Joseph Jahner, LAC
STIGMA & THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION
MARCH 26TH, 2025
9:30 AM TO 12:00 PM (CST)
AJ AGARD BUILDING FORT YATES, ND
Please contact us at 701-854-4785for more informationStanding Rock Treatment Program
Join us for a session of education and how to raise awareness to reduce stigma associated with addiction. A MEAL WILL BE PROVIDED
STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE
TRIBAL COUNCIL ENTITY MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 25th, 2025
9:00AM
1. CALL TO ORDER: Janet Alkire, Chairwoman
2. INVOCATION: Nola Taken Alive, Council at large
3. ROLL CALL: Susan Agard, Tribal Secretary
4. SERGEANT OF ARMS: Paul Archambault, Council Rep.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
6. ENITY REPORTS:
7. GAMING REPORTS:
8. Other:
9. ADJOURN:
Click This Link to Comment Read and Comment on Title!
On March 5, 2025 the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council approved to post revisions to Title IX
(9), Game, Fish, and Wildlife Conservation Code for ninety (90) days. Pursuant to Title XIX of
the Code of Justice, any interested person may submit comments on Title IX (9), Game, Fish,
and Wildlife Conservation Code which the person believes should be amended.
Members of the Judicial Committee and the Standing Rock Tribal Council will accept oral, written and electronic comments until June 10, 2025. You may submit your electronic comments to the following:
Judicial Committee Chairman, Charles Walker – cwalker@standingrock.org
If you are receiving this notice and attachments in your role as District Officer, please post a copy
at your local district offices and ensure it is available to other District Officers and District
Members. In addition, please have copies available to distribute upon request.
Please note you can also access the Title on the Tribe’s website at www.standingrock.com, From
the home page, click on Titles, followed by Titles for Review, and find the link to Title IX (9),
Game, Fish, and Wildlife Conservation Code
Dated this 10th day of March, 2025.
WHEREAS: High temperatures, gusty winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation throughout the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation has contributed to a strong likelihood of rapidly developing wild land fires this Spring and Summer, and
WHEREAS: Drought conditions during the past several months and a deficit of snow cover and rain during the 2024-2025 winter has created extremely dry conditions throughout the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, and
WHEREAS: The National Weather Service 2025 fire outlook indicated dry conditions and warm
temperatures will persist throughout the Spring of 2025, and
WHEREAS: The potential exists for rapidly spreading wild land fires that may threaten the safety of the residents of the Standing Rock Nation, which may result in the loss of feed and crops, as well as threaten livestock and structures on the Standing Rock Sioux Nation, and
WHEREAS: The Standing Rock Tribal Government and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have issued a “BURN BAN” throughout the Standing Rock Reservation until drought conditions improve, and
WHEREAS: the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Government in conjunction with the Standing Rock Bureau of Indian Affairs Wild Land Fire department is standing ready to address any and all wild land fires on the Standing Rock Nation,
WHEREAS; I , Janet Alkire, Chairwoman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Wild Land Fire department and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Superintendent do hereby Declare an Emergency Drought and Extreme Fire Declaration this date: March 11,2025 and ending when drought conditions improve.
Healthy Choices for American Indians with Type 2 Diabetes: What Can I Eat?
A diabetes nutrition education program for Native adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal of this program is to help Native people learn about healthy eating with diabetes. The program includes 5 classes with topics on healthy nutrition and diabetes, physical activity, and ways to
make healthy food choices.
All participants will need to contact Brittany Brown @ 701.854.8381 to register. Class size is limited to 10 participants Classes will be hosted at the Standing Rock Diabetes Program, 52 Proposal Avenue, Fort Yates, ND 58538
There are 5 classroom-based sessions. Each class has about 90 minutes of
scheduled activities. All 5 classes have hands-on learning activities:
Fentanyl Awareness
March 10th, 20251:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CST) Fort Yates, ND
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (red church)
Join us for an educational session with speakers about fentanyl and NARCAN to learn what you can do to protect you and your family/community. NARCAN training to be provided by CHR program. Light snack will be provided. For more information, please contact us at 701-854-4785. Standing Rock Treatment Program & Community Health Representatives (CHR)
Attorney General Jackley Honors 45 Recruits Graduating Friday From Basic Law Enforcement Training Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley honors the 45 recruits who graduate Friday, March 7, from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in Pierre.
“This is an important day for the recruits, their families, and their departments,” said Attorney General Jackley. “South Dakota just became even safer today with our newest officers.”
The 45 recruits, who represent 24 different state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, completed 13 weeks of 520 hours of course work. The certification course is required for the students to become fully qualified law enforcement officers in South Dakota.
Graduates are required to complete course work that includes instruction in the law, arrest control tactics, firearms, vehicle handling, and criminal investigations. The training program is taught by full-time staff from the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and adjunct instructors from law enforcement agencies from across the state.
Friday’s graduation starts at 10 a.m. in the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center in Pierre. Attorney General Jackley is the keynote speaker.
Members of the 195th Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course and their law enforcement agency are:
Box Elder Police Department: Garrett Knuth, Brandon Reiter.
Brookings Police Department: Erik Adrian, Devon Isler, Margaret Schliepsiek.
Chamberlain Police Department: Corey Blankinship.
Charles Mix County Sheriff’s Office: Cole Menholt.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe: Kaytonna Bartlett.
Day County Sheriff’s Office: Garret Thompson.
Haakon County Sheriff’s Office: Brayden Doolittle.
McCook County Sheriff’s Office: Todd Obele, Jr.
McPherson County Sheriff’s Office: Jorge Olivar.
Mitchell Police Department: Cierra Dailey.
Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety: Ronin Rodriguez.
Pennington County Sheriff’s Department: Isaac Broussard, Annyka Petrik.
Rapid City Police Department: Royal Bauer, Ethan Bishop, Tyler Cameron, Kaidan Hopson, Shelby Swets.
South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation: Stacy Palm.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department: Kenneth Jimerson.
South Dakota Highway Patrol: Dillon Axtell, Justin Becker, Anthony DeBarrows, Carson Gohl, Ty Lilla, Benjamin Lindgren, Evan Mattson, Keagen Schoenfelder, Mikel Tomczak, Paige Worth.
Standing Rock Game, Fish and Wildlife: Leslie White Cloud.
Union County Sheriff’s Office: Zachariah Brown, Julia Ensminger.
University of South Dakota: Zoe Hassler, William Rueppel.
Vermillion Police Department: Juan Moreno, Johnathan Orosz.
Wagner Police Department: Robert Abdo, Jr.
Walworth County Sheriff’s Office: James Ryan.
Watertown Police Department: Austin Van Overbeke.
Yankton Police Department: Austin Reining, Rebecca Weber.
As of 12:10pm the lock down at the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Administrative Service Center has been lifted. The threat was investigated by the BIA Law Enforcement. There is no threat to the public or community. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Statement has been approved by Frank Jamerson, Vice Chairman
At 9am the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe was made aware of a threat that was made to the tribe, BIA Law Enforcement was called and arrived at 9:15am and the Standing Rock Administrative Service Center went into lock down. An investigation is underway into this threat. As of 11:15am the Standing Rock Administrative Service Center is still on lock down. As of now there are no reported injuries. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available.
– Frank Jamerson
Vice Chair
1 Standing Rock Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
Phone: 701-854-8500
Email: info@standingrock.org