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Northern Cheyenne

Gene Small tapes over surveillance cameras at Northern Cheyenne headquarters

The tribe’s Capitol building has been closed since Small was removed as president: Why was he inside the building days later?
By Shaun Griswold
Tribal Government
Data center developments banned by Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council
The ban was resurrected from a 2025 proposal that stalled after the council was ousted
By Shaun Griswold
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South Dakota
Technology and AI discussion in Eagle Butte addresses need for community control of data, facts and information
Rural Native communities need reliable news to stay on top of technology’s rapid growth
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Tribal Government
Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council wields its power after members return to office
The council authorized payments to Trustland Consultants and filled an open seat on the Northern Cheyenne Development Corporation
By Shaun Griswold
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ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.