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TOP: Veterans braved a chilly day to run a Mi22ion course to bring suicide awareness. Mission 22 is to remem-
ber the approximately 22 veterans who commit suicide every day.
RIGHT: Sicangu Lakota Veterans Joe Farmer, Troi Waln, Steve Leader Charge, Nellie Pearl Menard, Dorothy
White Lance and Miskoo Petite Sr. walked the last mile of the Veteran’s walk carrying flags. Courtesy photos.
BOTTOM: US Army veteran Nellie Menard (L) and Talisa Fast Horse (R) begin the uphill trek in the Grass
Mountain are during the 22-mile run held on Veteran’s Day.
Table of Contents
Rosebud Hosts American Legion National Commander Page 1
Update from President Rodney M. Bordeaux Page 2
REDCO Update Page 3
Sicangu Lakota Soldier Organizes Vets Day Run Page 4
Waniyetu Wi—When Winter Begins RST Child Care Page 5
Senator Troy Heinert is appointed leader by lawmakers Page 8
Former BIA/SGU Building Demolished in Rosebud Page 9
Wanbli Wiconi Tipi Recognizes Staff Page 10
EPP (Emergency Preparedness Program) Page 10
Family Culture Day Well Attended Page 11
143rd Annual Rosebud Fair, Wacipi & Rodeo Page 12
book (REDCO2017).
REDCO’s commitment to en-
hancing peoples’ lives is seen in
“It was a chilly day but that didn’t stop us,” White
Lance continued. “My family and I would like to
thank each and every one who came out. Running is
medicine and I’m happy that I got to do this with a
lot of you.”
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Child Care / Dance 4-5 pm; Baby Moccasin 11-26-18
RST Child Care Song and Dance Class 5-8 pm. Lakota Cultur-
and Lakota Language Preserva- 11-15-18 Lakota History Class 9 al History
tion Project hosted a month full of am-12 noon; Lakota Bingo 1-4 Class 9 am-12
cultural events in November. The pm; Lakota Dance 4-5 pm; Baby noon; Lakota
calendar of activities outlined be- Moccasin Class 5-8 pm. Dance 4-5 pm;
low provides dates and times. 11-16-18 Pie making class 10am- Beaded ear-
2pm; Lakota Cultural History ring class 5-8
Class 9-12 noon. pm.
11-17-18 Lakota Cultural History 11-28-18 Lakota Cultural History
Class 9 am-12 noon; Lakota Class 9 am-12 noon; Lakota
Dance 4-5 pm; Beaded earring Dance 4-5 pm; Beaded earring
class 5-8 pm. class 5-8 pm.
11-19-18 Lakota Cultural History 11-29-18 5pm-8:30pm: What is
Class 9 am-12 noon; Movie Mat- Emotional Intelligence? And how
11-6-18 Parfleche Class 9 am-12 inee 1-4 pm at RST Child Care will it help me? 5:30-6:30; Every
noon; Baby Bonnet Class 5-8pm. Building; Lakota Dance 4-5 pm. day is an opportunity to be thank-
11-7-18 Parfleche Class 9 am-12 11-20-18 RST Song and Dance at ful; Ways to give thanks every
noon. SFIS Middle School 8 am-3 pm; day to your mind, body, and spir-
11-13-18 Lakota Cultural History Lakota Cultural History Class 9 it. 6:45-7:45.
Class 9 am-12 noon; Lakota am-12 pm; Traditional Wacipi 6- You can view more on Facebook
Dance 4-5 pm; Baby Moccasin 11pm at RST Child Care Build- at RST Child Care Program. For
Class 5-8 pm. ing. more information you can contact
11-14-18 Lakota Cultural History 11-21-18 Lakota Cultural History the office at 605-747-5264.
Class 9 am-12 noon; Lakota Class 9 am-12 noon.
The singers of the Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud rendered the Lakota Flag
Song for Brett Reistad, National American Legion Commander. Singers in-
cluded Jacob Bordeaux, Tyree Bordeaux, Krash White Hat, Arnold Iron Shell,
Mario Connors and Isaac Blacksmith. Wicaglata included Tarianna Feather-
man, Nevaeh Flores, Doris Amos and Maureen Points At Him. Chaperone was
Beth Elk Looks Back.
