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Rapid City Journal @rapidcityjournal.com · Feb 8

Anpotowin Jensen will launch "Hero Dreams Shine" this spring. The book is a collection of 45 poems focusing on themes of Indigneous rescilience and self-empowerment with science woven throughout.

Lakota scientist set to launch debut poetry book

Anpotowin Jensen will launch "Hero Dreams Shine" this spring. The book is a collection of 45 poems focusing on themes of Indigneous rescilience and self-empowerment with science woven throughout.

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Rapid City Journal @rapidcityjournal.com · Feb 12

Following the death of Ashton Provost on Aug. 20, 2023 and her Jan. 2025 murder trial, the Provost family said they've recieved little help, support and protection from their tribe

'It's been a living hell': Family reflects on murder trial, verdict, in death of pregnant woman

Following the death of Ashton Provost on Aug. 20, 2023 and her Jan. 2025 murder trial, the Provost family said they've recieved little help, support and protection from their tribe

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Rapid City Journal @rapidcityjournal.com · Feb 12

200 red signs sit in front of the Journey Museum in Rapid City representing MMIP victims for the upcoming MMIP National Day of Rememberance and Recognition on Feb. 14

Journey Museum, Red Ribbon Skirt Society open limited-time MMIP exhibit

200 red signs sit in front of the Journey Museum in Rapid City representing MMIP victims for the upcoming MMIP National Day of Rememberance and Recognition on Feb. 14

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Amelia Schafer @ameliaschafer.bsky.social · Dec 20

MMIW Alert 🚨

Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who was found in Colorado in 1999. She’s likely a tribal member or descendant of one of the nine tribes in South Dakota.

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Do you recognize this South Dakota woman? Investigators need your help

Colorado Bureau of Investigators have discovered an unidentified woman found in 1999 in south central Colorado is likely Oceti Ŝakowiŋ from South Dakota.

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Amelia Schafer @ameliaschafer.bsky.social · Dec 8

I was lucky enough to join my friend Josiah on his podcast Fruitless and talk about my recent reporting. Definitely worth a listen

Fruitless @fruitlessmedia.bsky.social · Dec 7

NEW EPISODE OF FRUITLESS! I was joined by @ameliaschafer.bsky.social to discuss her recent investigation into Immaculate Conception Mission, a Catholic boarding school in South Dakota, and the mass grave uncovered there last year. share.transistor.fm/s/5f5a3149

They're Ready to Go Home (feat. Amelia Schafer) | Fruitless | Episode 52

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Amelia Schafer @ameliaschafer.bsky.social · Dec 1

Thank you! I seriously appreciate it

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Michelle H. Davis @lonestarleft.com · Nov 28

So, apparently, Chernobyl dogs are like super mutants now.

The Dogs of Chernobyl Are Experiencing Rapid Evolution, Study Suggests

Have the canines acquired strange mutations living near the power plant?

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Amelia Schafer @ameliaschafer.bsky.social · Nov 26

I spent the past five months researching the Immaculate Conception Boarding School in South Dakota after the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe uncovered 38 unmarked graves. Today the story finally published ⬇️

'They’re ready to go home': Few answers at school gravesite

Thirty-eight graves uncovered at South Dakota boarding school; Catholic church offers little help in identifying graves

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Amelia Schafer @ameliaschafer.bsky.social · Nov 26

I spent the past five months researching the Immaculate Conception Boarding School in South Dakota after the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe uncovered 38 unmarked graves. Today the story finally published ⬇️

'They’re ready to go home': Few answers at school gravesite

Thirty-eight graves uncovered at South Dakota boarding school; Catholic church offers little help in identifying graves

ictnews.org

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Amelia Schafer @ameliaschafer.bsky.social · Nov 20

Good morning! Thought I’d introduce myself. I’m a wôpanâak and Montauk journalist working on Oceti Sakowin territory in South Dakota. I’m planning on posting my work here as it comes out!

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