April 1, 2017 Issue # 27 FROM SECRETARY EMERY Public Safety Roundtable & Tribal Visits This past month state and tribal leadership met at a Public Safety Roundtable. It was a productive meeting where everyone shared their concerns and ideas. Both state and tribal leadership agreed that working together and keeping lines of communication open are essential. We look to continue these meetings and encourage tribal leadership to attend. I traveled last month, along with Secretaries Gerlach, Jones, and Kaemingk, to meet with the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate leadership. We were able to discuss public safety, tax collection agreements and the tribal parole program that the tribe has been operating since November of 2013. I appreciate the hospitality we received from the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. Our office has been participating in a series of meetings to help the SD Dept. of Education implement the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA requires tribal consultation to be included within the state ESSA plan. Meaningful consultation amongst tribal, state, and federal officials is vital to a successful intergovernmental relationship and promotes the development of workable solutions for everyone. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns. We welcome tribal leadership to stop by the office here in Pierre. APRIL NEWSLETTER SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRIBAL RELATIONS WHAT’S INSIDE From the Secretary Oglala Lakota College Air Monitoring Project Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Code Talker Ceremony SD Indian Ed Summit 2017 AIHEC Conference USDA Rural Business Grants Rural Development Deadlines Native American Food Safety Training Great Plains Tribal Community and Economic Developemnt Summit Rural Micro Entrepreneur Program SD Dept. of Tribal Relations 302 E. Dakota Ave. Pierre, S.D. 57501 (605) 773-3415 www.sdtribalrelations.com www.facebook.com/TribalSD https://twitter.com/TribalSD
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April 1, 2017 Issue # 27
FROM SECRETARY EMERY Public Safety Roundtable & Tribal Visits
This past month state and tribal
leadership met at a Public Safety
Roundtable. It was a productive
meeting where everyone shared their
concerns and ideas. Both state and
tribal leadership agreed that working
together and keeping lines of
communication open are essential.
We look to continue these meetings
and encourage tribal leadership to
attend.
I traveled last month, along with
Secretaries Gerlach, Jones, and
Kaemingk, to meet with the Sisseton
Wahpeton Oyate leadership. We were
able to discuss public safety, tax
collection agreements and the tribal
parole program that the tribe has been
operating since November of 2013.
I appreciate the hospitality we
received from the Sisseton Wahpeton
Oyate.
Our office has been participating in
a series of meetings to help the SD
Dept. of Education implement the
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
ESSA requires tribal consultation to be
included within the state ESSA plan.
Meaningful consultation amongst
tribal, state, and federal officials is vital
to a successful intergovernmental
relationship and promotes the
development of workable solutions
for everyone.
Please feel free to contact our office
with any questions or concerns. We
welcome tribal leadership to stop by
the office here in Pierre.
APRIL NEWSLETTER
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRIBAL RELATIONS
WHAT’S INSIDE
From the Secretary Oglala Lakota College Air Monitoring Project Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Code Talker Ceremony SD Indian Ed Summit 2017 AIHEC Conference USDA Rural Business Grants Rural Development Deadlines Native American Food Safety Training Great Plains Tribal Community and Economic Developemnt Summit Rural Micro Entrepreneur Program
SD Dept. of Tribal Relations
302 E. Dakota Ave.
Pierre, S.D. 57501
(605) 773-3415
www.sdtribalrelations.com
www.facebook.com/TribalSD
https://twitter.com/TribalSD
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Stafffromthe
DepartmentofEnvironment
andNaturalResources(DENR)
AirQualityProgramtraveledto
OglalaLakotaCollegetowork
withtheteachingstafftohelp
setupanairmonitoringsiteat
thecollege.
Theplannedprojectwill
collectairsamplesfor
particulatematterandincludes
ananalyzerforradioactive
isotopes.
Onceoperational,sampling
resultswillbecomparedto
meteorologicaldatafromthe
samesamplingdayand
modeledusingmeteorological
datatodeterminewherethe
airmasscamefromandifit
indicatestransportof
pollutantsfromoutsideof
thearea.
Theairmonitoringproject
leadisDr.DeigSandoval,Oglala
LakotaCollege,togetherwitha
teacherfromthecollege,Ulrike
Werner,whoisdoingthe
projectaspartofhergraduate
studiesthroughtheSouth
DakotaSchoolofMinesand
Technology.
DENRstaffassistedthemin
puttingtogetherthe
equipment,helpedthemto
learntooperatethemonitor,
providedguidancein
calibrationandauditingofthe
sampler,discussedoptionson
operatingthemonitorsothey
couldcollectsevenday
samples,andhowtogather
operationaldatafromthe
monitorneededforthesample
analysis.
DENRstaffalsoprovidedthe
collegestaffcopiesofstandard
operatingproceduresfora
similartypeofairmonitor
operatedbyDENR,afew
surpluspartsandsuppliesfor
theirmonitor,spreadsheetsto
helpcalculatesampling
informationneededtoanalyze
thesamples,andacopyofthe
Department’sreporton
environmentalsamplingrelated
tohistoricaluraniumminingin
SouthDakota.
