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SD HC8027

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Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Red Foster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Legislative commemoration honoring Barbara Dull Knife (Lakota name: Mah'piya Keyaké Wiŋ, meaning Cloud Shield Woman) for her service, generosity, and commitment to Lakota children and community

  • Served 17 years as a child welfare advocate and victim witness advocate with the United States Attorney's Office in Rapid City

  • Founded Wakanyeja Gluwitayan Otipi (Gathering Our Children Home), the only emergency safe house for children up to age 12 on the Pine Ridge Reservation

  • Served two terms as Oglala District Council member on the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council and as elected treasurer for the Oglala District from 2020 to 2022

  • Recognized as an elder knowledge keeper and cultural teacher, and founding board member of Taku Škaŋ Škaŋ Wasakliyapi: Global Institute for Traditional Sciences

Legislative Description

Celebrating the life and service of Barbara Dull Knife.

Last Action

H.J. 517

3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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