Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions SNTDS is built on the Seventh Generation promise: to protect our people today while preparing the way for those yet to come.

We honor our elders, empower our youth, restore safety through tribally rooted security, crisis response, and community support. SNTDS operates as a unified framework that integrates security services, emergency medical response, dispatch and communications, youth prevention, community outreach, and cultural preservation. Its mission is to ensure that every child, elder, and family across the Sica

ngu homelands and the broader Oceti Sakowin region has access to reliable protection, rapid response, and culturally grounded support. Through strategic planning, workforce development, and the creation of specialized facilities such as the Main Operations Center, Training Facilities, Community Outreach Centers, Rapid Response Units, Wellness and Healthcare hubs, and NexGen 911 Dispatch Relay Centers, SNTDS is building a future where tribal nations exercise full authority.

06/11/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS)
Office of Administrative Services

Valentine, NE

June 10, 2026 – 21:36 hrs (CDT)

PRESS RELEASE

SNTDS Issues Statement Regarding Rosebud Sioux Tribe Game, Fish & Parks Announcement on Custer State Park Bison Incident

VALENTINE, NE — The Office of the Founder and Interim Executive Director of Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS), through its Administrative Services Division, is issuing this statement in response to the public announcement released today by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Game, Fish & Parks (RST‑GFP) regarding the tragic incident at Custer State Park involving a bison and the loss of a human life.

RST‑GFP has confirmed that the bison involved in the incident will not be euthanized. Instead, the animal will be transferred into the custody of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and relocated to a secure, non‑public environment where it will live out its natural life.

This decision reflects the Tribe’s cultural responsibility to protect Tatanka, while also ensuring public safety and honoring the sacred relationship between the Lakota people and the buffalo.

SNTDS acknowledges the gravity of the incident and extends condolences to the family of the individual who lost their life.

We also recognize the professionalism and cooperation demonstrated by state and tribal partners who worked together to ensure the situation was handled with respect, clarity, and cultural awareness.

SNTDS remains committed to supporting intertribal coordination and upholding the safety, sovereignty, and cultural values of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT
From the Founder & Interim Executive Director
Prepared and Released by the Office of Administrative Services

“Across our homelands, Tatanka are more than wildlife they are relatives. They are part of our creation story, our survival, and our identity as Lakota people. When tragedy occurs, we respond not only with procedure, but with compassion, cultural grounding, and responsibility.

Today’s announcement from RST‑GFP reflects that balance. It honors the life that was lost, acknowledges the wild nature of the animal involved, and upholds our obligation to protect Tatanka while ensuring the safety of the public.

This is how sovereign Nations lead with clarity, with respect, and with cultural truth.

To the family grieving: we hold you in our prayers.

To our relatives at RST‑GFP and the partners who assisted in this response: we see your work, your care, and your commitment to doing what is right in a moment that demanded both decisiveness and cultural understanding.

As Sicangu people, we know that our responsibility to the land and to our relatives human and animal is intertwined.

SNTDS stands with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in this decision and remains committed to strengthening the systems that protect our people, our lands, and the sacred beings who share them with us.”

Statement Prepared and Released By:
Kordeilia Martínez‑Pérez
Chief Administrative Services Officer
Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS)
Office of Administrative Services

PUBLIC RELEASE AUTHORITY
Issued by the Public Information Division
Kassandra Sánchez‑Ramírez
Chief Public Information Officer
Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS)
Office of the Founder & Interim Executive Director – Public Information Division
Valentine, NE 69201
Email: [email protected]

About Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions
Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions is developing a comprehensive, tribally aligned system of public safety, emergency response, and community support for the Sicangu Lakota Oyate. Guided by Lakota values, the Gen7 (Seventh Generation Vision), and grounded in sovereignty, SNTDS is committed to building long‑term safety, resilience, and self‑determination for the Oyate.
Protecting Our People – Strengthening Our Nation

06/10/2026

SNTDS Public Information Post — Missing/Unidentified Person Assistance

The Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS) is sharing this information in solidarity with our relatives on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in support of the ongoing investigation led by the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety and the FBI.

A Native American woman was found deceased near Denby Dam, west of Batesland, on June 6, 2026. She is believed to be between 40–55 years old, approximately 5’11”, around 172 lbs, with black hair. Investigators are asking the public to help identify her, and distinctive tattoos may assist in doing so.

SNTDS encourages anyone who recognizes the tattoos or has information no matter how small to contact law enforcement immediately.

Even a single detail can bring answers to a family waiting for their loved one.

Contact Information:

FBI Minneapolis Division: 763-569-8000

OST Dispatch: 605-867-5111

We lift prayers for this woman, her family, and the investigators. Wópila tanka to all who share, support, and help bring closure.

