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Standing Rock Telecom lights up 2.5 GHz Spectrum Across Tribal Lands with BEC Technologies

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Indigenous peoples of North America, Regions of the United States, States of the United States, First Nations in Manitoba, First Nations in Saskatchewan, Native American tribes in Nebraska, Plains tribes, Wireless, Dakota people, Sioux

Standing Rock is one of the first applicants to receive their license grants and start deployments.

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  • Standing Rock is one of the first applicants to receive their license grants and start deployments.
  • Rock Wireless, a division of Standing Rock Telecom and the first tribally-owned wireless telecommunications company in the nation, will rely on this spectrum to provide wireless service forK-12 education, residential, and businesses across the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation and surrounding communities.
  • Launched in 2010, Standing Rock Telecommunications, Inc. provides cellular and fixed wireless voice, fax, data transmission, and high-speed Internet services for residents and businesses across the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.
  • Headquartered in Fort Yates, North Dakota, Standing Rock delivers the benefits of high-quality technology to members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

SAGE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WILL HOST A LIVE CONVERSATION TITLED BEYOND #NoDAPL: RENEWABLE ENERGY & SELF DETERMINATION AS PART OF ITS MONTHLY TALK SERIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME: ANPETU WI DIALOGUES FROM STANDING ROCK

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Regions of the United States, Indigenous peoples of North America, States of the United States, Wind power in the United States, Plains tribes, American Wind Energy Association, Sioux

Fort Yates, ND, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via NGO Wire )The conversation is part of a monthly talk series titledFor Generations to Come: Anpetu Wi Dialogues from Standing Rock.

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  • Fort Yates, ND, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via NGO Wire )The conversation is part of a monthly talk series titledFor Generations to Come: Anpetu Wi Dialogues from Standing Rock.
  • The talks in the series are devoted to raising awareness for Native American issues and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribes efforts to develop Anpetu Wi a 235MW wind farm on their ancestral land at Standing Rock.
  • The conversation, which will be followed by a Q & A with the audience, will be streamed live at anpetuwi.com and Facebook Live .
  • SAGE is a member of the American Public Power Association, Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, and the American Wind Energy Association.

THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE’S SAGE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WILL LAUNCH ITS VIRTUAL TALK SERIES – FOR GENERATIONS TO COME: ANPETU WI DIALOGUES FROM STANDING ROCK – ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020 AT 2:00 PM EST

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Friday, October 16, 2020
Articles, Indigenous peoples of North America, States of the United States, Environment of the United States, NODAPL, Energy policy, Dakota Access Pipeline protests, Standing Rock Indian Reservation, Dakota Access Pipeline, Renewable energy commercialization, Energy development, Sioux

In the aftermath of Standing Rocks fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline (#NoDAPL), the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe renewed and deepened its commitment to self-determination through institution building and renewable energy development.

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  • In the aftermath of Standing Rocks fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline (#NoDAPL), the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe renewed and deepened its commitment to self-determination through institution building and renewable energy development.
  • SAGE is building a wind farm to provide clean energy and a foundation for ongoing economic development to the people of Standing Rock.
  • In this effort, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will justly transition from fossil fuel dependence and exploitation to self-determination and sustainability.
  • SAGE is seeking support via crowdfunding to ensure this wind farm remains owned and operated by the people of Standing Rock for generations to come.

SAGE Development Authority Launches Crowdfunding Initiative Seeking Critical Phase One Support for New 235-Megawatt Wind Farm to Benefit the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

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Friday, October 2, 2020
Indigenous peoples of North America, States of the United States, Articles, Environmental justice, Environment of the United States, NODAPL, Dakota, Dakota Access Pipeline protests, Standing Rock Indian Reservation, Dakota Access Pipeline, Renewable energy, Sioux

The project represents a community development model to produce renewable energy that offers a path toward self-determination and sovereignty for Standing Rock and other Native nations.

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  • The project represents a community development model to produce renewable energy that offers a path toward self-determination and sovereignty for Standing Rock and other Native nations.
  • No tribally-owned public power project in the U.S. has achieved this level of development to date for a utility-scale wind farm.
  • SAGE was created by and for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North and South Dakota.
  • The #noDAPL protest served to raise awareness of the negative impact that fossil fuel infrastructure development has caused to the environment.

Sammons Financial Group Donates $3.5 Million Through Its 2019 Community Involvement

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Monday, January 20, 2020
Regions of the United States, States of the United States, Midwestern United States, Sioux Falls metropolitan area, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, IOWA, Regional Elite Airline Services, Fargo, North Dakota, Sammons, Sioux

The 2019 areas of focus included homelessness, education, hunger, health-based causes, children and adults with special needs, and many others.

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  • The 2019 areas of focus included homelessness, education, hunger, health-based causes, children and adults with special needs, and many others.
  • We value the communities we serve and invest our time, efforts and contributions into helping the local organizations drive tangible, positive change, said Esfand Dinshaw, Chairman and CEO of Sammons Financial Group.
  • In 2019, Sammons Financial Group donated a combined total of $291,892 to the United Way of Cass-Clay (Fargo, ND), Sioux Empire United Way (Sioux Falls, SD) and United Way of Central Iowa (Des Moines, IA).
  • For more information on Sammons Financial Groups community involvement and regular community partners, visit the About Us Page at www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com .

