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What the new Oglala Sioux Tribe’s flag means to me
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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The Indian Reorganization Act, and its so-called constitutional governing system and its flag, always rubbed me the wrong way.
With regard to all who champion the new red, white, and blue “tribal” flag, I have a very difficult time accepting it as a symbolic representation of the Ikce Oyate (Human/Natural Man Nation). I am merely stating historical realities.
After digging into the history of federal-“Indian” history, I see it as a symbol of conquest of the Ikce Wicasa (Natural Man/Human). I write this with deep respect for the creator of this flag, former President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, the late Enos Poor Bear and his late son Webster, who flew a small replica in Vietnam.


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Ivan F. Star Comes Out can be reached at P.O. Box 147, Oglala, South Dakota, 57764; via phone at 605-867-2448 or via email at matonasula2@gmail.com.
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