06/10/2026

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions – Public Safety Notice

Tonight we’re sharing an important roadway safety update for our relatives and neighbors traveling through Todd County.

Our partners at the Todd County Sheriff’s Department have reported a highway buckle on Highway 18 near the Mosher Road junction.

Emergency crews have completed temporary repairs, but the area remains unstable and will require continued caution.

SNTDS is asking all drivers to slow down, reduce speed well before the hazard zone, and stay alert for cones, workers, and changing road conditions.

Nighttime travel in this stretch may be especially risky due to limited visibility.

Our team will continue monitoring conditions and coordinating with county and state partners to ensure the safety of our communities.

If you encounter additional roadway issues, please report them immediately to local law enforcement or emergency services.

Stay safe, travel carefully, and watch out for one another.

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS)
Protecting Our People, Strengthening Our Nation.

06/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS)
Office of Administrative Services
Valentine, NE

June 7, 2026 – 15:34 hrs (CDT)

PRESS RELEASE

SNTDS Issues Statement Regarding Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety Notice on Rapid City Fairgrounds Shooting Investigation

VALENTINE, NE — The Office of the Founder and Interim Executive Director of Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS), through its Administrative Services Division, is issuing this statement to share verified public safety information released by the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety (OSTDPS) regarding the Rapid City Central States Fairgrounds shooting investigation.

OSTDPS has confirmed that the suspect involved in the incident has been identified as 58‑year‑old John Troy Lee of Rapid City, South Dakota. Following the initial shooting, law enforcement received information indicating the suspect may have been traveling toward the Pine Ridge Reservation. A coordinated response was initiated, and with assistance from community tips, OSTDPS officers located the suspect on the southwest portion of the reservation.

During the encounter, the suspect fired at officers. One officer was struck by gunfire and sustained injuries. The suspect was subsequently killed. The incident remains under active investigation by the appropriate agencies, and additional information will be released as permitted.

SNTDS emphasizes the importance of ensuring that our relatives remain informed with accurate, verified information during incidents of regional concern. We extend our respect to the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s first responders and acknowledge the seriousness of this event and the courage demonstrated by those who responded under threat.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

From the Founder & Interim Executive Director
Prepared and Released by the Office of Administrative Services

When that call comes in about an officer in need of assistance or worse, the call no officer ever wants to hear, ‘officer down’ everything stops. Your heart drops. Your breath catches. And in that moment, every responder, every dispatcher, every family member who has ever waited for someone to come home feels that fear in their bones.

When I first learned what happened today, my thoughts went immediately to the OST‑DPS officer who was struck, to the tribal troopers and officers who ran toward danger without hesitation, and to the families who were suddenly thrown into that terrifying uncertainty. These moments are never just headlines or incident summaries they are human beings. Relatives. People who put on a uniform knowing that one day the call might come, and today it did.

To the officer who was injured: across our homelands, people are praying for you. We are thinking of you, holding space for your healing, and honoring the courage you showed in a moment that demanded everything of you. You are not alone in this not today, not in the days ahead.

To the tribal troopers, officers, and responders who stepped into the unknown today: I see you. I see the bravery it takes to move toward danger when every instinct tells you to protect yourself. I see the weight you carry afterward the quiet moments when the adrenaline fades and the reality settles in. Your courage matters. Your service matters. And your lives matter to all of us.

To the community members who shared information, who stayed alert, who helped protect their homelands in the ways they could you were part of the response too. Public safety is never carried by one agency alone; it is held by all of us, together.

I want to speak plainly: our officers, our responders, and our people deserve to be safe. They deserve to go home to their families. And when violence reaches our communities, it reminds us how deeply interconnected we are as Lakota Nations. What affects Pine Ridge affects Rosebud. What affects Rosebud affects Standing Rock, Cheyenne River, Lower Brule all of us. We are one people, and our safety is shared.

As Lakota people, we understand that when violence touches one Nation, it touches all of us. Our Oglala relatives are our relatives still. Their pain is our pain. Their officers walk the same long, hard road that ours do. And when one of them is hurt, we feel that hurt too.

As Founder and Interim Executive Director of SNTDS, I want our Oglala relatives to know this: we stand with you. We honor your bravery. We grieve with you. And we remain committed to building systems of safety that protect every Lakota life officers, families, and community members alike.

We will continue to monitor this situation closely. But more importantly, we will continue to stand with our relatives. Because in moments like this, titles and jurisdictions fall away, and what remains is what has always bound us together: we are one people, and we look after one another.”

