Corrections and Clarifications
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Latest Corrections & Clarifications
Drilling project moves forward in the heart of the Black Hills
Correction · March 19, 2026 — 6:49 AM
The article has been updated to clarify that the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance is opposed to all drilling in the Black Hills, even beyond the two-mile buffer on its map.
The article also originally misidentified Michael Golliher as Michael Gubbles and incorrectly spelled the last name of James Gubbels.
Daughter’s concern for father grows after 11 months without contact
Correction · March 6, 2026 — 6:42 AM
This story has been updated to accurately reflect Natasha-Marie Powassin’s upbringing. While an earlier version stated she grew up in foster care, Powassin has since clarified that she lived with her father until age nine and subsequently moved to Canada to live with her mother.
Granddaughter searches for missing grandfather nearly 50 years after disappearance
Correction · February 27, 2026 — 11:25 AM
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Francis Houle had two biological children. The text has been updated to reflect that he had three biological children.
A Superfund site in Minnesota is spreading, disrupting a tribe’s way of life
Correction · February 25, 2026 — 11:00 PM
The story has been updated to reflect that Anton Treuer identifies as a Leech Lake and White Earth Ojibwe descendant, not a Leech Lake citizen.
MHA Nation appeals court upholds $250M withdrawal from People’s Fund
Correction · February 25, 2026 — 6:50 AM
This story originally misidentified Timothy Purdon as a former North Dakota attorney general. In fact, he served at the federal level as a United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota.
‘Gaining back our identity’: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe looks to expand buffalo herd
Correction · February 5, 2026 — 10:36 AM
An earlier version of this story misidentified the Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance as the Buffalo Nations Grassland Alliance. The story has also been updated to reflect that the InterTribal Buffalo Council has 86 members, not 85.
Standing Rock man assaulted hours before death by train
Correction · January 23, 2026 — 10:32 AM
This article originally stated that Rough Surface-Arnett saw Running Bear on camera crossing the street with another person. Rough Surface-Arnett says she did not see him with another person. We regret the error.
Minneapolis Native community gathers in prayer after intense week of ICE activity
Correction · January 12, 2026 — 1:57 PM
This story originally misstated that Indigenous Protector Movement was an organizer of the prayer gathering at Pow Wow Grounds. We have corrected the error. We have also updated the story to include AIM's Grand Governing Council as an organizer.
Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2026 begins her reign as traveling ambassador
Correction · January 9, 2026 — 11:10 AM
The story originally stated that Hicks was the first Native person in roughly 70 years to hold the Miss Rodeo North Dakota title. In fact, it’s been 40 years. MHA member Janet Voight was Miss Rodeo North Dakota in 1986.
Six year anniversary of Standing Rock unsolved murder
Correction · December 12, 2025 — 10:50 AM
This story has been updated to reflect that the 2020 letter regarding the status of the investigation was sent by the FBI, not the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Montana billboards demand justice for MMIP cases
Correction · December 3, 2025 — 11:41 AM
A previous version of this article misstated the timeline for Murphy’s film and the specific allocation of project proceeds. Murphy expects to be working on the script in 2026, not releasing the film that year. Additionally, a portion of the project’s profits are donated to the Snowbird Fund, rather than the entirety of the profits.
‘BlueJay’s Canoe’ tackles Native life during pandemic and wildfires
Correction · October 24, 2025 — 3:58 AM
This story originally misidentified the character Cascadia as an emergency room nurse. The character is an emergency room doctor.
Families still searching for missing Spirit Lake citizens
Correction · October 21, 2025 — 12:39 PM
Posey's family last saw her on Jan. 3, 2024, not Jan. 5, as we originally reported. She hasn't been seen in public since Jan. 5, 2024.
From seed to supper: Husband and wife duo share passion for local Indigenous food
Correction · October 16, 2025 — 10:16 AM
This story originally misidentified New Town as the location of the De La Cruz family's home. They live in Twin Buttes. The story also originally referred to a nephew who raises chickens and another who wants to start a lemonade business. They are, in fact, the same relative. We regret the errors.
MHA citizens seek accountability in a suit against their Tribal Business Council
Correction · September 24, 2025 — 11:23 AM
The story originally stated that MHA's Tribal Business Council has six members. It was corrected to indicate that the council has seven. Chairman Mark Fox is both the leader and a member.
Couple with Bismarck roots seeds endowment for UTTC students with $100,000 donation
Correction · September 4, 2025 — 2:19 PM
This article originally stated that Terrence Leier's interest in archeology led him to Dakota Goodhouse. In fact, it was Leier's interest in anthropology and history.
The article originally stated that Leier inherited land and money. He inherited only money.
This article also has been updated to clarify the breadth of Terrence Leier's career.
Bush fellow to explore culturally attuned investment strategies for fellow creatives
Correction · August 19, 2025 — 5:00 AM
This story has been updated to clarify the chronology of two projects. The Lakota Funds launched when Pourier was with the First Nations Development Institute and the Oglala Lakota Artspace was founded much later, when she was with the First Peoples Fund.
