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Since the Wounded Knee Museum fire on September 2, 2012 we have received very many inspiring words and have been moved by our visitors' comments. None more than the one we recently received from South Dakota:

"Please rethink, re-do, reuse, recycle and replace the museum. It is so important to tell the truth! Truth to those now and in the future generations. The souls that were wrongfully lost in American history cannot be brought back, but the truth of their story can be told. It is only a building, time and money; but, the truth is the 'battle.'"

-T.A. South Dakota

In our photo album on Facebook, you can see some before and after photos of the exhibits of the museum or at the photo album here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151079817970194.422117.167618070193&type=1&l=a2b5db7388 

If you would like to learn more about the museum fire our how you can help with the rebuilding effort, please follow this link: http://blog.woundedkneemuseum.org/p/museum-fire-rebuilding-effort.html


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We would like to thank the Rapid City Journal for their article on the Wounded Knee Museum Fire.

The Rapid City Journal posted an article about the Wounded Knee Museum Fire on September 2 linking to our blog and our YouTube live video of the fire.

If you would like to view this article, please follow this link to the Rapid City Journal website: http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/wounded-knee-museum-posts-video-of-fire-that-destroyed-building/article_9938614c-38c5-5f03-917e-d5da2ae23673.html

If you would like to learn more about the museum fire and how you can help, please visit this page on our blog: http://blog.woundedkneemuseum.org/p/museum-fire-rebuilding-effort.html



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Wounded Knee Museum, Fire of September 2, 2012


On October 8th we received the building permit for the rebuild of the existing structure from the City of Wall South Dakota Council.


We would like to thank all of our former visitors and other suporters who have graciously donated and encouraged our continuing future and rebuilding efforts.


As a side note, products are not available from the online Wounded Knee Museum Store because of our loss of inventory. We will be updating the online Museum Store in the future to include only current inventory. Thank you for your patience.


If you would like to learn more about the museum fire and what you can do to help, please visit this page on our blog: http://blog.woundedkneemuseum.org/p/museum-fire-rebuilding-effort.html






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Hello all

We've posted a short video recorded live at the scene of the fire by one of the museum staff, Jacob Ireland.

If you would like to help with the rebuilding effort you may donate by contacting us at info@woundedkneemuseum.org or by going to our donation page by following this link (donation page includes photos and videos of the fire): http://blog.woundedkneemuseum.org/p/museum-fire-fundraiser-donation.html


The YouTube video can be found at the following link: http://youtu.be/lTrIsvH80hc

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On September 2, 2012 Wounded Knee the Museum sustained a fire destroying 80% of the structure and 100% of the exhibits and contents. We thank the Wall South Dakota Fire Department for their heroic efforts in putting the fire out.



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Beginning at 10:00AM on August 12, 2012 at the Crazy Horse Memorial in Custer, South Dakota, this year's Ridin the Rez Poker Run will take place.

The ride includes five stops on the Pine Ridge Reservation and surrounding area totaling 145 miles. It will end with a stop at the Pine Ridge Area Chamber of Commerce visitor center where winners will be announced and meal provided.





PRE-REGISTRATION can be taken at PRACC by phone 605-455-2685 or email PRACadmin@gwtc.net

#30.00 registration fee - CASH AWARDS TO TOP THREE POKER HANDS

Free T-shirts to first 30 registered riders.

Check out this blog posting from one of our many museum visitors!! We appreciate the kind words :)

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• Music & Dance Performances begin at 9:00am & 1:30pm Sat & Sun
• Sons of the Oglala & Creekside Drum Groups - Dallas Chief Eagle, Hoop Dancer - Traditional Lakota Dancers
• Cultural Demonstrations from 9:00am to 5:30pm Sat & Sun
• Flint Knapping, Atlatl Demo, Junior Ranger Programs & more @ BRVC* Handgames, Hide Tanning, Horse Races & Games @ WRVC*
• Art and Craft vendors will have items available for purchase at both locations
• Evening Programs @ 9:00pm at BRVC*
• Friday: Ranger Lampson - "Prairie Dance, A Celebration of Life"
• Saturday Keynote Speaker: "Traditional Lakota Philosophy," Jace DeCory, BHSU
• Sunday: Ranger Conroy - "Lakota Star Knowledge & Sacred Sites"
• Night Sky Program at 10:15pm at BRVC*
• Observe the Badlands Night Sky using park telescopes & binoculars
•  Locations:
• Friday evening, Saturday all day & Sunday evening events held @ * Ben Reifel Visitor Center (BRVC), 9 miles south of exit 131, off I-90
• Sunday events held @ * White River Visitor Center (WRVC), 20 miles south of Scenic, SD, Intersection of Hwys. 27 & 2

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The Mission of the Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run is to preserve the memory of the innocent Lakota People who suffered and died on December 29, 1890.

