SD: Native American/Indigenous
SD police academy grads newly schooled on Indian Country
South Dakota's police training program included a new course this year, one specific to tribal communities. A class of 20 graduated yesterday from …
Group proposes changes, encourages use of Indigenous SD education standards
A team of educators and supporters recently proposed changes to South Dakota's framework for Indigenous education, making the lessons more accessible …
Indigenous-led public service program in SD secures more funding
The Department of the Interior is disbursing $7 million to offices throughout the country for Indigenous-led conservation projects. The Indian …
‘Tension, confusion’ around broadband access in Indian Country
Some federal incentives to bring internet access to Indian Country neglected to require tribal participation, according to a new report. The Federal …
Youth 'Graffiti Jam' hits 10th year on Cheyenne River Reservation
By Kate Mothes for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servi…
USD threats to fire staff part of larger trend
The University of South Dakota threatened to fire staff members in what some see as an ongoing attack on academic freedom, according to reporting in …
Black Hills Visitor Center under new joint tribal, federal oversight
The Black Hills National Forest is one of the latest federal lands to enter a co-stewardship agreement with local tribal nations-a management model en…
New federal funds earmarked for SD rural water projects
Some rural South Dakotans struggle to get good drinking water but the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has awarded two local communities with grants to …
Sioux Falls programs address rising homeless population
Homelessness in South Dakota may be down overall, but the state's urban areas are an exception. New programs in Sioux Falls aim to address it…
Ballot dropbox ban a barrier in SD primary
South Dakota's June 4 primary will be the first national election here since ballot dropboxes were banned in 2023. It is one of 12 states to ban …
Report: SD Medicaid expansion enrollment remains low
Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state wh…
Some SD Native American youth get a helping hand from peers
November is Native American Heritage Month, and a South Dakota organization is working to help establish leadership skills for Indigenous youth…