Statement Prepared and Released By:

Kordeilia Martínez‑Pérez
Chief Administrative Services Officer
Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS)
Office of Administrative Services

PUBLIC RELEASE AUTHORITY

Issued by the Public Information Division

Kassandra Sánchez‑Ramírez
Chief Public Information Officer
Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS)
Office of the Founder & Interim Executive Director – Public Information Division
Valentine, NE 69201
Email: [email protected]

About Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions is developing a comprehensive, tribally aligned system of public safety, emergency response, and community support for the Sicangu Lakota Oyate. Guided by Lakota values, the Gen7 (Seventh Generation Vision), and grounded in sovereignty, SNTDS is committed to building long‑term safety, resilience, and self‑determination for the Oyate.

Protecting Our People – Strengthening Our Nation

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions – Weather Advisory UpdateStrong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop ...
06/07/2026

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions – Weather Advisory Update

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon across northeast Wyoming and western South Dakota, with the highest impacts projected for areas of northwest South Dakota. According to the National Weather Service, storms may intensify quickly and produce very large hail, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado.

A cold front will move through the region this evening, with the potential for a line of fast‑moving thunderstorms forming from the ND/SD border down toward the northern Black Hills. These storms may bring 60–70 mph winds and hail over 1 inch in diameter.

Hazards Identified

Damaging winds — 60–70 mph possible

Large hail — 1 inch or greater

Isolated tornado potential

Frequent lightning

Timing

2 PM – Midnight MDT

Location

Northeast Wyoming into western South Dakota, including areas within the Enhanced Risk (3/5) zone.

SNTDS Guidance

Ensure you have multiple reliable ways to receive warnings, especially if traveling or outdoors.

Review your family safety plan and identify your nearest shelter location.

Secure outdoor items that could become projectiles in high winds.

If a warning is issued, take action immediately do not wait to see the storm.

Temperatures will remain above even after the cold front passes, but the primary concern today is rapid storm development and severe wind/hail potential.

SNTDS will continue monitoring conditions and will issue updates as needed to support community safety.

06/07/2026

SNTDS

PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE

US Highway 83 – Northbound, Mile Markers 39–38

(6 Miles South of White River)

Tire debris has been reported in the northbound lane of US Highway 83, approximately 6 miles south of White River, between mile markers 39 and 38.

The debris is located as you descend the hill, creating a sudden‑hazard situation for approaching drivers.

Roadway Hazard Details

Debris is positioned directly in the travel lane.

Drivers descending the hill may have limited reaction time.

Increased risk for tire damage or loss of control at speeds.

Recommended Driver Actions

Reduce speed when approaching the area.

Stay alert for sudden braking from other vehicles.

If safe to do so, move to the opposite lane to avoid the debris.

Report additional hazards to local authorities.

SNTDS Response

SNTDS is relaying this information to roadway and public safety partners for removal and further assessment.

Community vigilance helps keep relatives safe on the road.

06/06/2026

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS)

Morning Message to Our People

Relatives, in times like these when our homelands feel heavy, when worry sits close, and when our community is carrying more than most people will ever understand we want to speak to you with honesty, compassion, and the steady reassurance our people deserve.

Every day, our work is guided by a simple truth: public safety is not just a service it is a sacred responsibility. As Sicangu Oyate, we have always protected one another. We have always stood for one another. And even now, when emotions run high and uncertainty touches many families, that responsibility remains at the center of everything we do.

At SNTDS, our teams continue strengthening the foundations of a tribally aligned public‑safety and emergency‑response network one built on professionalism, respect, cultural integrity, and unwavering commitment.

Whether we are coordinating with regional partners, supporting families in crisis, or preparing next‑generation response capabilities, our purpose remains the same:
to ensure every child, elder, and family feels protected, supported, and seen.

We know our people are tired. We know many of you are carrying fear, frustration, or grief. We know the weight of recent events has touched homes across the reservation and beyond.

And we want you to hear this clearly:

You are not alone.

Your Nation is not without support.

Your safety matters.

Your wellbeing matters.

Your voice matters.

In moments like this, the strength of the Sicangu Oyate shows itself in the relatives checking on one another, in the families holding each other close, in the quiet acts of courage that never make it to social media but keep our community standing.

Today, we offer reassurance:

SNTDS is here fully engaged, fully committed, and fully focused on the safety of our people.

Our partnerships are active with agencies across Rosebud, Mission, Valentine, and surrounding regions.

Our eyes are open monitoring developments, responding where needed, and preparing for what may come next.

Our hearts are with you because public safety is not just operational; it is personal. It is about our families, our children, our elders, our future.

We also remain guided by the Gen7 (Seventh Generation) Vision the understanding that every decision we make today must protect and strengthen the next seven generations of Sicangu people.

This vision is not symbolic; it is the foundation of our organizational design, our long‑term planning, and our responsibility to the Oyate.

The path forward is long, but it is ours and we walk it together.

With patience. With strength. With sovereignty. With love for our people.

