"A lot of attention has been given to the letters written to the Big Sky Conference by my fellow tribal members and their Committee for Understanding and Respect.

What got much less attention were the results of the tribal election held at Standing Rock on Oct. 6. But the outcome of that election had more potential to influence the outcome of the nickname and logo issue than the letters written by my fellow Spirit Lakers.

As a Herald story noted Friday, the pro-logo individual(s) did not do well in the tribal elections.

This debunks the claim by non-Indians and Indians who are not enrolled at the Rock that Standing Rock is strongly pro-logo."

Get the Story:
Erich Longie: Standing Rock vote can’t be ignored (The Grand Forks Herald 10/16)

Also Today:
'No other option': Grand Forks Sen. Laffen to introduce bill aimed at retiring Fighting Sioux nickname (The Grand Forks Herald 10/15)

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