Očéti Šakówiŋ Caucus

07/04/2023

06/27/2023

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, is approved for up to $7.8 million to invest in Siċaŋġu entrepreneurs and tribally-owned businesses along with emerging small businesses on the reservation. Wopila Biden Administration!

06/15/2023

Our Nation’s painful history looms large over today’s decision. In the not-so-distant past, Native children were stolen from the arms of the people who loved them. They were sent to boarding schools or to be raised by non-Indian families—all with the aim of erasing who they are as Native people and tribal citizens. These were acts of unspeakable cruelty that affected generations of Native children and threatened the very survival of Tribal Nations. The Indian Child Welfare Act was our Nation’s promise: never again.

-President Joe Biden

I stand alongside Tribal Nations as they celebrate today’s Supreme Court decision. This lawsuit sought to undermine the Indian Child Welfare Act – a vital law I was proud to support. The Indian Child Welfare Act was passed to protect the future of Tribal Nations and promote the best interests of...

04/18/2023

There is no phrasing for goodbye to the Oceti Sakowin. Instead, we say see you later or walk well.
Journey well, Randy, until we meet again.

01/13/2023

Democrats respond to State of the Tribes address.

"Today’s State of the Tribe address was a historic event due to the large, unprecedented attendance of Tribal Nation Leaders," said Rep. Peri Pourier.

Democrats Respond to State of the Tribes Address South Dakota Democratic leaders issued the following statements in response to Chair Peter Lengkeek’s State of the Tribes address. House Democratic Whip Peri Pourier: “Today's State of the Tribe address was a historic event due to the large unprec...

01/09/2023

Plan to Attend!

Also, State Tribal Relations Meeting following the address in the Capitol at 3:00 pm CST in Room 414.