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS)

Protecting our people. Strengthening our Nation.
Building the future.

06/06/2026

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions – Public Information Notice

SNTDS is sharing the following verified public notices to support transparency, community awareness, and informed participation in the 2026 Rosebud Sioux Tribe Primary Election process.

Candidate Eligibility Hearings – June 22, 2026

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Election Board has issued four separate Notices of Hearing regarding challenges to candidate eligibility.

The following individuals have been named in official notices:

Margaret Morrison

John Stands By Ear

Nicholas Burnette

Norman Running Sr.

All hearings are scheduled for: June 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

RST Tribal Annex Building – Conference Room

Questions may be directed to the RST Election Office at 747‑3187 or in person at the Tribal Annex Building.

2026 RST Primary Election – Unofficial Candidate List

The Election Board has also released the Unofficial Candidates Filed to Date (as of June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM) for Tribal Council Representative positions.

Candidates are listed by community:

Black Pipe Community —

Christopher Eagle Bear,

John Stands By Ear,

Vincent Charging Hawk,

Margaret Morrison

Butte Creek —

Dr. Tammy Keller,

Evastine Wright,

Arnetta “Rosie” Montoya,

C. Steve Brave

Grass Mountain —

Michelle Hollow Horn Bear,

Vanessa Red Hawk Thompson,

Nicholas Burnette

Ideal Community —

Tennille Black Feather,

Charles DuBray Jr.,

Robert Bordeaux,

Martin Garneaux Jr.

Milks Camp —

Marla Bull Bear,

William “Willie” Bear Shield,

Byron “Barnie” Andrews

Okreek —

Steve Denoyer Jr.

Parmelee —

Eileen Shot With Two Arrows,

Tori Jo Barron,

Philip J. Little Thunder,

Emily Boyd‑Valandra,

Steve Boyd,

Tamara Stands And Looks Back

Soldier Creek —

Tamaleon Wilcox,

Rhonda Black Lance Meek,

Norman Running Sr.,

Destiny Black Lance Stimple,

Wesley Running Jr.

Spring Creek —

Pamela J. Kills In Water,

Lila Kills In Sight,

Jaydenrose Whiting,

Verlyn Walking Eagle

Two Strike —

Iver Crow Eagle III,

Benjamin Black Bear III,

Martina Crow Eagle,

James B. Two Charger Sr.,

Donna Hollow Horn Bear

SNTDS will continue to share verified public notices as they are released to help keep our Oyate informed and engaged in the processes that shape our communities.

06/05/2026

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions — Public Safety Notice

SNTDS is sharing the following information from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Emergency Management regarding conditions at Ghost Hawk Dam.

According to RST Emergency Management, Early Warning System alerts have detected rising water levels at Ghost Hawk Dam. Their public safety message advises the community to take the following precautions:

Avoid flooded roads — Do not drive through flooded roads or low‑water crossings.

Stay clear of the dam area — Keep away from Ghost Hawk Dam while assessments continue.

Be prepared to move to higher ground — Have a plan ready in case conditions change.

Keep phones on for updates — Monitor official tribal channels for verified information.

Report hazards — Contact local emergency officials if you see flooding, washouts, or dangerous conditions.

This is a precautionary notice from RST Emergency Management while data is being verified and the Emergency Action Plan is being followed.

SNTDS is sharing this information to ensure our relatives remain informed and aware.We will continue to share verified updates as they are released.

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions (SNTDS)
Protecting Our People, Strengthening Our Nation

06/03/2026

Sicangu Nation Tribal Defense Solutions

Tornado Watch Update – WT 271

14:18 PM CDT • Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued Tornado Watch 271, in effect until 11:00 PM CDT. This watch covers a large portion of central, eastern, and south‑central South Dakota, including several counties within and surrounding the Sicangu Nation.

Counties Included in the Watch

Aurora, Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Clark, Codington, Davison, Day, Deuel, Douglas, Edmunds, Faulk, Grant, Gregory, Hamlin, Hand, Hanson, Hughes, Hutchinson, Hyde, Jerauld, Jones, Kingsbury, Lake, Lyman, Marshall, McCook, McPherson, Mellette, Miner, Roberts, Sanborn, Spink, Stanley, Sully, Todd, Tripp.

This watch spans both tribal and non‑tribal jurisdictions across the region.

What This Means

Conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds through late evening. Storms may form quickly and intensify with little warning.

Protective Actions

Move to a sturdy building and identify your safe interior room now.

If a warning is issued, take shelter immediately.

Avoid travel during severe storms.Keep phones charged and alerts enabled.Report severe weather when safe to do so.

SNTDS will continue monitoring this evolving situation and will issue updates as needed.

Stay alert, check on relatives, and keep safety first.

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