Theattachedpicturehas
collegeandDENRstaffstanding
bytheairmonitorbeingtested
inthelabattheOglalaLakota
College.
Formoreinformation
contacttheSouthDakota
DepartmentofEnvironment
andNaturalResources.
523E.CapitolAvenue
Pierre,SD57501
605-773-3151
www.denr.sd.gov
OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE AIR MONITORING PROJECT
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On March 17, 2017, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Department of Veterans Affairs recognized the heroic efforts of
seventeen Lakota Code Talkers from World War I and World War II. Wana’hma Wo’glakapi Wichoh’an Wakha’n (translated:
Talking to Hide Things Ceremony) took place at the Wakpala High School Auditorium. Chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux
Tribe, Dave Archambault II, delivered a welcoming address to the audience. Chairman Archambault expressed the importance
for Native Americans to be connected to their language and acknowledged the immense sacrifice made by these code talker
Veterans.
South Dakota’s own Congressional Delegation addressed the crowd through written letters from U.S. Senators John Thune
and Mike Rounds. Senator Thune stated, “These brave men, their families and tribes are to be honored and never forgotten for
their service and sacrifice. The Code Talker story shall remain an inspiration to all Americans, and their legacy shall live on
through the preservation of their memory each and every day.” Senator Rounds also stated, “The incredible work of Native
American code talkers was a major factor in our ability to win those wars. This is an honor and recognition well-deserved.”
The South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations was also honored to be included in this historic event. The Department
gave an update regarding their effort with the Tribal Veteran Service Officers and the South Dakota Department of Veteran
Affairs in creating the Code Talker Memorial. The Code Talker Memorial will be made of granite and will be shaped according to
South Dakota’s geographic borders. The facial design will feature inlays depicting the congressional medals awarded to
soldiers within each South Dakota Tribe. Additionally, there will be two Native American Code Talker soldiers, one from WWI
and one from WWII, sculpted with extreme detail and finished in bronze that will be posted for eternal duty to guard the
memorial entrance.
South Dakota Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary, Larry Zimmerman, was also in attendance and spoke about the true
heroism displayed by Native American Code Talkers. The ceremony concluded with a presentation of medals to family
members, retiring of the colors, and a delicious meal with, veterans, friends, family and local community members. Those listed
below are the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe members who were recognized at the ceremony.
-James Alkire -George Loves War -Henry Ankle Sr. -Henry Loves the War -Wallace Cross Bear aka Walter Cross Bear -Edmund Many Deeds Sr. -Ambrose Gabe -Matthew Oka -Charles Has Horns -Charles Red Bear -Jasper Iron Cloud -Benedict Red Legs -Edward Laframboise -Jesse Taken Alive -Eli Little Bird -Eugene Walking Shield -Isaac Looking Back Thank you to Manaja Hill and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Department of Veteran Affairs for organizing a wonderful
event!
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Code Talker
Ceremony
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South Dakota Inspections/Weights & Measures Program
S O U T H D A K O T A D E P A R T M E N T O F T R I B A L R E L A T I O N S
The South Dakota Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education (SD OIE) invites you to submit a proposal to present at the 2017 Indian Education Summit. The 14th annual summit will be held at Pierre’s Ramkota Conference Center, September 24th – 26th, 2017. Speaker presentations will be scheduled to take place Sunday evening through early Tuesday afternoon. Each year, education professionals from across the state and around the country attend this summit to access high quality professional development, information on the latest trends and proven best practices in the field of Indian education. We seek to showcase successful projects, programs and initiatives for all ages, from preschool to postsecondary. Preference will be given to proposals addressing one or more of the following strands:
• Achievement • Culture and Language • Success from Within • Building Future Leaders
Schedule/format: Presenters may choose to lead one-hour or two-hour sessions. The first hour of two-hour sessions is to be informational, with the second hour an opportunity for attendees to work in small groups to develop action plans based on the information presented.
For more information, contact Marta Neuman: • (605) 773-8194 • [email protected] • https://indianeducation.sd.gov
2017 AIHEC Student Conference
in Rapid City
In March, Rapid City was host to the 2017 American
Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) Student
Conference. During the conference over 1,200 tribal
college students from tribal communities throughout
the nation engaged in competitions designed to foster
strong academic achievements in science, technology,
engineering, mathematics, history, literature, and the
arts. The event brought together future leaders of
Indian Country and served as a national gathering and
training ground for native students
Along with many other highly qualified speakers, a
team from the South Dakota Jump Start program (a
grant-funded program that aims to help students
access and succeed in college) had the opportunity to
present on the important resources students need in
college. The trio of project staff explained that in
addition to financial resources, other resources such as
health, and motivation can assist students in obtaining
their goals and objectives.
Because the South Dakota Jump Start program
aims to help students at the collegiate level increase
their resources, the presenters’ combined experience
positioned them to provide vast insight into the
challenges low-income students often encounter
when attending college. Among the presenters was
Jump Start Project Director Deb Thorstenson, Access
Advisor Leon Leader Charge (Oglala/Sicangu Lakota),
and Retention Advisor Kay Two Bulls (Oglala Lakota).
