Basketball is more than just a game for Native American communities. It symbolizes unity, a source of pride, and a cultural touchstone that brings people together. From the bustling courts of Phoenix to the vibrant tournaments in Rapid City, the love for basketball reverberates across reservations, echoing the heartbeat of our communities. Basketball, or “Rez Ball” as we affectionately call…
As we approach another Fourth of July, a day synonymous with freedom and independence, it is essential to reflect on this nation’s complex and nuanced history from the perspective of its first inhabitants – the Native Americans. The concepts of freedom, sovereignty, and unity hold a unique significance for Native Americans, who have a rich history intertwined with the growth…
Join us in addressing one of the most urgent challenges of our era: achieving environmental balance. Our lifestyle faces a threat, yet it presents an opportunity to renew our commitment to the land, water, and air that nurture us. We invite you to engage in this vital dialogue, sharing your insights, wisdom, and scientific knowledge. Together, we can carve a…
As you embark on life’s journey, you enter a time of limitless potential and boundless opportunities. This is a time to dream, explore, learn, and dare. It’s a time to be bold, to be brave, to see, to witness, to investigate, and to discover. This is your time for self-discovery and personal growth. It’s a time to make mistakes, learn…
Greetings to relatives! This message is for our tribal citizens – living on the Rez and in the city, the future leaders of our Nations, the heartbeat of our tribal communities, and the carriers of our traditions. Life is a journey filled with challenges and victories, and embracing every part of it is important. This article is a guide to…
In the heart of our nation, where Tribal Nation communities have thrived for centuries, there lies an opportunity for transformation. The path to safer communities is paved with justice-focused reforms and strengthened by positive partnerships with law enforcement. As we navigate this path, we confront a significant challenge: recidivism. This complex issue, characterized by the tendency of a convicted individual…
Our ancestors always taught us that we are interconnected, deeply rooted, and firmly grounded, yet reaching out to one another, sharing sustenance and strength. As a community, we must remember this profound wisdom as we navigate our lives and strive for our dreams. Many of us are familiar with the “crab bucket” mentality. It’s a metaphor often used to describe…
We are passionate about empowering our folks with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions. Financial literacy, the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, is a crucial life skill that can set you on the path to financial independence and security. In a world where 64% of American families live paycheck to paycheck, understanding money, financial planning,…
To our young people entering high school or those with a college degree who are finding limited options, and as you stand at the threshold of new possibilities, have you ever considered a less traveled but equally rewarding path? With the world changing rapidly, the demand for trade skills such as welding, building, and repairing is rising, and you could…
We wish to discuss a topic of paramount importance: the necessity of raising our boys to become good men to benefit a healthy society. Instilling core values such as faithfulness, good parenting, hard work, and physical health in our young men is crucial for the prosperity of our communities. Faithfulness and Fidelity Faithfulness and fidelity are cornerstones of solid relationships…
