A Day of Remembrance and a Happy New Year

DECEMBER 29th

A NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE 


Wounded Knee Massacre, December 29th 1890





We at the Wounded Knee Museum would like to thank all of our visitors and readers for their support over the year of 2012 and look forward to the new opportunities that the future of 2013 holds.

Have a Happy New Year!




Inspiring Words on the Museum Fire

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








Rapid City Journal News Post

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



Museum Fire Rebuilding Update

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






Museum Fire Demolition Effort Photos


Hello everyone and thank you for your support!

We have just posted some new museum demolition photos including pictures of the demolition crew and supervisors. Follow this link to our Facebook page to take a look at them! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151030088085194.414171.167618070193&type=1&l=e2f5c4f0f6


If you would like to learn more about the fire and how you can help aid the demolition and rebuilding effort, please go to the fire fundraising page: http://blog.woundedkneemuseum.org/p/museum-fire-rebuilding-effort.html

Museum Fire Update

Update 9/18

Our demolition continues, it is going as well as it can be.

We have many, many people to thank.

We would like to give a sincere thank you from the bottom of our heart for all your prayers.

As always, if you would like to learn more about the fire, see pictures of the damage and the demolition effort, or learn how you can help, please visit this page on our blog: http://blog.woundedkneemuseum.org/p/museum-fire-rebuilding-effort.html




Museum Fire Demolition Effort Photos

We would like to thank the community for their support. In this blog post are several pictures of the museum demolition effort. If you would like to see these pictures on our Facebook page in order to like and comment on them, please follow this link:http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151015920380194.411266.167618070193&type=1

If you would like to learn more about the fire and how you can help aid the demolition and rebuilding effort, please go to the fire fundraising page:http://blog.woundedkneemuseum.org/p/museum-fire-rebuilding-effort.html



















Special Thanks and Update in the Wake of the Museum Fire

THANK YOU WALL FIRE DEPARTMENT
On behalf of Wounded Knee the Museum, we would like to thank the Wall Fire Department for their dedication and heroism in suppressing the fire on September 2nd.
As we move forward, your service to the community will serve as an inspiration to us. Additionally, the museum would like to extend thanks to all first responders, police officers and firefighters for their service in the memory of the terrorist attacks on the Trade Center in New York on September 11th, 2001.
Also, we would like to thank Marilyn Pourier of the Oglala Lakota College’s Historical Center for her words of encouragement and sharing our sense of loss as well as Eric Brunnemann of the Badlands National Park for his offer to help us in the cleanup effort.

What the museum is faced with now is the demolition of the interior walls and material, removing wiring, plumbing, drop ceiling panels and burned material and we are continuing progress in this area.

We would like to thank people from around the world for their calls and emails.

If you would like to learn more about the Wounded Knee Fire or would like to contact us about it or donate to the rebuilding effort, please follow this link to our blog page on the fire: http://blog.woundedkneemuseum.org/p/museum-fire-rebuilding-effort.html
Thank you,
Steve Wyant
SPECIAL THANKS TO JOE PASTERN



Museum Fire Video Recording

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




Wounded Knee Museum Fire

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.

We are grateful to all our visitors and supporters who have over the past 10 years provided inspiration in our mission. We remain resolved to rebuilding the museum so that the story can be told for years to come. With your continued blessings and inspiration we will succeed in the museums mission.

Thank you for your prayers and ongoing support.

We'd like to wish grateful Thank You's to Jacob Ireland, Julia Berry, Joe Baskin and Steve Wyant for helping in our initial clean-up and dismantling of the exhibits. This should continue on for several other days.

We would like to thank Golden West Communications for reconnecting our telephone equipment as it was damaged in the fire. We would like to thank Glenn at TLC Electric and West River Electric Company for providing temporary electric power to the fire that engulfed the museum the night of september 2nd.

Thank You's continue to Billy Swifthawk and Daryl No Heart for their council and volunteer efforts to aid in our recovery. We will try to keep our friends updated on our progress with the burdens that we need to overcome. And a big thank you to the visitors of the museum that were not aware of the fire and stopped by and their words of encouragement for the future.

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-rebuilding-effort.html





3rd Annual Ridin the Rez 2012 Poker Run

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.

Visitor Blog!!

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

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Badlands Heritage Celebration of Arts and Culture

Badlands Heritage Celebration of Arts and Culture

This weekend! Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 20, 21 & 22, 2012!

All event are FREE and open to the public 
(park entrance fee required)

  • 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





Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run 2012


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



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.

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.


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 Motorcycle Run is not affiliated with any other motorcycle event during this time.



All Riders are welcome to attend!

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


WHAT'S IN A NICKNAME? Native American mascots voted out, but some don't want to give up the fight

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

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Rare White Buffalo Killed in Greenville, TX

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

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

Salazar, Jarvis Announce Proposal to Establish Nation’s First Tribal National Park in Badlands

 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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Main Site

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

 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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