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WE WON: A Message from NDN Collective President Wizipan Little Elk Garriott
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We won.
NDN Collective's President Wizipan Little Elk Garriott shares a reflection on the ruling in the federal civil rights case NDN Collective vs Retsel Corporation.
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#RacismOnTrial #GrandGateway #RapidCity #SouthDakota #CivilRights
NDN Collective's President Wizipan Little Elk Garriott shares a reflection on the ruling in the federal civil rights case NDN Collective vs Retsel Corporation.
youtu.be/eiOKV453Qr4?...
#RacismOnTrial #GrandGateway #RapidCity #SouthDakota #CivilRights
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Reposted by NDN Collective
tw someone getting murdered, clean angle on the Minneapolis shooting
very clearly beside the car and not in any danger while shooting
very clearly beside the car and not in any danger while shooting
January 7, 2026 at 6:24 PM
tw someone getting murdered, clean angle on the Minneapolis shooting
very clearly beside the car and not in any danger while shooting
very clearly beside the car and not in any danger while shooting
We won.
NDN Collective's President Wizipan Little Elk Garriott shares a reflection on the ruling in the federal civil rights case NDN Collective vs Retsel Corporation.
youtu.be/eiOKV453Qr4?...
#RacismOnTrial #GrandGateway #RapidCity #SouthDakota #CivilRights
NDN Collective's President Wizipan Little Elk Garriott shares a reflection on the ruling in the federal civil rights case NDN Collective vs Retsel Corporation.
youtu.be/eiOKV453Qr4?...
#RacismOnTrial #GrandGateway #RapidCity #SouthDakota #CivilRights
WE WON: A Message from NDN Collective President Wizipan Little Elk Garriott
YouTube video by NDN Collective
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
We won.
NDN Collective's President Wizipan Little Elk Garriott shares a reflection on the ruling in the federal civil rights case NDN Collective vs Retsel Corporation.
youtu.be/eiOKV453Qr4?...
#RacismOnTrial #GrandGateway #RapidCity #SouthDakota #CivilRights
NDN Collective's President Wizipan Little Elk Garriott shares a reflection on the ruling in the federal civil rights case NDN Collective vs Retsel Corporation.
youtu.be/eiOKV453Qr4?...
#RacismOnTrial #GrandGateway #RapidCity #SouthDakota #CivilRights
🎉GOOD NEWS! The jury ruled in favor of NDN Collective and the individual plaintiffs in the federal civil rights class action lawsuit filed in March 2022 against the Retsel Corporation, owner of the Grand Gateway Hotel.
December 20, 2025 at 6:17 AM
🎉GOOD NEWS! The jury ruled in favor of NDN Collective and the individual plaintiffs in the federal civil rights class action lawsuit filed in March 2022 against the Retsel Corporation, owner of the Grand Gateway Hotel.
Day three update of the NDN Collective vs. Retsel Corporation trial. We are proud of and grateful to the plaintiffs in the case for courageously sharing their experiences on the stand and holding racism accountable, both for our ancestors and for future generations to come.
December 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Day three update of the NDN Collective vs. Retsel Corporation trial. We are proud of and grateful to the plaintiffs in the case for courageously sharing their experiences on the stand and holding racism accountable, both for our ancestors and for future generations to come.
The last few days have been intense. Our team has attended the trial every day, listening to racist remarks presented by Retsel Corporation. This case is a byproduct of systemic racism. The trial will continue until Friday, December 19th.
December 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The last few days have been intense. Our team has attended the trial every day, listening to racist remarks presented by Retsel Corporation. This case is a byproduct of systemic racism. The trial will continue until Friday, December 19th.
Racism is on trial this week in Rapid City in the federal civil rights case NDN Collective vs. Retsel Corporation. Retsel owns the Grand Gateway Hotel.
December 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Racism is on trial this week in Rapid City in the federal civil rights case NDN Collective vs. Retsel Corporation. Retsel owns the Grand Gateway Hotel.
*Correction in March timeline*
This case is simple. This is racism on trial. The timeline of events provides a comprehensive overview of the federal civil rights case U.S. vs. Retsel Corporation, the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel.
This case is simple. This is racism on trial. The timeline of events provides a comprehensive overview of the federal civil rights case U.S. vs. Retsel Corporation, the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel.
December 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
*Correction in March timeline*
This case is simple. This is racism on trial. The timeline of events provides a comprehensive overview of the federal civil rights case U.S. vs. Retsel Corporation, the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel.
This case is simple. This is racism on trial. The timeline of events provides a comprehensive overview of the federal civil rights case U.S. vs. Retsel Corporation, the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel.
The Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) was created in response to racism against Natives in South Dakota. From denying rooms at hotels to exclusion from sporting events.
🎟️ Buy your tickets to LNI which is held on December 16-20: themonument.evenue.net/events/LNI
🎟️ Buy your tickets to LNI which is held on December 16-20: themonument.evenue.net/events/LNI
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December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) was created in response to racism against Natives in South Dakota. From denying rooms at hotels to exclusion from sporting events.
