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Indigenous Affairs Reporter for the Rapid City Journal πŸ—ž | she/her | Wamp + Montauk-Brothertown Indian Nation descent

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Lakota scientist set to launch debut poetry book Anpotowin Jensen will launch "Hero Dreams Shine" this spring. The book is a collection of 45 poems focusing on themes of Indigneous rescilience and self-empowerment with science woven throughout.

Anpotowin Jensen will launch "Hero Dreams Shine" this spring. The book is a collection of 45 poems focusing on themes of Indigneous rescilience and self-empowerment with science woven throughout.

08.02.2025 13:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'It's been a living hell': Family reflects on murder trial, verdict, in death of pregnant woman Following the death of Ashton Provost on Aug. 20, 2023 and her Jan. 2025 murder trial, the Provost family said they've recieved little help, support and protection from their tribe

Following the death of Ashton Provost on Aug. 20, 2023 and her Jan. 2025 murder trial, the Provost family said they've recieved little help, support and protection from their tribe

12.02.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Journey Museum, Red Ribbon Skirt Society open limited-time MMIP exhibit 200 red signs sit in front of the Journey Museum in Rapid City representing MMIP victims for the upcoming MMIP National Day of Rememberance and Recognition on Feb. 14

200 red signs sit in front of the Journey Museum in Rapid City representing MMIP victims for the upcoming MMIP National Day of Rememberance and Recognition on Feb. 14

12.02.2025 18:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you recognize this South Dakota woman? Investigators need your help Colorado Bureau of Investigators have discovered an unidentified woman found in 1999 in south central Colorado is likely Oceti ŜakowiΕ‹ from South Dakota.


MMIW Alert 🚨

Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who was found in Colorado in 1999. She’s likely a tribal member or descendant of one of the nine tribes in South Dakota.

rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/i...

20.12.2024 18:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was lucky enough to join my friend Josiah on his podcast Fruitless and talk about my recent reporting. Definitely worth a listen

08.12.2024 01:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! I seriously appreciate it

01.12.2024 17:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Dogs of Chernobyl Are Experiencing Rapid Evolution, Study Suggests Have the canines acquired strange mutations living near the power plant?

So, apparently, Chernobyl dogs are like super mutants now.

28.11.2024 02:31 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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'They’re ready to go home': Few answers at school gravesite Thirty-eight graves uncovered at South Dakota boarding school; Catholic church offers little help in identifying graves

I spent the past five months researching the Immaculate Conception Boarding School in South Dakota after the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe uncovered 38 unmarked graves. Today the story finally published ⬇️

26.11.2024 00:04 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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'They’re ready to go home': Few answers at school gravesite Thirty-eight graves uncovered at South Dakota boarding school; Catholic church offers little help in identifying graves

I spent the past five months researching the Immaculate Conception Boarding School in South Dakota after the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe uncovered 38 unmarked graves. Today the story finally published ⬇️

26.11.2024 00:04 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

Good morning! Thought I’d introduce myself. I’m a wΓ΄panΓ’ak and Montauk journalist working on Oceti Sakowin territory in South Dakota. I’m planning on posting my work here as it comes out!

20.11.2024 16:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0