Donation Report from 2004 - 2010
The Royal River Casino which is owned by the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe has donated a total of $294,888.95 from 2004 - 2010. Click here for the full donation report.
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FSST Newly Elected Council
 The 2010 Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal General Elections came to an end on Thursday, August 12th at 11:15 am in the FSST Executive Council Chambers where the swearing in ceremonies for the FSST President – Tony Reider, FSST Trustee I – Marsha Schlueter, FSST Trustee III – Major Redwing, FSST Secretary Leah Fyten, was held.
For the position of FSST President, Tony Reider beat candidate Francis Wakeman Jr., by a vote of 114-81 with 3 spoiled votes for a total of 198. (more...) |
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Lillian Beane - FSST Tribal Elder Celebrated her 99th Birthday
The Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center staff and Tribal Elders helped Lillian Beane celebrate her 99th Birthday on August 27, 2010. Lillian was greeted and applauded by everyone present when she came to lunch. The FSST Tribal Executive Committee, President Tony Reider, Vice President Cyndi Weddell, Secretary Leah Fyten, Treasurer Gordon Jones, Jr., Trustee I Marsha Schlueter, Trustee II Richard Allen, Trustee III Major Redwing and Jeannie Hovland, from Senator Thune’s Sioux Falls office were present for the event.(more...) |
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Grace Moore Senior Citizens' Picnic
The staff for the Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center hosted a picnic for Tribal elders on Friday evening, August 20th at the Moody County Fairgrounds.
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Federal Emergency Managment Agency (FEMA) Task Forces to Assist FSST
Mark Allen, Emergency Management Director and FSST Natural Resources Director met with FEMA’s Task Force on August 2nd at Tribal Headquarters. Staff from Economic Development-Carol Robertson and Kim Brown-Land Management also met with FEMA representatives.
FEMA has been making inspections for flood damage on Tribal lands during the period of March 10th-June 30, 2010. Moody County has been declared eligible for emergency work and FEMA funding.
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The FSST 48th Annual Traditional Mdewakanton Wacipi
The 48th Annual Mdewakanton Wacipi sponsored by the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe was held on July 16th - 18th, and the Pow wow grounds north of the town.
The Tribal Maintenance Department and the FSST Buffalo/Land Managment Department were in charge preparing the Pow wow Grounds. They did a great job in having the grounds and arena ready for the Pow wow weekend.
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FSST Wellness Center Annual Wacipi Walk/Run Event
The FSST Wellness Center sponsored their 15th Annual Walk/Run event on Saturday, July 17th. The registration and starting point was held at the FSST Family Entertainment Center (bowling alley) parking lot. Registration started at 8:15 a.m. (more...)
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Jackie Barse Named Indian Gaming Magazine June 2010 Extraordinary Employee
 Indian Gaming magazine has named Jackie Barse Extraordinary Employee for the monthe June 2010. Jackie is the Acting General Manager at the Royal River Casino & Hotel in Flandreau, SD, where she has been an employee for close to twenty years.
"Jackie has served and helped in every department and wrote most of the property's original procedures," said Sally Barakat, Compliance Officer at Royal River.
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FSST Employee Picnic
Thursday June 17th the FSST Employees & Families gathered at the City Park for their annual Employee Picnic hosted by the planning committee: Deb Wakeman, Shelli Marshall, Doreen Bird, Charlie Wasson, Celeste Homomichl, Adele Davis, and Eric Anderson. A delicious barbeque dinner of chicken, ribs, coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread was catered by Famous Dave’s much to of the enjoyment of the employees.
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church on May 31st, Services were led by newly commissioned Lay Pastor Paula Armstrong for the First Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. Sid Byrd (Ret). The services began with a recording of the National Anthem, followed by a reading of the poem
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Jerome Kills Small - USD Instructor for Daktoa Language at FSST
Dakota Language Preservation classes were started again June 14th at Eastman Hall. The Dakota Language Preservation Committee met with Jerome Kills Small on June 10th at the FSST Higher Education offices. The FSST Executive Committee approved the hiring of Dakota/Lakota/Nakota Language instructor Jerome Kills Small.