Spirit Lake Nation responds to misconduct allegations at sheriff’s office, calls out ‘urgent need’ for responsive law enforcement
Correction · August 14, 2025 — 11:39 AM
In an earlier version of this article, Dick Horner's first name was incorrectly spelled as Dirk. The text has been updated to reflect the correct spelling.
This story was updated at 5:42 p.m. on Aug. 14 to clarify the charges.
MHA Nation decriminalizes medical marijuana
Correction · August 12, 2025 — 10:04 AM
This story originally misstated that Dr. Joseph Rosado treated Darian Morsette before he passed away. Rosado did not treat Morsette; he provided a medical consultation.
The story also originally reported that Hosie’s son attended a treatment center on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The center he attended is in Indiana.
Educator John Little advocates for more Natives in higher ed
Correction · July 31, 2025 — 6:00 AM
A previous version of this article incorrectly abbreviated Megan Red Shirt-Shaw’s last name as "Shirt-Shaw" in some instances. The correct full last name is Red Shirt-Shaw.
Renzo Bullhead’s family hang on to hope and prayer as search continues
Correction · May 28, 2025 — 9:52 AM
This story has been updated with information about how owners of small watercrafts can join the search effort.
Xia Brave Bull, missing since March, found dead
Correction · May 21, 2025 — 5:00 AM
An earlier version of this story described Xia as the mother of three children. In fact, she was the mother of four children. We have also corrected her last name, which we originally published as one word.
Why Buffalo’s Fire was red for one day
Correction · May 5, 2025 — 9:27 AM
We have corrected Xia Brave Bull's last name, which we originally published as one word.
United Tribes Technical College receives $1.2 million grant to fund special education scholarships
Correction · September 12, 2024 — 4:59 AM
The U.S. Department of Education awarded United Tribes Technical College a $239,904 $1.2 million five-year grant.
‘Mom in moccasins’ running for Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation council seat
Correction · September 5, 2024 — 1:19 PM
One letter seeks to halt the $250,000 $250 million transfer from the People’s Fund, which the council authorized on Aug. 6 by Resolution 24-248-FWF.
Wounded Knee Massacre victims’ descendants urge feds to go beyond review, rescind soldiers’ honor medals at last
Correction · August 8, 2024 — 4:59 AM
Stephan Curran colorized this 1930s photo showing the family of HAWK 1890 member Marlis Afraid of Hawk at Pine Ridge Reservation. Left to right, her great-grandmother "He Ski Win"/ He Ska Win/ White Mountain Woman; grandmother Mabel Cetan Kokipa/Afraid of Hawk; grandfather Richard Cetan Kokipa/Afraid of Hawk; and their two sons, Bert and Cain Cetan Kokipa/ Afraid of Hawk. Grandfather Richard survived the massacre. Family photo courtesy of Marlis Afraid of Hawk.
Reviving Roots: Dakota-Lakota Summer Institute grows number of traditional language speakers
Correction · May 4, 2024 — 4:59 AM
This story has been updated to include the following corrections: McLaughlin is on the Standing Rock Reservation; only grandparents fluent; manager for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe; removed Kim Campbell; added program manager.
Cole Brings Plenty's last breath here marks his first breath in Spirit World, funeral unites community
Correction · April 18, 2024 — 9:11 AM
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe proclamation for Cole Brings Plenty Day changed to Aug. 18, the date of his birthday.
Indigenous leaders unite at Mayan pyramids marking shift in 500-year run of colonialism
Correction · April 2, 2024 — 8:09 AM
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the Eagle and Condor Prophecy originated in the Amazon; it is believed to have originated in the Andes. Additionally, the text has been updated to clarify the organizers of the March 17-24 gathering: the event was organized and hosted by the Union of the Condor, Hummingbird, Quetzal and Eagle and the Four Worlds International Institute, in consultation with CONADEPOA.
Unforgettable: DOJ consultation led to condemnation threat of our land
Correction · March 22, 2023 — 8:34 AM
Correction on the last name of Judge Daniel Traynor.
America’s Biggest Museums Fail to Return Native American Human Remains
Correction · January 18, 2023 — 6:08 AM
Update, January 12, 2023: This story has been updated to include a statement from the University of Alabama Museums
With new Native voter district, reservation community health champ aims for North Dakota Legislature
Correction · September 13, 2022 — 3:54 PM
Editor's note: This story includes additional redistricting partners:
Ultimately, the Native American Voting Rights Coalition – including North Dakota Native vote of which DeVille once served as a board member -- and U.S. Census partners led a successful redistricting effort in North Dakota.
Boom or Bust: Oil industry hits North Dakota
Correction · April 7, 2022 — 9:37 AM
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to note that McKenzie county was fastest growing county during last 10 years, according to the most recent decennial census.