🎟️ Buy your tickets to LNI which is held on December 16-20: themonument.evenue.net/events/LNI
🎟️ Buy your tickets to LNI which is held on December 16-20: themonument.evenue.net/events/LNI
Listen to this live discussion about the historical context of combating racism in South Dakota, with NDN Collective CEO and founder Nick Tilsen, Director of Ȟe Sápa Initiatives at NDN Collective, Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle, and Executive Director and co-founder at LNI, Bryan Brewer.
Coming Together Against Racism in Rapid City: Lakota Nation Invitational to Grand Gateway Trial
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December 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Listen to this live discussion about the historical context of combating racism in South Dakota, with NDN Collective CEO and founder Nick Tilsen, Director of Ȟe Sápa Initiatives at NDN Collective, Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle, and Executive Director and co-founder at LNI, Bryan Brewer.
SACRED INDIGENOUS LAND AND RIGHTS ARE UNDER ATTACK
In the sacred Ȟe Sápa, known in English as the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Lakota sacred site known as Pe’ Sla (“pay-SHLAH”) is currently under attack by mining activity.
✍🏽 Add your name today: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ad...
In the sacred Ȟe Sápa, known in English as the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Lakota sacred site known as Pe’ Sla (“pay-SHLAH”) is currently under attack by mining activity.
✍🏽 Add your name today: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ad...
PROTECT SACRED SITE PE’SLA
Sign this petition to protect sacred site Pe'Sla: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/add-your-name-protect-sacred-site-pesla
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December 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
SACRED INDIGENOUS LAND AND RIGHTS ARE UNDER ATTACK
In the sacred Ȟe Sápa, known in English as the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Lakota sacred site known as Pe’ Sla (“pay-SHLAH”) is currently under attack by mining activity.
✍🏽 Add your name today: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ad...
In the sacred Ȟe Sápa, known in English as the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Lakota sacred site known as Pe’ Sla (“pay-SHLAH”) is currently under attack by mining activity.
✍🏽 Add your name today: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ad...
Check out this video by NDN Collective Board member Melina Lubucon Mossimo & her organization Sacred Earth Solar. They are on the frontlines both resisting oil development in the tar sands while creating climate solutions around renewable energy.
Watch the video: www.instagram.com/reel/DSCYzp7...
Watch the video: www.instagram.com/reel/DSCYzp7...
Sacred Earth
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December 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Check out this video by NDN Collective Board member Melina Lubucon Mossimo & her organization Sacred Earth Solar. They are on the frontlines both resisting oil development in the tar sands while creating climate solutions around renewable energy.
Watch the video: www.instagram.com/reel/DSCYzp7...
Watch the video: www.instagram.com/reel/DSCYzp7...
"This trial is about more than just a single incident – it is an opportunity to come together and put racism on trial in Rapid City...This case shows that Native people and our allies will not stop seeking justice, inclusion, and equity for our communities."
ndncollective.org/putting-raci...
ndncollective.org/putting-raci...
Putting Racism on Trial: Grand Gateway Hotel Trial to Begin December 15 - NDN COLLECTIVE
It’s been a long time since we’ve talked about the Grand Gateway Hotel. On December 15th, this particular legal battle...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
"This trial is about more than just a single incident – it is an opportunity to come together and put racism on trial in Rapid City...This case shows that Native people and our allies will not stop seeking justice, inclusion, and equity for our communities."
ndncollective.org/putting-raci...
ndncollective.org/putting-raci...
No one is illegal on stolen lands. Shut down Alligator Alcatraz. Recover our missing relatives NOW!
www.amnestyusa.org/reports/tort...
www.amnestyusa.org/reports/tort...
Torture and Enforced Disappearances in the Sunshine State: Human Rights Violations at “Alligator Alcatraz” and Krome in Florida
Amnesty International visited “Alligator Alcatraz” and Krome detention centers to document human rights violations.
www.amnestyusa.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
No one is illegal on stolen lands. Shut down Alligator Alcatraz. Recover our missing relatives NOW!
www.amnestyusa.org/reports/tort...
www.amnestyusa.org/reports/tort...
"For Big Eagle and Hogan, this is “seventh-generation planning”—visioning across decades, not election cycles.
Big Eagle said “If we remember who we are, even in our traditional food diets, we will take care of our physical health.”'
🦬 prismreports.org/2025/12/08/s...
Big Eagle said “If we remember who we are, even in our traditional food diets, we will take care of our physical health.”'
🦬 prismreports.org/2025/12/08/s...
SNAP stoppage exposed need for Indigenous food sovereignty
When the government shutdown halted SNAP benefits, Indigenous leaders amped up efforts to share traditional food and knowledge
prismreports.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
"For Big Eagle and Hogan, this is “seventh-generation planning”—visioning across decades, not election cycles.
Big Eagle said “If we remember who we are, even in our traditional food diets, we will take care of our physical health.”'
🦬 prismreports.org/2025/12/08/s...
Big Eagle said “If we remember who we are, even in our traditional food diets, we will take care of our physical health.”'
🦬 prismreports.org/2025/12/08/s...
