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Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School Athletic Director named Native American Athletic Director of the Year

Allen Benoist, Athletic/Activity Director at Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School (C-EBHS) is the 2024 Native American Athletic Director of Year for the South Dakota Intercollegiate Athletic Administrators Association (SDIAAA). The award will be presented to Benoist at the SDIAAA annual conference in Sioux Falls on March 25 – 28th, 2024. Chuck Wilson, the Athletic/Activity Director at Todd County High School on... READ MORE >

March is Women’s History Month; March is also Social Work Month

I am reflecting on the history of women today. It brings back memories of my uncis sitting around having their tea or coffee, talking in their Lakota language, sharing stories and making bread, getting ready to feed the family in the evenings. Traditionally, our uncis were storytellers. It was their natural way of life. We are narrative-oriented in our approach... READ MORE >

Windswept Academy competes in archery

[caption id="attachment_69200" align="alignnone" width="300"] PHOTOS COURTESY OF WINDSWEPT ACADEMY The Windswept Academy placed third in their first competition ever. The Archery Competition was at Pine Ridge High School on February 24. Bobby Yazzie (11th grade) placed second for the boys and Sebrianne Grindstone (7th grade) placed 3rd for the girls. These students attended the tournament:...... READ MORE >

2023-2024 season proves Braves Basketball is back

The atmosphere was like any truck stop diner along an interstate on Easter Sunday morning right after church: So packed there is no place to sit, not even to wait for a table. So busy you can’t flag down a waitress because they’re flying around like hornets. So loud because everyone is talking all at once and way too loudly.... READ MORE >

2024 Northwest Area Schools spelling contest

Northwest Area Schools Spelling Contest is scheduled to be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Faith School. Students from Bison, Dupree, Eagle Butte, Faith, Harding County, Lemmon, McIntosh, Timber Lake, McLaughlin and Tiospaye Topa Schools plan to participate. Students in grades 1 – 8 will be competing in both the Written and Oral Contest.  Awards will be given to... READ MORE >

Keya Foundation’s Communities That Care Coalition announces February 2024 Good Relative Award winners

Here are the C-EB February Good Relative Award Winners! February’s theme was the Value of who showed to work the hardest. Students nominated were entered (by respective grades) on a Spin-the-Wheel online tool which determined the winner. Please congratulate and feel free to tag family members of students listed to share in the recognition of their caring student! The following... READ MORE >

CRYP’s 24th annual Passion for Fashion will focus on Traditional Lakota Star knowledge and storytelling

Every year since its 2001 inception, the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s annual pre-prom event has featured a different theme. Originally known as Passion for Fashion, popular themes included “1980s” and “Old Hollywood Glamour.” In recent years, however, the Native-led, grassroots, nonprofit organization has evolved its programming to ensure that every activity is deeply rooted in Lakota tradition, values and life... READ MORE >

CRYP prepares for its future with innovative solutions

The Cheyenne River Youth Project has served Lakota youth and their families on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation for more than 35 years. Such longevity is rare for a grassroots, Native-led nonprofit organization, and its founder wants to make sure CRYP endures for generations to come. “Cheyenne River’s children rely on us to be here for them, so we are... READ MORE >

West River Eagle Local Weather Outlook

High Winds on the Way It sure feels like springtime is upon us. Soon, everything will turn green. Believe it or not, we have a fair chance of getting some snow even as daytime temperatures will continue to warm up. Not to worry, we will have just enough cold weather this week to remind us that it is still technically... READ MORE >

Women’s History Month topic: The traditional role and status of Lakota women

In observance of National Women’s History Month, modern-day Lakota remember with reverence that the Lakota people have always been a matriarchal society. The Lakota men who understand what a matriarchal society involves were raised to show respect for women, who are recognized as the givers of life and considered sacred beings. Vi Waln (Sicangu Lakota), a nationally published journalist, wrote... READ MORE >