Indigenous

Indigenous: Addressing the Shorter Life Spans of Native Americans

Hisle, South Dakota – At just 20 years old, Katherine Goodlow has already witnessed significant loss within her community. As a member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, she has mourned the passing of friends, relatives, and acquaintances to a variety of causes, including suicide, car accidents, and illnesses such as appendicitis and COVID-19. The life expectancy gap between Native Americans and white Americans is stark, with Native Americans typically dying much younger. In South …

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Border Crisis: Indigenous People from Central America and Mexico Seek Better Life, Tribal Leader Speaks Out Against South Dakota’s Actions

Rapid City, South Dakota – President Star Comes Out of the Oglala Sioux Tribe criticized Governor Kristi Noem’s remarks regarding Indigenous people arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. Comes Out emphasized that many of those arriving are Indigenous people seeking opportunities and a better life. He expressed concern over the treatment of these individuals, referencing the Trump Administration’s policy of separating families and the use of razor wire at the border. Comes Out also addressed Governor …

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