Alcohol Justice Reports: Olympic Gold Medalist Ruthie Bolton to Speak at 43rd Annual Lakota Nation Invitational in South Dakota

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Monday, December 16, 2019
Regions of the United States, Indigenous peoples of North America, Plains tribes, Sioux, States of the United States, LNI, Lakota Nation Invitational, Lakota people, Lakota

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitakuyapi, at the 43rd Annual Lakota Nation Invitational, Alcohol Justice has teamed up with two-time Olympic gold medalist Ruthie Bolton to talk with young Lakota and Native American athletes about the challenges facing young people of Color.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitakuyapi, at the 43rd Annual Lakota Nation Invitational, Alcohol Justice has teamed up with two-time Olympic gold medalist Ruthie Bolton to talk with young Lakota and Native American athletes about the challenges facing young people of Color.
  • Bolton, an Army veteran, WBA Hall of Fame member, author, internationally admired inspirational speaker, and Alcohol Justice Board Member will share stories of empowerment and overcoming adversity.
  • Alcohol Justice is an official sponsor of the Lakota Nation Invitational and this will be Ruthie's second year participating in the event.
  • During LNI, tens of thousands gather online and in person at thefoot of the scenic and sacred Black Hills inRapid City, South Dakota.

Sioux Honey Teaming Up with Soldiers' Angels for the Holidays

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Monday, November 25, 2019
States of the United States, Regions of the United States, Beekeeping, Midwestern United States, Honey, Beekeeper, Sioux, Bee

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sioux Honey Association Co-op is joining with Soldiers' Angels to share sweetness with deployed service members over the holidays.

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  • SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sioux Honey Association Co-op is joining with Soldiers' Angels to share sweetness with deployed service members over the holidays.
  • We can do what we do thanks to the American military," said Rob Buhmann, chair of the Sioux Honey board.
  • Through the partnership, Sioux Honey is sending cases of Sue Bee honey overseas and to the Angel Bakers group a division of Soldiers' Angels to be used for treats prepared for deployed military.
  • Sioux Honey beekeepers are getting involved at an individual level too, sending postcards and baking treats for deployed service members.

Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation celebrate beginning of construction of a new school with sod turning ceremony

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Thursday, July 18, 2019
Indigenous peoples of North America, Nakoda, Regions of the United States, States of the United States, Plains tribes, First Nations in Saskatchewan, First Nations in Alberta, Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation, First Nations in Manitoba, Nakota, Treaty 6, Sioux

ALEXIS NAKOTA SIOUX NATION, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, AB, July 17, 2019 /CNW/ - A safe and healthy place to learn is vital to a good education.

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  • ALEXIS NAKOTA SIOUX NATION, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, AB, July 17, 2019 /CNW/ - A safe and healthy place to learn is vital to a good education.
  • Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, joined Chief Tony Alexis to participate in a sod turning ceremony at Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation in Alberta.
  • This event marks the official start of construction of the new junior-senior high school in the community.
  • Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation is located approximately 90km northwest of Edmonton.

Government of Canada Congratulates the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation on the Grand Opening of the Mne Koodi Headstart Centre

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada congratulates the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation on the recent completion of improvements to their Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve (AHSOR) facility the Mne Koodi Headstart Centre.

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  • The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada congratulates the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation on the recent completion of improvements to their Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve (AHSOR) facility the Mne Koodi Headstart Centre.
  • The Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation is also celebrating the 20th anniversary of AHSOR in their community.
  • "Our government is working together with the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation to create welcoming, stimulating and inspiring learning environments.
  • The Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation is located on the north shore of Lac Ste.

42nd Annual Lakota Nation Invitational Grand Entrance Ceremony Features Olympic Gold Medalist Ruthie Bolton, According to Alcohol Justice

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Thursday, December 13, 2018
Plains tribes, Sioux, Midwestern United States, LNI, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Lakota Nation Invitational, Lakota

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Mitakuyapi, at the 42nd Annual Lakota Nation Invitational, Alcohol Justice has teamed up with two-time Olympic gold medalist Ruthie Bolton to talk with young Lakota and Native American athletes about the challenges facing young people of Color in society today.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Mitakuyapi, at the 42nd Annual Lakota Nation Invitational, Alcohol Justice has teamed up with two-time Olympic gold medalist Ruthie Bolton to talk with young Lakota and Native American athletes about the challenges facing young people of Color in society today.
  • Bolton, an Army veteran, WBA Hall of Fame member, author, and internationally admired inspirational speaker will share stories of empowerment and overcoming adversity.
  • During LNI, tens of thousands gather online and in person at thefoot of the scenic and sacred Black Hills inRapid City, South Dakota.
  • The world givesthanks to LNI Founder and Director, Bryan Brewer,and the LNI board for organizing an annualevent capable of bringing together so many Native Americans and Non-Natives alike in peaceful, wonderful ways in WoLakota."