HAPPENING NOW! Join NDN Collective CEO Nick Tilsen, Indigenous Twitch streamer @shaunabaker.bsky.social, comedian Joey Clift (from POW!), and actor @markruffalo.bsky.social for a Twitch live stream.
🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/GeBZzG6...
🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/GeBZzG6...
Conversation on Indigenous Activism, gamers, & streamers.
YouTube video by NDN Collective
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December 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
HAPPENING NOW! Join NDN Collective CEO Nick Tilsen, Indigenous Twitch streamer @shaunabaker.bsky.social, comedian Joey Clift (from POW!), and actor @markruffalo.bsky.social for a Twitch live stream.
🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/GeBZzG6...
🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/GeBZzG6...
On Nov 21, NDN Collective and Sacred Storm Buffalo distributed over 5,000 lbs of bison meat to 456 families.
The impact was evident; our elders and households with children severely need support and are directly impacted by the SNAP crisis.
The impact was evident; our elders and households with children severely need support and are directly impacted by the SNAP crisis.
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
On Nov 21, NDN Collective and Sacred Storm Buffalo distributed over 5,000 lbs of bison meat to 456 families.
The impact was evident; our elders and households with children severely need support and are directly impacted by the SNAP crisis.
The impact was evident; our elders and households with children severely need support and are directly impacted by the SNAP crisis.
“Know what you’re talking about and get organized and start out with yourself.”
📚 New Nonprofit Quarterly article published and available to read: nonprofitquarterly.org/a-lakota-mat...
📸: Angel White Eyes
✍🏽: Martell Hesketh
📚 New Nonprofit Quarterly article published and available to read: nonprofitquarterly.org/a-lakota-mat...
📸: Angel White Eyes
✍🏽: Martell Hesketh
A Lakota Matriarch Offers Perspective on the Long Struggle for LandBack | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
NDN Collective leader Nick Tilsen and movement matriarch Madonna Thunder Hawk discuss LANDBACK and the history of Indigenous resistance.
nonprofitquarterly.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“Know what you’re talking about and get organized and start out with yourself.”
📚 New Nonprofit Quarterly article published and available to read: nonprofitquarterly.org/a-lakota-mat...
📸: Angel White Eyes
✍🏽: Martell Hesketh
📚 New Nonprofit Quarterly article published and available to read: nonprofitquarterly.org/a-lakota-mat...
📸: Angel White Eyes
✍🏽: Martell Hesketh
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As part of this year's Cultural Week of Action, @ndncollective.bsky.social's activation at #JustNarratives showcased the power of screenprinting alongside narrative strategists, cultural workers, and movement builders who understand the power of authentic stories rooted in liberation.
November 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
As part of this year's Cultural Week of Action, @ndncollective.bsky.social's activation at #JustNarratives showcased the power of screenprinting alongside narrative strategists, cultural workers, and movement builders who understand the power of authentic stories rooted in liberation.
Reposted by NDN Collective
I’ve been such a fan of all the work @ndncollective.bsky.social has done for Native people over the past few years, so it was a joy to fly out to South Dakota to guest on their LandBack For The People podcast to talk about Pow!, Native activism and the Landback movement. Check it out!
November 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I’ve been such a fan of all the work @ndncollective.bsky.social has done for Native people over the past few years, so it was a joy to fly out to South Dakota to guest on their LandBack For The People podcast to talk about Pow!, Native activism and the Landback movement. Check it out!
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Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts, watch the full video at this link and if you have some spare money, donate to @ndncollective.bsky.social and support their work!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsA8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsA8...
The POW!-er of Storytelling | LANDBACK FOR THE PEOPLE S3 E9
YouTube video by NDN Podcasts
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November 29, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts, watch the full video at this link and if you have some spare money, donate to @ndncollective.bsky.social and support their work!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsA8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsA8...
NDN Collective has been honored to support Kumano I Ke Ala since 2019 through multiple grant programs, including our Community Self-Determination Grant. Their work strengthens land-based practices, nourishes the community, and uplifts the development and leadership of Indigenous peoples.
November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
NDN Collective has been honored to support Kumano I Ke Ala since 2019 through multiple grant programs, including our Community Self-Determination Grant. Their work strengthens land-based practices, nourishes the community, and uplifts the development and leadership of Indigenous peoples.
NDN Collective has been honored to support Kumano I Ke Ala since 2019 through multiple grant programs, including our Community Self-Determination Grant. Their work strengthens land-based practices, nourishes the community, and uplifts the development and leadership of Indigenous peoples.
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
NDN Collective has been honored to support Kumano I Ke Ala since 2019 through multiple grant programs, including our Community Self-Determination Grant. Their work strengthens land-based practices, nourishes the community, and uplifts the development and leadership of Indigenous peoples.
NDN Collective is launching the “Feed The People” campaign in response to the SNAP benefits crisis. The U.S. Government shutdown is disrupting SNAP, deepening food insecurity in many Native and rural communities.
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
NDN Collective is launching the “Feed The People” campaign in response to the SNAP benefits crisis. The U.S. Government shutdown is disrupting SNAP, deepening food insecurity in many Native and rural communities.