Native Sun News: DOJ task force discusses violence and children (December 23, 2013)

A gathering of tribal researchers, advocates and local community members was held in Bismarck with the purpose of discussing a sensitive topic in Indian Country; domestic violence and child physical and sexual abuse.

Mark Trahant: Money for Indian health service left behind again (December 23, 2013)

From this point forward every American Indian and Alaska Native who signs up for some form of insurance, through a tribe or an employer, via Medicaid, or through these new Marketplace Exchanges, adds real money to the Indian health system.

Opinion: Jewish people call on Washington owner to drop name (December 23, 2013)

Stanley Heller explains why Jewish people are calling on Dan Snyder, the owner of the Washington professional football team, to get rid of a racist mascot.

Julianne Jennings: Italians liken living conditions to reservations (December 23, 2013)

Julianne Jennings discovers an interesting comparison to reservations in Italy.

Tim Giago: A child's prayer brought about miracle on Pine Ridge (December 23, 2013)

Light snow had been drifting down all morning and it was shaping up into one of those cold, miserable days that make South Dakota the butt of so many jokes.

Native Sun News: Bird watchers descend on Pine Ridge for count (December 23, 2013)

Kids and adults have a chance to share knowledge about their winged relatives during the admission-free Christmas Bird Count Circle on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Dec. 22.