Participants will honor the ancestors through prayer and ceremony by remembering and paying their respects. Educational programs coordinated throughout the Run will be presented by Descendents of the Wounded Knee Massacre, bringing awareness to all people; then healing and unity can be achieved.

Please join Motorcycle Riders from other Tribal Nations as well as non-native riders from all over the United States as they ride in honor of those buried at Wounded Knee, SD. These riders have been drawn to the Run because of the traditional respectfulness and integrity that is shown and given throughout the duration of the event.





MORE INFORMATION:
www.woundedkneememorialrun.com

CONTACT:

Dave Janis, 605-441-3058, davejanis@hotmail.com
Bruce Hansen, 262-903-0869, hansen@elknet.net
Roger White Eyes, 605-441-9857, ishtaska@yahoo.com
Glenn Gunville, 605-365-6110, gunvilleranch@yahoo.com


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Check out this great article on Native American Mascots changing their names!!

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The Hunt County Sheriff's Department is among several agencies investigating the gruesome death of a rare white buffalo, born nearly a year ago on a ranch near Greenville.

Lakota Buffalo Ranch owner Arby Little Soldier said he and his wife returned from out of town to find the calf, considered sacred by some in the Native American community, killed and skinned. The next day its mother was also found dead.

The non-albino white buffalo was named Lightning Medicine Cloud in a special ceremony last summer. The chance of a white buffalo birth is said to be 1 in 10 million.



"My people – my brothers, my sisters – are hurt for what has happened here at this ranch," Little Soldier said. "You don't think things like this are going to happen to such a sacred animal, a sacred family."


He hopes to bury Lightning Medicine Cloud with his mother and father along a tree line. The calf's father was struck by lightning about a month ago.


Read more and watch the news report on:

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/18147547/rare-white-buffalo-slain-skinned-sheriff

Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run Lakota Riders,
Organizers P.O. Box 3030, Pine Ridge, SD 57770

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2012

CONTACT:

Dave Janis, 605-441-3058, davejanis@hotmail.com

Bruce Hansen, 262-903-0869, hansen@elknet.net

www.woundedkneememorialrun.com 

Annual Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run To Honor the Trail of Chief Big Foot Eagle Butte, S.D. –
The Annual Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3 - 4, 2012. This event, which follows the Trail of Chief Big Foot, begins at Fort Yates, ND, continues to Eagle Butte, SD and ends at Wounded Knee, SD.

The Mission of the Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run is to preserve the memory of the innocent Lakota People who suffered and died on December 29, 1890. Participants will honor the ancestors through prayer and ceremony by remembering and paying their respects. Educational programs coordinated throughout the Run will be presented by Descendents of the Wounded Knee Massacre, bringing awareness to all people; then healing and unity can be achieved.

The Organizers (Lakota Riders) along with the Standing Rock, Cheyenne River & Pine Ridge Reservations collaborate on educational programs for the Run. There are Riders from other Tribal Nations as well as non-native riders from all over the United States and Canada that come to ride in honor of those buried at Wounded Knee; in lieu of the Roll Call of Names, the Riders are each given a Name Tag to carry as they ride in memory. Many Riders have been drawn to the Run because of the traditional respectfulness and integrity that is shown and given throughout the duration of the event.

Registration for the Motorcycle Run will be on Friday, Aug. 3rd, at the Prairie Knights Casino parking lot along North Dakota Highway 24 at Fort Yates, ND from 8:00-10:00 a.m. CST and will continue on Saturday, Aug. 4th, at the HVJ Cultural Center along South Dakota Highway 212 at Eagle Butte, SD from 7:00-8:00 a.m. MST. Organizers are asking for donations of $20 for riders, $10 for passengers and $20 for support vehicles (cash only). Proceeds from the event will benefit charitable organizations on the Standing Rock, Cheyenne River, and Pine Ridge Reservations. The Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run is an alcohol and drug-free event. Disclaimer: The Wounded Knee Memorial

 BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, S.D. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis today announced the release of the final General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the South Unit of Badlands National Park, recommending the establishment of the nation’s first tribal national park in partnership with the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

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Our main site (woundedkneemuseum.org) is now up and running properly. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you to all of our visitors.

Have a great day,

Wounded Knee Museum

 Native Sun News: Oglala Sioux woman helps her community

WOUNDED KNEE, SOUTH DAKOTA –– “Donation distribution hasn’t always been an easy road,” said Bernice Spotted Eagle, longstanding volunteer donation specialist for the Wounded Knee community. 


        
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