Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
1 Standing Rock Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
Phone: 701-854-8500
Email: info@standingrock.org
SRST January Newsletter
NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS
The beginning of a new year is always exciting and a great opportunity to set new goals. The goals can vary between personal, social and professional. Start off with writing down the goals and a plan to accomplish them.Secondly, give yourself a deadline with milestones. Always remember change is hard but can be very rewarding. Celebrate all the victories!
Sacred Plume Women’s Shelter Closure
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SRST SACRED PLUME WOMENS SHELTER LOCATED AT 147 AGENCY AVENUE FORT YATES, ND
WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO SEWAGE PROBLEMS
Old Sitting Bull College Remediation RFP
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION FOR A STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE PROPERTY REFERRED TO AS:
“Old Sitting Bull College” Fort Yates, ND
February 2025
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
1.0 Introduction
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (SRST), Department of Environmental Regulations/Environmental Protection Agency (DER/EPA) is soliciting bids for conducting remedial action for a tribal property that was previously abated for asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and mold. The PCB and mold contaminants were removed, and a majority of ACMs were removed. However, certain ACMs were left behind, specifically the sample found in the joint compound of the mechanical room. It was believed that this would not cause issues, due to the vacant status of the building. However, in the fall of 2024, the building caught fire, and a majority of the structure was destroyed. There is concern that the ACM’ s found in the mechanical room and other locations that were not tested will expose tribal members to the adverse health effects of asbestos. The property is located within the community of Fort Yates, ND on the Standing Rock Reservation. The remedial actions and disposal of materials must be conducted in accordance with the SRST Solid Waste Codes and applicable State and United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) regulations. Funds provided by these grants will be utilized to fund demolition/cleanup activities at the Brownfields site. Brownfields are defined under the January 11, 2002, Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act as ” … real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.” The proposed work must meet federal requirements for work funded by an U.S. EPA Grant.
The detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) provides the specifications and requirements for prospective applicants to complete a proposal with cost estimates for services. The proposal should include an anticipated schedule and cost estimates for the activities listed below to be completed. Proposals will be accepted until 23:59pm on March 30, 2025, so the remediation and
disposal can be completed by 10/1/2025. A visit of the site may be provided by calling Jacob Fasthorse, whose contact information is located below. Potential options exist for amending the agreement that will be signed with a contractor who will conduct the tasks listed below to include additional site assessments, remediation/cleanup
activities, and related tasks.
SBC AIHEC Student Conference Fundraiser Raffle
☀️ Support the AIHEC Student Conference Fundraiser by purchasing raffle tickets! Your ticket enters you into three exciting drawings: win a full-sized Pendleton blanket, a beaded heart brooch with a parfleche box, or 15 lbs of grass-fed beef! Please contact Lisa McLaughlin or Jennifer Martel to purchase tickets and arrange payment!☀️
The drawing will take place on March 5th, 2025!
Thank you for supporting our students that will be attending the 2025 AIHEC Student Conference!
3/12 SRST Planning Consortium
We want your participation!
March 12th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 P.M.
Prairie Knights Casino
Congress Rep. Cole Letter to Vought
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
Washington, D.C. 20503
February 24, 2025
Dear Director Vought,
As a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, Co-Chair of the Congressional Native
American Caucus, and longest serving Native American in the House of Representatives, l
would like to know how actions being taken and future actions planned to be taken are impacting
tribal nations.
Tribal nations are and have always been sovereign governments that have political, government relationships with the United States, as supported and affirmed several times in the courts. They are not a racial group and, as such, should not be a part of any executive orders or agency actions targeting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Funding or programs that provide for tribal nations are not “preferences” or “race-based,” but rather deliver certain obligations to tribal communities.
ln addition, the federal government has a legally binding trust responsibility to tribal nations to protect and support Native American tribes and their citizens. The United States fulfills these trust and treaty obligations both through the direct delivery of tribal programs and services and the provision of federal funding to tribal nations to provide services to their own communities. Services include law enforcement, healthcare, education, housing, water, economic development,
nutrition assistance, and many others.
Some agencies are rightfully exempting funding and the workforce that serve tribal nations from
executive orders or agency actions. I would encourage the administration and all agencies to
continue these exemptions and engage in tribal consultation ahead of decision-makings as part of
the United States’ duty to respect the government-to-government relationship with tribal nations.
I appreciate your attention this matter, and I look forward to your response.
SRST Careers March Openings
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.