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Democrats name Indian law- Legislature but they are making 2012, when he served one term in
maker as leader in South Dako- history as they regroup for up- the House. "I am a Husband, Fa-
ta Senate coming session. ther, Cowboy, member of the
At their party caucus over the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and for the
weekend, Democrats chose Troy last four years the District 26 State
Heinert as their leader in the state Senator," Heinert wrote in a mes-
Senate. He is the first tribal citizen sage before the election." It has
to hold the position. been a great privilege representing
"The Democratic Party is proud you in Pierre and I look forward
to be led by the first Native Amer- to continuing this responsibility!"
ican caucus leader in the State The 2019 session of the South Da-
Legislature," according to an an- kota Legislature starts in January.
nouncement made last week. Democrats hold just 16 seats, out
Heinert is a citizen of the Rose- of 105, in the chamber. Republi-
bud Sioux Tribe. He represents cans who serve in the House
Senator Troy Heinert is pictured here with Steve Brule, Buffalo, Jones, Lyman, chose their leaders earlier this
Emery. Heinert was re-elected to represent District
26. Emery was recently informed by Governor Elect Mellette and Todd counties in the month. Steven Haugaard will
Kristi Noem that he will no longer serve as Tribal state Senate. Heinert, who previ- serve as Speaker of the chamber
Relations Secretary, a position he was appointed to
under the Daugaard administration. Both men are ously served as the Democratic and Spencer Gosch will serve as
citizens of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Photo by Vi assistant leader.in the chamber, Speaker pro tem. Senate Republi-
Waln.
won re-election to a third term in cans have not yet chosen their
Democrats may be vastly out- the Senate on November 8. He leaders. Story from Indianz.com
numbered in the South Dakota first came to the Legislature in
NRCS Announces EQIP for funding consideration. This quality, and wildlife habitat devel-
Program signup deadline year, December 21, 2018, is the opment.
HURON, S.D. – U.S. Department date by which an operator or land- Applications for all NRCS conser-
of Agriculture (USDA) officials owner must sign an application at vation programs are accepted con-
announce December 21, 2018 as their local NRCS office for Fiscal tinuously, however the application
the batching date for applications Year (FY) 2019 funding consider- batching date, or call for ranking,
for the popular Environmental ation, says Wurtz. This batching is annual. Wurtz says. “The batch-
Quality Incentives Program date is for general funding oppor- ing deadline for this popular con-
(EQIP) administered by the tunities as well as initiative fund- servation program comes around
USDA’s Natural Resources Con- ing such as Soil Health Initiative, quickly and the ranking process
servation Service (NRCS). Wildlife, Honey Bee Pollinator, can be competitive.” Operators or
Now is the time to contact NRCS Sage Grouse Initiative, National landowners should apply early,
to begin developing conservation Water Quality Initiative, High not wait, to visit NRCS in their
solutions on your farm or ranch. Tunnel Systems, Organic, and On local U.S. Department of Agricul-
Local and regional technical spe- -Farm Energy to name a few. ture Service Center.
cialists with the NRCS can help The EQIP program provides fi- For information about technical
you develop a plan to address re- nancial and technical assistance to assistance and conservation pro-
source concerns. “Those with help farmers and ranchers volun- grams, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/
good conservation plans will be in tary implement conservation prac- GetStarted. For more information
a better position to apply for fi- tices to improve natural resources about the EQIP or to apply, please
nancial assistance since they have on working agricultural lands. contact your local NRCS office or
a solid conservation goals with Payment is provided for a variety visit:
their operation,” says Jennifer of practices to address natural re- www.nrcs.usda.gov/Programs/
Wurtz, EQIP Program coordina- source concerns such as water FinancialAssistance/EQIP.
tor, with the NRCS, Huron, SD. quality, grazing land health and
Applications are batched annually productivity, soil erosion and soil
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