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SD HC8027
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Primary Sponsor
Red Foster
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AI Summary
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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
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Served 17 years as a child welfare advocate and victim witness advocate with the United States Attorney's Office in Rapid City
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Founded Wakanyeja Gluwitayan Otipi (Gathering Our Children Home), the only emergency safe house for children up to age 12 on the Pine Ridge Reservation
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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
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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