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CHIPRA Conference at RRC
Tresa Knoff FSST Clinic Contract Health Administrator, and Julie Wood FSST Patient Benefits Coordinator hosted a conference on June 7th – 9th, 2010 at the Royal River Casino “AKU LA CHIPRA PROJECT” in celebration of the FSST Clinic being one of the recipients of the CHIPRA (Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorizations Act)
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Father's Day Banquet hosted by the Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center
The Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center (GMSCC) hosted a Father’s Day Banquet to honor all Fathers & Sons at noon, Friday June 18th. Sara DeClerk – GMSCC Director, Sally Allen – cook & Helen Thompson- cook provided a meal of 3 different meats, Roast Beef, Ham & Turkey, real mashed potatoes with fresh gravy, glazed carrots and deviled eggs, homemade split top butter loaf bread and pumpkin pie for dessert. (more...)
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Mothers Day Celebration at Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center
The Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center staff hosted a “Happy Mother’s Day Celebration 2010" on Friday, May 7th at 11:00 a.m. Sara DeClerk-Director, Sally Allen-Cook and Helena Thompson-volunteer, prepared a wonderful Tea Luncheon for Tribal elders to celebrate Mothers Day early. (more...) |
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Family Hosts Reception in Honor of
Gordon Jones, Sr.
The family of the late Gordon Jones, Sr. hosted a Congressional Record Tribute & Reception on Friday, April 30th, from 3pm to 5pm at the Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center. Senator John Thune (R), SD, submitted a Congressional Record in honor of Gordon Jones, Sr. for his years of civic and public service. Jeannie Faber, Native American Outreach Coordinator for Senator John Thune, represented the senator and relayed the Senator’s message to the family. (more...) |
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Rabies Vaccinations
Friday, May 7th 2010 at the FSST Natural Resources Department & Land Management offices, rabies vaccinations were administered by Dr. Steve Wilson USDA veterinarian, and assisted by Martin Stephens Lt. U.S. Public Health Service. (more..) |
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18th Annual Healthy Start Spring Wacipi
Saturday, April 24th the 18th Annual Healthy Start Spring Wacipi was held at the Flandreau Community Center & Armory. The Annual Healthy Start Spring Wacipi’s goal is to celebrate the new lives of the past year.
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Governor Recognizes Arlington for Achievements in Economic Development
Mayor of Arlington, SD, Ameil Red Fish accepted an award from Governor rounds on April 20, 2010 on behalf of the community of Arlington, SD. Mr. Red Fish is a Physicians Assistant working at the tribal clinic in Flandreau, where he also provides excellent health care for our patients!
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Dawn Bucher enjoys a wide, interesting career in medicine
By Delano Halde
Dawn Bucher grew up on a farm northwest of Pipestone, MN and received her education at Pipestone Public Schools where she graduated. A divorced mother of two children, Dawn had a tough going of it in her early years she said, since she didn’t have much money and had to live frugally. Realizing that she had to build a life for herself, Dawn obtained employment at Bayliner Boat Factory in Pipestone where she performed a variety of duties. (more...) |
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Earth Day
On Thursday April 22, 2010 the FSST Natural Resources Department went to the Flandreau Public Schools and hosted their annual Earth Day event for students K-12. (more...) |
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Wholeness Center Receives Vehicle
Royal River Casino & Hotel and the Wholeness Center team up once again. The donation of a vehicle from the Royal River Casino & Hotel to the Wholeness Center and C.A.R.E. Center will be used for providing clients with emergency transportation, client transports and for transporting children to and from the C.A.R.E. Center, when needed. (more...) |
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Officer Stephan Nelson graduates from Police Academy
On Friday March 26th FSST Tribal Member Officer Stephan Nelson graduated from his mandatory South Dakota Law Enforcement - Twelve Week Basic Certification Course - 104th Session. Officer Stephan Nelson was sworn in on March 10th, 2009 by the Honorable Judge Sherman Marshall as a Flandreau Police Department Officer. (more...) |
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SD Highway 34 Reconstruction Project
South Dakota Highway 13 Reconstruction Project from Moody County 11 to the Minnesota State Line will begin April 5th through approximately September 15th. Traffic will be detoured to Moody County Highway 11, 8C and 17. There will be a short closure on SD Highway 34 to reconstruct the east mile of South Dakota Highway 34 next to the Minnesota Border starting July 7th through September 1st. During this work traffic will be detoured from SD Hwy 34 to Interstate 29, Moody County Highway 14, Pipestone County Highway 2 and Minnesota Hwy 23. (more..)
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Valentine's Day Dinner at Grace Moore Senior Citizen's Center
The Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center was a romantic candlelit bistro on February 12th in celebration of Valentine's Day. Sara DeClerk, GMSCC Director, and Sharon Maras, Prepared a lovely menu of sparkling (more...)
