Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
1 Standing Rock Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
Phone: 701-854-8500
Email: info@standingrock.org
8/29 Bear Soldier Community Center Groundbreaking Cermeony
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
You’re invited to join Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Bear Soldier District, SRST SD Food Distribution, EAPC Architects, and Consolidated Construction Company to celebrate the beginning of the Bear Soldier Community Center project.
Event will be hosted rain or shine, so please dress accordingly!
THURSDAY AUGUST 29TH | 2:00 PM CT
903 Cedar Ave. McLaughlin, SD
Contact:
JESI SHANLEY
WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
JESI.SHANLEY@STANDINGROCK.ORG
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Sign Historic Document Dakota Prairie National Grasslands Co-Stewardship Agreement
August 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Office of Chairwoman Janet Alkire
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Sign Historic Document
Dakota Prairie National Grasslands Co-Stewardship Agreement
On August 22, 2024 at the Pactola Visitor’s Center in the Black Hills, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (SRST) signed a Co-Stewardship Agreement with the Under Secretary for Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment, Homer Wilkes and Chairwoman Janet Alkire, SRST. Accompanying Mr. Wilkes in the signing was Randy Moore, Chief of the Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Forest Service.
Securing the signing of the Co-Stewardship Agreement was an initiative Chairwoman Alkire made as a priority at the beginning of her administration with the ultimate goal to get all the National Grasslands located within the Standing Rock Reservation returned back to the Tribe. Since the early 1990’s the Tribe has been seeking the return of these lands, this is the first step in making that become a reality for our future generations.
The SRST acquired the Shambo Ranch later in the 1990’s consolidating a large block of previously intermingled private fee lands and tribal lands. The Shambo Ranch lies within the Rock Creek District on the Standing Rock Reservation and is part of the most isolated portion of the eight districts on the reservation.
The Rock Creek District manages the approximately 15,000-acre Shambo Ranch, where a community buffalo herd has already been established. The Rock Creek District is working towards converting the ranch to all bison. Chairwoman Alkire and her Administration are thankful for support from tribal Councilmembers with this Agreement.
The Agreement consists of a multi-faceted Co-Stewardship project on lands administered by the Dakota Prairie Grasslands Grand River Ranger District within the Shambo Allotment and tribal lands administered by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The Agreement states in part:
“The Agreement includes transitioning the Shambo allotment from a cattle allotment to a bison operation including reconstructing or new construction of critical allotment infrastructure, restoring previously cultivated lands within the allotment to native grasslands species, planting native woody species, and integrating a youth engagement component to this work.”
I want to thank the Rock Creek District for their support. For further information please contact Tim Mentz Sr. at 701-854-8500 or timothy.mentzsr@standing.org.
8/26/2024 Entities Meeting Agenda
STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE
TRIBAL COUNCIL ENTITY MEETING
Monday August 26th, 2024
9:00a.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER – Janet Alkire, Chairwoman
II. INVOCATION – Cyril Archambault, Councilman
III. ROLL CALL – Susan Agard, Tribal Secretary
IV. SERGEANT AT ARMS – Wilberta Red Tomahawk, Councilwoman
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VI. ENTITY REPORTS:
a. Standing Rock Telecom – Fred Mclaughlin, GM
b. Standing Rock Propane_ Ken Snider, Jr. GM
c. Standing Rock Housing – Warren Hawk, Director SRHA
d. SR Development Corp/Rock Industries – Joe McNeil Jr. Director
VII. GAMING REPORTS:
a. Gaming Office – Charles Bailey, Director
b. Prairie Knights Casino – Acting GM
c. Grand River Casino – Acting GM
VIII. OTHER
IX. ADJOURN
SRST 8/19 Job Openings
SRST JOB OPENINGS
Click here to reach application portal!
Applications are available at the Standing Rock Human Resource office or by visiting www.standingrock.org
• All applications and/or supporting documents submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
• Applications, supporting documents, or questions may be emailed to personnel@standingrock.org
• Selected candidate(s) for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe positions are subject to alcohol and drug testing. Failure to adhere to and successfully pass the alcohol and drug testing will cause for revocation of job offer.
• NOTE: It is very important to use your own personal email when submitting applications, as vital communication will be sent to your email address regarding the status of your application. Shared email addresses can cause issues with your online application, notices and application status.
Please call 701-854-3826 or visit the Standing Rock Human Resource Office if you have any questions.081924 Job Openings
Chairwoman Letter to Jamie Azure, Chairman of Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
Jamie Azure, Chairman
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
4180 Highway 281
Belcourt, ND 58316
RE: White Buffalo
Greetings Chairman Azure,
I send you a heartfelt handshake and hope this finds you in the best of health. I am responding to a July 31 letter sent by a Mr. James Decoteau, a member of your Administrative staff. Your Nation has offered one of your White Buffalo’s to Standing Rock and we are humbled to accept this gift. This action demonstrates your love and commitment to the Tribal Nations in North Dakota.
I applaud the Turtle Mountain’s efforts to provide a very precious and important gift to all our generation yet to come. We believe this gift embodies our commitment to solidarity and mutual respect between our nations. We look forward in arranging the ceremony of sharing the off spring of the White Buffalo.
We will prepare for this important event with participation and prayer. With this part of the season very demanding, I would like to offer my availability the last two weeks of September. Please contact Elliott Ward, Internal Affairs Director at 701-207-7065 and email at eward@standingrock.org.
Wopila’
Chairwoman Alkire
SRST Veterans Standdown Event
SRST Veterans Stand Down
Wednesday August 14th, 2024
Grand River Casino & Resort
10 A.M. – 2 P.M. with Lunch Provided
Resource Fair and Outreach Event for veterans
VA Programs and VA Benefit staff will be available to answet questions
SRST Head Start Hiring
Standing Rock Head Start program is seeking to hire (3) individuals who are 18 years and older willing to work with the Head Start maintenance department. Service Policy Agreements will be up to 4-6 weeks to work on the following:
-Cutting Grass
-Painting
-Assist with putting wood chips on the playground
-Fixing fences
-Cleaning Gutters
-Light digging and shoveling
-Cutting down tree branches
-Moving equipment over 25 pounds
If interested request an application or stop by Head Start Central Office at 200 Proposal Avenue Fort Yates ND 58538 or call (701)-854-7250. All interested individuals will be required to pass a stringent background check with fingerprinting and have a good work ethic.