The river flowed softly all night and the air was hot and humid. The Santee Sioux Nation is close to Yankton Sioux Nation so we climbed into the car to check out the reservation. It had a great big gas station with lots of specials and a cool bingo hall. The view from the road was spectacular. Darn, we missed the wacipi. Nebraska has hills compared to the flat lands of Southwestern Minnesota. Kari is still wondering if she can continue to collect spoons from Mc Donalds. The lady behind the counter knew Princella Parker. Small world she laughed. AIJI was tons of fun. Yankton Sioux is home of the Welch's. Now, I can say I have been home. The dog has taken over my bedroom. Tenting at the State parks is relaxing. This summer I plan to visit many scenic views. Lower Sioux is having Reba in August. Reba! Time to put on my dancing shoes. Fancy. Time to be fancy........Nagi Wowiha Win
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- Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)
- A Native American gay wedding ceremony takes place at a Two Spirit gathering in Montana.
- Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.
- Here's how our petite, 5-foot-4 Navajo reporter managed to elbow her way through a mob of crazed sports journalists and ask the Super Bowl superstar what he knows about Indian people. And as for that football player who looked down her blouse ...
- Floyd Red Crow Westerman's death has left a void in Indian Country and a burden Native people must find a way to shoulder in his absence.
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