To learn more about 2017 AIHEC Student
Conference, visit
http://www.olc.edu/aihec_2017_conference.htm.
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Rural Development Program Deadlines
Program Application Deadline(s)
Rural Energy for America (REAP)
Applications accepted year-round. First Round deadline was March 31,
2017.
Bio refinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program (Formerly known as the Biorefinery Assistance Program)
2017 application deadlines are unknown at this time.
Business & Industry Loan Guarantees
Applications accepted year-round.
Rural Business Development Grant (formally known as RBEG & RBOG)
Applications being accepted for 2017 funding. 03/31/2017 Native
American Set-Aside - applications due from applicants to field offices;
and 4/28/2017 Non-Set-Aside – applications due from applicants to field
offices.
Rural Micro Entrepreneur Assistance Program
Quarterly deadlines.
Intermediary Relending Program
Quarterly deadlines.
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program
Quarterly deadlines.
Value Added Producer Grant
2017 application deadlines are unknown at this time.
Small Socially Disadvantaged Grant
2017 application deadlines are unknown at this time.
Rural Cooperative Development Grant
2017 application deadlines are unknown at this time.
Rural Community Development Initiative
2017 NOFA is expected to be issued next spring.
Water and Environmental Programs
On-going application cycles; can apply anytime.
Community Facilities Loan and Grant Programs
On-going application cycles; can apply anytime.
Single Family Housing Programs… 502 Very-Low and Low Direct Loans; 504 Loans and Grants; and 502 Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) Loan Program
On-going application cycles; can apply anytime.
For additional program information, view the USDA Rural Development Programs Summary:
http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RD_ProgramMatrix.pdf
USDA Invites Applications for Rural Business Development Grant
USDA Rural Development South Dakota Acting State
Director Bruce Jones has announced the agency is accepting applications for the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program.
“This grant promotes long-term economic growth and
community vitality in rural areas,” said Jones. “We encourage non-profits, tribes and public agencies to apply.”
The Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) is
designed to assist with startup and expansion of small and emerging private businesses and/or nonprofits in rural communities. Eligible applicants include public bodies, government entities, Indian tribes, and non-profit organizations. Funds can be used for business incubators, leadership and entrepreneur training, acquisition or development of land or buildings, capitalization of revolving loan funds to be re-lent to local businesses and many other purposes – all to assist small businesses.
For example in 2016, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate (SWO),
utilized RBDG funds for a market assessment of value-added foods in demand in the market area, plus a farm-level feasibility study for local food producers located in a poverty and StrikeForce area. “The RBDG was a very competitive grant and we greatly appreciate that we were selected and received funding from USDA. This grant will provide us the opportunity to conduct a feasibility study and marketing assessment of our locally grown products, which are our buffalo, honey, produce and walleye. This has the potential to open many doors for the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and its membership,” said Ella Robertson, Planning Department Director for SWO.
Funds have been set aside nationally to assist Native Americans, and additional monies will be allotted among the states for non-set aside applicants. All grants will be awarded competitively, based on several areas including:
Evidence showing job creation to occur with local businesses; Percent of nonfederal funding committed to the project;
• Economic need in the area to be served; • Consistency with local economic development
priorities; and • Experience of the grantee with similar efforts.
Two pools of grants funds are available, the Native
American set-aside and statewide funding. The first
deadline was March 31, 2017 for the Native American grant
funds. The second deadline is for the RBDG statewide
allocation, estimated to be about $150,000 and the
deadline for that grant is April 28, 2017.
Applicants are encouraged to contact a local Business & Cooperative
Program Specialist or the State Office for more details about the application requirements and process.
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PURPOSE The purpose of the RMAP program is to support the development and ongoing success of rural microenterprises. The program includes a loan to a microlender for the purpose of providing fixed interest rate loans of $50,000 or less. Eligible microlenders will also be automa cally eligible to receive a technical assistance grant to provide technical assistance and training to microenterprises. Microenterprises are small businesses with 10 or less full‐ me employees and can include agricultural producers. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN RMAP LOAN/GRANT? Microlenders – also called Microenterprise Development Organiza on (“MDO”) i� Non‐Profit i� Indian Tribe i� Public Ins tu on of Higher Learning HOW MUCH ARE THE LOANS/GRANTS i� Loan: minimum of $50,000; maximum of $500,000 i� Automa cally eligible for TA grant to provide technical assistance and training to micro‐
enterprises that have received or are seeking a microloan under the RMAP. i� Grant is for up to 25% of the total outstanding balance of microloans.
WHAT CAN THE MICROENTERPRISE USE THE LOAN FUNDS FOR? i� Working capital i� Purchase of furniture, fixtures, supplies, inventory or equipment i� Debt refinancing i� Business acquisi ons i� Purchase or lease of real estate that is already improved and will be used for the loca on of the
subject business only (construc on of any type is strictly prohibited)
For more informa on about the RMAP program contact Shelby Kraemer, Loan Assistant, at 605‐824‐3627 or [email protected].
