Yankton Sioux members protest work at burial site

Yankton Sioux members protest work at burial site

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2003

Members of the Yankton Sioux Tribe have set up camp at a burial site along the Missouri River to protest work by the state of South Dakota.

State workers are turning the site into a recreational campground. Human remains and other items have been uncovered.

A federal judge has given permission for some work to occur. Tribal members say they will do what they can to stop it.

Get the Story:
Yankton stand off begins to protect sacred site (Indian Country Today 5/13)
Indians camp near burial grounds (AP 5/13)

Get the Decison:
Order: Yankton Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (April 18, 2003)

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