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MAY 22, 2000

Over 100 days ago, 100 Oglala Lakota still occupy the a tribal government building in Pine Ridge on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. The Grass Roots Oyate took over to protest corruption in the IRA instituted government and have called for a return to a more traditional, Lakota government, based on the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie.

Meanwhile, the IRA council continues to do business. Vice President Wilbur Between Lodges holds office in the bingo lodge.

Get the Story:
Oglala Sioux struggle with future of tribal government (AP 5/22)

Relevant Links:
The Official Homepage of the Movement: members.tripod.com/GrassRootsOyate/

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Tribe of the Week: The Oglala Lakota of the Pine Ridge Reservation