakota. In addition, read about the documentary Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting, which features Running Strong co-founder Billy Mills and examines the movement that is ending the use of Native American names, logos, and mascots in the world of sports and beyond, and more in this week’s News You Can Use from all over Indian Country!
Great Sioux Nation Issues "Notice of Trespass" Against Owner of Hotel that Banned Native Americans
On Saturday, the Great Sioux Nation in South Dakota issued a “Notice of Trespass ” order against Connie Uhre-Grand Gateway Hotel and its subsidiaries with instructions to vacate the premises.
‘Ready to fight’: how a Russian uranium ban would threaten Native American tribes
Ban would shift US uranium production into overdrive – posing environmental and spiritual threats to Indigenous communities who live near the mines
Imagining the Indian | The Fight Against Native American Mascoting
Legion posts to honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day
March 29 is a time to pay special tribute to the 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War era, to the 58,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Ensure equal voting access for Native Americans
A White House report released last week calls upon local, state and federal officials to do more to ensure that Native Americans have equal access to voting ballots.
Artists use their skills to teach Native American languages
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several artists across Minnesota are using their talents to help teach Native American languages Neil McKay is a tribal member from the Spirit Lake community in North Dakota who instructs students in the Dakota language at the University of Minnesota.