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Blizzards hit the Flandreau Santee Sioux Reservation
“Let it snow” seemed to be the mantra for 2010 so far, along with let it rain and let it sleet as well.
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal community spent the majority of January snowed in and digging out. With the numerous blizzards, ground blizzards, rain, sleet, and wind advisories the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Offices were closed (more...) |
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Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Christmas Party
Friday, December 4th, 2009 11:30 a.m. at Eastman Hall was the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Employee Christmas Party for all employees & their spouses. The FSST Christmas Party was hosted by the FSST Executive Council with the assistance of the Party Planning Committee – Deb Wakeman & Julie Stephens. The Eastman Hall was decorated in a traditional Christmas theme with Christmas trees along every table. (more...) |
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Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska with FSST
On Tuesday, December 15th, Chairman Roger Trudell, Wyatt Thomas-Director for Circle of Excellency, Mary Johnson-Library Media Specialist-Nebraska Indian Community College and Redwing Thomas, Dakota Language Preservation/ Immersion Program Instructor (for Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska)met with the FSST Executive Committee and the Dakota Language Preservation Committee.
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Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center Provides Thanksgiving Dinner
Thank you Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center for another scrumptious Thanksgiving meal. The FSST employees and elders were invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings at Eastman Hall on Thursday, November 19th . (more...) |
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Dakota Language Preservation Project Santee Sioux Nation Oyate Immersion Program
A group of 12 from the Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska came to Flandreau on Wednesday, November 4th for a demonstration of their Dakota Language Immersion program. There were 7 students: Holli Keeble, Linda Whipple, Lorene Beaudette, Terry Remick, and Crystal Coffman, and 5 staff members: Wyatt Thomas- Director of the Dakota Center of Excellence Instructor, Mary Johnson - Media Specialist / Librarian, Redwing Thomas - Dakota Language, Ardis Badmaccosin - Dean of Academics, Richard Lundy - Chair of Native American Studies. (more...) |
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On November 7th Royal River Casino and the FSST Executive Committee hosted visitors from Las Vegas that were in Sioux Falls for the purposes of considering the possibility of Las Vegas as a site for a pediatric clinic, and perhaps some project surrounding sports medicine. (more...) |
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38 Sioux Uprisers Hanged 268 Others, Granted Reprieves by Lincoln, Watch from Log Prison
Thirty-eight Indians and mixed bloods were hanged simultaneously at 10 am today at Mankato, judged of guilty of crimes committed during the Sioux outbreak in August and September.
Remaining imprisoned are 268 others, sentenced to death earlier by a military commission but reprieved by President Abraham Lincoln. They watched the execution through chinks between the logs of their prison building.
The condemned prisoners marched in a single file from the prison covered with muslin caps, their hands lashed tightly before them. (more..) |
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| Tribal Members Celebrate 19th Anniversary of Casino
Royal River Casino celebrated its 19th anniversary of being the first Tribe in South Dakota to open a casino/gaming business. The Flandreau Santee Sioux tribal members were treated to an evening of “wining, dining and entertainment.” On Sunday, October 18th, from 5pm to 7pm tribal members were treated to an anniversary party in the Royal Room at Royal River Casino.
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2010 Census is seeking applicants to survey the FSST Tribal area
For information concerning employment with the 2010 Census in our area please contact Debra Wakeman and the FSST Tribal Offices.
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Dakota Language Preservation Observed at Santee, Nebraska
On Tuesday. October 27th, a group of eight people from Flandreau traveled to Niobrara, Nebraska to observe the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska's Dakota Language Immersion Class. The program is called "Isanti Dakota Nation in partnership with the Nebraska Indian Community College.
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Office of Diversity - South Dakota State University
Friday, October 9th, eight students and three staff members from South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, had narrated tours of the Tribal offices and Tribal programs. Myrna Weston, tribal elder, gave the students and staff a historical overview of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe.
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Kevin Costner at Royal River Casino for Friendship Ceremony
Sunday, September 20th Academy Award winner actor Kevin Costner was scheduled for a brief visit to the Royal River Casino. Costner was in South Dakota to commemorate the 20th anniversary of “Dances with Wolves” for the Aberdeen Film Festival and to promote the Northern Route for Tourism which is an effort to get thousands of tourists that travel to eastern South Dakota for tourist attractions to get interested in what the northern half of the state has to offer, such as Native American sites, museums, prairie scenery, trails, landmarks and other attractions. (more...) |
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